A method of gasifying carbonaceous material is described. The method comprises a first step of pyrolyzing and partially gasifying the carbonaceous material to produce volatiles and char. The volatiles and the char are then separated and, subsequently, the char is gasified and the volatiles are reformed. The raw product gas is then finally cleaned with char or char-supported catalysts or other catalysts.

Methods, systems, and devices for liquid hydrocarbon fuel production, hydrocarbon chemical production, and aerosol capture are provided. For example, a carbon-oxygen-hydrogen (COH) compound may be heated to a temperature of at least 800 degrees Celsius such that the COH compound reacts through a non-oxidation reaction to generate at least a hydrocarbon compound that may be at least a component of a liquid hydrocarbon fuel or a hydrocarbon chemical. The liquid hydrocarbon fuel may be a liquid when at a temperature of 20 degrees Celsius. The COH compound may include biomass. In some cases, the hydrocarbon compound produced through the non-oxidation reaction includes a hydrocarbon aerosol form as the hydrocarbon compound at least as it is produced or cools. Some embodiments include aerosol capture methods, systems, and devices, which may include passing a hydrocarbon aerosol form through a material in a liquid phase in order to gather the aerosol material.

Methods, systems, and devices for liquid hydrocarbon fuel production, hydrocarbon chemical production, and aerosol capture are provided. For example, a carbon-oxygen-hydrogen (COH) compound may be heated to a temperature of at least 800 degrees Celsius such that the COH compound reacts through a non-oxidation reaction to generate at least a hydrocarbon compound that may be at least a component of a liquid hydrocarbon fuel or a hydrocarbon chemical. The liquid hydrocarbon fuel may be a liquid when at a temperature of 20 degrees Celsius. The COH compound may include biomass. In some cases, the hydrocarbon compound produced through the non-oxidation reaction includes a hydrocarbon aerosol form as the hydrocarbon compound at least as it is produced or cools. Some embodiments include aerosol capture methods, systems, and devices, which may include passing a hydrocarbon aerosol form through a material in a liquid phase in order to gather the aerosol material.

The pyrolysis reactor system for the conversion and analysis of organic solid waste is a dual gas-liquid separation system, allowing for the conversion of organic solid waste, as well as analysis of the conversion products. A pyrolysis reactor is provided for converting the organic solid waste into a solid product and a gas-liquid product mixture through pyrolysis. A source of carrier gas is in fluid communication with the pyrolysis reactor for degrading the organic solid waste. A first gas-liquid separator is in fluid communication with the pyrolysis reactor and receives the gas-liquid product mixture therefrom, separating a portion of gas therefrom. A second gas-liquid separator is in fluid communication with the first gas-liquid separator and receives the gas-liquid product mixture therefrom and separates the remainder of the gas therefrom. The remainder of the gas and the separated liquid are each collected separately from one another, in addition to the char.

Systems and methods for processing pyrolyzable materials in order to recover one or more usable end products are provided. Pyrolysis methods and systems according to various aspects of the present invention are able to thermally decompose carbon-containing materials, including, for example, tires and other rubber-containing materials, in order recover hydrocarbon-containing products including synthesis gas, pyrolysis oil, and carbon black. Systems and methods according to aspects of the present invention may be successful on a commercial scale, and may be suitable for processing a variety of feedstocks, including, but not limited to, used tires and other types of industrial, agricultural, and consumer waste materials.

Systems and methods for processing pyrolyzable materials in order to recover one or more usable end products are provided. Pyrolysis methods and systems according to various aspects of the present invention are able to thermally decompose carbon-containing materials, including, for example, tires and other rubber-containing materials, in order recover hydrocarbon-containing products including synthesis gas, pyrolysis oil, and carbon black. Systems and methods according to aspects of the present invention may be successful on a commercial scale, and may be suitable for processing a variety of feedstocks, including, but not limited to, used tires and other types of industrial, agricultural, and consumer waste materials.

Pressure vessels containing a charge are preheated at pressure of 2 to 5 kPa with liquid heat carrier to maximally 120 C. They are afterheated in another place to maximally 550 C. The pressure vessels are continually added and/or replaced and generated gasses are continuously drawn off, cooled to maximally 60 C. and separated oily condensate. Residual gasses and solid residues are burned after treatment in a cogeneration unit.

Pressure vessels containing a charge are preheated at pressure of 2 to 5 kPa with liquid heat carrier to maximally 120 C. They are afterheated in another place to maximally 550 C. The pressure vessels are continually added and/or replaced and generated gasses are continuously drawn off, cooled to maximally 60 C. and separated oily condensate. Residual gasses and solid residues are burned after treatment in a cogeneration unit.

Processes and systems for olefin and diluent recovery utilizing one or more side columns, including a side rectifier column and/or a side degassing column, in combination with a heavies column.

Processes and systems for olefin and diluent recovery utilizing one or more side columns, including a side rectifier column and/or a side degassing column, in combination with a heavies column.