Biomass is a heterogeneous material characterized by variable moisture content and bulk density.
These factors affect flowability, the risk of bridging in silos, and dust generation (combustible dust – ATEX). Biomass is typically used as fuel (grate/fluidized-bed boilers, co-firing) or as feedstock for thermal installations. Key parameters include stable moisture content, particle size, and repeatable dosing.
Key Specification
Process Overview
- Raw material reception unloading trucks/railcars into bunkers screening out contaminants, metal separation, optional stone removal
- Preparation
- size reduction: chippers/shaft shredders – hammer mills (particle size definition)
- drying (if required): typically drum dryers; moisture stabilization to the required level
- screening and blending of streams (batch homogenization)
- Internal transportbelt, drag-chain (redler), and screw conveyors (with fire protection) pneumatic conveying for dust fractions sealed transfer points, local dedusting
- Storage silos/bunkers or storage halls anti-bridging equipment (moving floors, dischargers), temperature/CO monitoring, dust extraction, early detection and extinguishing systems
- Dosing to receiving installationsbelt/screw gravimetric scales, rotary valves feeding systems for boilers, dryers, pellet plants, or blending with other fuels
- Packaging/dispatch (if required) Big-Bag, bulk loading into tank trucks/silos checkweighers and metal detectors
What We Deliver
- silos and unloading systems with filter-based de-aeration
- drum dryers (matched to fuel type and infeed/outfeed moisture)
- screens
- belt, drag-chain, and screw conveyors; short pneumatic sections for dust
- dosing/weighing systems (belt, hopper, screw) and Big-Bag/bagging stations
- local/central dedusting; sealed hoppers and transfer points
- PLC/HMI/SCADA automation: recipes, performance reports, alarms, integration with boiler/CSR systems
Wakro’s Specialization
- We design and deliver biomass reception, drying, size reduction, storage, transport, and dosing systems.
- We ensure stable fuel parameters (moisture, particle size), dust safety (ATEX), effective dedusting, and automation with reporting.
- We integrate with boilers , pellet plants, and other receiving installations.
Equipment Useful in Biomass Production
Mechanical conveyors
for internal transport processes in manufacturing and logistics companies.
Chamber feeders
as power supply elements in high-pressure pneumatic transport systems.
Industrial filters
for thorough purification of gases from dust and fine solid particles.
Ball mills
for grinding loose materials, using ball mills.
Industrial dryers
for effective drying of loose, dusty, fine-grained materials with varying granulation.
Industrial Mixers for Bulk and Liquid Materials
for effective mixing of loose materials, powders, granules, and combining them with liquids.
We shape the future of production
If you are looking for a general contractor for machines or an entire production line, please contact us.
Phone number +48 77 484 42 23
E-mail wakro@wakro.com.pl
Krępna, ul. Zdzieszowicka 51
47-330 Zdzieszowice, Polska