20120055775 | PYROLYTIC PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING BIOMASS CHAR AND ENERGY - A pyrolytic conversion assembly for processing biomass including: a rotary kiln including a tube for heating the biomass at pressure having a sealable inlet at a first, higher end for ingress of the biomass, and a sealable outlet at a lower end for egress of charcoal formed from the biomass; and heating elements disposed around the kiln to provide a localised source of heating at a predetermined distance from the sealable inlet for reflux condensation of gas from the biomass. | 03-08-2012 |