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Current Technology Profile

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ENERGY

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Liquid biomass

09 FR 35K8 3E97 Catalyst generating biofuel using biomass with moderate heating OFFER

08 DE 0958 0IK9 Plant for thermo-mechanical treatment of processing materials in closed substance OFFER

07 SI SIJS 0HB9 Liquefied cellulose materials as liquid fuel OFFER

09 IT 55X8 3D12 Micro-cogeneration plants fuelled with biomass REQUEST

09 IT 56Z7 3D8Z Cheap method to produce hydrogen directly from synthetic and natural organics and wastes

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09 PL 64BF 3DM6 Technology for production of fuel and heat from biomass REQUEST

09 ES 28G2 3CKW Improved proceeding for the biodiesel production OFFER

09 HU 50S2 3DHE �Integrated biotechnological bioenergetical complex for production and valorification of microalgae

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08 IT 55Y2 0IEL Biodiesel production by enzymatic catalysis OFFER

09 DE 1699 3DV0 Micro-Combined Heat and Power Unit (CHP) with STIRLING-motor OFFER

10 DK 20B7 3G6P Agitators for biogas plants OFFER

09 EE 21C2 3EBD Novel biological waste water treatment method and device OFFER

09 DK 20B7 3ER9 Selective Hydrolysis OFFER

09 DK 20B7 3ESD Heat Exchanger - for selective hydrolysis OFFER

09 DE 0855 3F4A Mini digester for testing different compositions of substrates in biogas production OFFER

09 DE 0855 3F4P Patented process to convert bio-based fats and oils into petrol-quality fuels and fuel gases

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09 PT 65BN 3F51 Biomass industrial waste liquefaction system for polyol production OFFER

09 FR 31I8 3F7S Production of methane high output from biomass using carbon dioxide (CO2) enhancement

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09 ES 26E9 3DSA Biomass fast pyrolysis process OFFER


ENERGY

Renewable Sources of Energy

Liquid biomass

08 IT 55Y2 0IEL

Biodiesel production by enzymatic catalysis

An Italian university research group has developed a new technology dedicated to the green production of a biofuel (biodiesel). This technology is a green alternative to current industrial methods, which uses a heterogeneous biocatalyst (immobilised lipase) that works in mild conditions without the formation of by-products. The university is looking for industrial companies working in the chemistry and biotechnology sector, and are interested in a technical co-operation agreement.

Lipases used in biotechnology are normally of microbial origin and produced by fermentation processes. A number of commercial lipases are available for applied biocatalysis. Whilst some are employed as free powders the majority are used as immobilised preparations. Some of the latter are commercially available, and in a number of cases the enzymes have been immobilised on different supports. The present technology use a lipase (E.C. 3.1.1.3; triacyl glycerol acyl hydrolase) immobilised on mesoporous silica. Focus is on the structural features of the solid support upon chemical modification by a widely adopted procedure. The potential of the immobilised biocatalyst is towards the ethanolysis of sunflower oil in solvent-

free conditions to produce biodiesel.Innovative Aspects:The innovative aspect is the possibility to produce a renewable energy with a sustainable method that uses a biocatalyst coming from living organisms. The other innovative aspect is the immobilisation process, which produces a heterogeneous biocatalyst that can be reused several times thus decreasing its cost. The biodiesel production through immobilised enzymes presents the following advantages:- Mild operative conditions. The reaction can be carried out at atmospheric pressure and low temperature (20-40°C). This requires less expensive plants and reduces safety hazards.- No by-products are formed. At the end of the reaction only esters and glycerol are present. This drastically reduces expensive purification steps.- Lipases catalyse both esterification and transesterification reactions. Thus even in the presence of a highly acid triglyceride feedstock no pre-treatments are needed.

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08 DE 0958 0IK9

Plant for thermo-mechanical treatment of processing materials in closed substance

A German SME has developed the heart of a processing plant for thermo-mechanicaltreatment of processing materials in closed substance circuits. Its range of activity is defibration of raw materials growing again. Applying this procedure opens a multitude of novel recycling possibilities for non-depleting resources, organic residues and different kinds of waste. The company is looking for technical co-operation and commercial agreements with technical assistance.

The machine system for defibration and compacting is the heart of a processing plant for thermomechanical treatment of processing materials in closed substance circuits.Range of activityDefibration systems

Base material usage- Fresh wood fibre peat substitute.- Waste and residual 0,2-7 mm vegetation substrate.- Wood fibre length.- Cut grass heat relief.- Hemp/linen aggregate.- Bamboo cat litter.- Paper and cardboard oil binder.- Coconut fibre, etc. compost.- Compacting aids.- Base material for further processing.

