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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWQ0045860_Application - Dist. of Animal Residuals_20240924RE�E/vFo State of North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality SEP 2 4 2024 Division of Water Resources Animal Feeding ion Frm (THIS FORM MAYBEOPHOTOCOPIEDeFOR USSEASANperations Prmit tORIGINAL) ce"Da O°wR Q Distribution of Animal Waste Residual Solids This application is intended for facilities which distribute materials which have been processed with animal waste solids with no domestic sewage contribution. 1. GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1 Application Date: Sep 24 2024 1.2 Applicant's name (please specify the name of the corporation, individual, etc.): EvoAgTec Corp 1.3 Print owner's or signing official's name and title (the person legally responsible for the facility and its compliance): Max Schafer 1.4 Mailing address: PO Box 611, 210 Main Street, City: Newton Grove State: NC Telephone number: ( 973 ) 7223253 Fax: E-mail: m.schafer@evoagtec.com Zip: 28366 1.5 Fee submitted: $ 180 [Major, $180 if>3,000 dry ton/year; Minor, $60 if < 3,000 dry ton/year] 1.6 Specify the process facility's owner classification: ® private ❑ federal ❑ state ❑ local government 1.7 Specify the source of the animal waste product: ® poultry ® swine ® cattle ❑ other (explain) — 1.8 Specify how these residuals will be distributed: ® sold or given away in bags or other containers ® lawn (bulk) ❑ home garden (bulk) ❑ other (explain) 1.9 Estimated volume of waste product to be processed annually: 12000r, tons/year L10Physical address of animal waste generating facility: All permitted manure generating Farms in North Carolina City: State: NC 1.11Physical address of animal waste process facility: 250 Bennetts Bridge Road Mount Olive NC Zip: See Attachment 1 City: State: Zip: 28365 1.12 County where animal waste process facility is located (if in North Carolina): Duplin County 1.13 Latitude: 35004'56.44"NLongitude: 77054'23.82" Af animal waste process facility See Attachment 1 1.14 Are new facilities to be constructed in North Carolina? ❑ yes ® no. If "yes", please include three (3) sets of plans and specifications with the application for approval. 2. PERMIT INFORMATION 2.1 Application No. (to be completed by D)ArR): 2.2 Specify the application type: ® new ❑ renewal ❑ modification renewal ❑ with modification For renewals, complete all sections included in the application. The engineering signature and seal are not required for renewals, or if there is not any construction involved with the subject project. 2.3 If this application is being submitted as a renewal or modification of an existing permit, list the existing permit number: and its issue date: FORM: DARS 04/2020 Page 1 of 5 N 3. CHEMICAL POLLUTANT INFORMATION 3.1 Please complete a chemical analysis of each residual material. Each analysis must include the parameters listed in the table below as well as any other known or suspected contaminants of concern. Animal waste residuals cannot be sold or given away if the concentration of any pollutant in the residuals exceeds any of the Ceiling Concentrations specified in the table below on a dry -weight basis (mg/kg). Fill out the pollutant concentrations of the residuals in the table below (attach all lab analyses): Pollutant Pollutant Concentration Pollutant Ceiling Concentration dry weight (mg/kg) dry weight (mg/kg) Copper see attachment 2 1500 Zinc see attachment 2 2800 3.2 Were any pilot or bench -scale studies performed on the residual material? ® yes ❑ no. If "yes", please provide the results of those studies, including the approximate fertilizer equivalent of the material. 4. PATHOGEN REDUCTION INFORMATION In accordance with 15A NCAC 02T .1310. animal waste residuals shall be monitored for the density of fecal coliform or Salmonella sp. Bacteria at the time the residuals are used or disposed, or at the time they are prepared for sale or giving away for land application. Sampling results must demonstrate compliance with pathogen limit in either Part A or Part B below (please submit all lab analyses, test results, and calculations). Please check which of the following applies to the subject residual: Part A ® A fecal coliform density less than 1000 Most Probable Number per gram of total dry solids Part B ® A Salmonella sp. density less than 3 Most Probable Number per 4 grams of total dry solids Part C Please select the method used to achieve compliance with respect to pathogen limit requirements. ❑ Alkaline treatment — the pH of the residuals is raised to greater than 12 for at least 72 hours. During this time, the temperature of the residuals should be greater than 520 C for at least 12 hours. In addition, after the 72-hour period, the residuals shall; be air-dried to greater than 50% total solids. ❑ Composting — using either the within -vessel or static aerated pile composting methods, the temperature of the residuals are raised to 550 C or higher for three days. Using the windrow composting method, the residuals are raised to 550 C or higher for fifteen days. During the high temperature period, there will be a minimum of five turnings of the windrow. ® Heat Drying — residuals are dried by direct or indirect contact with hot gases to reduce the moisture content of the residuals to 10% or lower. Either the temperature of the gas in contact with the residuals exceeds 801 C or the wet bulb temperature of the gas in contact with the residuals, when the residuals leave the dryer, exceeds 80" C. ❑ Heat Treatment — liquid residuals are heated to a temperature of 180' C or higher for thirty minutes. ❑ Pasteurization — the temperature of the residuals is maintained at 701 C or higher for at least thirty minutes. ® Other — please describe in detail. Material will be heated to a temperatur of min. 250Celsius see Attachment 2 and 3 FORM: DARS 04/2020 Page 2 of 5 N 5. PROCESS INFORMATION 5.1 Please provide a brief narrative concerning materials handling and processing, including the following: a. How will the animal waste product be handled and transported from where they are produced to where they will be treated? See attachement 4 b. Where will the animal waste residuals be stored until processing? 250 Bennetts Bridge Road, see Attachment 1 c. How will the animal waste be treated and what will be the duration of treatment of the animal waste product? Provide detailed description and all necessary calculations, designs, site maps, and supporting documentation see attachment 3 d. Where will the final product be stored? 250 Bennetts Bridge Road, see attachement 1 e. How will leachate collection from the raw product storage, treatment facility, and finished product storage be handled? With our predrying system at the lagoon locations the material in the drying bags will not loose any more water. f. How long will the final product be stored before being distributed? Depending on the season bewtween 1 to 3 months g. How will the final product be distributed (packaging), if applicable? In Bulk, 50lbs bags, Super Sacks 5.2 Please provide a sampling and monitoring plan that describes how the animal waste residuals will comply with Sections 3 and 4 of this application. [15A NCAC 02T .1310 (b)] 5.3 Please attach a marketability statement detailing destinations and approximate amounts of the final product to be distributed. [15A NCAC 02T .1310 (b)] 5.4 Please provide either a label, which shall be affixed to the bagged processed animal waste residual, or an information sheet, which shall be provided to the person who receives the processed animal waste residual. The label or information sheet shall contain, at a minimum, the following information [15A NCAC 02T .1310 (b)] : a. The name and address of the person who prepared the animal