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=Basics= | =Basics= | ||
*An Abbreviation for ROtatable Covered Cavity | *An Abbreviation for ROtatable Covered Cavity | ||
*A Design for | *A Design for a [[Charcoal Kiln]] that run in a Semi-Batch Manner that bridges the gap between smaller [[Charcoal Kilns]] and LARGE [[Rotary Kiln]] based plants | ||
*1 Ton - 10 Tons Biomass In Per 10 Hour Workday as per the video | *1 Ton - 10 Tons Biomass In Per 10 Hour Workday as per the video | ||
*Made from a [[Steel Drum]] or a large [[Corrugated Steel Pipe]] (depending on desired scale) | *Made from a [[Steel Drum]] or a large [[Corrugated Steel Pipe]] (depending on desired scale) | ||
Revision as of 00:30, 13 October 2025
Basics
- An Abbreviation for ROtatable Covered Cavity
- A Design for a Charcoal Kiln that run in a Semi-Batch Manner that bridges the gap between smaller Charcoal Kilns and LARGE Rotary Kiln based plants
- 1 Ton - 10 Tons Biomass In Per 10 Hour Workday as per the video
- Made from a Steel Drum or a large Corrugated Steel Pipe (depending on desired scale)
Potential Improvements/Aspects to Explore
- Integration with a Narrow Gauge Railroad and/or Conveyor Belt + Loading Dock for Dump Trailers etc
- Improvements in "rollability" for lack of a better word, either Rack+Pinion, or even just Ball Bearing based Rollers such as those ripped off a Drum Dolly or Hand Cart
- Insulation/Refractory Coating?
- Design for Lifting ; add a bracket for a Crane Shackle on there
- Could also integrate with an Overhead Crane this way
- An integrated trailer with the fuel in and fuel out ramps
- Motorization?
Internal Links
- Dr. Paul S. Anderson (One of the co-inventors, probably worth reaching out to!)
- Email (as listed in 2020 PDFs) psanders@ilstu.edu
External Links
- A Video by the YouTube Channel "Dr TLUD" Titled "Introduction to the RoCC Biochar Kiln" ( ~4.5 Minute Watch )
- A Video by the YouTube Channel "Dr TLUD" Titled "Introduction to the Rotatable Covered Cavity (RoCC) Kiln (Green Carbon Webinar Presentation)" ( ~50 Minute Watch )
- Similar Presentation, A Video by the YouTube Channel " Green Carbon Webinar Series " Titled "42. Green Carbon Webinar - RoCC n’ Roll kilns for woodlot, field and residential biochar production" ( ~46 Minute Watch )
- A Video by the YouTube Channel "KOFrass" Titled "ROCC KILN - Our First Attempt" ( ~4 Minute Watch )
- Not ENTIRELY the same design, as it's lacking the Chimney / Ramps etc
- The Section of Wood Gas . com on the Rocc Kiln
- A PDF Titled "Comparison of Flame Cap (FC or Open Cavity) Kiln and Rotatable Covered Cavity (RoCC) Kiln Technologies - A Presentation at the 3rd Biochar Workshop - Butte College, Oroville, CA 27 – 28 February 2020
- Introduction to the Rotatable Covered Cavity (RoCC) Kiln for Medium-size Production of Pyrolytic Biochar and Thermal Energy - Presentation to Green Carbon Webinar, 25 June 2020 - Paul S. Anderson, PhD
- US Patent US20200407642A1
- Goes over the concept, as per the attached presentations quote:
- "Provisional Patent Application but not pursued. Released into public knowledge in 2015."
- Clarification:
- "Dr. Anderson has patent pending status on the RoCC process and basic components"...
- Oof
- Goes over the concept, as per the attached presentations quote: