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Purpose and content, at an in-depth level of understanding, of mandated and voluntary industry codes of practice for operating bio-char storage systems.Carbon marketing principles.Quality management systems for chemical production.Fundamental principles of chemistry as they apply to the operation and stability of bio-char facilities.Features and uses of environmental protection monitoring systems associated with a bio-char facility.Common user needs and requirements for bio-char storage systems, including:by-products of a pyrolysis systemwaste management optionscarbon sequestration prioritiesland management prioritiesdevelopment prioritiesinvestor interestsfinancial returnsenvironmental outputssocial responsibilitysustainabilityinput usageMeaning of pyrolysis, differing methods and benefits of each , including:slow pyrolysisfast pyrolysisintermediate pyrolysiscarbonisationgasificationTypes of feedstock used for bio-char processes, characteristics and range of outputs associated with each, including:wood products, including:harvesting residuesgreen mill residuedry mill residueresidue from other wood fibre processing operationsagricultural wastecrops grown for the consumption of bio-char plantsmanure and waste from intensive animal farming systemsmunicipal wasteProcess conditions for bio-char systems, including:temperatureresidence timeheating ratefeed stock preparationFormat, content and use of design specifications and construction plans.