waste residual that is sold or given away in a bag or other container for application to the land. b. A statement that application of the animal waste residual to the land is prohibited except in accordance with the instructions on the label or information sheet. c. A statement that animal waste residuals must be applied at agronomic rates and recommended rates for intended uses. d. A statement that the animal waste residuals shall not be applied to any site that is flooded, frozen, or snow-covered. e. A statement that adequate procedures shall be provided to prevent surface runoff from carrying any disposed or stored animal waste residuals into any surface waters. f. A statement which identifies that this material shall be prevented from entering any public or private water supply source (including wells) and any stream, lake, or river. g. The pollutant concentrations for the pollutants listed in Section 3 above measured to be in the animal waste residual. h. The nitrogen and phosphorus concentration in the animal waste residual. FORM: DARS 04/2020 Page 3 of 5 N 6. PROFFESSIONAL ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION NOTE: Engineer's Certification is required only for construction of new treatment and/or storage facilities to be located in North Carolina. Name of engineering firm: Mailing address: City: Telephone: ( ) E-mail: State: Zip: Fax: ( , attest that this application for has been reviewed by me and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I further attest that, to the best of my knowledge, the proposed design has been prepared in accordance with the applicable regulations. Although certain portions of this submittal package may have been developed by other professionals, inclusion of these materials under my signature and seal signifies that I have reviewed the material and have judged it to be consistent with the approved design. North Carolina Professional Engineer's seal, signature, and date: APPLICANT'S CERTIFICATION (include a designation letter if signing for the Permittee) I, Max Schafer , attest that this application for EvoAgTec Corp has been reviewed by me and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if all required parts of this application are not completed and that, if all required supporting information and attachments are not included, this application package will be returned to me as incomplete. Signature: Date: September 24, 2024 PLEASE SUBMIT THE COMPLETED APPLICATION PACKAGE, ALL SUPPORTING INFORMATION AND MATERIALS, AND ANY PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS: NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES WATER QUALITY PERMITTING SECTION �� � ��,Qti� ANIMA GRAM 1636 MAIL SERVICE CENTER D�QI144RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27699-1636 r1i n"cad 0 TELEPHONE NUMBER: (919) 707-9129 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION IS ENCOURAGED. EMAIL TO RAMESH.RAVELLA@NCDENR.GOV FORM: DARS 04/2020 Page 4 of 5 N 15, DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES REGIONAL OFFICES (4/2020) Asheville Regional WQROS Supervisor Washington Regional WQROS Supervisor Raleigh Regional WQROS Supervisor 2090 U.S. Highway 70 943 Washington Square Mall 1628 Mail Service Center Swannanoa, NC 28778 Washington, NC 27889 Raleigh, NC 27699-1628 (828)296-4500 (252)946-6481 (919)791-4200 Fax (828) 299-7043 Fax (252) 946-9215 Fax (919) 571-4718 Avery Macon Beaufort Jones Chatham Nash Buncombe Madison Bertie Lenoir Durham Northampton Burke McDowell Camden Martin Edgecombe Orange Caldwell Mitchell Chowan Pamlico Franklin Person Cherokee Polk Craven Pasquotank Granville Vance Clay Rutherford Currituck Perquimans Halifax Wake Graham Swain Dare Pitt Johnston Warren Haywood Transylvania Gates Tyrell Lee Wilson Henderson Yancey Greene Washington Jackson Hertford Wayne Hyde Fayetteville Regional WQROS SupervisorMooresville Regional WQROS Supervisor Wilmington Region WQROS Supervisor 225 Green Street, Suite 714 610 East Center Avenue 127 Cardinal Drive Extension Fayetteville, NC 28301-5094 Mooresville, NC 28115 Wilmington, NC 28405-3845 (910)433-4300 (704)663-1699 (910)796-7215 Fax (910) 486-0707 Fax (704) 663-6040 Fax (910) 350-2004 Anson Moore Alexander Lincoln Brunswick New Hanover Bladen Richmond Cabarrus Mecklenburg Carteret Onslow Cumberland Robeson Catawba Rowan Columbus Pender Harnett Sampson Cleveland Stanly Duplin Hoke Scotland Gaston Union Montgomery Iredell Winston-Salem Regional WQROS Supervisor 450 Hanes Mill Road, Suite 300 Winston-Salem, NC 27105 Phone (336) 776-9800 Fax (336) 776-9797 Alamance Rockingham Alleghany Randolph Ashe Stokes Caswell Surry Davidson Watauga Davie Wilkes Forsyth Yadkin Guilford FORM: DARS 04/2020 Page 5 of 5 250 Bennetts Bridge Road Nd -*14 (( CEvAgTec Application Bennetts Bridge Road Y �l Manure Analysis Waters Agricultural Laboratories, Inc 364 W. Park Drive I Warsaw, NC 28398- 1 Phone (910) 293-2108 "I nLpravivugvGrowth :. - wxjvSc'ie' i' EVOAGTEC Grower: Dried Hog Manure Sample Number: 1 210 MAIN STREET Lab Number: 14660MS Received: 8/10/2023 NEWTON GROVE, NC 28366- Processed: 8/1412023 Type: Manure Surface Scraped or Stockpiled -Other Application Method: Broadcast Manure/Sludge Analysis Analyte Nitrogen -Total Result As -is Basis 2.42 Result Dry Basis 2.685 Result As -is Basis . 48.4 Estimate of Nutrients Available First Year . .19.36 P205-Total 12.50 13.867 250 250 K20-Total 0.39 0.433 7.8 7.8 Calcium 7.27 8.065 145.4 145.4 Magnesium 1.87 2.075 37.4 37.4 Sulfur 0.98 1.087 19.6 19.6 Boron 0.01 0.011 0.2 0.2 Zinc 0.23 0.255 4.6 4.6 Manganese 0.07 0.078 1.4 1.4 Iron 0.80 0.888 16 16 Copper 0.04 0.044 0.8 0.8 Sodium 0.12 0.133 2.4 2.4 Aluminum 0.53 0.588 10.6 10.6 Additional Analysis Results Reported On: Wet (As Received) Basis Comments: This document may be reproduced only in its entirety. Waters Agricultural Laboratories has no control over the manner in which samples are taken, therefore, analysis is based solely on the sample as received. Laboratory liability is limited to the fee assessed on the referenced sample. Several Batches of dried Manure NCDA Report App 1 N1 Ibs P205 Ibs K20 Ibs Ca Ibs Mg Ibs S Ibs Fe Ibs Mn Ibs Zn Ibs Cu Ibs Broadcast 24.4 213 9.69 69.4 36.7 14 12.1 1.05 4.77 2.23 Broadcast 20.6 177 7.85 63.2 29.8 11.5 10.3 0.91 3.95 1.91 Broadcast 23.4 218 10.1 70.1 37.4 14.6 11.9 1.09 5.04 2.3 Broadcast 24 222 9.84 74.7 37.7 14.5 12.2 1.11 4.97 2.32 Broadcast 20.5 192 8.82 62.6 33.9 12.4 11.3 0.95 4.2 2.09 Broadcast 24.5 212 9.67 72.7 36.1 14 11.7 1.06 6.26 2.31 Broadcast 29.6 255 11.8 90.6 42.5 17.4 13.7 1.31 8.09 2.88 Broadcast 25.2 238 10.9 75.8 41.8 15.8 12.9 1.17 6.95 2.67 Broadcast 25.8 227 9.94 74.5 38.7 14.9 12.2 1.13 5.02 2.58 Broadcast 29 266 12.5 81.9 48.6 17.8 13.8 1.32 8.21 2.92 Broadcast 27.9 252 11.9 77 44.3 16.8 14.4 1.22 7.39 2.81 Broadcast 27.4 261 12 83.2 45.7 17.4 14.6 1.29 7.58 3.01 per ton 25.19167 227.75 10.4175 74.64.16667 39.43333 15.09167 12.59167 1.134167 6.035833 2.5025 % 1.26% 11.39% 0.52% 3.73% 1.97% 0.75% 0.63% 0.06% 0.30% 0.13% est. Carbon per ton 14001b B Ibs Na Ibs DM % 100 % 0.02 2.29 73% 0.02 1.9 73% 0.03 2.24 73% 0.03 2.36 73% 0.02 1.95 73% 0.03 1.43 73% 0.03 1.81 73% 0.03 1.56 73% 0.03 2.21 73% 0.03 1.8 73% 0.03 1.68 73% 0.03 1.72 73% 0.0275 1.9125 0.00% 0.10% W' R5'R. . lrt L RR! �Akoi�Ararrwl . "wC Manure Analysis Waters Agricultural Laboratories, Inc 364 W. Park Drive I Warsaw, NC 28398- 1 Phone (910) 293-2108 "I mprOviAWCGr0iV6 ... W cOvsae.y� EVOAGTEC Grower: Lagoon Sample before Separetor Sample Number: 1-Lagoon Sludge 210 MAIN STREET Lab Number: 11076MS Received: 9/22/2023 NEWTON GROVE, NC 28366- Processed: 9/27/2023 Type: Lagoon Sludge Anaerobic -Swine Application Method: Broadcast Liquid Manure/Sludge Analysis Analyte Nitrogen -Total Result 3320.00 Result Estimate of Nutrients 27.6888 