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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Madison
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Durham Northampton
Burke
McDowell
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Edgecombe Orange
Caldwell
Mitchell
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Cherokee
Polk
Craven Pasquotank
Granville Vance
Clay
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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
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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
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Manure Analysis
Waters Agricultural Laboratories, Inc
364 W. Park Drive I Warsaw, NC 28398- 1 Phone (910) 293-2108
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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%
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364 W. Park Drive I Warsaw, NC 28398- 1 Phone (910) 293-2108
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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Manure in North Carolina
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drying facilities:
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• In- or Outdoor use possible
■ Equipment is mobile
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• 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
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• 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!
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P.O.Box 611
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Newton Grove, NC 28366
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Tel: ' +s 910 594 0753
Mobile: +1973 722 3253
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• 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
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■ 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!
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Only pelletized Material will be sold
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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
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General information
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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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.