BioRefiner BRF
Any Input – Pure Output
- Maximum organic purity, even for the most challenging materials
- Used for post-treatment following depackaging machine DRM
- Guarantees compliance with most demanding biowaste ordinance worldwide (Deutsche Bioaballverordnung)
- 99.9% purity, depending on the substrate
Developed for the Fine Cleaning after DRM
The BioRefiner BRF has been specially developed for the fine cleaning of pre-separated organic waste following the depackaging machine DRM. It achieves exceptionally high purity with minimal organic loss and delivers consistently clean results even when there is a high proportion of packaging material in the feedstock. The BioRefiner BRF thus increases flexibility in organic waste processing and enables the processing of even heavily contaminated organic waste – without compromising on purity.
Take Advantage of These Benefits
- Maximum purity of organic matter
- Guarantees compliance with the most demanding biowaste ordinances worldwide (Deutsche Bioabfallverordnung)
- 99,9 % purity, depending on the substrate
- Minimal loss of organic matter. Saves disposal costs and increases biogas yield.
- Optimised for abrasive separation tasks in waste processing
- Designed for fully automatic 24/7 operation
- Ideally suited for use in combination with the depackaging machine DRM
- Proven technology – in use for many years in other industries
Technical Data
| Type | BioRefiner 604 | BioRefiner 608 |
| Purity, substrate-dependent | 99,9 | 99,9 |
| Screen aperture (mm) | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Throughput max. (t/h) | 7 | 25 |
| Power (kW)** | 7,5 | 15 |
| Dimensions (width x depth x height) (mm) | 3550 x 1650 x 1860 | 4900 x 2100 x 2000 |
FAQs
Think of the BioRefiner BRF as the ultimate finishing stage for organic waste treatment. Positioned directly downstream of the DRM depacker, it pushes substrate purity to exceptional levels, achieving up to 99.9% contaminant removal, even with heavily packaged, complex waste streams.
What truly sets it apart:
Conventional separators often force operators into a painful compromise: losing valuable organic substrate just to meet purity targets. The BioRefiner solves this by combining high-precision separation with maximum organic retention. You maximize biogas yields while staying safely below regulatory impurity limits, unlocking new waste streams.
The BioRefiner offers modular flexibility, making it easy to install in new facilities or integrate into existing DRM depackaging lines. Operators typically choose between two proven configurations:
Decoupled via Buffer Storage (Recommended): Installing the unit downstream with an intermediate tank lets the BioRefiner run continuously at peak efficiency. This keeps CAPEX low, maximizes operating flexibility, and allows scheduled servicing without halting your intake pit.
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Direct In-Line Integration: For high-throughput operations that demand continuous, single-pass processing, the unit can be coupled directly with the DRM.
Yes. The BioRefiner was specifically engineered to meet and surpass the stringent legal limits of the BioAbfV.
Even when handling plastic-heavy post-consumer food waste, the system consistently suppresses residual impurities to minimal trace levels. This gives plant managers complete regulatory peace of mind and guarantees high-value, marketable digestate for agricultural use.
The system is optimized for commercial food waste, packaged supermarket returns, and pre-sorted biowaste processed downstream of a DRM depacker.
It cleanly separates light plastic packaging, films, labels, and rigid contraries while keeping the organic pulp in the process stream. If you handle substrates with higher mineral or abrasive loads, Tietjen provides integrated grit-separation solutions to protect wear parts and preserve downstream asset life.
Plant uptime is the top priority. The BioRefiner is purpose-built for fast, ergonomic, single-operator servicing.
All primary wear parts and screen inserts are directly accessible from the front of the machine. Routine maintenance and inspections can be carried out quickly and safely by a single technician, slashing planned downtime, cutting labor costs, and keeping plant availability high.
Absolutely. The BioRefiner is designed as an uncomplicated plug-and-upgrade solution. Thanks to its compact footprint and versatile connection geometry, you can easily retrofit existing DRM lines to dramatically improve substrate purity and boost plant profitability without having to rebuild your existing infrastructure.
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