Available First Year 13.8444 P205-Total 8115.00 67.6791 67.6791 K20-Total 1253.00 10.4500 10.45 Calcium 3455.00 28.8147 28.8147 Magnesium 1856.00 15.4790 15.479 Sulfur 1031.00 8.5985 8.5985 Boron 3.37 0.0281 0.0281 Zinc 236.00 1.9682 1.9682 Manganese 79.20 0.6605 0.6605 Iron 660.00 5.5044 5.5044 Copper 146.00 1.2176 1.2176 Sodium 530.00 4.4202 4.4202 Aluminum 227.00 1.8932 1.8932 Additional Analysis Results Reported On: Liquid Basis Comments: This document may be reproduced only in its entirety. Waters Agricultural Laboratories has no control over the manner in which samples are taken, therefore, analysis is based solely on the sample as received. Laboratory liability is limited to the fee assessed on the referenced sample. Manure Analysis Waters Agricultural Laboratories, Inc 364 W. Park Drive I Warsaw, NC 28398- 1 Phone (910) 293-2108 " Z MProVl vtq'Growth :.. wxh.sce;' EVOAGTEC Grower: Cake after Seperator in Drying Bag Sample Number: 2-Sludge Cake after Seperator in Drying Bag 210 MAIN STREET Lab Number: 11077MS Received: 9/22/2023 NEWTON GROVE, NC 28366- Processed: 9/27/2023 Type: Lagoon Sludge Anaerobic -Swine Application Method: Broadcast Liquid Manure/Sludge Analysis Anal Fte Nitrogen -Total Result .. 7000.00 Result ttt gallons)000 58.3800 Estimate of Nutrients Available First Year gallons) 29.19 P205-Total 34737.00 289.7066 289.7066 K20-Total 1730.00 14.4282 14.4282 Calcium 22370.00 186.5658 186.5658 Magnesium 7760.00 64.7184 64.7184 Sulfur 3840.00 32,0256 32.0256 Boron 0.01 0,0001 0.0001 Zinc 780.00 6.5052 6.5052 Manganese 440.00 3.6696 3.6696 Iron 2470.00 20.5998 20.5998 Copper 490.00 4.0866 4.0866 Sodium 750.00 6.2550 6.255 Aluminum 710.00 5.9214 5.9214 Additional Analysis Results Reported On: Liquid Basis Comments: This document may be reproduced only in its entirety. Waters Agricultural Laboratories has no control over the manner in which samples are taken, therefore, analysis is based solely on the sample as received. Laboratory liability is limited to the fee assessed on the referenced sample. RwF Microbiological Analysis Report R$ t� Waters Agricultural Laboratories, Inc 1e 257 Newton Highway I Camilla, GA 31730-0382 1 Phone (229) 336-7216 Report: GA23-25556MB-1 Report Date: 8/11/2023 EVOAGTEC PO BOX 606 NEWTON GROVE, NC 28366 Grower: EVOAGTEC Sample ID: MANURE Sample Date: Lab ID: 25556MB Received Date: Sample Type: MANURE Not Provided 8/10/2023 E.Coli; 0157:1-17 Negative AOAC 2017.01 3 Salmonella spp. Negative AOAC 2016.01 3 78/11/201�',23 Generic E.Coli Plate Count <10.0 cfu/g AOAC 991.14 Comments/Remarks: Internal Company Review Completed By Title Date Reviewed Unless otherwise noted, sample was received in good condition and was analyzed as received. Reviewed by: ��bd--e � `4. Reviewed Date: 8/11/2023 Data Administrator IS017025:2017 I Certificate: AT-1709 This document may be reproduced only in its entirety. Waters Agricultural Laboratories has no control over the manner in which samples are taken, therefore, analysis is based solely on the sample as received. It is the responsibility of the end user to determine whether the results contained within this report are acceptable and/or in compliance for their specific application. Laboratory liability is limited to the fee assessed on the referenced sample. Page 1 of 1 Several Batches of dried Manure NCDA Report App 1 N1 Ibs P205 Ibs K20 Ibs Ca Ibs Mg Ibs S Ibs Fe Ibs Mn Ibs Zn Ibs Cu Ibs B Ibs Na Ibs DM % 100 % Broadcast 24.4 213 9.69 69.4 36.7 14 12.1 1.05 4.77 2.23 0.02 2.29 73% Broadcast 20.6 177 7.85 63.2 29.8 11.5 10.3 0.91 3.95 1.91 0.02 1.9 73% Broadcast 23.4 218 10.1 70.1 37.4 14.6 11.9 1.09 5.04 2.3 0.03 2.24 73% Broadcast 24 222 9.84 74.7 37.7 14.5 12.2 1.11 4.97 2.32 0.03 2.36 73% Broadcast 20.5 192 8.82 62.6 33.9 12.4 11.3 0.95 4.2 2.09 0.02 1.95 73% Broadcast 24.5 212 9.67 72.7 36.1 14 11.7 1.06 6.26 2.31 0.03 1.43 73% Broadcast 29.6 255 11.8 90.6 42.5 17.4 13.7 1.31 8.09 2.88 0.03 1.81 73% Broadcast 25.2 238 10.9 75.8 41.8 15.8 12.9 1.17 6.95 2.67 0.03 1.56 73% Broadcast 25.8 227 9.94 74.5 38.7 14.9 12.2 1.13 5.02 2.58 0.03 2.21 73% Broadcast 29 266 12.5 81.9 48.6 17.8 13.8 1.32 8.21 2.92 0.03 1.8 73% Broadcast 27.9 252 11.9 77 44.3 16.8 14.4 1.22 7.39 2.81 0.03 1.68 73% Broadcast 27.4 261 12 83.2 45.7 17.4 14.6 1.29 7.58 3.01 0.03 1.72 73% per ton 25.19167 227.75 10.4175 74.6416667 39.43333 15.09167 12.59167 1.134167 6.035833 2.5025 0.0275 1.9125 % 1.26% 11.39% 0.52% 3.73% 1.97% 0.75% 0.63% 0.06% 0.30% 0.13% 0.00% 0.10% est. Carbon per ton 14001b � s ((CEvojAktiv ((CEvojAgTec Corp Harvesting and Upcycling Manure trom Lagoons in NC Always a Mate ialflow, Production Steps and Locations Within the last 12 months EvoAktiv found promising technologies to harvest, dewater, dry and produce a commercially available fertilizer from Manure in North Carolina The main feature is the drying process which provides several advantages to traditional greenhouse drying facilities: • Drying of liquid (fresh manure) or sludge to a dry matter content of 90% ■ Dryer needs 1600ft2 space only (Greenhouse: 7000ft2) • In- or Outdoor use possible ■ Equipment is mobile • Continues production of 5-10t a day of End product • Yearly Input 6000t to 11000t ■ 8800 working hours a year fully automated = Dust free production • Direct Pelletizing after drying process Low in Energy consumption: 750KW for 1 Liter of water ■ Fast drying process (4 minutes from Input to output) = Low emissions • Capturing Ammonia in the drying process • Ammonium and Sulphates are concentrated on the end product • No odors during production process Endproduct is sanitized I�*� L-,w C ._ _ eiIIA lllli _■•_�����i'I�I� 111' I ill =-� - — - a� STR-12 RE SIB PE I 11A-S,UWL-SELI"E 1 1 1 rDredge ) NEW- sludge b)Excavate { sludge Process will be performed at the Lagoon location Dewatered Sludge 8o% moisture out 96% moisture in -- Continue next page Dewatering Bulk Sampling for Nutrient content and moisture i! r Drying process can be performed with natural gas, Biogas, wood pellets or wood residues! 50-70% moisture in Pelletizer D er is mobile and produces pellets DUST FREE! Orgoic FaikA rs M on el !" $7+t�I3�Iiiw {�8 +':•�vi7+9u�Er �s�P�owy gorge natlrlkie • i0q'ff$f�1Vr}Yd111 f+Ad aYi Y 4=r* ra W wrunic Dewatered Manure after Separator/Drying Bag Material after Greenhouse Finished Product All Testing for Harvesting Manure and Granulating has been done CEv.AgTq Step by Step of upcyclying sludge and manure • Harvesting and separating the sludge with EvoAktiv's equipment at the location of the lagoon • The effluent from separator will flow into the lagoon. Our technology will harvest biological treatment zone and bottom sludge directly and agitation of the sludge is not planned but might be an option to do in certain situations. The harvesting process should not impact the nutrient content in the irrigation water. • Sludge will be packed into dewatering bags or directly transferred into sealed dumpsters • When possible, material will be stored in dewatering bags on lined ground harvest location • Material will be picked up and transported to our production site for further processing! • Materials which has been processed will be sold to farmers, distrubutors and retailers all around the US and Europe. We are looking forward to further and more detailed discussions with you. Thanks a lot for your time reviewing our company and needs! Evoaktiv Corp. P.O.Box 611 210 Main Street Newton Grove, NC 28366 USA Tel: ' +s 910 594 0753 Mobile: +1973 722 3253 Fax: +1 910 594 0755 Email: m.schafer@evoaktiv.com Skype: Evoaktiv Corp Homepage: www.evoaktiv.us On facebook: Evoaktiv core. ((CEvoAktiv CEvoAgTe, cc Harvesting and upcycling Ivianure rrom Lagoons in NL Information for Section S: Process information Answers and information for Section S: 5.2: • Manure and Sludge will be sampled before and