Innovative energy
LiPRO HKW300 wood gasification CHP plant
Wood gasification using innovative cogeneration technology based on biomass pyrolysis. Electrical output 85 kW | thermal output 198 kW.
Maximum efficiency and energy independence for your plant
The LiPRO HKW300 system is the heart of a modern circular economy in the wood industry. By utilizing an active pyrolysis process, the installation converts standard wood chips into the plant’s two most valuable resources: electricity and high-temperature process heat.
This solution is designed for companies aiming to tangibly reduce their operational costs by utilizing their own raw materials or low-cost biomass to achieve total independence from volatile market prices for electricity and gas.
In the era of energy transition, investing in this unit guarantees a dramatic drop in costs and long-term security. It also enables the achievement of full carbon neutrality, making it significantly easier to pursue your ESG policies.
The HKW300 model maximizes the yield of free energy while maintaining an extremely compact footprint, and the clean wood gas generated can be directly utilized in other technological processes within the facility.
85 kW
gross rated electrical output
198 kW
useful thermal output
550 t
estimated annual dry wood chip demand
Wood gasification and active pyrolysis technology
The LiPRO HKW300 CHP plant operates on an innovative, multi-zone reactor, where the wood gasification process is precisely divided into three independent stages: pyrolysis, oxidation, and reduction. As a result, the system guarantees the production of crystal-clear wood gas that fuels a high-efficiency combustion engine, completely eliminating the need for cumbersome wet gas scrubbing systems.
Furthermore, the highly efficient fabric filters used in the installation capture carbon residues, which are automatically fed back into the combustion cycle. This allows for total energy recovery from every tonne of biomass and a drastic reduction in ash volume. Such a setup ensures optimal energy generation while maintaining strict emission standards. The entire process is managed by the fully automated E-Control 300 control cabinet equipped with an industrial computer, minimizing the need for routine operator intervention.
System architecture and modules of the LiPRO HKW300 plant
The following breakdown explains the naming structure and the role of individual components that make up the complete installation:
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HKW300 (CHP plant): A complete, overarching combined heat and power generation system that integrates all the modules below into a single operational unit.
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HGW300 (gasification module): The installation’s reactor, where the previously described thermal processes take place, converting wood chips into clean syngas.
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HGM300 (CHP unit): A power generating unit consisting of an Otto-cycle gas engine and a synchronous generator, where chemical energy is converted into electricity and heat.
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HGF200/300 (gas flare): A closed system with a pilot burner for safe, environmentally friendly gas flaring during transitional phases (startup and shutdown of the installation).
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E-Control 300 / E-Control 50 (control cabinet): A switchgear acting as the central management and synchronization system, equipped with an industrial touch panel and remote access.
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LiPRO CFD moving floor dryer: A moving floor machine used to reduce wood chip moisture content (below 10%), featuring an integrated sieve section to separate dust and oversize particles.
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Integrated fuel transport system: Screw conveyors that fully automatically feed dried wood chips from the dryer directly into the HGW300 gasification module.
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Ash removal system (de-ashing): Systems responsible for collecting residues, capturing leftovers from the filters, combusting them on a grate, and discharging them into an integrated container.
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LiPRO Mobile Cube (container housing): A standardized industrial container inside which the entire installation is factory-assembled, enabling immediate startup upon delivery to the facility.
Dimensions and weight of the HGW300 gasification module
* The height of the leveling feet is at least 60 mm.<br /> ** The height requirement applies only to the area above the pyrolysis auger (and does not apply to the entire room).
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LiPRO HKW300 CHP plant: frequently asked questions
What moisture content is required for the HKW300 reactor feedstock?
For the pyrolysis process to run at maximum efficiency, the biomass must be dry and homogeneous. The moisture content of the feedstock should not exceed 10%. It is good practice to integrate the system with the LiPRO CFD continuous dryer, which effectively prepares the raw material by utilizing free waste heat from the installation.
Do you assist with environmental permitting and compliance?
Yes, we provide full engineering support at every stage of the investment. We help adapt the technology to local regulations and advise on how to smoothly navigate the procedures for obtaining the necessary environmental permits for the planned cogeneration installation.
How are noise levels and flue gas emissions managed?
The applied biomass gasification technology is characterized by very low emissions. The content of harmful substances in the exhaust gases is kept to trace levels, and the resulting ash is virtually free of aromatic hydrocarbons. The structure itself is solidly soundproofed, allowing it to easily meet strict industrial standards for production facilities.
Will the CHP system fit inside an existing production hall?
The installation is designed with a space-saving footprint in mind. Please note that the required installation area of approximately 7.5 by 2.4 meters applies specifically to the HGW300 unit. If the height of the chosen room is less than 5.5 meters, the feedstock logistics and feeding system can be seamlessly integrated by utilizing an appropriate opening in the facility’s ceiling.
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