Catalytic depolymerization
UNIWASTEC’s catalytic pressureless depolymerization process converts agricultural waste (biomass/liquid manure) into climate-neutral fuels.
Technology
UNIWASTEC’s catalytic pressureless depolymerization process converts agricultural waste (biomass/liquid manure) into climate-neutral fuels.
In the process, the cellulose chains of the biomass are broken down and the hydrocarbons are isolated, thus turning agricultural residues into bio-crude oil, which is refined into third-generation synthetic fuels in a further step.
Depending on the location, the system can be supplied via the public grid or operated as an island plant with a CHP unit. During island operation, less than 10% of the fuel produced is required for the system’s own energy supply.
Core Advantages
Sustainability
Environmental damage caused by agricultural waste is avoided.
Resource-saving
Agricultural waste can be used for regional supply security with climate-neutral fuels.
Efficiency
One tonne of fuel is produced from 3 tonnes of biomass.
Flexibility & Quality
The plant systems are modularly scalable and independent of the public power grid.
The fuels meet international requirements and are a 100% substitute for fossil fuels.
Plant sizes
| Biomass | Synthetic-catalytic fuel (Katfuel) | Synthetic-catalytic fuel (Katfuel) | Required surface | ||
| t/h | t/y | t/y | l/y | m2 | |
| KF-5 | 1.5 | 12,960 | 4,320 | 5,142,857 | 250 |
| KF-10 | 3 | 25,920 | 8,640 | 10,285,714 | 500 |
| KF-15 | 4.5 | 38,880 | 12,960 | 15,428,571 | 750 |
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