during the harvest operation • Predried Material after separator will be sampled batchwise according to our internal CIM Management • Finished Product will be sampled batchwise 5.3: ■ The Final Product (Pellets or similar) of estimated 12.000t will be sold as a commercial Fertilizer Product to the agricultural markets in the USA and EU. • IT is planned to sell finished product to 70%to the USA (not including NC) and 30%to the EU • WE do not plan to sell significant tonnage to agricultural businesses in North Carolina • The harvested sludge and manure will not applied to fields in North Carolina • All harvested sludge and manure will be processed in our facility or processed in licensed facility in North Carolina or other states. E.g. solar drying Greenhouses 5.4: • Neither the sludge/manure nor the end product will be applied to any fields in North Carolina as we are harvesting the organic matter including a big portion of N and P. The predrying process and fertilizer production process is intended to upcycle wet manure into a dry product which can be commercially sold! Manure and Sludge looses its typical form and shape during the production process. Also the Nutrient contents are much higher in the finished product than in the original sludge/manure. We do not consider manure/sludge after separator any more as an animal residue, we consider it much more as an organic and natural phosphorous sourced raw and respectively end product! Dewatered Manure after Separator/Drying Bag Material after Dryer to` Finished Product Only pelletized Material will be sold (CEvoAktiv We are looking forward to further and more detailed discussions with you. Thanks a lot for your time reviewing our company and needs! Evoaktiv Corp. P.O.Box 611 210 Main Street Newton Grove, NC 28366 USA Tel: +1910 594 0753 Mobile: +19737223253 Fax: +1 910 594 0755 Email: m.schafer@evoaktiv.com Skype: Evoaktiv core Homepage: www.evoaktiv.us On facebook. Evoaktiv core. 0 0 group smart dry GmbH qw*� Sludge drying for dewatered sewage sludge O L . smart dry GmbH Inhalt 0 General information 0 Description of process and function 0 Drying chambers 0 Involvment of exhaust air 0 Drying process Material feed Ammonia treatment Exhaust air treatment Biofilter Sanitisation M Pelletization Safety equipment M. Summary MR Plant examples 0" 4 • • group smart dry Grr General information The necessity of expanded treatment of sewage sludge is increasingly coming under focus by those responsible. Firstly, it is a serious cost factor for communities and, therefore, for citizens. On the other hand, sewage sludge includes valuable resources as well as a collection of risks, if they re-enter the human cycle without being treated. The measures agreed upon by the government show the correct and only viable path forwards. Nutrients must be recovered. Untreated distribution as fertiliser will no longer occur. Important components such as phosphorous should be fed back into the economic cycle, thus considerably reducing conventional soil -related sewage sludge reuse in order to further reduce pollutant inputs. A NECESSITY which we are committed to for us, for future generations and for our environment. Our STIR exhaust gas dryer for sewage sludge not only fulfils all the demands of the authorities. It also goes far beyond these. Due to the special geometry, sewage sludge drying occurs with a level of efficiency not yet achieved on the market. The dryer uses the pure exhaust gas flow of a CHP and therefore a source of energy, which is otherwise emitted unused into the atmosphere. 50% of the thermal energy of a CHP can be found in the pure exhaust gas flow. With the 550°C hot exhaust gases, the dryer achieves an evaporation of 600 W per litre of water, which is an unparalleled efficiency. Due to the hot air effect, complete sanitisation of the dried sewage sludge occurs in the same way as the water, which evaporates. Sewage sludge can also be treated and dried emission -free using pure exhaust gas. From a tonne of contaminated sewage sludge, the exhaust gas dryer creates 250kg of sanitised biomass, from which the nutrients can be reclaimed and fed back into a circular economy. Using the gear pelletizer, which was especially developed for sewage sludge, the treatment of dried sewage sludge is dust -free and emission -free, forming the ideal basis for any subsequent recycling. V• • group smart dry Gry Description of process and function Sewage sludge from digestion towers or sedimentation tanks is pressed using dewatering screw or filter press to approx. 25% dry matter. Wheel loaders, conveyor belts or worms pass the pressed sewage sludge into the 40m3 push -floor container of the dryer. The push -floor doses the wet material into a screw feeder in a bridge -free manner. Wet sewage sludge from the push -floor and dry sewage sludge from the return feed are mixed in a downstream mixing screw to approx. 45% dry matter and conveyed into the first chamber of the dryer. digester dames exMual air r hwmnp d p.50190%dry mass rr1lw� O'D In the first drying chamber, the treated sewage sludge falls onto quickly rotating scoop blades and generates a swirling cloud of material with a maximum surface area in the drying chamber. The hot exhaust gases from the CHP, from the gas combustion chamber or a combination of the two energy sources leads directly to the dryer in an exhaust gas pipe. In a mixed air unit, the approx. 550°C exhaust gases are mixed with fresh air to 300°C and distributed symmetrically into the individual drying chambers. The impact of the extremely high temperature in the material vortex leads to immediate turbo drying. This procedure achieves an evaporation rate of approx. 60OW per litre of water, creating an efficiency which is not yet available on the market. 41 r VP roup art dry Gn A free and effortless side effect is produced through the impact of the hot gas. The sewage sludge and the evaporating water volume are completely sanitised during the drying process. The sewage sludge is conveyed through the individual chambers in a process - controlled and fully -automated manner. The degree of drying can be adjusted and varied between 80 and 95% dry matter, depending on the user's requirements. The high level of efficiency means that the average retention time in the dryer is less than 5 minutes. The exhaust air is treated in the closed dryer system. Due to the impact of the hot air, the ammonia in the sewage sludge is immediately removed upon insertion into the drying chamber. In this process, sulphuric acid at a ratio of 1:3 is introduced and the chemical binding of volatile ammonia into crystalline ammonium sulphate occurs. There is no need for downstream stripping or other exhaust gas purification. All the exhaust gas flows through an integrated fine filtering system and virtually all the dust is cleaned as a result. If the exhaust gas has odorous substances, it can then be completely oxidised by a biofilter. The arising particulate matter in the filter chamber drops into a screw feeder, is conveyed to the holding chamber, admixed to the dry sewage sludge there and then conveyed in a sealed state to an interim container. Pelletization is carried out immediately following the process. Dust -free pellets are produced from the dried sewage sludge. The highly compacted pellets can be stored in open containers and transported using standard bulk freight logistics. The sewage sludge pellets are then suitable for phosphorus recovery and for gasification, combustion or for use as a spreadable fertiliser. r, • • group smart dry GmbH Drying chambers The dryer is made of several connected drying chambers. These are separated by a pneumatic flap. On the flow of each chamber, there are half -shells into which ejection shafts quickly rotate. e' Each chamber consists of four half -shells and four ejection shafts. Each ejection shaft is powered by its own drive motor. The shafts, together with the drive motors, are located outside the drying chamber for ease of maintenance. All bearings are provided with lubricant by a central lubricating unit. The damp sewage sludge is constantly held in a cloud of material in the air through the rotation of the ejection shafts. The hot exhaust gas is blown into this at a temperature of approx. 