Biosolids Processing/ Product TechnologiesBiosolids Processing/ Product Technologies

SCAP WorkshopSeptember 28, 2004

SCAP WorkshopSeptember 28, 2004

Fred SoroushianFred Soroushian

Elements of Biosolids Management ProgramElements of Biosolids Management Program

Biosolids TreatmentBiosolids Biosolids TreatmentTreatment

Biosolids Processing/ Product Technologies Biosolids Processing/ Biosolids Processing/ Product Technologies Product Technologies

MarketsMarketsMarkets

Product Markets and Product Technologies Integration

Product Markets and Product Technologies Integration

CompostingCompostingHeat

DryingHeat

DryingOrgano-Mineral

FertilizerOrgano-Mineral

Fertilizer VitrificatonVitrificaton PyrolysisPyrolysis CombustionCombustion

LandscapingLandscaping

Nurseries &OrnamentalsNurseries &Ornamentals

Retail OutletsRetail Outlets

Construction MaterialsConstruction Materials

Energy ProductionEnergy Production

Product Manufacturing Technologies

Product Manufacturing Technologies

Products for Cropping Markets

Products for Products for Cropping MarketsCropping Markets

Products for Energy Markets

Products for Products for Energy MarketsEnergy Markets

Products for Construction Markets

Products for Products for Construction MarketsConstruction Markets

Product Technologies to serve Cropping marketsProduct Technologies to serve Cropping markets

Class A Anaerobic DigestionSolar DryingCompostingChemical StabilizationHeat Drying (Pellets)Organo-Mineral Fertilizer ProductionBactericides

Class A Anaerobic DigestionSolar DryingCompostingChemical StabilizationHeat Drying (Pellets)Organo-Mineral Fertilizer ProductionBactericides

Composting ProcessComposting Process

FeedstockPreparation

Biosolids MakeupAmendments

Composting CuringScreening

MarketRecycle Amendments

Composting TechnologiesComposting Technologies

FeedstockPreparation

Biosolids MakeupAmendments

Composting CuringScreening

MarketRecycle Amendments

Technologies Varyin CompostingMethod Only

Composting TechnologiesComposting Technologies

Windrow

Aerated Static Pile

In-Vessel (IPS, Longwood, HotRot, American Biotec)

Vermiculture

Windrow

Aerated Static Pile

In-Vessel (IPS, Longwood, HotRot, American Biotec)

Vermiculture

Open-air Windrow CompostingOpen-air Windrow Composting

Windrow Piles Turning Machine

Aerated Static Pile CompostingAerated Static Pile Composting

Agitated Bin In-vessel CompostingAgitated Bin In-vessel Composting

CompostingBin

Bin Agitator

HotRot In-Vessel CompostingHotRot In-Vessel Composting

Mixing, Screening, Curing & StorageMixing, Screening, Curing & Storage

Curing Storage

ScreeningMixing Equipment

Chemical StabilizationChemical Stabilization

Neat Alkali Stabilization (RDP, Bioset)

Fly Ash Stabilization (N-Viro)

Neutralization

Neat Alkali Stabilization (RDP, Bioset)

Fly Ash Stabilization (N-Viro)

Neutralization

RDP Lime Stabilization ProcessRDP Lime Stabilization Process

N-Viro Lime Stabilization ProcessN-Viro Lime Stabilization Process

Lime Stabilization Processes Lime Stabilization Processes

N-Viro ProcessRDP Process

Heat DryingHeat Drying

Direct Drying (Rotary Drum, Belt, Flash & Fluidized Bed Dryers)

Indirect Drying (Disk, Paddle, Multiple Heart, Rotary Drum & Fluidized Bed Dryers)

Direct Drying (Rotary Drum, Belt, Flash & Fluidized Bed Dryers)

Indirect Drying (Disk, Paddle, Multiple Heart, Rotary Drum & Fluidized Bed Dryers)

Direct Rotary Drum Dryer SystemDirect Rotary Drum Dryer System

Biosolids

Screen

Market

Recycled Hot Air

Rotary DrumDryer

HeatSource

Hot AirAir/SolidsSeparator

Pellet Coolingand Storage

Recycled Material

Air Scrubber

Exhaust

PelletGrinder

Undersize Pellets

Oversize Pellets

Indirect Dryer SystemIndirect Dryer System

Biosolids

Market

Hot Oil, Water or Steam Supply & Return

IndirectDryer

Air/SolidsSeparator

ProductCooling/Storage

Air Scrubber

Exhaust

Heat Exchanger

Rotary Drum DryersRotary Drum Dryers

Belt and Paddle DryersBelt and Paddle Dryers

Belt Dryer Paddle Dryer

Product Technologies to Serve Energy MarketsProduct Technologies to Serve Energy Markets

Heat DryingPyrolysisGasification/Starved Air CombustionThermal Oxidation (Combustion/Co-combustion)Super Critical Water OxidationDeep-well Energy Recovery

Heat DryingPyrolysisGasification/Starved Air CombustionThermal Oxidation (Combustion/Co-combustion)Super Critical Water OxidationDeep-well Energy Recovery

Multiple Hearth FurnaceMultiple Hearth Furnace

Fluidized Bed FurnaceFluidized Bed Furnace

Gasification and ThermalOxidation Processes

Gasification and ThermalOxidation Processes

PyrolysisPyrolysis

No OxygenLow-Temperature (

Enersludge ProcessEnersludge Process

Deep-Well Energy Recovery ProcessDeep-Well Energy Recovery Process

Water Tank

Slurry Storage& Injection

Cake Hopper & Grinder

Slurry Prep.& Screening

InjectionWell

Gas RecoveryWell

Product Technologies to Serve Construction MarketsProduct Technologies to Serve Construction Markets

Vitrification

Drying with Heated Soils

Mixing Class A Cake with Inert Material

Vitrification

Drying with Heated Soils

Mixing Class A Cake with Inert Material

Vitrification ProcessVitrification Process

Minergy VitrificationMinergy Vitrification

Minergy’s GlassPack PlantWinneconne, Wisconsin

Minergy’s GlassPack PlantWinneconne, Wisconsin

Long-Term Sustainability= Diversification

Long-Term Sustainability= Diversification

Multiple Technologies

Multiple Sites

Multiple Technologies

Multiple Sites

Multiple Products / Markets

Failsafe Backup Options

Multiple Products / Markets

Failsafe Backup Options

History of Biosolids ManagementHistory of Biosolids Management

1980’s1980’s

1990’s1990’s

2000’s2000’s

Biosolids Processing/ Product TechnologiesElements of Biosolids Management ProgramProduct Markets and Product Technologies IntegrationProduct Manufacturing TechnologiesProduct Technologies to serve Cropping marketsComposting ProcessComposting TechnologiesComposting TechnologiesOpen-air Windrow CompostingAerated Static Pile CompostingAgitated Bin In-vessel CompostingHotRot In-Vessel CompostingMixing, Screening, Curing & StorageChemical StabilizationRDP Lime Stabilization ProcessN-Viro Lime Stabilization ProcessLime Stabilization ProcessesHeat DryingDirect Rotary Drum Dryer SystemIndirect Dryer SystemRotary Drum DryersBelt and Paddle DryersProduct Technologies to Serve Energy MarketsPyrolysisEnersludge ProcessDeep-Well Energy Recovery ProcessProduct Technologies to Serve Construction MarketsVitrification ProcessMinergy VitrificationLong-Term Sustainability= DiversificationHistory of Biosolids Management