1.403.463.3878 or 1.403.699.7985 www.BoundlessRecycling.com Commingled MSW Pre-processing Primary shredder, wind-sifter, secondary shredder, magnet, eddy current Input particle size <2” (50mm) Dryclone input moisture content ~50% Dryclone output moisture content ~10% Energy required to dry ~80kW/ton of input material Output particle size <1” (25mm) Energy content of dried output ~8,500 BTU/lb Comments • Fully commingled MSW including organics (kitchen and yard waste), only inerts and metals removed • Drying temperature under 100C (212F) maximizes energy retention • Sizing and blending action creates consistent energy density • Impaction reduces any remaining glass to sand After Dryclone TM drying performance report Results subject to variation depending on factors including feedstock characteristics, ambient temperature and humidity.
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1.403.463.3878 or 1.403.699.7985 www.BoundlessRecycling.com
Commingled MSW
Pre-processing Primary shredder, wind-sifter, secondary shredder, magnet, eddy current
Input particle size <2” (50mm)
Dryclone input moisture content ~50%
Dryclone output moisture content ~10%
Energy required to dry ~80kW/ton of input material
Output particle size <1” (25mm)
Energy content of dried output ~8,500 BTU/lb
Comments• Fully commingled MSW including organics (kitchen and yard waste), only
inerts and metals removed• Drying temperature under 100C (212F) maximizes energy retention• Sizing and blending action creates consistent energy density • Impaction reduces any remaining glass to sand
After
DrycloneTM drying performance report
Results subject to variation depending on factors including feedstock characteristics, ambient temperature and humidity.
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Food waste
Pre-processing Press to remove free liquid if moisture content above 80%
Input particle size <3” (75mm)
Dryclone input moisture content ~75%
Dryclone output moisture content ~10%
Energy required to dry ~80kW/ton of input material
Output particle size <0.5” (13mm)
Energy content of dried output ~9,000 BTU/lb
Comments• Mixed restaurant food waste with no pre-processing• Drying temperature of materials under 100C (212F) maximizes energy and
nutrient content retention
After
DrycloneTM drying performance report
Results subject to variation depending on factors including feedstock characteristics, ambient temperature and humidity.
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Energy required to dry ~80kW/ton of input material
Output particle size <0.5” (13mm)
Energy content of dried output ~9,000 BTU/lb
Comments• Mixed restaurant food waste with no pre-processing• Drying temperature of materials under 100C (212F) maximizes energy and
nutrient content retention• Packaging materials e.g. plastics and foils accurately separated, requires
screening post Dryclone to remove packaging from dry food waste.
After
DrycloneTM drying performance report
Results subject to variation depending on factors including feedstock characteristics, ambient temperature and humidity.
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Municipal sewage sludge
Pre-processing Press to remove free liquid if moisture content above 80%
Input particle size <0.5” (13mm)
Dryclone input moisture content ~75%
Dryclone output moisture content ~10%
Energy required to dry ~110kW/ton of input material
Output particle size <0.125” (3mm)
Energy content of dried output ~9,000 BTU/lb
Comments• Drying temperature of materials under 100C (212F) maximizes energy and
nutrient content retention• May require activated carbon stage added to filtration for odour removal• May require acid wash stage added to filtration for pathogen removal• Potential use as fuel or soil/fertilizer additive
After
DrycloneTM drying performance report
Results subject to variation depending on factors including feedstock characteristics, ambient temperature and humidity.
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Citrus waste
Pre-processing Not typically required
Input particle size ~2” (50mm)
Dryclone input moisture content 70-75%
Dryclone output moisture content 10-15%
Energy required to dry ~100kW/ton of input material
Output particle size <0.125” (3mm)
Energy content of dried output ~11,000 BTU/lb
Comments• Drying temperature under ~90C (~194F) maximizes energy and nutrient
content retention• No need for dessicants e.g. lime • No need for pre-shredder or hammer mill if under 3” (75mm) after juice
extraction stage
Results subject to variation depending on factors including feedstock characteristics, ambient temperature and humidity.