300°C and sets an immediate, highly -efficient drying process in motion. The material remains in the chamber during a period of time that has been calculated by the system. Then, the chamber partition opens, the sewage sludge is thrown into the next chamber and the empty chamber is immediately refilled. On average, the entire retention time in the dryer is less than 5 minutes and is programmed to be split across the individual chambers. • • group smart dry GmbH Involvment of exhaust air In the exhaust gas pipe of the CHP, a t- The hot exhaust gases are divided piece is used after the sound absorber. A symmetrically into the individual drying dual -effect failsafe exhaust flap installed chambers in the drying. Several there guides the hot exhaust gas through temperature sensors monitor the process a stainless steel pipe to the dryer. An air continually. The required mixed air mixing unit with fresh air fan is located in volume is calculated continually and front of the dryer. This mixes the approx. added to the exhaust gas flow. When the 550°C exhaust gases to the desired dryer drying process begins, the failsafe valve is input temperature of 300°C. opened and the hot exhaust gas is fed into the dryer. When the drying If the exhaust gas energy of the biogas- procedure ends, the exhaust gas valve powered CHP is not sufficient to dry out closes the path to the dryer and the the desired sewage sludge amount, an exhaust gases are conveyed through the additional combustion chamber is normal exhaust system of the CHP into incorporated into the exhaust gas flow the atmosphere. with a natural gas -operated burner. The missing energy will be calculated by the process computer and heated using the natural gas burner. exhaust gas CHP a' 0is 4 • group smart dry GmbH Drying process Dewatered sewage sludge is conveyed into the push -floor container of the dryer. Controlled by the process controller and monitored by sensor technology, the push -floor doses the sewage sludge into a front -facing screw feeder. This transports the sewage sludge into a mixing trough, which leads to the dryer. The dried sewage sludge is conveyed in the mixing screw from the dryer return line. Dry and wet are then mixed homogeneously to approx. 45% dry matter and conveyed into the first drying chamber. Using the quickly rotating scoop blades that are fitted to the base of the dryer, the sewage sludge is kept in a constant cloud of material in the air. Using the symmetrical involvement of exhaust gas, the 300°C exhaust gas is conveyed directly into the cloud of material in each chamber. The impact of the high temperature combined with a high difference between the partial pressure and steam saturation pressure causes a turbo drying process. Moisture immediately becomes gaseous and is absorbed by the surrounding air. Throughout the entire drying time of approx. 5 minutes, the sewage sludge remains in each chamber for the relevant proportion of time. At the end of the chamber time, a pneumatic cylinder opens the valve to the next chamber, while the sewage sludge is simultaneously conveyed to the next chamber. In the last chamber, the fully dried sewage sludge is thrown into a holding chamber, via a closed screw feeder to the dryer return line and transported for pelletization. The entire process is closed and operated at low pressure, meaning absolutely no emissions can escape into the surroundings of the dryer. The exhaust gas is conveyed through the integrated fine filter chamber. External fans draw the exhaust gas through the filter bags. The dust is deposited in the filters, which are independently shaken at defined intervals. There is a screw feeder on the floor of the filter chamber, which conveys the filter dust to the holding chamber and adds the dried sewage sludge. There is no maintenance involved in removing the filter dust. • • group smart dry Gn Material feed Dewatered sewage sludge is conveyed The dried sewage sludge is conveyed in into the push -floor container of the dryer the mixing screw from the dryer return directly through the dewatering screw, line. Dry and wet are then mixed using a wheel loader, worm or conveyer homogeneously to approx. 45% dry belt. Controlled by the process controller matter and conveyed into the first drying and monitored by sensors, the push -floor chamber. doses this into a front -facing screw feeder. The worm conveys the sewage The correct mixing ratio, which doses wet sludge into a mixing trough, which leads and dried sewage sludge as part of the to the dryer, programme control system, guarantees a perfect cloud of material in the drying chamber and the maximum possible material surface. • • group smart dry GmbH Ammonia treatment Large volumes of ammoniacal nitrogen enter the municipal sewage through wastewater from households and commercial enterprises. Protein compounds from microorganisms that are contained in the sewage decompose into ammoniacal nitrogen. Another important source of ammoniacal nitrogen in sewage is urea. This is introduced in great quantities into the sewage through human and animal faeces. For example, urea is developed in human metabolism through the decomposition of proteins. Large quantities of nitrogen fertiliser are used in agriculture. Normally, only part of the nitrogen fertiliser is absorbed by the plants. Some of the excess nitrogen is washed away by the rain. When rainwater or surface water enters the sewage system, this can lead to considerable contamination of washed- out ammoniacal nitrogen in the wastewater. The volatile residual ammonia found in sewage sludge changes from liquid to gas during the drying process due to the impact of the hot gas. The admixture of sulphuric acid, that is integrated into the dryer by the process control unit, binds the ammonia completely. Crystalline ammonium sulphate is produced with the molecular formula (NH4)2SO4. The procedure means that the ammonia present in the exhaust gas is no longer detectable. The integrated exhaust gas treatment in the dryer completely replaces a stripping process or comparable exhaust gas treatment, achieving a significantly higher degree of cleaning. or roup a rtt dry Gn Exhaust air treatment A filter chamber is integrated into the dryer. In the filter room of the 3-chamber dryer, there are 190 fine filter cartridges with a filter surface of over 75m3. The filters are made from fine needle -felted fabric. They have a special coating, are anti -static and water and oil resistant. They have a dustproof anchor due to the stitched -in tension ring with dual beading. The filter cartridges house a stainless steel support cage, which guarantees the full filter surface even when operating at low pressure. The filter cartridges are connected together in a pipe frame. Using several pneumatic cylinders, the frame, and the connected filter, is vibrated and cleaned of adherent filter cake at defined intervals. A screw feeder beneath the filter convey the filter dust into the holding chamber and mix this to the dried sewage sludge. Exhaust fans can be found over the filter chamber. 