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=Basics=
=Basics=
*An Abbreviation for ROtatable Covered Cavity
*An Abbreviation for ROtatable Covered Cavity
*A Design for Systems that Produce Charcoal in a Semi-Batch Manner that bridges the gap between smaller [[Charcoal Kilns]] and LARGE [[Rotary Kiln]] based plants
*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 [[Corrugated Steel Pipe]]
*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=
=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=
=External Links=
*  
*[https://youtu.be/Icw9JFSTyUE?si=bE8Hlv4Oc_-qmU0M A Video by the YouTube Channel "Dr TLUD" Titled "Introduction to the RoCC Biochar Kiln" ] ( '''~4.5 Minute Watch''' )
*[https://youtu.be/jtsuOoJxfGE?si=gqkosX6721STiP12 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, [https://youtu.be/HPMDM3tMqwU?si=f6gl7Wt1Ydopd5vE 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''' )
*[https://youtu.be/vBy_GnGF1Ng?si=fg43GOi-Ck9PqIGT 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
*[https://woodgas.com/rocc-kiln-projects/# The Section of Wood Gas . com on the Rocc Kiln]
*[https://woodgas.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Comparison-of-cavity-kiln-technology-2020-03-05.pdf 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]
*[https://woodgas.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Intro-to-RoCC-Kiln-Green-Carbon-Webinar.pdf 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]
*[https://patents.google.com/patent/US20200407642A1/en 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
*[https://www.scribd.com/document/828075242/RoCC-Kilns-and-Biochar-in-Kenya-2022-02-24 Presentation on Implementation in Kenya 2022-0224] (Locked down by whatever website is hosting it (may be able to read / copy+past post a free account? )
*[https://carbondioxide-removal.eu/en/2020/04/15/anderson-paul-s-2020-rocc-kiln-manual-rotatable-covered-cavity-kilns-for-pyrolytic-production-of-biochar-and-energy-bce/ CO2 Removal . eu - Anderson, Paul S. 2020: “RoCC Kiln Manual: Rotatable Covered Cavity Kilns for Pyrolytic Production of Biochar and Energy (BC&E).” ]
**[https://woodgas.com/resources/ Links to this page later on]
*[https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/ethos-2018-presentation-by-dr-tlud/86743433 A Presentation from 2018 - ETHOS 2018 Presentation by Dr TLUD]


[[Category: Charcoal]] [[Category: Charcoal Kilns]] [[Category: Energy]]
[[Category: Charcoal]] [[Category: Charcoal Kilns]] [[Category: Energy]]

Latest revision as of 00:41, 13 October 2025

Basics

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
  • 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