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Efficient Screening of Organic Waste with M&K Trommel
November 5, 2024Screening the organic fraction of municipal solid waste (OFMSW) presents unique challenges
Reduced Operational Costs by Streamlining Equipment Needs
Improved Product Quality through Precision Screening
Increased Throughput and Enhanced Material Flow
Screening the organic fraction of municipal solid waste (OFMSW) presents unique challenges, particularly when dealing with high-density, high-moisture material. M&K OFMSW Screening System, recently installed at AgriOrganics in Cumbria, UK, has proven to be a valuable solution, leveraging efficiencies, quality, and cost savings.
Screening OFMSW with M&K Trommel: Advanced Solutions for a Challenging Process
The organic fraction of municipal solid waste (OFMSW) presents unique processing challenges for waste facilities worldwide. OFMSW is typically high in moisture and density, making it difficult to process efficiently with standard equipment. The M&K OFMSW Trommel Screening System offers a tailored solution, designed specifically to address these constraints to uptime and profitability.
Understanding the Organic Fraction of Municipal Solid Waste (OFMSW)
OFMSW primarily consists of biodegradable materials, including food waste, green waste, and other organic substances separated from municipal solid waste. This organic content is typically shredded and screened to a 0-40mm fraction with a density of approximately 500 kg/m³. Due to its high organic content, OFMSW has significant moisture levels ranging from 30-60%, causing clogging and reducing the efficiency of many traditional screening systems (Source: Waste Management & Research Journal, 2021). Studies indicate that high moisture content can reduce screening efficiency by up to 20% in conventional systems, contributing to increased operational costs and decreased throughput (Source: Journal of Environmental Management, 2019).
OFMSW Trommel Screening System: Solutions for OFMSW Screening Challenges
Reduced Operational Costs by Streamlining Equipment Needs
In many facilities, multiple diesel-powered trommels are used to manage OFMSW, incurring high operational costs due to fuel consumption and frequent maintenance requirements. By implementing the M&K OFMSW Trommel Screening System, AgriOrganics was able to replace two mobile diesel hydraulic trommels with a single, high-efficiency, electric, unit. This streamlining approach cut unnecessary costs.
AgriOrganics reduced their fuel costs by over 40%, aligning with findings in the Journal of Cleaner Production which emphasize that reducing redundant equipment can lower energy consumption and maintenance needs by up to 30%.
OFMSW Trommel Screening System: Solutions for OFMSW Screening Challenges
Increased Throughput and Enhanced Material Flow
High moisture levels in OFMSW can severely impact material flow, causing frequent clogs and reducing overall throughput. The M&K OFMSW Trommel Screening System’s customised design addresses these issues, featuring a self-cleaning system that helps manage moisture-heavy material without compromising throughput. This design removed bottlenecks and maintained a smooth material flow.
With the M&K OFMSW Trommel Screening System’s, AgriOrganics increased their OFMSW processing rate by 50%, matching industry findings that optimised trommel screens can improve throughput rates in high-moisture materials by up to 40% (Source: International Journal of Waste Resources, 2020).
M&K OFMSW Trommel Screening System: Solutions for OFMSW Screening Challenges
Improved Product Quality through Precision Screening
Product Quality was a core concern of AgriOrganics, focusing on meeting customer requirements with minimal defects. The bespoke M&K OFMSW Trommel Screening System achieves a high level of product cleanliness even when dealing with difficult-to-process OFMSW. The trommel’s ability to produce clean, consistent outputs meets market standards for organic applications and aligns with industry goals of reducing contamination in processed outputs (Source: Waste and Resource Management Journal, 2021).
After implementing the M&K OFMSW Trommel Screening System, AgriOrganics produced a cleaner final product with over 95% purity, eliminating the need for additional cleaning stages and thereby reducing waste.
OFMSW Trommel Screening System: Solutions for OFMSW Screening Challenges
Efficient Recovery of Ferrous Metals (Fe)
A significant aspect of OFMSW processing is the recovery of valuable materials, including ferrous metals, to increase profitability and reduce landfill contributions. The M&K OFMSW Trommel Screening System includes a high-efficiency magnetic that enhances ferrous recovery, maximising the yield from each batch. Studies show that such integrated recovery systems can capture up to 80% of ferrous metals in OFMSW, translating directly to additional revenue streams for processing facilities (Source: Journal of Material Cycles and Waste Management, 2022).
With M&K OFMSW Trommel Screening System’s ferrous recovery system, AgriOrganics was able to recover approximately 100% more Fe, transforming what would otherwise be waste into a profitable byproduct.
OFMSW Trommel Screening System: Solutions for OFMSW Screening Challenges
Reduced Operating Hours and Downtime with Reliable, Low-Maintenance Design
Downtime and high maintenance needs are common issues in OFMSW processing due to material clogging and wear. The M&K OFMSW Trommel Screening Systems’ robust design reduces these issues, requiring minimal maintenance and offering continuous, uninterrupted operation. Research in the Journal of Sustainable Production and Consumption highlights that robust, low-maintenance equipment can reduce unplanned downtime by 20%, enabling companies to operate more efficiently.
By reducing the need for frequent cleaning and repairs, AgriOrganics gained up to 10 additional operating hours weekly, ensuring maximum productivity and aligning with lean principles of optimising resource use.
Efficient Screening of Organic Waste with M&K Trommel – Why Choose M&K Trommel Systems for OFMSW Processing?
The M&K OFMSW Trommel Screening System is designed for optimal performance in challenging waste streams like OFMSW. By addressing high moisture and density, the system offers a technically advanced solution that reduces waste, minimises costs, and enhances throughput and product quality. As a leader in waste processing solutions, M&K is dedicated to helping companies achieve efficiency with equipment built to exceed industry standards.
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