Reliable material handling for alternative fuels
Alternative fuels place particular demands on material handling systems. RDF, SRF, biomass and other waste-derived fuels can vary significantly in particle size, moisture content, bulk density and flow behaviour.
The AUMUND Group provides solutions across the material handling process – from receiving and conveying to storage, stacking, reclaiming and loading. Our technologies are designed around the characteristics of the material and the specific requirements of each application.
Alternative fuels are far from uniform
Alternative fuels differ significantly in their physical and handling characteristics. RDF and fluff can contain light, fibrous and highly compressible fractions, while biomass, wood chips and other substitute fuels present their own specific flow and storage behaviour.
These variations can lead to bridging, clumping and uneven material flow. Conventional gravity-based systems can therefore reach their limits when materials do not flow reliably.
Reliable handling starts with understanding the material. The appropriate intake, conveying and storage concept depends on its characteristics as well as the required throughput and process conditions.
Designed around the material
Alternative fuels cover a broad range of materials with very different physical properties. Particle size, moisture content, bulk density, compressibility and flow behaviour can all influence the design of the receiving, conveying and storage system.
Integrated solutions for alternative fuel handling
The characteristics of alternative fuels influence every stage of the material handling process. Reliable operation therefore requires more than individual machines – from receiving and conveying to storage, reclaiming and loading, each step needs to be matched to the material and the specific process requirements.
Across the AUMUND Group, complementary technologies from AUMUND, SAMSON, SCHADE and ESI Eurosilo enable coordinated material handling concepts along the entire process chain.
RECEIVING & INTAKE
Trailer Docking Station
SAMSON Material Feeder
SAMSON Eco Hopper
CONVEYING
Bucket Elevator
STORAGE & RECLAIMING
Rotating Screw Discharger
SCHADE storage solutions
ESI Eurosilo
LOADING & EXPORT
SAMSON Boom Feeder
SAMSON shiploading solutions
01 Receiving & Material IntakeReliable intake for challenging materials
Alternative fuels can be delivered in very different forms and with widely varying flow characteristics. A reliable handling process therefore starts with the right receiving and feeding concept.
The AUMUND Group provides solutions for controlled material intake from trucks, trailers, front-end loaders, rail wagons and vessels, designed to ensure reliable transfer into the downstream conveying and storage process.
AUMUND Moving Floor Conveyor
The AUMUND Moving Floor Conveyor provides controlled discharge and conveying of a wide range of bulk materials. Individually hydraulically driven slats move the material towards the discharge point. The system can be adapted to different material characteristics and is used in receiving and intermediate storage applications.
AUMUND Trailer Docking Station
The AUMUND Trailer Docking Station provides a compact solution for unloading walking-floor and moving-bottom trailers. An independent hydraulic system operates the trailer floor, while integrated dedusting and curtain systems support controlled material transfer into the downstream handling process.
SAMSON Material Feeder
The SAMSON Material Feeder combines material receiving and controlled feeding in one system. Its wide apron-belt design accommodates materials such as wood chips that can bridge or block conventional receiving systems. The system can be adapted to different unloading vehicles and material characteristics, providing flexibility across a wide range of applications. A controlled material stream and minimum free fall help to reduce dust generation while supporting efficient unloading.
SAMSON Eco Hopper
For suitable port and terminal applications, the SAMSON Eco Hopper provides a receiving solution for the controlled import of bulk materials from vessels. An integrated dedusting system helps reduce dust emissions during unloading.
02 ConveyingReliable conveying between process stages
Once alternative fuels have been received, reliable conveying is essential to maintain a controlled material flow throughout the process. The conveying system is selected according to the material characteristics, required capacity, conveying distance and plant layout.
AUMUND provides conveying solutions for horizontal, inclined and vertical transport, connecting material intake with storage, reclaiming and downstream processes.
AUMUND Drag Chain Conveyor
The AUMUND Drag Chain Conveyor provides continuous conveying for a wide range of bulk materials. Different chain and conveyor configurations allow the system to be adapted to the material characteristics and the specific plant layout.
AUMUND Bucket Elevator
For applications requiring vertical transport, AUMUND Bucket Elevators can be configured for a range of alternative fuels and related bulk materials. Different bucket, chain and casing configurations allow the equipment to be adapted to material and operating requirements. Special enclosed and application-specific designs are available.
03 Storage, Stacking & ReclaimingThe right storage concept for every application
Alternative fuels differ significantly in their storage and flow behaviour. There is therefore no single storage concept suitable for every material and application.
Material characteristics, required storage capacity, available footprint, environmental requirements and the reclaiming process determine which solution is most appropriate. Across the AUMUND Group, different technologies are available for active storage and reclaiming, silo storage and large-scale stockyards.