Intensive mixingBase material usageClay/fibre inserting clay elements:- Wood /mineral driving into mass for shaped bodies surfaces.- Fibre/plastics solid plasticized building components compound.- Sludge/fibre mineralisation base material for further processing.- Briquetting and compacting systems.

Base material usage- Disintegrated weight and BRAM (fuels from waste),- Household waste volume reduction.- Sewage sludge, high-energy sewage sludge.- Structural material density.- Plastic residues.- Material from the abrasion-proof stable gasification products.- Dual system and temperature resistant stable dry products compacted.- Metal sludge material recycling base material for biomass material.- Utilisation.- Fine shredder.

- Fraction, etc. fuel.Innovative Aspects:Applying these procedures opens a multitude of novel recycling possibilities for non-depleting resources, organic residues and different kinds of waste. The procedure aims at changing materials in such a way that they are put into a recyclable condition for the explained treatment process.

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07 SI SIJS 0HB9

Liquefied cellulose materials as liquid fuel

A Slovenian research institute together with a university have liquefied wood using different glycols and an acidic catalyst. Such liquefied wood can then be used as a liquid fuel. Advantages over conventional fuels are in using renewable resources, its high energy value, and this fuel can be mixed with ethanol in order to modify viscosity for specific applications. They are looking for companies and research institutes interested in further development and testing of new applications.

Cellulose in different forms is one of the most abundant natural materials, and despite its complex composition it is interesting as a potential renewable resource as a liquid fuel. One of the possible routes to achieving this is through liquefaction, where wood reacts with multifunctional alcohols to yield low-molecular-mass liquid products that can be introduced directly into the burner and thus produce heat. In this research native hardwoods were liquefied with different glycols, among them glycerine, and an acidic catalyst. The liquefaction took place at 150 - 180 °C for 0.5 - 2 h with yields of more than 95% of the wood. Analysis of the products indicated the formation of oligomeric degradation products from wood components. Liquefied wood can then be used as a highly viscous liquid fuel with an energy value around 22MJ/kg. It can be mixed in different proportions with ethanol in order to modify the viscosity of the product for specific applications. They are looking for companies and research institutes interested in further development and testing of new

applications.Innovative Aspects:Liquefied wood can be used as a liquid fuel with high energy value. It can be mixed with ethanol. It is more suitable for transport, storage and introduction into the burner than conventional wood. The preparation of liquefied wood is not limited only to hardwood and softwood material, but can include any cellulose material e.g. paper, cotton, etc. Cellulose in different solid forms can be liquefied, and as such used as a liquid fuel. Energy value is high. Liquefied product can be mixed with ethanol in order to modify viscosity for specific applications. Renewable resources are used.

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09 IT 55X8 3D12

Micro-cogeneration plants fuelled with biomass

An Italian small company has developed an innovative technology for micro-cogeneration plants based on biomass-to-energy plants offering a simple and economic process for the produced gas depuration by tars to make it suitable to internal combustion engines.The company, which owns the process (EU patent and Italy, Germany, Denmark derived ones) is seeking partners with suitable technology for joint exploitation.

The company is able to offer a general experience and a consolidated know-how matured during 20 years of activity in the gasification technology and the technical support of an equipped analytical laboratory with qualified personnel.The company is looking for partners with appropriate technologies that could be incorporated into the existing technology. The technologies

should be applicable and available at reasonable cost.Technical Specifications / Specific technical requirements:The basic configuration of

the units of biomass based micro-cogeneration plant are: gasification unit, internal-combustion engine and alternator. The proposed innovative process offers a solution to the producers of gas cleaning. In fact, especially in small plants, the tar polluted syngas, has to be deeply cleaned up by tars to make it suitable to engine specifications.

The residual ashes from biomass combustion can be used in the process for high reduction of the tar in the syngas especially produced from updraft gasifiers.The innovative technology is based on the capture of tar contained in syngas by its absorption on dusts, typically combustion ashes and their next removal by traditional filtration techniques.

The main advantages of the system are: the low energy consumption, the use of low-cost- residual material like ashes coming from the biomass combustion process and the recycling of materials after simple thermal regeneration.

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09 IT 56Z7 3D8Z

Cheap method to produce hydrogen directly from synthetic and natural organics and wastes

An Italian company, involved in the production and marketing of innovative technologies, proposes a process to produce hydrogen from any organic substrate in mild conditions. The technology allows in the same time both wastes treatment and energy production as hydrogen gas. The company is looking for patent sale or commercial agreements for development and industrialisation of the patented and tested technology.

