0086-138 3838 9622RDF Pelletizing Plant in Poland
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overview
RICHI Machinery successfully delivered a complete RDF pelletizing plant in Poland with a total design capacity of 16 tons per hour and an annual output of 80,000 tons of RDF fuel pellets. This project was constructed inside the client’s existing industrial facility, covering a land area of 6,200 m² and a total building area of approximately 5,000 m².
The production system consists of two RDF pellet production lines, each designed with a nominal output capacity of 8.5 tons/hour, operating 4,800 hours annually, ensuring stable output aligned with the client’s contracted supply volume for regional cement plants and biomass co-firing facilities.
As a professional manufacturer specializing in pellet equipment, biomass fuel systems, waste recycling machinery, and industrial granulation systems, RICHI Machinery designed and supplied a complete turnkey RDF pelletizing plant in Poland. Our scope included:
- Process engineering design
- Equipment manufacturing
- Automation and control system integration
- Installation guidance
- Commissioning and training
- Long-term technical support
This RDF pelletizing plant in Poland enables the client to convert locally sourced industrial waste into high-value alternative fuel, reducing landfill dependency and supporting Poland’s circular economy initiatives.
16T/H
capacity
$980,000
investment
Poland
location
FUEL
project type
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Client Background
The client is a regional waste recycling and environmental services operator based in southern Poland. With Poland’s ongoing transition away from coal and increasing reliance on alternative fuels for cement kilns and combined heat and power plants, RDF has become an essential energy resource.
Poland generates millions of tons of industrial waste annually, including:
- Textile manufacturing waste
- Wood processing waste
- Packaging waste from logistics and retail industries
Previously, much of this waste was sent to landfills or incinerated inefficiently. With increasing landfill taxes and stricter European Union environmental regulations, the client sought a sustainable and profitable solution.
By investing in a modern RDF pelletizing plant in Poland, the client aimed to:
- Convert industrial waste into valuable fuel
- Supply cement plants and power plants with RDF pellets
- Reduce landfill disposal costs
- Create a new revenue stream
- Improve environmental compliance
RICHI Machinery was selected due to our proven expertise in large-scale pelletizing systems and industrial waste processing technology.
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Project Construction Content
This RDF pelletizing plant in Poland was installed in the client’s existing factory, eliminating the need for major civil construction. The facility includes production workshops, raw material storage areas, finished product storage areas, and administrative offices.
Table: Main Project Construction Components
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Project Type | RDF pellet fuel production |
| Production Lines | 2 complete RDF pellet production lines |
| Annual Capacity | 80,000 tons/year |
| Hourly Capacity | 16 tons/hour |
| Factory Area | 6,200 m² |
| Building Area | 5,000 m² |
| Operation Time | 4,800 hours/year |
| Working Schedule | 2 shifts/day, 8 hours per shift |
| Employees | 25 staff |
The layout was carefully designed to optimize logistics flow, reduce material handling distance, and ensure operational efficiency.
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Raw Materials and Consumption
The RDF pelletizing plant in Poland uses locally sourced industrial solid waste as its primary feedstock. These materials are collected from manufacturing facilities and packaging industries.
These materials are carefully selected to ensure:
- High calorific value
- Low moisture content (<30%)
- Absence of hazardous substances
Table: Raw Materials Consumption
| Material | Percentage | Annual Consumption (tons) | Source | Type | Usage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waste wood | 10% | 7,768 | Wood processing factories | Industrial waste | RDF production |
| Waste fabric | 60% | 46,608 | Textile factories | Industrial waste | RDF production |
| Waste paper/cardboard | 30% | 23,304 | Packaging factories | Industrial waste | RDF production |
| Calcium carbonate additive | 3% of raw material | 2,330 | Purchased | Additive | Odor control and preservation |
| Waste leather | — | 800 | Leather factories | Industrial waste | Sold externally |
| Waste plastic | — | 500 | Plastic factories | Industrial waste | Sold externally |
Additive Function
Calcium carbonate serves several important functions:
- Prevents biological degradation
- Reduces odor formation
- Improves pellet durability
- Enhances storage stability
Total usable raw material: 77,680 tons/year
Final product output: 80,000 tons/year
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Product Specification
The RDF pelletizing plant in Poland produces high-density RDF pellets suitable for industrial combustion applications.
