Slurry Separation, otherwise know as Slurry Splitting
The Slurry Separator
Suitable to application in the Agriculture, AD Plants and the Recycling industries alike, we are delighted and very proud to be able to offer the first RC150 mobile Slurry Separator in England.
This Mobile RC150 Slurry Separator can be towed to site and be set up in only a few minutes and has the ability to separate between 80m/3 and 300m/3 per hour.
Separating the Solid matter (fibre) from the Liquid element. The Boerger RC150 BioSelect can also be used to separate foreign material from liquid i.e. Plastic from liquid in recycling.
The Boerger Separator - How it works
The Slurryquip RC150 runs a Boerger Bioselect Separating Auger.
The Boerger Bioselect is an efficient thickening system for liquids containing solids, like manure. The Bioselect uses a purely mechanical process and offers a leak-proof design. In addition to the application areas in agricultural and biogas, the Bioselect can be used in the recycling industry.
There are two types of visit that can be arranged
Two types of visit
One off visits
- to clean out solid from the bottom of slurry stores/digestate stores, with out the need to go in the store with a machine
- annual clean outs of stores to split all stored slurry
- recirculation of slurry store to split out solid from liquid. This could be done to gain up to 40% more storage capacity.
Regular/scheduled visits
- to keep on top of slurry transfer, keeping pipes and slurry transport systems clean of fiber/solid build up. Increasing efficiency and maximising life time of transfer systems.
- to reduce emissions from stored slurry
- reducing cost of bedding, splitting slurry to use the solid component as bedding, replacing expensive saw dust or sand.
- to maximise storage capacity of farm. Solid overground, only concentrated liquid in the store.
Solid (Fibre) Element in Cattle Slurry
Slurry is made up of 3 key Fertiliser elements. N (Nitrogen), P (phosphorus), K (Potassium).
Cattle Slurry is typically 20% N, 11% P, 69% K.
The Fibre is rich in the P & K from the Slurry. As an organic manure, this fibre will increase the organic matter in the soil and prolong the life of the soil.
We are able to Spit out between 8 and 18 tonnes an hour with the RC150, depending on the thickness and solid availability in the slurry.
This can be loaded in to a high sided trailer and stored above ground, without the requirement for walls or lagoons. The solid/fibre can then be spread by traditional methods of solid muck spreading.
By splitting the solid out of the slurry, farmers are seeing an advantage of more storage capacity, equating to between 15% and 40%.
The Solid can be used as bedding for the cattle in its separated form, or can be dried to prolong the storage time of the bedding material.
Liquid Element to Cattle Slurry
The Liquid element to Cattle Slurry is a concentrate and is rich in Nitrogen. Separating the Slurry will produce the concentrate that can be used as organic fertiliser on fields. This will increase the availability of N to the crop.
Once it is separated and when it is spread on grass, the liquid will leave almost no residue on the leaf and will reach the root of the plant quicker. Quicker growth, cows can graze sooner and subsequently reducing environmental emissions.
We are able to recirculate the slurry store, to split out the solid and feed it back to the same store. Or, we can feed from the farmers priary store and send the separated liquid to the secondary store via our lay flat hose.
The triangle screen
The separating screen is one of the most important parts of the separation process.
With the bars being a reverse triangle shape and the auger pushing from the thickest part of the triangle to the thinnest, it allows sand to be less of a burden to the separating process,
Slurry Separating will increase the life of any slurry transporting system, as the separation process takes out the solid/fibre element and will ease the slurry handling systems weight burden.
The pressure on the auger can be increased and decreased This can take our more water content and produce a dryer solid matter if desired.
(the picture is of a model of the Bioselect screen)
The Computer
The system is started by a push of a button and from this point on it is driven by the computer, full automation. This allows the system to work at its optimum pressure and maximise the output of the machine.
The key to this machine is the ability to maximise its output on any type of liquid that requires separation.
Why consider Separating in Agriculture?
Splitting slurry involves dividing the application of slurry (a mixture of manure, water, and sometimes other materials) into multiple applications rather than applying it all at once. This practice has several benefits, particularly in agriculture and environmental management. Here are the key advantages:
1. Nutrient Efficiency
• Better Nutrient Absorption: Splitting slurry allows plants to absorb nutrients like nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K) more effectively. When applied in smaller amounts over time, the risk of nutrient runoff or leaching is reduced.
• Reduced Volatilization: By splitting applications, nitrogen loss through ammonia volatilization can be minimized, especially when applied during cooler, moist conditions or when incorporated into the soil.
2. Environmental Benefits
• Reduced Runoff and Pollution: Smaller, well-timed applications prevent overloading the soil, reducing the risk of nutrient runoff into water bodies, which can cause eutrophication.
• Improved Soil Health: Repeated but controlled slurry applications avoid saturating the soil, helping to maintain a balanced ecosystem.
3. Increased Crop Yields
• Consistent Nutrient Supply: Crops receive a steady supply of nutrients throughout their growth cycle, promoting healthier and more robust growth.
• Optimized Growth Phases: Splitting applications can align with specific crop growth stages, ensuring nutrients are available when they are most needed.
4. Better Resource Management
• Extended Usage: By applying slurry in smaller quantities over time, farms can manage their slurry stocks more efficiently.
• Reduced Dependency on Synthetic Fertilizers: Frequent slurry applications can reduce the need for chemical fertilizers, lowering costs and environmental impact.
5. Reduced Odor and Public Concerns
• Smaller applications reduce the intensity of odors associated with slurry spreading, making the process more acceptable to surrounding communities.
6. Improved Soil Structure
• Over-application of slurry in a single event can lead to soil compaction or waterlogging. Splitting slurry helps avoid these issues, maintaining better soil structure and permeability.
7. Flexibility with Weather and Conditions
• Splitting allows farmers to take advantage of optimal weather conditions, avoiding periods of heavy rainfall or drought, which could lead to inefficiencies or environmental harm.
By adopting slurry-splitting techniques, farmers can achieve better agricultural outcomes while also promoting sustainability and reducing environmental impacts.
Linked Services
The solid/fibre can be dropped in to a pile and loaded in to trailers or we can load the trailers with the elevator. If you do not have a trailer or the staff availability, we have a tractor, trailer and driver available to transport the solid to your desired store.
We have a nurse tank available and a number of slurry tankers that can lug the liquid away if the desired slurry store if away from the farm. or we can spread with our tankers if you would prefer.
We have an umbilical system with a dribble bar or trailing show with 1600m of hose, allowing us to spread your slurry when you require.
Additional Agricultural Services
Additional services:
- direct drilling
- grass reseeding
- broadcast drilling
- grass aerating
- grass harrowing
- grass scarifying
- ploughing
- sumo work
- cultivation
- paraharrowing
- conventional bailing
- round bailing (fusion 3)
- bale lugging (40f)
- silage trailer hire (18t)
- buckraking
- mowing
- raking (twin rota)
- muck spreading
- muck movement
- slurry spreading (tanker or umbilical system)
- slurry stirring
- tractor and man hire
- tractor only hire
- hedge cutting
- fertiliser spreading (RTK GPS)
- supply of labour
- animal husbandry
- digger and man (1.5t, 3t, 5t, 8t, 12t, 18t)
- any other farm operations considered