This chemical advanced process realises at the same time energy production (in the form of hydrogen gas) and waste treatment. It is a self sustaining system from the energy point of view.

According to this technology, organic compounds and water are processed in the plant producing a mixture of hydrogen gas and carbon dioxide. The entire process is flameless. Differing from other known gasification processes, this one works at low temperatures (around 300°C) in small plants. The low temperatures avoid NOx and dioxines so their treatments are not required. The process is at an advanced development stage and confirmed by a public Research Centre. Differing from other technologies this process can be used for small sites and for specific applications as industrial wastes, small town, hospital wastes.

A further and profitable use of the gas stream generated from the machine is the methanol production. In this case the carbon dioxide and hydrogen are stored in methanol (that is a versatile chemical compound) and no

emissions are released in the enviromnent.Innovative Aspects:Innovative Aspects of the Offer :- Waste destruction is profitably joined with energy production- Simple and small plants located where necessary, mobile plants also possible- Process works in mild conditions (300°C and 1 atm)- Any organic substrate can be used- Cheap catalyst- Recoverable ashes- Hydrogen can be directly processed to electrical energy in Fuel cells- Emission free if carbon dioxide and hydrogen are converted to methanol- Methanol can be used for chemical industry, biotechnologies, or as fuel.

Main advantages of the Offer :- A cheap process for Hydrogen production- A process suited for waste treatments low quantities (i.e. for hospitals, industries) - A process that can generate energy from poor fuels (i.e. peat) - A technology that can be scaled easily- Fields of application: energy production; wastes; biotechnologies; industrial chemistry.

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09 PL 64BF 3DM6

Technology for production of fuel and heat from biomass

A large company from south Poland which deals with cultural activity, such as running a historical village, a number of exhibitions and an amusement park, is looking for a technology which would allow for the production of fuel (biogas or solid fuel)and heat from biomass. The company is interested in signing a commercial contract inclusive of technical support.

The functioning of the enterprise is based, among other things, on activities concentrated around the maintenance of greenery on large areas (22 hectares). The type of area may be classified as partly forested, partly recreational parkland intended for the purpose. This type of activity generates large amounts of organic refuse, such as: wood from a pre-planned deforestation, broken tree boughs, branches, grass and other green waste material. This waste is in no way developed and it generates costs connected with utilisation. There is a possibility of planting willow trees on part of the plot. The tree could be one of the materials used in the production of fuel. The company also possesses a complex of buildings which need heating during the winter period, so it could use biomass as a fuel for the production of heat for heating of buildings. The technology sought envisages two options of organic wastes facilitation:

1.The possibility of biogas production. In this case, a chamber for the �production of biogas would be necessary, alongside vessels for gas storage

�sufficient to heat approximately 1,000 m2 of buildings all housing �workshops and a biogas furnace.

2.The possibility of producing solid fuel biomass blocks. In this case, the preferred technology should include the following elements: a biomass

�block production line, a biomass block storage facility sufficient for the heating needs of the premises in winter. In order to burn the produced fuel, there will be a need for an appropriate furnace, which may also be equipped with a self-loading function in the form of a special loading

tool.Technical Specifications / Specific technical requirements:Both these technologies should provide for the production of fuel which could be stored for at least a few months and used for the purpose of heating company premises. The company does not specify the form of fuel, therefore the technology may be either based on solid as well as liquid fuel, including an integrated boiler room built for the purpose of using the afore-mentioned fuel.The technology should be proven in practise and reliable.Advantages:- Effective and energy-saving;- Safe for people and for the environment;

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09 ES 28G2 3CKW

Improved proceeding for the biodiesel production

Two Spanish research groups in close collaboration have patented a new procedure to improve the process of production of Biodiesel. By the use of a solid catalyst. Industrial Partners for license agreement are sought.

The use of a basic solid catalyst to substitute the conventional basic homogeneous catalyst in the process of biodiesel production appears very attractive from the environmental and economical point of view. However the reaction rates of basic solid catalysts is much lower than those of basic homogeneous catalysts. The new procedure reduces considerably this gap and makes the heterogeneous process very competitive. The procedure makes use of the incorporation of an additive easily accessible to any biodiesel manufacturer and that does not have to be removed out from the final biodiesel, because it does not interfere with its use as biofuel. The required amount of additive is quite small (less than 3 wt %, with respect to the total oil added). The additive speeds up the reaction rate and reduces the amount of catalyst required for the process. Moreover the way the additive is incorporated prevents the catalyst from the deactivation by

contact with room air.Innovative Aspects:The procedure consists in the addition of an additive to the initial reaction mixture that improves the reaction rate and makes it competitive with the conventional homogeneous process. Moreover the use of a solid catalyst allows its reutilization and simplifies the biodiesel washing steps,reducing costs.

