Torftech, a pioneering force in sustainable technology, is proud to announce the completion and handover of a cutting-edge demonstration plant. This groundbreaking facility is set to change the future of two foundational industries: paper and cement.
Located in France, the plant will harness the power of Torftech’s innovative TORBED processors to convert paper sludge into a lime product. This mineral will play a pivotal role in the production of low carbon cement and the plant will also produce high quality heat, reducing energy consumption at the paper mill.
Key Highlights:
- Circular Economy Innovation: The plant is a tangible step towards decarbonizing both the paper and cement industries. Its aim is to valorise wastepaper sludge to create valuable minerals that would otherwise go to waste.
- Energy Efficiency: The heat generated during the process will be partially recycled to dry the paper sludge, with the remainder utilised for various industrial processes. This energy-conscious approach not only enhances sustainability but also contributes to substantial cost savings.
- Waste Utilisation: This process extracts value from not only wastepaper sludge, but also converts plastic rejects from the mill into useful heat. The accurately controlled process destroys the plastics, ensuring that there is no microplastic or other waste stream that is damaging to the environment.
- TORBED Technology: Torftech’s TORBED processors play a pivotal role in ensuring precision, control, and consistent production of high-quality lime minerals. Low footprint and maintenance requirements contribute to cost-effectiveness and lifetime economic benefit.
- Commercial Certification: The ultimate goal of this pilot plant is to produce bulk trial samples of minerals that will undergo extended testing for use as commercial cement. This will pave the way for the certification of TORBED-produced lime, providing a solid foundation for the total environmental and economic case of similar installations.
In providing the system supply into this transformative initiative, Torftech aims to demonstrate the immense potential of its proprietary technology in contributing to a sustainable and circular economy.
This project marks a significant stride towards a future where waste becomes a valuable resource, and industries embrace innovative solutions for a greener planet. ]