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Pressing and Densification
The logistics and transportation of processed biomass are becoming a central issue with respect to the profitability of the products produced from it. This aspect has made it essential to densify certain biomass by briquetting or granulation to promote their packaging, batching and, by extension, their export. Granulation also makes it possible, among other things, to transform locally available inputs in bulk into biofertilizers, animal feed or biofuels according to their chemical properties.
At the same time, the thermo-pressing of biomass residues allows the valorization of the biomass into high value-added finished products through the incorporation of a thermosetting matrix. This transformation makes it possible to use the residues in structural and non-structural applications (decoration, thermal and sound insulation) previously reserved exclusively for virgin products.
Extrusion unit
Characteristics
- Extrusion unit for biochar and biomass mixtures
Particularities
- Single screw extruder with possibilities of biomass mixes
- Options for different output dies and various bulk densities
- Variable rotational speed from 0 to 50 rpm
- Feeding into the extruder in continuous mode
Uses
- Production of block shapes biochar or densified biomasses
Technical specs
- Maximum outlet diameter of 4 inches
- Quantity of inputs to be densified by extrusion up to 300 kg/hr
Briquetting presses
Characteristics
Industrial briquetting presses
Particularities
- Robust model suitable for several types of biomass
- System including a large hopper allowing a large load of material
Uses
The briquetting system is designed to produce energy logs or to densify biomasses to optimize their transport.
Technical specs
| Manufacturer | Weima |
| Model | TH 814 |
| Production rate | 180 kg/h |
| Briquette diameter | 80 mm |
| Brick length | Variable from 50 to 80 mm |
| Engine power | 11 kW |
Granulating machine
Characteristics
- Industrial granulating machine
Particularities
- Wide choice of granulation dies (diameter, compaction ratio)
- Possibility of injecting binder material at a controlled flow rate and pressure
- Complete assembly including hammermill, cooling column and bagging silo
- Complete stainless-steel kit for food production
Uses
The granulation system is designed to produce energy pellets, animal feed and biofertilizers.
Technical specs
| Manufacturer | Radviliskis machine factory |
| Model | OGM-1.5A |
| Technology | Spinning ring |
| Production pace | Variable from 800 kg/h to 1500 kg/h |
| Granulation die | Several available compression ratios and granulation diameters |
Hot Press
Characteristics
- Hydraulic heating press custom made by Ovotech
Particularities
- Adjustment of time, temperature and pressing height
- Thermocouple sensors to control pressing temperature
- Possibility to heat the two trays at different temperatures
- Adjustable closing and degassing times
Uses
The hydraulic press is used in the development of agglomerates based on biomass residues.
Technical specs
| Manufacturer | Dominion Hydraulic Press / Ovotech |
| Pressure | 110 tonnes |
| Preform size | 500 x 500 mm |
| Temperature | Variable, up to 235 ˚C |
Adhesive blender
Characteristics
- Vaporization of PF/ UF/ pMDI/ Tannins, etc. binding material, at a viscosity of up to 1000 Cp
Particularities
- Adjustable spraying pressure
- Variable angle rotative blades
- Mounted on a skid
Uses
The adhesive blender is used to create matrix/reinforcement formulations for use in hot pressing and pellet production.
Technical specs
| Manufacturer | IMAL |
| Model | LGB-300 |
| Capacity | 300 dm3 |
| Motor | 1.1 kW |
| number of nozzles | 4 |