The main innovative aspect is that comparable reaction rates to those obtained by using homogeneous catalysts are accomplished by using similar amount of solid catalyst. Few amount of additive are required.

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09 HU 50S2 3DHE

�Integrated biotechnological bioenergetical complex for production and valorification of microalgae

A small Hungarian company dealing with environmental protection and �bioenergetics offers an integrated biotechnological bioenergetical

sustainable technology: photosynthetical bioreactors, plant �medicinal cosmetics biofuels processing. The integrated technology is an

innovative combination of biotechnological, renewable energetic environmental, and climate change protection processes with very high

�economical efficiency. The company is looking for technical commercial and financial partners.

The point of the sustainable process offered by the Hungarian company is the special interconnection of material- and energy-flows which is the base of the know-how. Key technical devices are patented. In the followings some phases of material-processes and energy-production are schematicly introduced, which proves the sustainability of the system.

Operation of the system

The combined biotechnological process produced microalgaes biomass (MAB) in traditionally open photosynthetical reactor (OPSR), closed

�photobioreactors algae (PBRA), medicinal , aromatical , pigments herb and condimental ingredients in a high technicity fermenter (HTF).

Application of produced microalgae

" preparation of human-, animal-, aquaculture nutriments (HAAN) with high content of eikozapenthaenic acid (EPA), docosahexaenic acid (DHA), alpha-linoleic acid (ALA), omega-fatty acid (OFA),

�" fine biochemicals (SCP single cell protein, enzymes, bioreagents, pigments, detergents, biopolimers)." The MAB and PHA independently or mixed with other bioactive substances to be utilized in wellness-, balneo- and thalassotherapie (WBT)." The microalgae is efficient intermediate of wastewater-, soil and waste bioremediation." The algoil obtained is converted to biofuels (bioethanol or biodiesel).

�" In a gasification process it s possible to produce direct energy by gas turbine unit (GTU)." The excess of microalgae production and valorification waste are the substrate for BR.

The thermal water (ThW), mediterranean seawater (MSW) provides the composition of medium and temperature for efficiently algal growth. Mineral water (MIW) synthetical brine water (SBW) or preepurated food industry wastewater (PFIW) is utilised as well.

The heat energy for OPSR, PBRA and HTF is provided by ThW, MSV heat pumps (HP) or combined heat- cool- and electrical energy (CHCE) produced by biogas conversion in a trigen unit (TGU). The biogas is generated in biogas reactor (BR).

The CO2 eliminated from HTF and obtained with biogas valorification or external sources (Power Plants, other industrial emissions) is the gaseous substratum of microalgal growth. These process improves the efficiency of bioenergetical and biomass complex (BEBMC) by the valorofication of climate change quota (CCQ).The HAAN and WBT products are provided by the enhanced sterility conditions of process.

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An innovative photobioreactor (PBRH) HYDRALG type Explora, controlled by an innovative electrical measuring unit (EMU) produces directly hydrogen and excedental algae (EA) for BR.

The thermal energy necessary for heating and cooling for SCE, OPSR, PBRA and HTF arrives from TGU.

The energy of hydrogen is converted to electricity in fuel cell (FC).

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The HTF produce from callus and plant suspension (CPS) the enhanced active ingredient (EAIC) for preparation of" phytofarmaceuticals (PHF), " phytochemicals (PHC)," phytopigments (PHP) and " phytoaromas (PHA) by supercritical extraction (SCE).

The CO2 eliminated by fermentation process is primarly gazeus substratum of PBRA and the cooling agent for SCE.

�An Effective Microorganisms (EM) biotechnologically enhanced process in BR produces efficiently:" biogas from OPSR, PBRA and HTF process and " other external organical wastes resulted in an excellent quality biofertilizer (BFE).

The biogas and the THW associated gas after desulphurisation (BDS) is passed by an enhanced biomethan reactor (BMR), where it is combined with PBRH produced hydrogen which is transformed into biomethan (BME) supplied in national gas network.

Other part of BDS is energetically transformed in TGU into" heat, " cool, and " electrical energy.

The total electricity of TGU and FC is supplied into national electricity system.The heat is utilized to infrastructural and technological heating of complex.

The CO2 of waste gas purified is recirculated to algal reactors.

