Hot Lime Labs are a New Zealand-based organisation who are pioneering positive environmental change using their unique, patented technology which produces clean CO₂ from the combustion of wood and agri-waste, enriching atmospheres in large-scale commercial greenhouses, boosting yields by up to 20%. Transforming biomass waste into clean CO₂ using their ‘extract and capture’ system not only increases crop growth – it also recovers CO₂ from waste wood otherwise left to decompose on the forest floor.

Their overall ambition?
To ‘transition 50% of the global greenhouse industry to renewable energy in the next 30 years’. To achieve this, Hot Lime Labs’ required a well-proven and reliable biomass feed system to deliver stable heat generation and optimal CO₂ capture. Stronga were delighted to be a part of their journey; learn where our FlowFeeda equipment fits into the process in the animation below.

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Hot Lime Labs are at the forefront of sustainable CO₂ supply solutions for the horticultural sector, using biomass to generate clean carbon dioxide. A crucial part of their process is the handling, storage and feeding of biomass fuel.

Stronga's FlowFeeda system is a valuable solution for optimising biomass management, delivering a steady supply of fuel for the Hot Lime Labs’ gasification process. Delivering a consistent and reliable supply of biomass, FlowFeeda offers a simple and well-proven solution for enhanced material management to onward processing equipment; in this case – the Hot Lime Labs gasifier.

While the FlowFeeda can handle a range of bulk materials and feedstocks, both wet and dry, the Stronga team designed a bespoke unit that fit with Hot Lime Labs specific parameters – material profile, moisture content and so on. The feeder installed on-site is visualised in the 3D graphic below.

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• Consistent Biomass Supply - FlowFeeda equipment delivers a steady and controlled flow of biomass to the Hot Lime Labs gasifier. This helps them to maintain consistent heat generation, crucial for efficiently capturing CO₂. Investing in FlowFeeda eliminates fluctuations in feedstock supply.
• Optimised Fuel Utilisation - The FlowFeeda system meters biomass at a controlled rate, delivering fuel to the wood gasifier on-demand. This leads to improved combustion efficiency and lower operational costs.
• Low Labour Requirement - Traditional biomass feed systems require significant manual intervention, leading to inefficiencies and added cost. With intelligent control systems, FlowFeeda automates feeding, reducing the need for manual oversight.
• Low Maintenance Requirement - Built to last, FlowFeeda has few moving parts and is built using reliable components, keeping maintenance requirements to an absolute minimum.
• Improved Process Stability & Emission Control - With a more consistent supply of fuel, combustion stability of the Hot Lime Labs process is significantly improved, leading to better temperature control and fewer emissions from the gasifier.
• Seamless Integration - Designed for flexibility, a key benefit of the modular FlowFeeda system is that it fits seamlessly into existing process operations.

FlowFeeda equipment by Stronga is a modular and well-proven fuel-feeding system. With a robust and efficient design, it has become the cost-effective feed solution for companies like Hot Lime Labs, relying on an efficient feeding system for effective CO₂ and heat production from wood waste.

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✓ FlowFeeda is equipped with a hydraulically-powered moving floor which is extremely strong and well-proven across a wide range of materials.
✓ FlowFeeda delivers biomass materials to onward processing equipment in a controlled manner – preventing blockages while optimising combustion in the gasifier.
✓ FlowFeeda equipment is designed on a project-by-project basis to suit the material, client requirements and required discharge rates.
✓ FlowFeeda’s soft-start mechanism and low power consumption contribute to low electrical energy usage.
✓ Fast on-site procurement of an easy-to-operate “plug-and-play” feed system.
✓ Smart controls, enabling real-time monitoring and safety overload sensing.

For Hot Lime Labs, the FlowFeeda equipment has facilitated positive change, providing a reliable supply of biomass to the wood gasifier.

For companies like Hot Lime Labs, FlowFeeda significantly enhances the efficiency of biomass handling processes. This integration represents a strategic step toward greater efficiency, sustainability and long-term operational success. The art of making good decisions is made easier by eliminating bad ones. Get in touch with Stronga today – enquiries@stronga.com