Start with http://info.bioenergylists.org/

How to make high and low adsorption biochars for small research studies, by Hugh McLaughlin, PhD, PE, Alterna Biocarbon Inc.

All Biochars are Not Created Equal, and How to Tell Them Apart

description of making Activated carbon from Moringa husks and pods
1G Toucan TLUD for Characterizing Biochars, by Hugh McLaughlin, PhD, PE, November, 2009

handbook and video on Use of biochar in decentralized water treatment by Aqueous Solutions , Sustainable Decentralized Water Treatment for Rural and Developing Communities Using Gasifier Biochar

So you fill a 200 liter (55 gallon) oildrum TLUD with biomass, burn it , use the heat for cooking/drying/whatever, use the remaining charcoal as part of a filter
Originally Posted By: http://www.aqsolutions.org/images/2010/06/handbook-vers-1.0-March-2012-lo-res.pdf

A char filter built according to the specifications outlined here and supplying 2000 L/day should be
refurbished at least every 2-3 years.



Edited by EMPnotImplyNuclear (03/31/12 05:32 PM)