DrycloneTM drying performance report
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Pomegranate waste
Pre-processing Press to remove free liquid if moisture content above 80%
Input particle size <1” (25mm)
Dryclone input moisture content ~70%
Dryclone output moisture content ~12%
Energy required to dry ~80kW/ton of input material
Output particle size <0.125” (3mm)
Energy content of dried output ~10,000 BTU/lb
Comments• Drying temperature of materials under 100C (212F) maximizes energy and
nutrient content retention• High oil content is retained, ideal for energy recovery.
After
DrycloneTM drying performance report
Results subject to variation depending on factors including feedstock characteristics, ambient temperature and humidity.
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Pistachio nut waste
Pre-processing Press to remove free liquid if moisture content above 80%
Input particle size <2” (50mm)
Dryclone input moisture content 70-75%
Dryclone output moisture content 10-15%
Energy required to dry ~110kW/ton of input material
Output particle size <0.5” (13mm)
Energy content of dried output ~13,000 BTU/lb
Comments• Drying temperature of materials under 100C (212F) maximizes energy and
nutrient content retention• Includes twigs, leaves and hulls• Very high oil content is retained, ideal for energy recovery.
DrycloneTM drying performance report
Results subject to variation depending on factors including feedstock characteristics, ambient temperature and humidity.
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Palm frond waste
Pre-processing Pre-shred to <4” (100mm)
Input particle size <4” (100mm)
Dryclone input moisture content ~60%
Dryclone output moisture content ~15%
Energy required to dry ~90kW/ton of input material
Output particle size <1” (25mm)
Energy content of dried output ~11,000 BTU/lb
Comments• Drying temperature of materials under 100C (212F) maximizes energy and
nutrient content retention• High oil content is retained, ideal for energy recovery.
After
DrycloneTM drying performance report
Results subject to variation depending on factors including feedstock characteristics, ambient temperature and humidity.
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Sugar beet waste
Pre-processing Pre-shred if larger than 2” (50mm) minus
Input particle size <2” (50mm)
Dryclone input moisture content 70-75%
Dryclone output moisture content 10-15%
Energy required to dry ~80kW/ton of input material
Output particle size <0.125” (3mm)
Energy content of dried output ~9,000 BTU/lb
Comments• Drying temperature of materials under 100C (212F) maximizes energy and
nutrient content retention• Moisture removed in super-saturated air via filtration to atmosphere at
<2.5ppm particulate matter
After
DrycloneTM drying performance report
Results subject to variation depending on factors including feedstock characteristics, ambient temperature and humidity.
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Egg shell and membrane waste drying and separation
Pre-processing Not required
Input particle size <2” (50mm)
Dryclone input moisture content ~40%
Dryclone output moisture content ~10%
Energy required to dry ~80kW/ton of input material
Comments• Highly accurate separation of shell and membrane• Shell >95% calcium carbonate• Membrane contains valuable collagen• Dried shell and membrane exit Dryclone commingled, vibratory and air
separation required
After
DrycloneTM drying performance report
Results subject to variation depending on factors including feedstock characteristics, ambient temperature and humidity.
Membrane Shell
Input
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Corn drying and fractionation
Pre-processing Cracking may reduce overall energy usage
Input particle size Whole or cracked corn
Dryclone input moisture content ~60%
Dryclone output moisture content ~10%
Energy required to dry ~80kW/ton of input material
Output particle size <0.25” (6mm) Germ and PericarpPowder - Starch
Energy and nutrient content ofdried output
Separated Starch and Germ for use in energy or feeds, pericarp for energy
Comments• Drying temperature under 100C (212F) maximizes energy and nutrient
content retention• Highly accurate separation of starch, germ and pericarp without chemicals• Dried starch, germ and pericarp exit Dryclone commingled, vibratory and air
separation required
After
DrycloneTM drying performance report
Results subject to variation depending on factors including feedstock characteristics, ambient temperature and humidity.
Input
Starch
Germ
Pericarp
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Paper mill sludge
Pre-processing Press to remove free liquid if moisture content above 80%
Input particle size <1” (25mm)
Dryclone input moisture content ~75%
Dryclone output moisture content ~10%
Energy required to dry ~80kW/ton of input material
Output particle size <0.125” (3mm)
Energy content of dried output ~8,000 BTU/lb
Comments• Drying temperature of materials under 100C (212F) maximizes energy
content retention• Dust management system typically required.
After
DrycloneTM drying performance report
Results subject to variation depending on factors including feedstock characteristics, ambient temperature and humidity.
