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AFS Fuel
Storage Systems
AFS Energy Systems can provide an array of fuel storage
systems to
complement our Wood Energy Combustion System package.
AFS will
consult with you on your specific needs or preferences on fuel
storage.
In addition, we will
provide information to properly size the storage system
for a functional and
cost effective storage selection.
Descriptions
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Fuel Storage
Silos are available in concrete or metal configurations.
All silos are provided with an automatic self-unloader to transfer the
stored
fuel to the combustion system. A pneumatic of mechanical conveying
system
is required to fill the silo (see AFS Material Transfer Systems).
Storage silos provide optimal fuel storage within a limited amount of
space.
Fuel Bunkers are live bottom bins that can be provided in below grade
concrete
configuration or as a steel bin above the ground.
The bunkers
are custom designed to fit an individuals fuel and space
requirements.
The bunkers are
designed with a series of hydraulically operated scrapes
located at the bottom
of the bin. The scrapes are
constructed from steel
I-beams and plate and are operated by hydraulic cylinders
to pull the fuel
from the bin upon demand. The
advantage to this type of storage is that
it can receive fuel a wide variety of
ways. Self-unloading trailers, dump
trucks, front-end loader, conveyors or a pneumatic system can load the
bunker
effectively. Different types of
fuels can also be segregated within
the bunker if desired.
Self Unloading Trailers provide an economical and versatile means of
fuel
storage. The live bottom trailers
are hydraulically operated and can
be discharge to a receiving / metering
conveyor. The trailers can handle
virtually any type of fuel. The
trailers can also be used to transfers fuel
from remote parts of your plant to
the combustion system without the
need for a transfer system.
The trailers can also be used in combination
with the AFS day bin.
Day Bins are storage bins that are design to receive fuel from live bottom
trailers, dump trucks or front-end loaders.
A large hopper is provided to
receive the fuel and then discharges it
into a vibrating or screw type
conveyor system.
The conveyor will meter the fuel out of the bin to the
material handling
system feeding the combustion unit. When
used in
conjunction with live bottom trailers, AFS provides components to
automatically operate the self-unloading trailers to fill the Day Bin upon
demand. The trailers are left connected to the Day Bin thus providing
additional
storage. The Day Bin vibrating
discharge conveyor can be
provided with a metal detector and a screen section
for segregating
oversized material if required.
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