Weltec displays AD technology at IFAT
Weltec Biopower is presenting its utilisation of waste and wastewater procedures at world trade fair IFAT in Munich Germany.
The fair started on Monday, 30 May, and will finish on Friday, 3 June.
The German biogas plant manufacturer has been demonstrating to visitors its technology for the installation and upgrade of anaerobic energy plants.
Jens Albartus, director of Weltec Biopower, said biogas plants around the world still have a need for “installation” and “optimisation.”
He said: “With an anaerobic digestion plant, many municipalities and industrial enterprises could generate additional income and reduce their own energy and disposal costs.”
The company has established 300 biogas plants worldwide. Weltec Biopower recently saw one of its sewage treatment plants go live at a plant in south Germany. A 1-MW waste project is also currently being built in Australia.
Weltec Biopower helps to facilitate the planning and construction of custom-tailored digestion projects.
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NRT launches ‘next gen’ sorting system
NRT has launched the “next generation” of optical sorting platform during the IFAT and WasteExpo tradeshows.
The new platform incorporates NRT’s proprietary in-flight sorting technology and continuous auto-calibration and introduces numerous new features, which include performance-enhancing design and internalised controls.
Customer feedback and years of research has been aimed at improving NRT’s recovery rates.
Matthias Erdmannsdoerfer, NRT president, said: “It’s a huge advancement. The new design is delivered with an entirely-self-contained electrical system and a completely new software package, featuring an intuitive human machine interface and powerful analytics delivered by us.”
“The new generation is smarter and makes the internet of things a reality for optical sorting.”
NRT says the new units offer a sleek, modern design, and that the new shape provides advanced trajectory control that the company claims virtually eliminates “bounce backs” of any ejected objects.
The company added that the platform creates a controlled ejection pattern and laminar air flow. This improvement NRT says will significantly improve the recovery of fibre and film commodities.
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John Wade adds Kramer telehandler
John Wade Group’s waste management division has added a Kramer telehandler to its fleet of mobile plants.
The company had previously operated Kramer 850 wheeled loaders since 2013 for handling waste at its Aycliffe Quarry site.
But John Wade Group has decided to opt for a Kramer 3507 model compact telehandler.
The model is used every day to handle and load a variety of dry recyclables as well as green and construction waste products.
The vehicle is powered by a Deutz diesel engine developing 90kw driving through a variable hydrostatic transmission and features load-sensing work hydraulics and intelligent driver-assist systems.
Malcolm Tate, machine operator, said: “For its size, the 3507 digs and pushes like a dream and is a real pleasure to operate with excellent all-round visibility, an easy to use joystick control for front end functions and an air-conditioned cab.”
Bruce Whitley, operations director, added: “We really like Kramer’s four-wheel steering system, which allows precise and safe manoeuvring in the confines of our waste sorting building at Drinkfield and adjacent household waste site.”
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Untha supplies Finnish EfW shredders
A new shredding system has been installed by Untha’s to a facility in Leppavirta, Finland as part of a project to build one of the country’s largest waste-to-energy power plants.
The plant will be able to process 145,000 tonnes of waste a year and will produce 16MW of electricity as well as 38MW for district heating, every year.
Two XR3000 Ripper pre shredders and two XR3000 cutter post shredders have been supplied to Andritz, the turnkey solution provider.
The electric-drive pre shredders will achieve output of 41 tonnes per hour, before the post shredders produce 16.5 tonnes of homogenous output per hour.
Andreas Neureiter, Untha sales manager, said: “We began talking to Andritz almost three years ago, which shows the level of care and meticulous planning that has gone into ensuring this project is executed perfectly.
“Our shredders were chosen due to their proven robustness, low noise and ease of maintenance. Untha’s ultra-efficient eco drive concept was also key, given the finished plant will have outstanding environmental credentials.”
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