Storing wood chips goes beyond capacity: discharge must be continuous, controlled and compatible with the rest of the production process. This project addresses that challenge by integrating a flat-bottomed silo model 18.33/12 with a redler mechanical conveying system and a screw extractor that ensures a stable feed to the energy generation process.
Wood chip storage for energy generation
Wood chip is a solid biomass widely used in energy generation plants. Handling it requires storage solutions adapted to its physical characteristics: variable bulk density, tendency to bridge and sensitivity to moisture.
In this installation, the silo serves as a buffer within the fuel supply chain, ensuring a constant availability of material to the generation system without interruptions to the process.
Silo design and installed equipment
The flat-bottomed model 18.33/12 silo features a smooth internal steel lining that improves material flow and reduces the build-up of deposits on the walls. This element is particularly relevant with materials prone to clumping or bridging.
Extraction is carried out by a screw conveyor, a system that allows the outflow of material to be regulated and ensures a consistent discharge towards the next stage of the process. Integration with the redler loading conveyor enables efficient filling of the silo, completing the biomass handling cycle.
The installation also includes access ladders and platforms, inspection doors, a viewing window and venting panels sized to protect the structure against potential overpressure. A temperature control system rounds out the equipment, allowing internal silo conditions to be monitored during storage.
Operational continuity and installation safety
Proper integration between the silo and the conveying equipment reduces downtime and helps maintain a steady flow of fuel to the process. In energy generation facilities, the reliability of the biomass supply is a key factor for production continuity.
The safety elements incorporated — including the venting panels and access platforms — allow the installation to be operated and maintained with the guarantees required for this type of industrial environment.
Project specifications
- Flat-bottomed silo model 18.33/12
- Smooth internal steel lining
- Screw extraction system
- Redler loading conveyor integration
- Venting panels for overpressure relief
- Access ladders and platforms
- Inspection doors and viewing window
- Temperature control system
The integration between storage and mechanical conveying is a key factor in biomass installations. A well-coordinated design between the silo, the extraction system and the material handling equipment reduces the operational burden and improves the overall efficiency of the energy process.
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