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Last modified by Axel Heinemann on 2014-11-08. This is a wiki so please feel free to update information by clicking on "Edit with form". | Printable version

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Name of technology example:		Type
Biomeiler		☐ Energy Efficiency ☑ Renewable Energy ☑ Alternative Methodology

Description	The Biomeiler is a technology to produce heat from biomass. Biomeiler are extracting heat from a special compost heap and are therefore also known as "Compost Heating"". Their function are based on the principal of composting. During this process aerobic bacteria are converting organic matter (in this case wood chips) into heat, carbon dioxide and ammonium. Parallel processes generate small amounts of methan gas, which has been collected in some prototypes. The ammonium is turned by bacteria into nitrites and nitrates useful for improving/fertilizing soil in agriculture and horticulture. The produced thermal energy and the Carbondioxide may be used to support plant growth in greenhouses.
Technology for the Application of	☐ Solar ☑ Biomass ☐ Biofuel ☑ Biogas ☐ Wind ☐ Geo-Thermal ☐ Hydro ☐ Energy Efficiency ☐ Other: /
Primarily Relevant for the following Agricultural Value Chain Steps	☐ Mechanization ☐ Efficiency of Operation ☐ Processing ☐ Transportation ☐ Controlled Atmosphere ☐ Controlled Temperature ☐ Mechanical Sorting ☐ Preservation ☑ Other: heating, for example for greenhouses,
Primarily Relevant for the following Agricultural Value Chain Activities	☐ Grinding ☐ Hauling and conveying ☐ Sorting ☐ Seedbed Preparation ☐ Milling ☐ Tearing ☐ Planting ☐ Washing ☐ Mixing ☐ Pumping ☑ Heating ☑ Drying ☐ Irrigation ☐ Cooling ☐ Animal feeding ☑ Fertilizing ☐ Venting ☐ Animal health and Welfare ☐ Pest Management ☐ Lighting ☐ Packing and branding ☐ Cutting ☐ Sanitation ☐ Other: /
Primarily Implemented in the following Commodity Groups	☐ Cereals ☐ Fruits and vegetables ☐ Nuts and berries ☐ Forage ☐ Dairy products ☐ Meat products ☐ Oil Seeds ☐ Roots and Tubers ☐ Eggs ☐ Pulses ☐ Fiber Crops ☐ Forestry ☐ Sugars ☐ Stimulants ☐ Spices ☑ Other: All commidity groups with heating and drying requirements at temperature levels below 60°C
Region & Country of Development	Region ☐ Africa ☐ South Asia ☐ East Asia & The Pacific ☑ Europe & Central Asia - Austria, France, Germany ☐ Latin America & The Caribbean ☐ Middle East & North Africa ☐ North America ☐ N/A: /
Region & Country of Current Deployment	Worldwide ☑ Africa ☑ South Asia ☑ East Asia & The Pacific ☑ Europe & Central Asia ☑ Latin America & The Caribbean ☑ Middle East & North Africa ☑ North America ☐ N/A: /
Region & Country of Potential Deployment	Worldwide ☑ Africa ☑ South Asia ☑ East Asia & The Pacific ☑ Europe & Central Asia ☑ Latin America & The Caribbean ☑ Middle East & North Africa ☑ North America ☐ N/A: /
Manufacturers	No manufacturers found, but a convention to organize workshops exists: http://www.native-power.de/de/content/native-power-ist-ab-oktober-2013-ein-gemeinn%C3%BCtziger-verein
Economics	Provides low cost heating, composte and fertilizer at the same time;
Technology Development Level	Pilot projects;
Required Maintenance Technical Level	Basic: Technology can be maintained through its life cycle with common tools and a universally understood maintenance manual;
Required Infrastructure for Deployment	Low: Technology can be developed with less common tools, low development level supporting technologies and moderately trained personnel;
Required Resources during manufacture	Pipework, simple tools, large amount of organic material;
Required Resources during operation	Bio mass and water;
Deployment Level	Prototype testing;
Deployment Capability and Potential	The technology can be widely deployed, limited only by education;
Requirements for Deployment	Know-how transfer;
Relevance for Autonomy and Food Security	Energy independent: operates with onsite renewables, requires supporting tech and services;
Environment Impacts (emissions)	Methane and CO2, saves fuel and produces compost;
Conformity with Bio- Cybernetic System Rules	High;
Additional information / Comments	No comments.
Internal Reference
Additional Links	http://www.biomeiler.at/ http://native-power.de/en/native-power/biomeiler https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1x41h924IbI http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cHNvLIluZE https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean_Pain#Jean_Pain_Composting

"Renewable Energy, Alternative Methodology" is not in the list (Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy, Alternative Methodology) of allowed values for the "PAT Type" property.