Thursday, May 29, 2014

Pyrsolysis Unit Construction and Site Preparation: Update 1


Production is officially underway on what is unofficially (though most likely) the largest biochar kiln in Peru!  Though we are in the running with operations like this one in Pucallpa:



Square Steel tube frame construction: a comparison of notes to ensure that everyone is on the same page as far as dimensions and placement.  Measure twice, cut once!




First cuts to the steel bar.



Chuco takes a quick break to calm the vicious guard dog.





Materials acquisition for material feed crate, exhaust and exterior sarcophagus


-Ceramic Insulation ordered and delivered
-Stainless steel ordered
-High Pressure fan ordered
-Suppliers for Jockey wheels and water-pump issued proforma invoices.
-Steel for Exhaust and flare quoted
-Steel for outer skin quoted

Game-planning for visits to potential suppliers
AirTec - High pressure fan supplier

Aislamiento Peru - storeroom with ceramic insulation

Polimetales - Specialty stainless steel supplier



Arrival of Australian Engineer and Final Assembly
-Engineer to arrive after midnight on the 10th of June.  Assembly to begin on the 12th.


Transport and Logistics
- Have quotes from a few companies, biggest challenge: getting the shipment through the curved tunnel on the carretera a Manú...


Site prep and Raw Material Procurement at Villa Carmen
Bamboo harvest last October



Recently harvested bamboo, enough to cycle the machine 10 times.


Demarcating the footprint of facility on recently cleared lands with rock quarry in the background:





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