�The process is represented with enhanced CO2 consumption, high environmental, bioenergetical and climate protection factors.The stability and elasticity of process is provided by enhanced automatised and computerized monitoring regulation database and telesurveillance

systems.Innovative Aspects:- Thermal water adapted microalgal growth technology.- Open and closed photosyntetically reactors.- Hydrogen photobioreactor with innovative regulation unit.- Photobioreactors with utilisations possibility in astronautics and submarine navigation.- Gasification unit of microalgae for energy production.- EM-enhanced biogas reactor process.- Enhanced biomethan reactor.

�- Total CO2- consumption of plant suspension fermenter and biogas CO2 emission.

Integrated technological, energetic, agricultural, environment, climate protection and economical advantages.


Country: Hungary


09 ES 26E9 3DSA

Biomass fast pyrolysis process

A Basque Technology Centre is developing a biomass fast pyrolysis process, based on a spouted bed reactor. Fast pyrolysis is conceived as a pre-treatment process for compacting and liquefying biomass prior to send it to bio refineries. It can, at the same time, facilitate the local use of biomass for chemicals production prior to be sent to bio refineries. Collaboration with organisations with experience in the product separation stage is sought.

Pyrolysis is a process that thermally decomposes organic matter in absence of oxygen. Its products are charcoal and a viscous liquid called biooil, whose energy content is about half of Diesel fuel.

Applicability of the technology: Fast pyrolysis has the potential to be a key technology in the second generation biofuels production chain. Small/medium size pyrolysis plants will convert biomass residues into a high energy content liquid that will be sent to biorefineries. This way, the cost of biomass transport will be sensibly reduced. Besides, feeding a liquid to the high pressure gasifiers used for BTL (biomass to liquid) processes will be much easier than feeding solid

biomass.Innovative Aspects:The difference lies in the type of reactor used. Until now, spouted beds have been used for drying and coating processes and, in South Africa, for a gasifying process. But until now, only in China, Brazil and the Basque Country spouted beds have been used for pyrolysis, and only at laboratory level.

The spouted bed reactor is potentially more energy efficient than other reactor types, because it needs less fluidizing flow rate and offers more vigorous thermal contact.

Also, it is able to treat bigger biomass particles than other reactors, reducing the need for shredding energy in the pretreatment stage.

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09 DE 1699 3DV0

Micro-Combined Heat and Power Unit (CHP) with STIRLING-motor

A German company has developed a Micro-Combined Heat and Power unit (Micro-CHP) run by a novel 4-cycle-Stirling-motor. The Micro-CHP is appropriate for energy/heat-production tailored to the consumption needs of single family houses or small businesses. The company is strongly interested in licensee partnerships for manufacturing and distribution, especially in partners of the boilermaker industry (S, GB, I, D, USA, RU). EPA, German and international patents are applied for and partially granted

The German company is based in the capital region Berlin-Brandenburg and specialized in the development of hot gas engines based on the ERICSSON principle. In this field, the company provides a high level of expertise and holds numerous national and international patents.

The Micro-CHP is based on an innovative principle: It contains a novel 4-cycle-STIRLING-motor with two double-piston-entities. These four integrated STIRLING-processes lead to a homogenous combustion energy transfer at the generator shaft. Thus, it is much more efficient than conventional STIRLING-motors. Compared to STIRLING-engines, the ERICSSON thermo-dynamic cyclic process provides a far higher shuttle and thermal conduction performance.

Conventional STIRLING-engines are based on a rather complicated heating system. On the contrary, the Micro-CHP is based on a simple single pipe heater. The heater/boiler head can be replaced easily and thus, adapted to different combustibles. The motor can cope with different types of combustibles such as natural gas, vegetable oil or pellets.

Moreover, the generator casing is rather compact and small, and through its particular and compact construction the engine is easy to set up. Also, the engine is exceptionally quiet, easy to maintain and long-lasting.

For the development of the Micro-CHP, eight years of research and development work have been invested.

The machine is already field tested and now ready to go into mass production and for market distribution.Innovative Aspects:- Improvement

of the thermo-dynamic cyclic process (ERICSSON) of all four cycles of the motor via novel type of construction with two double-piston-entities; - Low loss of shuttle- and thermal conduction, much higher energy efficiency output; - Small load on crankshaft at concurrently homogenous engine operation; - Boiler/Heater can easily be replaced and thus, a wide range of traditional and renewable combustibles could be used, either coal, gas or biomass; - The Micro-CHP is specifically tailored to the needs of single family houses or small business plants for heat/power-production; - The engine provides a high mass market potential; - The engine is extremely compact and easy to handle, it requires only small maintenance efforts.

