BIOMASS, BIOFUELS & BIOFEEDSTOCKS

Handling and engineering for biofeedstocks (a.k.a. biomass, biofuels) such as wood chips, sawdust, paper pulp, corn stalks, and switch grass, can be challenging due to the interlocking behavior of the traditionally non-uniform particles. Many biomass feedstocks are cohesive and thus prone to arching and ratholing in silos, bins, and hoppers. Such obstructions to flow can lead to process inefficiencies and equipment downtime. In addition, the biofuel consistency can vary drastically, thereby increasing processing complexity.

KEY ENGINEERING SERVICES

• Plant visit for troubleshooting biomass handling problems
• Flow properties testing of biofeedstocks
• Pneumatic conveying testing and system design for biomass
• Functional design of silos, hoppers, chutes and feeders
  • Handling systems for cofiring biomass at power plants
  • Lock hoppers for feeding into pressurized environments
  • Design of wet biosolids handling processes
• Physical modeling of biofeedstock handling operation
• Structural engineering for biofuel silos and hoppers
• Detailed design engineering 

If your plant is currently experiencing biomass handling difficulties or implementing new biomass handling facilities, contact Jenike & Johanson to help you prevent and solve biofeedstock handling problems.