Biomass Feeding Systems

Fabrit developed a complete engineering design for a family of biomass feeding systems used for storage, dosing and transport of organic material in industrial energy applications.

The project covered the technological concept, mechanical design, 3D modelling and complete production-ready technical documentation. The machines were subsequently manufactured by the customer based on the engineering package delivered by Fabrit.

Challenge

Biomass is a highly variable bulk material. Moisture content, particle size, density and structure can change significantly depending on the material source and storage conditions.

The feeding system therefore had to provide stable material flow, reduce the risk of bridging and blockages, allow continuous monitoring of the delivered mass and operate reliably in a humid and aggressive industrial environment.

Implemented solution

• Feeders with different hopper capacities adapted to process requirements.
• Moving-floor mechanisms providing controlled biomass discharge from the hopper.
• Integrated weighing systems for continuous mass monitoring.
• Screw conveyors for controlled material transport.
• Machine structures adapted to biomass with varying moisture content and particle size.
• Design solutions improving durability in aggressive and humid operating environments.

Results

The project resulted in a complete family of production-ready biomass feeder designs that could be manufactured directly by the customer.

The implemented concepts provide stable dosing and transport of the biomass, continuous monitoring of material mass and reliable operation under demanding process conditions.

FABRIT scope

• technological concept development,
• mechanical design of the feeding systems,
• 3D modelling of complete machines,
• biomass transport system design,
• adaptation to demanding operating conditions,
• complete manufacturing documentation.