TAPPI Biorefinery Basics Workshop:
"So You Think You Want To Build A Biorefinery"
Sunday, March 13, 2011
10:00 AM - 5:45 PM
Room 206/207
Atlanta, GA
Workshop Description
Regardless of what technology is used to convert biomass to biofuels, raw material must be procured, transported, handled, stored, and pretreated. Final products must be produced to certain specifications and stored in specific ways. So what is really involved? This one day pre-conference workshop will provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the hands-on issues and considerations of building a biorefinery.
Don't miss this opportunity to learn about considerations for different feedstocks.
Workshop Modules
Biorefinery Platforms - a general overview of the two different platforms available
Instructor: Harry Cullinan - Auburn University
Material Handling & Pretreatments of MSW and Wastes Streams
Instructor: Steve Dowe - Jacobs Engineering Group
From the Field to the Biorefinery Process - Ag Residues & Energy Crops
Instructor: Bob Hurter - HurterConsult, Inc.
Material Handling & Pretreatment of Woody Raw Material
Instructor: JY Zhu, USDA Forest Products Laboratory
Heat Integration & Emissions Control - implications and things to consider when integrating with your facility - water conservation, emissions
Instructor: Theadora Retsina - American Process, Inc.
The Liquid Product - Handling issues and considerations, meeting product specifications
Instructor: Bharat Naik, Jacobs Consultancy
Workshop Agenda
| 10:00 - 10:10 | Workshop Overview |
| 10:10 - 10:45 | Biorefinery Platforms |
| 10:45 - 12:00 | MSW and Waste Streams |
| 12:00 - 1:00 | Lunch |
| 1:00 - 2:30 | Ag Residues & Energy Crops |
| 2:30 - 3:30 | Woody Raw Materials |
| 3:30 - 4:00 | Break |
| 4:00 - 5:00 | Heat integration & Emissions Control |
| 5:00 - 5:45 | The Liquid Product |
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