Building the Future from the Ground Up
Linda Li
Organization
Cornell University, School of Integrative Plant Sciences
Abstract

Lucinda Li, Rob Aldi, Johannes Lehmann
Cornell University, School of Integrative Plant Sciences

Project partners:
• Spruce Haven
• NYSERDA
• Biomass Controls
• Cuff Farm Services

Pyrolyzing manure can address many challenges of manure management

* Reduce GHG emissions (storage and application)
* Mitigate nutrient pollution (odors and runoff)
* Lower storage and hauling costs

We performed an energy balance for an on-farm, integrated pre-drying pyrolysis system

Conclusions
• Pyrolysis generates sufficient energy to pre-dry manure solids in an integrated drying system.
• Additional energy generated can be recovered from the system and redirected for other farm needs.
• On-farm pyrolysis can reduce mass and volume of dairy manure to lower storage and hauling costs.
 

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