Room: Amazon
Date: Tuesday, 19 May 2026
Time: 16:15 - 17:15 CEST
Session code 4AO.5
Gasification processes for polygeneration and including biochar and classification model
Polygeneration of Heat, Power, and Biochar via Gasification: Findings from the NEW HEPOCH Project
Short Introductive summary
The NEW HEPOCH project introduces a novel polygeneration approach for biomass gasification, aiming to sustainably produce heat, power, and high-quality biochar. Unlike traditional systems focused on electricity, this model balances all valuable outputs, including biochar suitable as a soil conditioner. The project combines an advanced biomass gasifier with an innovative rotary Stirling engine, enabling flexible energy conversion from low-quality gas. Preliminary tests on a prototype plant demonstrate effective integration, resource optimization, and improved control over product quality. The results highlight the potential for broader applications, such as industrial waste heat recovery, supporting environmental and economic sustainability.
Presenter
Francesco PATUZZI
Free University of Bolzano, Faculty of Engineering, ITALY
Presenter's biography
Francesco Patuzzi received his PhD in 2014 and is presently associate professor at the Faculty of Engineering at the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano (Italy). His research activities are mainly related to thermochemical conversion of ligno-cellulosic biomasses, biorefineries and biofuels.
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Co-authors:
M. Baratieri, Free University of Bolzano, ITALY
F. Concli, Free University of Bolzano, ITALY
G. Montenegro, Politecnico di Milano, ITALY
L. Cristiani, Politecnico di Milano, ITALY
A. Della Torre, Politecnico di Milano, ITALY
F. Patuzzi, Libera Università di Bolzano, ITALY
Session reference: 4AO.5.1