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09 FR 35K8 3E97

Catalyst generating biofuel using biomass with moderate heating

A French engineering office has developed a new catalyst enabling generation of biofuel from biomass and a low amount of petroleum. This process requires a low heating temperature.The office is looking for industrial, research and financial partners in order to proceed with the development of the catalyst and devices related to the production of the biofuel, and promote the solution worldwide.

A French engineering office has developed a new catalyst enabling generation of biofuel. The production of one litre of the biofuel requires:- 2 litres of biomass- 10ml of petroleum- the catalyst- heating, at only 150°C.

The office is looking for industrial, research and financial partners in order to proceed with the development of the catalyst and devices related to the

production of the biofuel, and promote the solution worldwide.Innovative Aspects:Advantages of the technique:

* low cost of production * easy to produce * renewable * non toxic * environment-friendly * offers a solution to take advantage of organic wastes * no competition with food issues

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09 EE 21C2 3EBD

Novel biological waste water treatment method and device

An Estonian company in the business of construction and engineering has invented a novel waste water treatment method and device. It can be used for cleaning waste water from agricultural or household sources. It is operational all year round. Treated sewage water is used as a nutrient to grow biological products that can be a source of income (firewood, animal feed, oil plants).The company is mainly looking for partners interested in the joint further development.

An Estonian company in the business of construction and engineering and the award winner from several international environmental competitions (including Baltic ECO) has invented a novel waste water treatment method and device.

There are two underlying principles for their inventions:1) Any sewage has a certain value as a source of energy or as a raw material;2) A treatment plant and process are expected to give also some economical contribution.

In accordance with these principles sewage is firstly treated with mechanical, biochemical, microbiological and stimulating electromagnetic processes to make sewage "digestible" for plants.

Secondly, the treated sewage water is used as a nutrient to grow biological products. This enables to benefit economically from growing animal feed cultures or oil plants. Also the wood from the trees that have to be cut down in the regular intervals is a good heating material.

The method for purification of the waste water consists of the phase of settling, the aerobic phase including treatment with the biological filter, the phase of after-settling and the phase of treatment in a filtering substrate. The filtering substrate consists of macro-particles and includes also the microorganisms and roots of plants cultivated within the substrate. Treatment in the phase of after-settling is carried out with the plants, animal organisms and microorganisms cultivated within the water medium and in presence of the magnetic field. The process goes on by gravity, isolated from the environment and under the natural light. The apparatus for purification of the waste water includes a rotating biological filter

comprising spiral perforated tubes.Innovative Aspects:The treatment plant can be used all the year round, even in the cooler climate zones.

At the same time it gives some economical contribution from growing biological products.

The sewage water is viewed as a useful concentrate of nutrients for growing botanical and zoological nutriment.

Bio-chambers that use the heat from the ground and the natural light can host a whole ecosystem with many species in a very high concentration growing in the waste water. They have experimented with different species: willows, shellfish and several water plants. The company is looking for partners to further develop the usage of sewage water for growing biological products.

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09 DK 20B7 3ER9

Selective Hydrolysis

A Danish SME has devloped a method (selective hydrolysis) that at low temperatures increases the biogas production from all kinds of biological material. The method can be used for treatment of manure and sludge from sewages. Patent has been applied, but is not yet granted. The client is looking for licencing agreement, joint venture or manufacturing agreement.

With heat threatment and without use of chemicals, selective hydrolysis can increase the production of biogas with 30-60% in areas with temperatures below 80 degrees. This means that the decomposition of dry matter will be better than 80% of total. At the same time selective hydrolysis hygienises the total amount of biomass better than for example Danish legislation requires.

Selective hydrolisis of sludge from sewages will have a similar effect on biogas production. In relation to the production of biogas a reduction in the amount of sludge will take place corresponding to 0,7 m3 biogas = 1 kilo reduction in dry matter. From an economical point of view the effect of selective hydrolysis of sludge will affect both sale of biogas and reduction in sludge positively.

The operation of selective hydrolysis is simple, and apart from the consumption of heat related to the heat loss via tubes and tanks, no extra

costs are added.Innovative Aspects:From an economical point of view, the effect of selective hydrolysis of sludge will affect both sale of biogas and reduction in sludge positively.

The operation of selective hydrolysis is simple, and apart from the consumption of heat related to the heat loss via tubes and tanks, no extra costs are added.

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09 DK 20B7 3ESD

Heat Exchanger - for selective hydrolysis

A Danish sme has developed a heat exchanger that helps the selective hydrolysis plant increase the biogas production from treatment plants. The heat exchanger is suitable for the threatment of biomass with fiber fractions like slurry and sludge and energy crops like corn and straws. The company is looking for licensing agreement, joint venture or manufacturing agreement.

