Mainstream Engineering develops biomass conversion technologies that transform lignocellulosic waste biomass and mixed waste streams into pyrolysis bio-oil. This work supports renewable energy generation, waste-to-energy research, process optimization, and government applications where transportable, on-site energy production can improve energy security.
Mainstream’s biomass conversion capabilities include the development of transportable pyrolysis reactors, bench-scale pyrolysis test systems, and pilot-scale reactor platforms. These technologies are designed to help researchers and end users evaluate feedstocks, optimize process conditions, collect bio-oil samples, and study the performance of pyrolysis systems at multiple scales.
At Mainstream’s Rockledge, Florida facility, the company operates a 1 ton/day pilot reactor originally developed for government applications. Mainstream also supports university and laboratory research through smaller bench-scale systems designed for controlled pyrolysis testing and bio-oil production.
By combining reactor design, process control, bio-oil separation, and hands-on testing, Mainstream helps advance practical biomass conversion technologies for research, renewable energy, and waste utilization applications.