KDS Micronex™ Concept & Performance

An Overview of the KDS Micronex™ - Concepts & Performance

CONCEPT

First American’s KDS Micronex™ employs kinetic energy to grind and dry a wide variety of raw and recycled materials into extremely fine MicroFine™ powders comparable to talcum. It is possible to feed a blend of several different industrial and organic materials into the Micronex, and produce a uniformly ground and blended product.

Raw feed material of up to 6 inches can be reduced to minus 100-325 mesh and finer. Using an internal classification unit, the fineness of the product can be controlled.

While many conventional grinding or milling systems require dried product input, the KDS Micronex™ can process materials containing up to 80 % moisture. This results in significant cost savings by eliminating the need for separate drying equipment.

KEY APPLICATIONS

Wood Wastes and Biomass Fuels; Pulp and Paper sludges, Food Processing residues, Manures, Feed; Grain; Silage; Crop Residues; Bio solids (sludge); Kelp; Oyster, Crab and Clam Shells; Fish bones; Limestone; Clay; Gypsum and Gypsum Wallboard; Zeolite; Phosphate Rock; Coal; Lava Rock; Pumice; Glass; Nitrates; Gold bearing Quartz; Shale; Fly Ash; Carbon and Much More.

COST/PERFORMANCE

The KDS Micronex™ can process dry industrial minerals at the rate of approximately 3-4 tons per hour, while other materials range from 1-4 tons per hour depending on moisture content. The resulting cost performance and versatility of the KDS Micronex™ far exceed that of any other equipment being used for similar purposes in the market today. The processing of industrial minerals is competitive with conventional ball mill and other milling technologies. The capital, installation, and operating costs associated with the KDS Micronex™ are significantly lower than comparable equipment on the market today.

MACHINE CHARACTERISTICS

• 18’ 6” H x 15’ D x 12’W (Footprint = 180 sq. ft.)
• 9,200 lbs
• 6 Drive Motors (250, 50, 3, 2, 1, 1 Horsepower)
• 480/575 Volt/400/600 Amp Electrical Service
• Hi Grade and/or Stainless Steel Materials
• Moist or Dry Material Input accepted
• High Percentage of moisture removed during processing
• Few moving parts = Low Maintenance
• Simple operation = low staffing requirements

SYSTEM COMPONENTS AND OPTIONAL ADD-ONS

• KDS Micronex™ (First American)
• Hopper + Auger (Storage for Feed Conveyor)
• Conveyor for Feeding the KDS Micronex™
• Output handling system (conveyors, hoppers or other feed system for bulk storage, bagging etc.)
• Dust Control System (dependant on application)
• Scrubber for air emissions (dependant on application)

PROCESSING RATE

• Application Dependant (1-4 tons per hour)FEED SIZE
• Up to 6” in diameter depending on material. No minimum size.

FEED RATE

• Rate Consistent with Processing + Bagging Capability

SAFETY

• Hearing + Safety Glass Protection Required
• OSHA Approved Operating Environment

OPERATIONS

• 1 Supervisor (mechanical/electrical skills)
• 1 Pay loader/Forklift Operator
• 1 General Laborer (optional)

ELECTRICAL (KDS Micronex™ 250hp)

• Demand Load at Start-Up: 600 Amp @ 575 volt
• Soft Start Capability
• Average KDS Micronex™ Power Consumption: 135kw per hour
• Maximum KDS Micronex™ Power Consumption: 160 kw per hour
• Average Configured System Power Consumption: 150 kw per hour
• Suitable for generator or grid-based power supply

MAINTENANCE

• Periodic Lubrication (can be automated)
• Materials and labor for replacing bars, belts, bearings, etc ($1-2/ hour of operations)
• Standard Replacement Parts & Materials (Commercially Available)
• 24 Hour “Hot-Line” Available