AUMUND FuelReclaimer
Designed for challenging alternative fuels, the AUMUND FuelReclaimer combines material distribution, storage and controlled reclaiming within one system. Its active reclaiming principle is particularly suited to materials whose varying or difficult flow characteristics can limit conventional gravity-based storage systems.
AUMUND Rotating Screw Discharger
The Rotating Screw Discharger RAS is designed for the controlled discharge of dry or damp bulk materials with poor flow characteristics. A rotating screw moves across the silo floor and conveys the stored material towards the central discharge point. The screw design can be adapted to the characteristics of the material.
SCHADE Storage & Reclaiming
For large-volume stockyards, SCHADE provides stacking and reclaiming technologies for bulk materials including biomass such as wood chips and pellets. Portal Reclaimers and Bridge-Type Reclaimers enable controlled reclaiming from longitudinal storage facilities and can be configured according to the required storage concept.
ESI Eurosilo
ESI Eurosilo provides fully automated, enclosed vertical storage systems designed to combine large storage capacities with a small footprint. For suitable biomass applications, these systems offer efficient storage and controlled material discharge.
04 Loading & ExportFlexible handling for onward transport
Alternative fuels and biomass may need to be transferred between different modes of transport or loaded for onward distribution. SAMSON solutions support flexible material handling at ports, terminals and other logistics interfaces.
SAMSON STORMAJOR®
The SAMSON STORMAJOR® combines mobile conveying with stockpiling and transfer functions. It can be used for applications involving materials such as wood pellets and other suitable bulk materials and provides flexibility where permanent conveying infrastructure is not required.
SAMSON Boom Feeder
The SAMSON Boom Feeder provides a mobile solution for transferring and feeding suitable bulk materials into downstream handling systems. Its boom arrangement allows the discharge point to be positioned to suit the application and site layout.
SAMSON Shiploading Solutions
SAMSON shiploading solutions enable bulk materials to be transferred from road-based receiving systems to vessels. Configurations can combine SAMSON Material Feeders with downstream shiploading equipment to create an integrated truck-to-ship handling concept.
Alternative fuels across industrial applications
Alternative fuels are used across energy-intensive industries and other processes where conventional fuels can be partially replaced by suitable waste-derived or renewable materials.
Cement & Lime
Alternative fuels play an established role in cement and lime production. Reliable material handling is essential for maintaining a controlled supply from receiving and storage to the downstream process.
Energy & Power
Material handling solutions for biomass and other suitable fuels support receiving, storage and controlled feeding in power generation applications.
Ports & Terminals
Receiving, storage and loading solutions support the transfer of biomass and suitable alternative fuels between road, rail, barge and ship.
One group. Complementary technologies. One material handling concept.
Alternative fuels require solutions that are matched not only to the process, but also to the specific characteristics of the material. The AUMUND Group combines complementary technologies for receiving, conveying, storage, reclaiming and loading. This allows individual equipment and systems to be coordinated across the material handling process – from the first point of material intake to downstream handling.
Material-Based Engineering
The material comes first
Different alternative fuels behave differently. Material characteristics are therefore an important basis for selecting and designing the appropriate handling and storage concept.
Complementary Technologies
The right concept for each process step
From truck and ship receiving to horizontal and vertical conveying, active reclaiming, stockyard storage and enclosed silo storage, the AUMUND Group offers complementary technologies for different material and process requirements.
Coordinated Engineering
Fewer interfaces across the material handling process
Combining technologies within the AUMUND Group enables coordinated engineering and system design across multiple stages of the material handling process.
Lifecycle Support
Support beyond equipment supply
AUMUND Group companies support installations throughout their lifecycle, from engineering and commissioning to inspection, maintenance, upgrades and modernisation.
From material characteristics to the right handling concept
Every alternative fuel handling project starts with different conditions. Material characteristics, required throughput, storage capacity, available space and the interfaces to upstream and downstream processes all influence the final system design.
Our specialists work with you to develop a handling concept tailored to your material and application.
Understand the material and process
Material characteristics, throughput requirements, storage capacity and operating conditions form the basis for selecting the appropriate handling technologies.
Connect the right technologies
Based on the project requirements, suitable solutions for receiving, conveying, storage, reclaiming and loading are combined into an integrated material handling concept.
From concept to implementation
The concept is developed together with the relevant AUMUND Group specialists, taking into account plant interfaces, layout requirements and project-specific conditions.
Looking for the right material handling solution for alternative fuels?
Whether you are planning a new installation, expanding existing facilities or looking to optimise your alternative fuel handling process, our specialists will be pleased to assist you. From material receiving and conveying to storage, reclaiming and loading, the AUMUND Group provides tailored solutions designed around your material characteristics and operational requirements.
AUMUND Fördertechnik GmbH
Contact person: Dr. Nikolai Velten
Telephone: +49 2843 72 183
Email: velten@aumund.de
