Canadian Biomass • Fall 2020 • New products

ROTOCHOPPER UPDATES FP-66 HORIZONTAL GRINDER Rotochopper has updated its F P-66 horizontal grinder to increase the capacity of materials that can be processed by the mid-sized grinder. The larger 30-inch feed opening and increased powerfeed lift height allow larger materials into the grinding chamber – increasing productivity and efficiency. This heavy-duty grinder is now available with a more aggressive powerfeed and either a 630- or 755-hp diesel engine to grind a variety of raw materials, while still providing Rotochopper’s factory-direct customer support.

Unique, cost-effective and eco-friendly, the 6050 carbonator reduces wood debris volume onsite through an environmentally friendly carbon sequestration process with no material pre-processing required.

Logs, limbs, brush, stumps, yard waste, pallets, clean lumber and other clean wood-based debris can be reduced by 90-95 per cent. The remaining carbon-based output – often referred to as biochar – sequesters the captured carbon. Because there is no resulting organic decay, along with the associated release of greenhouse gasses, Tigercat believes that this carbonization process represents the lowest carbon footprint of any competing material reduction method.

The 6050 efficiently processes wood debris at high throughput rates. Under air and over-air fans create optimal conditions to maximize carbon content in the output.

The 6050 is equipped with replaceable thermo- ceramic panels rated to 1,650 C. A quenching system cools the end product to near ambient temperatures for handling, while further improving the quality of the carbon-based output. An optional conveyor system is available for output collection.

The 6050 carbonator is extremely operator friendly with full remote control for all functions including machine travel. A live stream video monitoring system provides full visibility for easy feeding.

Finna Sensors introduces a new data-driven, near infrared (NIR) moisture sensor: the all-new OMNIR On-Line Near Infrared Sensor.

All the players in the field measure moisture, and other constituents, are using near infrared (NIR) – a method that uses reflected light to measure the surface of a multitude of applications, including biomass. The NIR technique is an excellent one and has proven to be one of the best methods for on-line, continuous and non-destructive measurement.

The new OMNIR On-Line Near Infrared Sensor was designed to be regularly improved. No more waiting years for the next innovation – OMNIR software can be upgraded via the cloud, negating the need for an on-site technician or sending in the sensor for the latest updates.

It was built on a Microsoft platform and SQL database, making interfaces and integration more familiar. Finna Sensors kept the technology relatable to make start-up, training and adoption more efficient.

The system also has robust factor floor integration and has built-in Internet of Things (IoT) functionality. OMNIR derived its name from omni, meaning all-sensing – not only does it focus on measuring the product accurately, it also continuously measures itself: 19 points of internal sensor health ensure greater up-time and make maintenance more predictable.

Despite data being the centerpiece, hardware was also kept in mind. OMNIR was built with a modular design, keeping the most sensitive electronics away from the line, and allowing the sensor to perform in the harshest conditions, right out of the box. Additionally, using the patented TrueOptics technique, the OMNIR measures the reflected light after it hits the product sample, decreasing the effect of outside influences such as dust, colour variations, vibration, etc.