Modular bioreactor · Small and medium scale
Biomatic®
The local-scale solution for high-quality composting.
The technology
How it works.
Like the larger Biomax-G® series, Biomatic® is an automatic system able to treat all types of organic waste inside a stainless-steel reactor. Organic material is loaded into the reactor by an automatic conveyor system and turned by augers following a PLC-controlled path. Gradual, controlled turning cycles ensure the design treatment time is met, typically 2 to 7 weeks. The forced aeration system runs in suction, 24 hours a day, automatically regulated by supervisory software that controls every process parameter.
Process
The process phases.
Automatic or manual loading
Organic material is loaded into the bioreactor by an automatic conveyor system. On customer request, loading and unloading can be carried out manually.
PLC-controlled turning
The helical augers move in a PLC-controlled sequence. Gradual, continuous turning ensures residence times are met, typically 2–7 weeks, keeping the biomass porous throughout every section.
Forced aeration by suction
The aeration system runs in suction 24/7, automatically managed by supervisory software. Extracted air is sent to the odour treatment system (scrubber/biofilter).
Moisture control
An irrigation system that activates during turning keeps the biomass at the correct moisture content, more effectively than the surface irrigation used in static tunnels.
Continuous discharge
Loading and discharge are continuous: treated material moves straight to the refining line, removing the intermediate storage needed with batch tunnels.
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Technical advantages
Why choose Biomatic®.
-50% footprint versus tunnels
Removing intermediate storage and manoeuvring space for diesel machinery, plus the volume recovered through dynamic turning, cut the treatment footprint by 50%.
Immediate process start-up
Continuous loading means fresh material comes straight into contact with already-active biomass, removing start-up delays and the need for inoculants.
Demountable, relocatable structure
The stainless-steel bioreactor is modular and demountable. A lightweight fabric-covered building can also be requested, further minimising civil works.
Fully electric
Low-consumption, high-efficiency electric motors, zero operating emissions. No manual loading/unloading, with the related staff and fuel costs.
Reduced maintenance
Rugged design with few moving parts. Maintenance costs are significantly lower than batch systems using diesel machinery.
Optimal environmental conditions
The absence of intermediate storage and manual operations significantly improves safety and health conditions inside the building.
Technical specifications
Capacity
15 – 100 t/day · 4,500–30,000 t/year
Versions available
4 sizes: 10 / 15 / 20 / 25 m
Reactor length
20 – 50 m
Material
Stainless-steel walls
Standard
Material sanitisation in accordance with EU regulations
Supply
Complete, minimal civil works
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Every project starts with a specific technical analysis: capacity, organic matrices, local regulations.