Sustainable resources and energy from organic waste

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1 Sustainable resources and energy from organic waste Thermo-Catalytic Reforming TCR November Fraunhofer UMSICHT

2 Susteen Technologies is a spin-off venture from Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft e.v. Commercializing innovative carbon-based waste conversion technology Developed by Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft e.v. Europe s largest application-oriented research organization Based in Sulzbach-Rosenberg, Bavaria, Germany Subsidiaries in UK and Canada Collaborating with international industrial and research partners Slide 2

char with alternatives for fossil downstream applications 2020: Over 5 bn.

3 Sustainable resource solutions from carbon-based waste streams Converting a wide range of carbon-based wastes Dropping into existing value chains into renewable gas, oil and char with alternatives for fossil downstream applications 2020: Over 5 bn. t/year of addressable dry organic waste potential globally Image source: Fotalia (kanvag, Kwest) Slide 3

Industrial organic waste Char Image source: Fotalia (dk-fotowelt, animaflora, Moreno Soppelsa,

4 A flexible, integrated waste-to-resources solution Power Agricultural residue Syngas Heat Agriculture Municipal organic waste Thermo-Catalytic Reforming (TCR ) Oil Fuels H 2 Hydrogen Industrial organic waste Char Image source: Fotalia (dk-fotowelt, animaflora, Moreno Soppelsa, barbara31, Fotomanufaktur JL, karepa, Gina Sanders, Lukas Gojda, maho, weerapat1003, industrieblick) Chemicals Slide 4

5 Current focus: Flexible municiple organic waste-to-energy solution Power Agricultural residue Flexibility in organic waste management Syngas Heat Suitable for mixed waste materials and batch processing Suitable for treatment of plastics content Agriculture Municipal organic waste Suitable for variable water content and particle sizes Thermo-Catalytic Reforming Decentralized (TCR ) waste management Oil Fuels H 2 Hydrogen Industrial organic waste Char Image source: Fotalia (dk-fotowelt, animaflora, Moreno Soppelsa, barbara31, Fotomanufaktur JL, karepa, Gina Sanders, Lukas Gojda, maho, weerapat1003, industrieblick) Chemicals Slide 5

Our Technology Platform Thermo-Catalytic Reforming (TCR ) Developed by Fraunhofer UMSICHT Key Innovations Self-replenishing catalyst Tar avoidance Robust for industrial use Flexible input & output

6 Our Technology Platform Thermo-Catalytic Reforming (TCR ) Developed by Fraunhofer UMSICHT Key Innovations Self-replenishing catalyst Tar avoidance Robust for industrial use Flexible input & output High energy efficiency Low emissions no solid combustion For a video illustrating the TCR process please refer to the following link: Fraunhofer UMSICHT Slide 6

Producing sustainable resources in quality for many applications Biochar Syngas Biocrude Oil Power Power Engines Heat & Cooling Heat Power Char in hard coal quality Clean, hydrogen rich syngas H 2

7 Producing sustainable resources in quality for many applications Biochar Syngas Biocrude Oil Power Power Engines Heat & Cooling Heat Power Char in hard coal quality Clean, hydrogen rich syngas H 2 Refinable oil in engine quality Dry, storable and transportable High carbon content Mineral content depending on feedstock Free of toxic organics Agriculture Animal Feed Barbeque Char Up to 50% hydrogen content High energy content Good C/H ratio for synthesis applications Free of tar, dust and aerosols Hydrogen Fuels Chemical feedstock Suitable for engine applications Suitable for refining Low acidity No tar or wax High heating value Missible with fossil oil and fuels Heat Fuels Chemical feedstock Slide 7

Ongoing demonstration projects Energy efficient recycling of sewage sludge Bavarian energy research program

on dual fuel engine (MAN D26) High phosphate ash from char gasification Demonstration of continuous operation

DIN EN 228 Hydrogen separation from TCR syngas Engine and vehicle testing of fuel products This project has

8 Ongoing demonstration projects Energy efficient recycling of sewage sludge Bavarian energy research program Drop-in fuels & hydrogen from sludge EU Horizon 2020 Industrial TCR prototype for 7 t/day Power & heat generation on dual fuel engine (MAN D26) High phosphate ash from char gasification Demonstration of continuous operation Industrial TCR plant for 12 t/day in Rotterdam Refining of TCR oil to drop-in Diesel and Gasoline DIN EN 590 and DIN EN 228 Hydrogen separation from TCR syngas Engine and vehicle testing of fuel products This project has received funding from the European Union s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No Slide 9

9 Pilot plant in operation - commercial scale prototype in construction Containerized pilot plant in operation Commercial scale prototype for 7 t/day of sewage sludge in commissioning Slide 10

Energy efficient recycling of sewage sludge Application scnenario 7.000 t/year 30% DM Ca. 500 kw thermal (Heat up to ca.

