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Efficient Solid-Liquid separation of biomass
The Fournier Rotary Press™ excels in reducing the volume of all kinds of sludge and biomass - offering excellent dewatering solutions that can help reducing transportation costs significantlly.
Enhancing Biogas Production with the Fournier Rotary Press
In the face of stringent European environmental regulations and the pressing challenges of climate change, the biogas sector is experiencing significant growth, fueled by advancements in waste management and renewable energy utilization. Central to this development is the effective processing of organic residuals, which are not only a source of energy but also yield valuable byproducts like compost and fertilizers rich in nitrogen and phosphorus.
The Fournier Rotary Press™ stands out as a pivotal technology in the biogas production chain, particularly during the critical solid-liquid separation phase following digestion. Its design caters to a broad spectrum of input materials—from household waste and agricultural residues to industrial sludges—ensuring versatility across different plant configurations. With models ranging from one to eight dewatering channels, the Rotary Press offers scalable solutions that adapt to varying operational demands.
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The handling of dewatered sludges is traditionally marred by high transportation costs. Rotary Press Technology redefines this narrative by maximizing dewatering efficiency, reducing sludge volume, and consequently cutting down on transport expenses. This innovative approach not only lowers operating costs but also opens up potential revenue streams from the by-products.
Navigating Tight Regulations
Legislative demands, often complex and stringent, require a precision-oriented approach to compliance. With the Rotary Press, businesses can achieve higher capture rates and cleaner discharge, surpassing regulatory thresholds. This not only shields businesses from compliance risks but also establishes their reputation as environmentally responsible entities.
Rotary Press Solid-Liquid Separation Increases Efficiency at Lower Cost.
The increased efficiency and high capture-rate of the Rotary Press offers many advantages over other separations methods. High cake-dryness and increased capture-rates enhances ammonia stripping and enables a better functioning, more efficient and resilient process chain.
An increased percentage of Total Solids helps reducing transportation cost by significant amounts, as the lower liquid content reduces total weight subtaincially.
Key to the success of any biogas plant is minimizing operational costs while maximizing efficiency. The Fournier Rotary Press™ technology excels here by offering low energy consumption (ranging from 3 to 7 kW/hr per dry ton of sludge) and reduced freshwater usage—critical in today’s eco-conscious market. Its slow-rotating technology not only ensures high cake dry solids percentages but also achieves superior filtrate quality with low total suspended solids (TSS) percentages, which is essential for subsequent ammonia stripping processes.
To avoid settling in the sludge storage tankt - agitation of the mass is a necessity. The range of PG-Submix agtitators offer safe and realiable solutions for this.
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Key features
Performance data is supported by lab sludge testing and full-scale pilot tests using our containerized pilot test units, enabeling test-data at an industrial scale.
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Slow Rotational Speed
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Low Energy Use
Energy consumption tailored to sludge type, from 2 to 7 kW/hr per dry ton of sludge.
Capable to deal with inlet consistencies between 0,5 and >10 % (pumpability required)
Flow rates per hour per dewatering module tailored to sludge volume, from 1 to 4 m³/hr.
High capture
Available CVH model sizes from 1 dewatering channel to 8 channels per machine, modular and expandable. Operational window spans a wide range of input sources and digestate qualities. Best in class technology in terms of operational flexibility and low OPEX across the machine life-cylce. Typical life-cycle 20+ years.
A Flexible, Efficient and Expanable Dewatering Solution.
Operational flexibility is another hallmark of the Rotary Press. It accommodates a wide range of input consistencies (0.5% to >10%), which is crucial for handling diverse types of digestate.
Whether operating with or without polymers, the system maintains high performance, with capture rates of filtrate TSS reaching up to 97%. For plants prioritizing environmental impact, the press’s capability to operate with biodegradable polymers and its high-temperature resilience (up to 80 degrees Celsius) make it a preferred choice.
Furthermore, the Fournier Rotary Press is engineered for minimal operator intervention, thanks to its high automation and reliability. This feature, coupled with the availability of lab sludge testing and pilot-scale trials, provides confidence in both the equipment’s day-to-day reliability and its long-term operational benefits. The machine’s design also considers the acoustic and environmental comfort of the facility, maintaining low noise levels and preventing odor emissions.
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Our Customers
Big public entities like the City of Quebec, Montreal or Varenne in Canada have been using the Rotary Press technology for years, often installing multiple lines to deal with the high sludge streams. In Europe several installations in Scandinavia can be be visited, like Glör Mjösanlegget in Lillehamer, Norway or Greve and Lindum in the Oslo area. Several new biogas projects including the Rotary Press technology are in advanced stages of plants design in Scandinavia, with increasing interest from South European countries.
Performance Data
Digested sludge from a mix of household & food production waste plus a small fraction of fish slurry.
Polymer usage: | 5-7 kg/active/dry ton |
Energy consumption: | 7 kWhr/dry ton |
Inlet TS% | 4,5 % |
Cake TS% | > 25-35% |
Estimated Production | 95 kg/hr/channel |
Capture-Rate TSS%: | 95,5 % |
Digested sludge from a mix from Wastewater treatment and food production.
Polymer usage: | 7 kg/active/dry ton |
Energy consumption: | 2,7-3,5 kWhr/dry ton |
Inlet TS% | 7,9 % |
Cake TS% | > 30% |
Estimated Production | 100 kg/hr/channel |
Capture-Rate TSS%: | 98,5 % |
Digested & pasturized sludge from municipal wastewater treatment and fat from food production.
Polymer usage: | 4-5kg/active/dry ton |
Energy consumption: | 3-4 kWhr/dry ton |
Inlet TS% | 6-6,5 % |
Cake TS% | > 32-37% |
Estimated Production | 180 kg/hr/channel |
Capture-Rate TSS%: | 96 % |
Products
As a complete system supplier with machine builder expertise, process know-how and support, Lange Lyche Teknisk along with our partners offer a range of complementary equipment that help optimizing the complete sludge process - before and after the dewatering stage.
Our combined team of experts possesses extensive process know-how and resources and are able to provide complete, tailor-made, turn-key solutions ranging from agitators to pumps, to suit your specific requirements - all accompanied by exceptional life-cycle support and services.
Products
The FOURNIER ROTARY PRESS™ offers a highly efficient solid-liquid dewatering separation for a range of industries that handles biomass, sludge, pulp, or other suspension materials.
Wide selection of quality pumps and flow solutions for all stages of the process-line.