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Building a Sustainable Pelletized Biosolids Marketing Program
Manuel Irujo, VP of Operations
MWEA Biosolids Conference 2014
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Presentation Contents Introduction
Drying processes
Biosolids recycling
Pelletized biosolids product marketing
Conclusion
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• NEFCO History & Background
• Dried Biosolids
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NEFCO History & Background NEFCO was formed in 1986 as part of The
O’Connell Companies, a 134 year old company
Market leader in biosolids drying facility design, construction, permitting, and operations
Company designed and operates five facilities: MWRA in Quincy, MA - 1991
MCES in Shakopee, MN - 2000
GLSD in North Andover, MA - 2003
SWA in West Palm Beach, FL - 2009
Cumberland, MD - 2009
DWSD in Detroit, MI - 2015
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Dried Biosolids Dried biosolids
commercial fertilizer available since 1925
Market trends
Drying process technology relevant
Biosolids benefits better understood
Value growing
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• Drying Facilities • Indirect Drying • Rotary Drum Drying
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Winston-Salem, NC
Philadelphia, PA
U.S. Biosolids Dryer Facilities Milwaukee, WI
Philadelphia, PA
Hillsborough County, FL
Tampa, FL
Chicago, IL
Sacramento, CA
St. Petersburg, FL
Winston-Salem, NC
Honolulu, HI
Green Bay, WI
Camden, NJ
Stamford, CT
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Indirect Drying - Screw
http://www.therma-flite.com/bioscru.php
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Indirect Drying - Tray
http://www.gec.jp/JSIM_DATA/WASTE/WASTE_5/html/Doc_491_1.html
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Indirect Drying Product Quality
Larger particle size
May require additional processing
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Rotary Drum Drying Direct hot air contact
Process consists of:
Dewatering
Dryer/furnace
Pellet processing
Conveyance
Air treatment
Silo storage
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Dewatering Centrifuges
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Dryer Furnaces
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Rotary Dryer Drums
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Material Conveyance
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Air Treatment – Process Exhaust
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Air Treatment – Building Exhaust
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Silo Storage
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Direct Drying Process – Solids System
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Direct Drying Process - Air System
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• Biosolids Types
• Public Perception & Acceptance
• Developing Relationships
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Types of Biosolids
Class B
Class A
EQ
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Public Perception: Biosolids = Sludge!?
http://www.prwatch.org/news/2014/01/12359/whole-foods-agrees-stop-selling-produce-grown-sewage-sludge
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Perception = Reality “The way in which something is regarded,
understood, or interpreted” Oxford Dictionary Online
Differing perceptions Generators – waste management, diversity
Users – benefits, recycling, cost savings
Public – odor, health, environment
What is your perception? Defend safe use, or
Celebrate and advertise benefits
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Public & Customer Perception Metals
Microconstituents
Is it safe? What are benefits?
Understand customer well
Biosolids are not a waste to
be managed but a product we make with intent
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Developing Relationships Understand customer needs
Strive for synergy
Address and acknowledge concerns
Educate and involve
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• End Uses
• Product Quality
• Biosolids Benefits
• Revenue Trends
• NEFCO’s Product Marketing Evolution
• Critical Success Factors
• Michigan Market
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Product Marketing
End Uses
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Land Application Food crops
Feed crops
Turf farms
Tree farms
Golf courses
Landscaping
Soil Blending
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Land Reclamation Projects
Granite Links Golf Club – Quincy, MA
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Fertilizer Blending Turf formulas
High value add
Nutrient-rich filler
Slow release N
Particle size needs
Minimal contamination
Specialty agricultural formulas
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Alternative Fuels
Renewable fuel
Cement kilns
Heating value
Ash incorporated into cement
Power generation
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Lower cost alternative to coal
BTU value 6,300 – 7,600 BTU/lb
Chemistry similar to coal
Steady volumes for generator and customer
Helps users achieve “Green Energy” initiatives
Class A EQ biosolids safe and acceptable to workers and public
Dried Biosolids as Fuel
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Product Marketing
Product Quality
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Product Quality Class A EQ
Analysis
Particle size
Density
Dust control
Foreign Matter
Minimal odor
Hot product
ANALYSIS AVERAGE GUARANTEED
Total Nitrogen 4.6% 4.0%
3.7% Water Insoluble Nitrogen
0.3% Water Soluble Nitrogen
Avai lable Phosphorus (as P2O5) 3.5% 2.0%
Potass ium (as K2O) 0% 0%
Iron 3.0% 2.0%
Nutrients Derived from Treated Municipal Biosol ids
Quincy, MA Product Analysis
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Particle Size Granular pellet
Free-flowing
Traditional spreading
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Particle Size Digested
sludge
1-3 mm for blending
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Particle Size Undigested
sludge
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Dust Control Friability
Dust suppressants
Complex hydrocarbon mix
Crude glycerin
Vegetable oils
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Hot Product
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Product Marketing
Biosolids Benefits
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Benefits of Land Application High organic content Increased soil carbon storage
Slow release nutrients
Natural micronutrients
Faster plant establishment
Repeated application leads to: Better root development
Increased water retention
Reduced potential for leaching
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Manuel’s House – 4/27/13
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Higher Crop Yields
http://www.kingcounty.gov/environment/wastewater/Biosolids/Research.aspx
Winter Wheat
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Product Marketing
Revenue Trends
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Value of Biosolids Pellets “Black Gold”
Business model
Profit center vs. cost center
Cost to farmer
Must be lower than chemical fertilizers
Savvy farmer may pay for biosolids benefits
Fertilizer blender value
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Product Marketing
NEFCO’s Evolution
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NEFCO Product Marketing History Started in 1991
Experience in 26 states
Biosolids demand increasing
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NEFCO 2013 Product Diversity
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Product Marketing Considerations
Plant size and location
Seasonal demand variations
Customers of multiple plants
Use of product marketing brokers
Value of alternative fuel outlet
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Product Marketing
Critical Success Factors
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Critical Success Factors Diversified customer base
Maintain backup plans
View biosolids as product, not waste
Supply chain approach
Inventory management
Know customer’s needs
Use product marketing brokers
Understand permitting & regulations
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Diversified Customer Base Variety of end uses
Geographical diversification
Seasonality
Land application demand
Winter diversity
Transportation costs
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Inventory Management Supply chain approach
Raw material trending
Finished goods demand
Silo storage
Days of storage is function of client specification
Product heating
Product segregation
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Raw Material Trending
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Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Dry Tons per Day '06-'12
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Understand Regulations EPA 503
State-by-state regulations
Know the laws!
Transportation
Spill response
Environmental compliance calendar Annual reports
Permit renewals
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Product Marketing
Michigan Market
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City of Detroit
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DWSD Biosolids Drying Facility DBO project $143 million capital 200 to 420 dry tons
per day 8 centrifuges and 4
direct rotary dryers 8 days or 800 dry
tons per silo of storage capacity
Construction commenced November 2013
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DWSD Biosolids Drying Facility
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Facility Layout
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DWSD Biosolids Product
Available August 2014
100,000 dry tons per year
Undigested sludge
Nutrient value
Particle size
Density
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Future MI Customers
High agricultural demand predicted
Use of marketing brokers
Importing MA product
Crops – corn, wheat, soy, hay
Agriculture blending TBD
Cement kilns located favorably
Some export to IN, OH, etc.
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Biosolids drying adds value
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Conclusions Growth in product availability
Growth in product demand
Biosolids = Resource
Successful biosolids marketing programs take this into account