​​Announcement! Online workshop on January ​21, 2021 at ​11:00 AM to 12:00 Noon (Mountain Time).  Get more information here: INL_2020 Biomass Feedstock National User Facility Plan.pdf​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

One of the most complete feedstock preprocessing R&D facilities in the world

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Click for a tour of the Biomass Feedstock National User Facility​ ​

BFNUF researchers specialize in: 

• ​​Supply and ​logistics
  
• ​Analys​is and sustainability
  
• ​​Preprocessing
  
• Characterization​​
  

• A full-scale, fully-integrated Process Development Unit​. The feedstock preprocessing plant's modular design allows industry partners to customize process flow and insert third-party equipment to pilot a wide range of biomass preprocessing options.
  
• An organized, secure Biomass Feedstock Library​. This resource of information about the physical, chemical and conversion performance characteristics of biomass is designed to help overcome challenges posed by biomass variability.​
  
• A Biomass Characterization Laboratory to help pinpoint important biomass variables, such as particle size, composition and flowability. Researchers understand connections between material properties, processing conditions and feedstock quality.​
  

Accessing the User Facility

There are two ways to access the INL Biomass Feedstock National User Facility:

• User Facility Agreement: Contact Ben Louderback, (208) 526-8330
• Each party will bear its own costs and expenses associated with the agreement. No money will be transferred to or from either party as consideration, in whole or in part of the agreement.

• Users and Participants are subject to the administrative and technical supervision and control of Contractor; and will comply with all applicable rules of Contractor and the Department of Energy with regard to admission to and use of the User Facility.

• User understands that Contractor will have sole responsibility and discretion for allocating and scheduling usage of the User Facility and equipment needed for or involved under the agreement.

• All agreement terms and conditions are non-negotiable.

• Work performed within agreement is nonproprietary.

• Strategic Partnership Project Agreement
• Allows for the performance of work for non-Department of Energy (DOE) entities by DOE personnel and/or the utilization of DOE facilities that are not directly funded by Department of Energy appropriations. These partnerships allow others access to the Department of Energy's immense and unique research, development, and manufacturing facilities on a fully reimbursable basis. There is a standardized format for the Terms & Conditions for subjects such as intellectual property, patent rights, funding, and payment.

Agreement Point of Contact

Contact Benjamin.Louderback@inl.gov for more specific agreement details.