For many treatment plants with digestion tanks, it will be possible to increase biogas production either by implementing a selective hydrolysis plant or in many cases simply by means of increasing the reactor temperature. If the reactor temperature varies throughout the year, depending on the outdoor temperature and/or if the energy from the process is insufficient to keep and maintain the temperature in the reactor tanks, biogas production will be reduced. This can be avoided by installing a heat exchanger recovering the heat from the degassed sludge volume; other things being equal, this will be cost-free considering both the

increased biogas yield and the reduced volume of sludge.Innovative Aspects:Heat exchanges between heated and cold biomasses are possible

without a water circulation needed, which means that the efficiency is high and that it can be operated at a high pressure. A part from that, there are no gaskets to be maintained. Due to its size, the heat exchanger is normally able to be installed in existing buildings.

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09 DE 0855 3F4A

Mini digester for testing different compositions of substrates in biogas production

A German company has developed a miniature-scale biogas digester. It was developed for farmers, companies, R & D facilities, universities and different industries, such as agrofood, which are considering the construction of a full-scale biogas plant. The mini biogas plant allows companies to test different compositions of substrates and anaerobic digestion processes. The company is looking for public, industry or research partners for commercial agreement with technical assistance.

On the one hand, installing a biogas plant is an attractive option for farmers and companies producing a high output of organic waste, such as agrofood industry, as it will enable them to valorise this waste. On the other hand, companies may flinch from investing in a biogas plant because they are not familiar with the processes and/or not sure about the yield of their substrate.

In order to overcome the lack of experience and knowledge about technical data regarding different substrates, a German company has developed a biogas fermenter in miniature scale. It allows potential users from agriculture or industries to test processes and substrates in a real biogas plant, in order to determine the gas output as well as further technical details necessary for the design of a full-scale plant. The results obtained in the testing phase can be taken into consideration for the full-scale plant. The technique of this mini digester is similar to the technique of a full scale plant.

The mini digester has a flow capacity of max. 50 kg of solid substrates or 50 l of liquid substrates per day. Solid substrates are fed into the digester by an auger system, liquid substrates are pumped. Its gas storage captures 100 litres. Heating is electrical. A paddle mixer inside the digester ensures a consistent stirring, which is important for a stable biological process inside

the trial plant.Innovative Aspects:- Easy entry into biogas technology.- Different substrates can be tested in a real biogas plant before designing a full-scale plant.- Results can be taken into consideration for the design of the full-scale plant.- Easy control due to touch screen.- Continuous process control possible due to vision panel.

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Patented process to convert bio-based fats and oils into petrol-quality fuels and fuel gases

A German research and development-institute offers know how and expertise in the conversion of waste fats to fuel of the same quality as petrol. A new, patented process works with catalytic conversion reactions. Industrial and research partners are sought for technical co-operation to further develop the process as well as for a transfer of the method and to exploit new applications the process can be integrated into.

Several million tons a year of waste fats (of both vegetable and animal origin) from food processing industry, fast-food restaurants and other origins accumulate all over the EU countries. For the most valuable fractions, a usage for biodiesel production is established. However, to utilise the complete economic potential of the various kinds of waste fats, other technological pathways have to be explored.

A German environmental institute participates in various projects concerning biogenic fats and oils in place of petroleum and has acquired relevant know-how.

Catalytic cracking over activated carbon can convert bio-based fats and oils to mixtures of hydrocarbons, consisting of chemical substances occurring in fossil kerosene and diesel fuels. The primary product could even be used to upgrade diesel fuel to designer-diesel qualities. The processes can be operated in an auto-thermal mode (i.e. without external energy consumption), using the volatile by-products for reactor heating. Another operation mode mainly produces volatile hydrocarbons that can be used to upgrade pretreated biogas to real synthetic natural gas- (SNG-) qualities, for example.

Several national and international patents protect the process. A small technical scale plant, designed and built together with international partners within a co-operative research project, co-financed by the EU, is just being set into operation.

The derived "green" fuels would contribute to the EU´s aim to replace 6% of all fuels by regenerative resources by 2006 to fulfil the Kyoto protocol.

Currently running projects, funded by the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety, focus on applying additional kinds of bio-based used fats and oils or oil-processing by-products, and on the hydrocarbon gas production mentioned above.