12 Pressure sensors are arranged in the drying chambers. The dryer is kept in a constant state of low pressure using the exhaust fans. If the fan output increases above the pre-set value, the vibrating procedure automatically begins and the filters are cleaned in the continual drying procedure. The filter medium has a density in order to keep the dust value of the exhaust gas below 1mg. As a result, the dryer is 95% below the TA Luft [air] threshold. • `' group smart dry GmbH Bioffiter The functional principle of biofilters was recognised and used back in the 1920s to clean contaminated exhaust gas. Over the past decades, the technical implementation has been optimised for a multitude of uses. A biofilter is a simple and cost-effective way to clean odorous exhaust gas. Microorganisms in the biofilter break down the odorous substances into harmless components, such as carbon dioxide and water. If odorous substances are present in the exhaust gas of the sewage sludge dryer, the highly saturated exhaust gas of the dryer offers the ideal prerequisites for oxidising these. The harmful substances are transferred into the condensation range of the gas in the aqueous phase. The water in the exhaust gas forms the habitat for the microorganisms. Those microorganisms that discover the best living conditions through the harmful substance and which use the harmful substance in the air as a source of carbon and energy are established. 71 The biofilter consists of a container with a woodchip filling as the filter substrate. If necessary, it is incorporated after the dryer into the exhaust gas flow of the dryer. As the exhaust gas is already at the condensation point when leaving the dryer, complete condensation is achieved through the further cooling when flowing through the biofilter, which in turn forms the ideal breeding ground for microorganisms. Odorous substances are almost completely oxidised as a result. r• • group smart dry Orr Sanitisation During the drying process, the ejection Pathogens, which exist in the sewage shafts swirl the sewage sludge into a sludge through viruses, bacterial, constant cloud of material and the 300°C endotoxins, fungi, protozoa and worms, hot air circulates around, acting on all the are completely destroyed by the drying material. The sewage sludge is procedure. During subsequent use as a completely sanitised by the high fertiliser, there is no risk that pathogens temperature. Microbiological can re-enter the human cycle. investigations even confirm extensive sterilisation of the dried sewage sludge. Any health risk for humans coming into contact with sewage sludge is considerably reduced through sanitisation. 00 C 4 0 group smart dry GmbH Pelletization Dust emissions conceal a major risk potential' in sewage sludge drying. Sewage sludge dust is not only explosive. It also represents an increased health risk for the employees in question. Dust usually appears at transfer points, where products are being stored and, especially, during the subsequent logistics. We set ourselves the challenge of eliminating any dust emissions in the process. This begins with the acceptance of wet sewage sludge, includes the drying process and ends with the subsequent logistics. All conveyors are sealed in a dust -tight way by screw feeders. The dryer works at low pressure, meaning that no emissions can escape into the surroundings of the dryer. The dried sewage sludge is moved to a sealed container after the drying process. The container has a level sensor and automatically begins the pelletization process that immediately follows. 71 A slower gear pelletiser, that has been specially developed for this application, presses the dried sewage sludge at a compression ratio of 1:2. The pelletization system is completely closed and works in a virtually dust -free manner. The dried sewage sludge is conveyed by interlocking pressure gears and compacted into a dust -free, robust and wear -resistant pellet using a pressure cone. This does away with any need for laborious silo storage or silo logistics. The sewage sludge is sanitised through the drying process and becomes dust -free through its compression into pellets. After the pelletization process, the sewage sludge pellet can be stored in open containers and processed. It can subsequently be used for anything, be it for combustion, gasification, phosphorous recover or use as a fertiliser. .s 4 ;group smart dry GmbH Safety equipment The dryer and the entire process is equipped with a multitude of safety equipment. A Siemens S7 1500 checks, controls and monitors the entire drying process. If. the sensor technology recognises deviations, the process is adjusted. In case of faults, the automatic control unit takes suitable measures and switches off the entire drying operation. a) Exhaust system On the exhaust pipe over the sound absorber, a t-piece is fitted with a dual action exhaust gas valve. A mechanically fixed connecting rod ensures that the required exhaust gas path is free or closed, as applicable. While the valve closes in one direction, the other valve opens at the same time. Irrespective of the drying process, the CHP continues to function unhindered. The drive unit of the valve is secured in a failsafe function. This means that if the control signal fails, the power cuts out or there is a sudden drop in pressure, the exhaust gas path to the dryer will be immediately closed by means of a mechanical or battery - operated spring reset. The exhaust gases are discharged via the exhaust gas pipe of the CHP. m' b) Temperature monitoring Temperature sensors are located at all strategic points. All sensors have a control range, which is continually monitored by the SPC. If the predefined control range is exceeded or fallen below, the SPC initiates the relevant measures. In case of malfunction, a voice or text message is sent to up to 6 end devices via a GSM module. The inlet area of the hot exhaust gases is secured using three sensors. If the SPC notices a deviation of the three sensors greater than the pre-set tolerance, then the exhaust gas inlet is interrupted and the drying operation is stopped. Additional temperature sensors are installed in each of the drying chambers. The dryer is controlled in its throughput by the chamber temperatures. A minimum temperature is predefined to start the drying. If this is not achieved, the automatic operation of the dryer does not start. If a chamber temperature is detected to be above the control temperature, the energy inlet is interrupted and the dryer is turned off. The relevant information is sent to those responsible via the communication module. 4 0 • • group smart dry GmbH c) Motor surveillance A separate frequency converter monitors each motor and drive unit. The engine load of each individual motor is determined through the current consumption, evaluated for control measures in the SPC and recorded. If the control range of an individual drive unit is above or below the control range, the SPC initiates the relevant measures. If there is a recognisable overload, it immediately interrupts the power supply to the motor. At the same time, it interrupts the energy supply and turns the dryer off. The GSM communication module sends the relevant information to those responsible. d) Compressed air monitoring Important functions, like the opening and closing of the chamber valves and the filter cleaning, require compressed air. If the compressed air supply is interrupted or the required minimum pressure is fallen below, the pressure sensor recognises this and the SPS initiates the necessary measures. If this occurs during operation, the energy supply is immediately interrupted and the dryer is switched off. The relevant information is sent to those responsible. e) Siemens SPC control unit The entire process beginning with the material feed, the mixing, drying and subsequent pelletization is monitored by a SIEMENS S7 1500 SPC control unit. All sensor data, temperatures, flow rate volumes, pressures, speeds, run times, etc. are continually recorded. An active support unit scans the