300 t/year 90% DM 10,2 MJ/kg Sewage Sludge, dry Illustrative mass & energy balance Validation based on detailed planning required.

10 Energy efficient recycling of sewage sludge Application scnenario t/year 30% DM Ca. 500 kw thermal (Heat up to ca. 70% from process*) Sewage Sludge Dryer Syngas 420 t/year (18 MJ/kg) Power Up to 230 kw (7500 h, ca. 20% own consumption) t/year 90% DM 10,2 MJ/kg Sewage Sludge, dry Illustrative mass & energy balance Validation based on detailed planning required. Actual results vary significant with the site specific feedstock 300 kg/h TCR Reactor Process Heat from Biochar * Heat for sewage sludge drying from CHP plant and process heat recovery (based on technical analysis with 0.8 kwh/kg water drying efficiency ** Bio oil with approx % of bio diesel mixed in (ca. 40 t/year) *** Biochar is gasified in optional reactor module for process heat generation and CHP) **** Additional ca. 500 t/year process water for treatment Bio oil** 210 t/year (36 MJ/kg) Biochar*** t/year (7 MJ/kg) (converted to approx. 800 t/year ash through gasification) Wärme Up to ca. 360 kw for drying (7500 h) Slide 11

11 Decentral processing of Sewage Sludge TCR and Mono Incineration Digestion Incineration TCR Reference Sewage sludge plant Rügen 2017 Projection based on pilot data Process Anaerobic digestion Dewatering thermal drying Mono Incineration Feedstock Capacity (dry matter) 2500 tpa 3700 tpa Dewatering thermal drying Thermo-catalytic reforming CAPEX 14 Mio. EUR 5.6 k /tpa 5-8 Mio. EUR 2.2 k /tpa Power Capacity Phosphate recovery in ash 330 kw based on primary sludge 62% usable product ash 38% fly ash to landfill 500 kw based on primary sludge 100% usable product ash no slag Slide 12

Refining TCR biocrude oil through industry standard technology Industrial demonstration through 2synfuel project Biochar, Process Water Diesel Jet Fuel Waste Feedstock

12 Refining TCR biocrude oil through industry standard technology Industrial demonstration through 2synfuel project Biochar, Process Water Diesel Jet Fuel Waste Feedstock TCR TCR Biocrude Oil Hydro Treatment Fractionated Distillation Bio Naphtha TCR Syngas Pressure Swing Adsorption Hydrogen Gasoline Tailgas for power & heat supply Slide 13

13 Technology Advantage Feedstock flexibility Product quality and flexibility Industrial robustness Energy efficiency Economic solution Suitable for most types of biomass and other carbonbased materials Top quality biochar, biocrude oil and syngas No maintenance and product cleaning issues from tar and dust More than 80% primary energy efficiency Decentralized and industrial scale applications 60% of product energy storable and transportable Capital cost 25-50% below waste incineration Over 50 different types of feedstock tested successfully Downstream flexibility Robust with variable feedstock, particle size, and water content Innovative efficient process heating technology patent filed Risk reduction through flexibility Slide 14

Thank you for your interest! Susteen Technologies GmbH An der Maxhütte 1 92237 Sulzbach-Rosenberg, Germany E-Mail: thorsten.hornung@susteen.

14 Thank you for your interest! Susteen Technologies GmbH An der Maxhütte Sulzbach-Rosenberg, Germany thorsten.hornung@susteen.de Phone: Internet: Funding received from the European Union s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme. supported by

Thermo-catalytic reforming: Sustainable efficient energy from bio and plastics waste

Thermo-catalytic reforming: Sustainable efficient energy from bio and plastics waste Fraunhofer UMSICHT Fraunhofer Institute for Environmental, Safety and Energy Technology Institute Branch Sulzbach-Rosenberg An der Maxhütte 1 92237 Sulzbach-Rosenberg / Germany Thermo-catalytic reforming: