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6.4 Solids feeder
The solids feeder (Fig. 23) is a device that feeds the digester by the solid biowastes, i.e. dry
organic matter. The solids feeder consists of a dosing container, weighing cells,
identification/weighing system, and a mechanical system. The mechanical system of the
solids feeder consists of a hydraulic drive system for the pushing floor, cross feeder auger
drive, transport auger drive, transport auger, tamping auger drive, and tamping auger.
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Fig. 23. Solids feeder (MT-ENERGIE GmbH & Co. KG)
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