data and if deviations to the target value tolerance are noticed, the intended measures are carried out. The entire process is visualised by a touchscreen panel on the HMI. f) System -independent sprinkler system Despite all the safety precautions, the high level of friction, possible foreign bodies and external faults in and outside the driver, faults in the electrics, etc. represent a residual risk for a fire when handling dry biomass. While the sensor technology in the dryer monitors all procedures, it cannot carry out any functions when the operation is switched off or without power. The entire dryer construction is designed to be explosion -proof, the external cladding consists of F90 insulating panels with stainless steel coating. A system - independent sprinkler system is fitted to secure the plant's products. There is a sprinkler in each drying chamber and at all strategic points. The water breakthrough of the sprinkler is secured by a glass cylinder, which is filled with a special fluid. If the ambient temperature exceeds the intended threshold, then the liquid in the glass body expands until it explodes. Extinguishing water spreads into the overheated area and any possible fire is immediately extinguished. All sprinklers are connected together in a loop. A flow meter recognises the triggering of the system and informs those responsible. 0'0 group smart dry Grr g) Construction The frame construction is produced in a modular design of strong -walled stainless steel profiles. All elements within the drying chambers that come into contact with the material are designed in stainless steel. All the interior cladding of the dryer rooms is non -corrosive material. The external cladding of the dryer is produced from stainless steel profiles with 60 mm of mineral wool insulation. All material troughs are designed in corrosion -resistant stainless steel. The entire dryer and the peripheral equipment that comes into contact with the material is designed in high -quality stainless steel, for the highest degree of corrosion resistance. All elements that come into contact with the material, which become worn out through possible wear -and -tear, are designed to be replaced. The machine can be kept in permanent operation for an unlimited period of time. Summary The system is designed for 24-hour ongoing operation similar to the CHIP. The dryer achieves its incomparably high efficiency with its special geometry, which produces the ideal physical conditions. The sewage sludge is mixed up by the quickly rotating scoop blades and kept in the chamber in a consistent cloud of material. A maximum material surface is created as a result. The extremely dry, 300°C air, circulates every particle completely, immediately absorbs the moisture and leads to a turbo drying process. Due to the hot air effect, complete sanitisation of the sewage sludge takes place. The working conditions thereby improve when handling the sewage sludge. Health risks are minimised and it is ensured that no harmful substances or pathogens can re-enter the human cycle. • • group smart dry GmbH 00 The pelletizing guarantees a dust free and cost-effective handling. No silo storage or special logistic is needed. Developed for sludge, the pelletizer works almost dust free and without almost any noise. Slow moving ress wheels leed to a less wear operation. The whole process is visualized by a SIEMENS HMI and controlled by an active remote control (ARC) system. Adjustments are easily made by a self-exploranatory operation of the controller. The usage of the pure exhaust gas leads to a high efficiency and an above -average profitability. Plant 40m3 push -floor container STR-12 A/E for processing 5500 to. of dewatered sewage sludge ZRP250 pelletizer • • group smart dry Gn 7211 4 0 • • group smart dry GmbH Feldbach 25 D-86647 Buttenwiesen Telefon +49(0)8274 1001 Fax +49(0)82741004 info@jumbo-group.de www.jumbo-group.de ((CEvojAgTec EvoHerba P 3-10-0 Pellet Fertilizer (PF) EvoHerba P 3-10-0 harnesses the power of nature to concentrate nutrients into an easy -to - apply, carbon -rich fertilizer that feeds and replenishes the soil. This fertilizer is made from animal manure and is processed to ensure stable and slow -release plant available nutrients. Recommended Use: EvoHerba P 3-10-0 PF may be used to conventional crops, or on any area that needs plant nutrition or soil building properties. The product may be applied prior to planting, at planting, or during the season. This natural phosphorus source makes for an excellent starter fertilizer for quick row cover to minimize soil erosion and weed pressure. Finally, the high level of organic carbon makes an excellent soil builder for soils that need additional soil organic matter or nutrients. Other uses include blending with conventional or other organic fertilizers, soil mix blending, application to turf and ornamental crops, and erosion control applications. Benefits of EvoHerba P 3-10-0 PF • A natural source of phosphorus provides rapid start to crops • Provides all primary, secondary, and micro -nutrients needed for crop growth • High calcium level improves soil structure and crop quality • Conditions the soil with up to 35% organic matter • Can be applied in -furrow, direct with seed, low burn potential • Carbon:Nitrogen ratio (8.5:1) ensures no nitrogen immobilization in the soil Product Specifications EvoHerba P 3-10-0 PF Guaranteed Analysis Total Nitrogen (N).........................................................3% 3% Water Insoluble Nitrogen Available Phosphate (P2O5)........................................10% Calcium (Ca) o Magnesium(Mg)........................................................1.5% Boron(B)...................................................................0.03% Copper(Cu)...............................................................0.15% Iron(Fe).......................................................................0.5% Manganese (Mn).....................................................0.05% Zinc(Zn).......................................................................0.1% Derived from animal manure Page 1 1 of 2 Parameter Result pH 8.5 Electrical. Conductivity 2.4 mmhos/cm Salt Index 5 Humic Acid 4% Organic Matter 35% Percent of N as slow release 99.9% C/N Ratio 8.5 —Moisture 20% Bulk Density 40 Ib/ft3 Particle Size 300 SGN (2-4 mm range) An Organic Phosphorous source for Agriculture EvoHerba P 3-10-0 PF Product _7 III ((CEvo,AgTec II Application Instructions Apply at 50-1,000 lb. per acre. Higher rates may be used for soil building needs. 83 lb. of product provides 10 Ib/ac P205. Contact your Agronomist to adjust your fertilizer program for local crop and soil needs. Do not use different than Recomended! Broadcast Application Rates Rate (lb/ac) N Applied (lb/ac) P205 Applied (lb/ac) Ca Applied (Ib/ac) Zn Applied (lb/ac) 100 3 12 7 0.1 250 7.5 30 17.5 0.25 500 15 60 35 0.5 1,000 30 120 70 1 60 ft broadcast distance may be reliably achieved. • At planting, apply direct in -furrow with the seed or banded 2x2 at rates of 100 lb. up to 250 lb. May be applied banded by a grain drill or air seeder. • For fall application, post -harvest, broadcast and incorporate 1-2 inches into the soil for best results. • For spring application pre -plant, broadcast apply. Incorporate if possible Do not apply at flooded, frozen or snow-covered sites Adequate application procedures need to be used to avoid run off from material into surface water, rivers, lakes or streams Manufacturer Information: EvoAgTec Corp. PO Box 611, 210 Main Street, Newton Grove, NC 28366 Tel: +1910 594 0753, Email: evoagtec@evoagtec.com, www.evoagtec.com Page 1 2 of 2 oft group smart dry GmbH Makin the most o di estate Special features: 4 We dry liquid or alternatively pressed fermentation residues to a dry matter content of 90% 4 For this, we use the pure exhaust gas from the cogeneration unit, so energy which usually escapes unused into the atmosphere. With our drying, we do not produce any emissions, but rather reduce the existing emissions from the biogas plant significantly. We sustainably improve the overall situation for the biogas plant 4 We fully bind the ammonia in an enclosed drying process, thus converting it into ammonium sulphate, and concentrate all of the available nutrients in the dried fermentation residue. 