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Scope of work

The Consultant will be responsible for completing the following tasks:

Task 1: Review of Project Inputs

• Review available project documentation, including proposed production capacity, feedstock types, and site characteristics.
• Assess suitable biochar production technologies and process configurations for the project.
• Define key design assumptions and technical parameters.

Task 2: Biochar Production Process Design

• Develop the conceptual production process for the biochar facility.
• Prepare Process Flow Diagrams (PFD) describing key process stages, including feedstock preparation, pyrolysis, biochar handling, and storage.
• Estimate production outputs, by-products, and energy requirements.

Task 3: Equipment Review and Integration

• Review technical specifications of the existing biochar production equipment provided by HUSK.
• Verify equipment capacity, footprint, and installation requirements.
• Integrate the equipment into the process design and plant layout.
• Identify additional supporting equipment required for plant operation.

Task 4: Preliminary Plant Layout

• Develop a preliminary plant layout showing key functional areas including: feedstock receiving and storage, production units, biochar handling and storage, utilities and supporting infrastructure.
• Ensure the layout supports safe operation, material flow efficiency & regulatory compliance.

Task 5: Preliminary Utility and Electrical Requirements

• Estimate key utility requirements, including electricity demand, water consumption, and other utilities required for the facility.
• Identify major electrical loads associated with the production process.
• Develop preliminary electrical load estimation and conceptual power distribution to support the plant layout and equipment configuration.