The process offers a perfect tool for high-grade utilisation of even poor- quality residues in oil- and fat-based bio-refineries.Innovative Aspects:"

Petrol quality fuel is made of residual materials." "Green", affordable, easy-to-generate activated carbon catalyst with no bottlenecks in supply to be feared." Contribution to fulfilling Kyoto protocol.

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09 PT 65BN 3F51

Biomass industrial waste liquefaction system for polyol production

A research group from a Portuguese university has developed an innovative system for polyol production using biomass wastes. This is an eco-innovative technology that can be used by polyol producers to reduce the production costs. The University is looking for partners interested in license or technical cooperation agreements.

Currently, the production of polyols, raw materials for rigid and flexible foams, polyesters, adhesives and other products; is done mainly using propylene oxide, a petrochemical substance, among other reagents such as potassium hydroxide.

The developed system is based on the usage of a reactor that allows the replacement of about 40% of propylene oxide for biomass wastes from several industries such as cork, beer, olive oil, paper and coffee, among others.

The transformation of this mixture takes place through an oxypropylation process in the reactor. The biomass wastes are used without any previous preparation like isolation or purification ensuring that all available waste is used. The polyols resulting from this process can be therefore considered as

�green products as they re produced using waste from different industries and also because of the absence of undesired subproducts.

This polyols have high potential in the formulation and production of polyurethanes, such as foams and adhesives, being an alternative to the existing commercial polyols made with 100% petrochemical raw materials as they have similar characteristics. Therefore, this system can be used to

decrease the dependence of fossil energy sources.Innovative Aspects:This system:

- Allows a significant cost reduction: in the polyol production, part of the propylene oxide is replaced by biomass wastes which allow a high reduction cost considering its large application in various industrial sectors and the low added value of biomass wastes.

- Is an alternative to the usual biomass wastes processing systems as the processing of the biomass wastes is mandatory under several environmental regulations at National and European level.

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Production of methane high output from biomass using carbon dioxide (CO2) enhancement

A French company based in Northern France has developed an innovative and patented technology allowing production of clean energy from biomass, green waste, sludge and any wet organic product. The CO2 enhancement technology developed by the company allows with high efficiency conversion yield (86%) from wet biomass onto high purity methane. The company seeks to reach licence agreement for specific applications or joint-venture agreements.

The French company seeks to develop an organic material treatment demonstrator area. This pilot scale 1/8 of methanation can transform 325 kg/h of fresh biomass in methane and then this gas can produce 593 kW electric. For information, a classic industrial installation will produce 4.74 MW electric from 2.6 t/h of fresh biomass (wood and other organic matter). This technology uses CO2, the principal greenhouse gas, this heated gas allows to dry, to pyrolyse and finally to gasify biomass to obtain a syngas (CO, H2). This syngas is then transformed in methane, which can be stored, transported, compressed in current installation. Methane can be used for many applications like production of electricity, production of hydrogen (reforming methane), hydrocarbonated synthesis&The methanation technology (not to be confounded with methanisation) enables to give value to wet biomass changing it into 86% of methane with high purity (> 98%). On the contrary, all the other technologies change that biomass into 40% of methane only.Using the same wood chips volume (2.6t/h) with a 50% humidity rate, the competitor technologies produce between 0,86 and 1.34 MW electric as

against 4.74 MW electric with our process.Innovative Aspects:The methanation technology (not to be confounded with methanisation) enables to give value to wet biomass changing it into 86% of methane with high purity (> 98%). Contributing on one hand to the development of supply fields in biomass and on the other hand to the take-off of the biomass / electricity field in France, our process applications would create a non relocatable employment (boilermakers, biomass suppliers, installers, manipulator power station). Economical fallout in France and in Europe:" Additional turnover for corporates in France and in Europe (boilermakers,

�biomass suppliers,&) which can t be relocated," More efficient technology for the production of renewable energy," Reduction of CO2 emissions, and sales of carbon rights.

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Agitators for biogas plants

A Danish company produces submersible agitators, which are primarily used in receiving and mixing tanks on biogas plants. The client is looking for companies that offer complete biogas plants in which the agitators could be a part of the solution. The client is therefore looking for commercial agreement with technical assistence.

The agitators are strong, steady and efficient. The motor is a standard 4-pol motor that is build together with a single planetary gear in order to redcue the speed of the propeller. The propellers are 2-bladed and non-clocking. All models have temperature control in the motor, as well as leakage control in the gear - and motor. The know how of the client is related to mixing in

all types of difficult medias.Innovative Aspects:The planetary gear has a high efficiency, and in combination with the 2-bladed - special designed propeller - the agitators have a high performance, which will finally result in low running costs. The oil change interval is 3 years, which reduces the total service cost.

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