4 The fermentation residue is completely sanitised during the drying process 4 Thanks to the hot gas bombardment and the special geometry of our drying process, we achieve the highest thermal efficiency ever measured. Only 750 W of energy is required to evaporate one litre of water. 4 We refine the dried fermentation residue into pellets or granulate in the process, thus making it dust -free and spreadable, and turning it into a valuable product for commercialisation 3 With our drying process, the increase the efficiency of the cogeneration unit to 92% 4 Our drying process works completely automatically with an ARC (active remote control) Exhaust gas drying for digestate incl. pelletisation STR-12A group smart dry GmbH Process description Exhaust gas involvement: A bypass is placed from the exhaust pipe of the cogeneration unit and the approx. 500°C exhaust gas is conducted to the dryer via a double action exhaust flap. Before the dryer, the exhaust gas is reduced to a dryer input temperature of 300°C with fresh air. The hot exhaust gas is conducted symmetrically into the individual drying chambers Alternative solid material feed: Residue pressed to approx. 25% dry matter is conveyed into the feed container via a wheel loader, conveyor belt or screw. The bottom of the container is equipped with special pushing technology through which the pressed fermentation residue is conveyed, process - controlled, into the dryer via the mixing screw. Drying process: The wet residues is fed into the dryer. Quickly rotating vanes keep the fermentation residue constantly in the air as a material cloud in the process and thus create a maximum surface for the material to be dried. At the same time, the 300° C exhaust gas is conducted into the material cloud. Liquid water is instantly converted into a gaseous state as a result of the high spreading of partial pressure and vapour pressure. Thanks to this special process, the drying achieves the highest possible level of physical efficiency. Refinement. After the drying process, the 90% dried fermentation residue is conveyed into an intermediate container. The intermediate container is fitted with sensors which initiate and control the subsequent granulation or pelletising process completely automatically. The dried fermentation residue is processed into either pellets or granulate. The refined material is homogeneous, clean, dust -free, storable, spreadable and suitable for packaging in household sizes. All of the nutrients which were present in the liquid starting product are concentrated in the dried, refined fermentation residue through ammonia treatment. Exhaust gas treatment and emissions a) Ammonium C • group smart dry Grr 44 There is approx. 0.4% ammonia bound in the liquid fermentation residue, which is 4 kg per tonne. When the material enters the dryer, the fermentation residue is bombarded with hot air at 300°C. As a result, liquid ammonia escapes immediately and completely and can be found in the exhaust air. At the same time, sulphuric acid is fed, process -controlled, into the process at a ratio of 1 to 3 (3 kg of sulphuric acid is added for 1 kg of ammonia). The ammonia found in the exhaust air becomes a solid and is bound into crystalline ammonium sulphate. There is no longer any measurable quantity of ammonia in the exhaust air from the dryer. b) Dust The dust resulting from the swirling process is conducted into the integrated filter chamber via the exhaust air duct. The exhaust air is sucked through a specially coated fine filter and is almost completely cleaned. The exhaust air leaving the dryer has a dust content of less than one milligram per m3 of air. This value falls below the strict thresholds for TA air by 99%. c) Formaldehyde The burning of methane results in formaldehyde, which is usually brought below the threshold of 60 ppm using an oxidation catalyst downstream from the engine. The air enriched with ammonia during the drying process leads to a chemical reaction with formaldehyde. As a result, the formaldehyde is bound into the completely harmless product utrobin. Utrobin is a type of dry spirit (hexamine fuel tablet) and is used in food preparation among other things. By using our dryer, the use of a high - maintenance oxidation catalyst with only limited effectiveness can be avoided entirely. Formaldehyde is almost entirely eliminated through the use of our dryer. d) Odour 4 roup a1r? rt dry Gry The methane combustion in the engine results in an odour. The exhaust gas is generally conducted at least 10 m high in the atmosphere via the cogeneration unit's exhaust pipe. Depending on the engine type (dual fuel engine or gas engine) there are approx. 2500 to 5000 OU (odour units) in the exhaust gas flow. If this exhaust gas is conducted through the dryer and through the material cloud, this works like a biofilter on the exhaust gas. During the process, the exhaust gas loses its odor and, on average, the odour units are halved. Odorous substances such as ammonia are entirely chemically bound in the process. ,Summary: Our pure exhaust gas drying uses an energy source which is usually conducted into the atmosphere, entirely unused, as waste. Highly efficient use is made of the exhaust gas flow using our technology. An average of 50% of the liquid mass from the fermenter is dried with the pure exhaust air flow from the cogeneration unit and previously unrealisable concentration of nutrients is achieved in the fermentation product. The fermentation residue product is completely sanitised through the hot gas bombardment drying process, and values comparable with sterilisation are achieved. Germs and pathogens are killed and entry into the food chain is prevented. The emissions in the exhaust gas flow are halved through the drying process. The overall situation for the biogas system is improved, not only economically but also significantly when it comes to environmental protection. The previously required spreading of the liquid fermentation residue is halved, and with it the traffic and environmental pollution through loss of ammonia, odour, soil compaction, mixing with ground water, prohibition on spreading and noise. Thanks to the full exhaust gas usage, the overall efficiency level of the cogeneration unit increases to 92%. The fermentation residue, previously little noticed and unworthy of transportation, becomes a valuable fertiliser which can be used as a commercial fertiliser in accordance with fertiliser legislation thanks to the process -related sanitisation. The granulation or pelletisation refinement step results in a marketable and nutrient -rich natural fertiliser which is worthy of transportation. It is suitable for households, nurseries, all types of bio applications and use in agriculture. Not only does enrichment with sulphur during the drying process replace the otherwise necessary application of sulphur fertilisers, the 1 to 3 binding ratio of nitrogen to sulphur also achieves the ideal biological formula for the ability of plants to absorb nitrogen. Our aim is to establish our innovative and environmentally friendly technology at as many biogas sites as possible and to thus ensure that the energy used achieves maximum value creation and that a high - quality and marketable product results from the fermentation residue.