Table: Final Product Specification
| Product | Annual Output | Diameter | Calorific Value | Moisture |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RDF fuel pellets | 80,000 tons | 8–10 mm | approx. 4,500 kcal/kg | approx. 20% |
These RDF pellets are supplied primarily to:
- Cement plants
- CHP plants
- Industrial heating systems
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Detailed Process Flow of RDF Pelletizing Plant in Poland
The RDF pelletizing plant in Poland uses a mechanical densification process without thermal drying.
Step-by-step Process Flow
1. Raw Material Feeding
Industrial waste materials are fed into receiving hoppers using loaders and conveyors.
Purpose:
- Ensure continuous feeding
- Prevent material bridging
- Maintain stable production
2. Primary Shredding
Equipment: Twin-shaft shredder
Function:
- Reduce material size
- Improve handling efficiency
- Prepare for secondary shredding
Capacity per shredder: 8–10 tons/hour
3. Magnetic Separation
Equipment: Automatic magnetic separator
Purpose:
- Remove metal contaminants
- Protect downstream equipment
- Improve product purity
4. Secondary Shredding
Equipment: Single-shaft shredder
Function:
- Reduce particle size to required range
- Improve pelletizing efficiency
Final particle size: 10–30 mm
5. Mixing Process
Equipment: Twin-shaft mixer and additive feeder
Purpose:
- Add calcium carbonate
- Achieve homogeneous mixing
- Improve pellet quality
6. Pelletizing Process
Equipment: RDF pellet mills (Model MZLH768)
Function:
- Compress material into dense pellets
- Increase bulk density
- Improve transport efficiency
Pelletizing temperature:
- Surface temperature: 150°C
- Internal temperature: 40–50°C
7. Product Conveying and Storage
Finished pellets are conveyed to storage areas for bulk storage or bagging.
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Main Production Equipment
The RDF pelletizing plant in Poland includes complete processing equipment.
Table: Main Equipment List
| No | Equipment | Model | Power (kW) | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ground receiving hopper | DC3.0 | — | 2 |
| 2 | Belt conveyor | DDS120-10 | 5.5 | 2 |
| 3 | Twin-shaft shredder | TZSS1600B | 220 | 2 |
| 4 | Inclined conveyor | QDDS120-12 | 5.5 | 2 |
| 5 | Magnetic separator | RCDA-10 | 3 | 2 |
| 6 | Single-shaft shredder | TDS1600C | 160 | 2 |
| 7 | Transfer conveyor | DDS120-5 | 3 | 2 |
| 8 | Twin-shaft mixer | DLHX5000 | 30 | 2 |
| 9 | Pellet mill | MZLH768 | 160 | 4 |
| 10 | Feeding conveyors | Various | 3–5 | Multiple |
| 11 | Dust collection system | — | 38 | 1 |
| 12 | PLC control system | — | — | 4 |
Total installed power: approx. 646 kW
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Automation and Control System
The RDF pelletizing plant in Poland uses advanced PLC automation.
Features include:
- Automatic start and stop
- Load monitoring
- Emergency protection
- Remote diagnostics
- Frequency control
This ensures:
- Stable operation
- Reduced labor
- Improved safety
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Environmental Protection System
Environmental compliance is essential for RDF pelletizing plant in Poland due to strict European regulations.
Dust and gas treatment system includes:
- Enclosed conveyors
- Pulse jet bag filters
- Activated carbon filtration
- 18-meter exhaust stack
This ensures compliance with:
- EU Industrial Emissions Directive
- Polish environmental standards
Dust collected is reused in production.
Wastewater is minimal and treated via municipal systems.
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Utilities Consumption
Water Consumption
| Type | Consumption |
|---|---|
| Domestic water | 975 m³/year |
Electricity Consumption
Estimated annual consumption:
2.5–3.0 million kWh
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Working Schedule and Staffing
The RDF pelletizing plant in Poland operates:
- 300 days/year
- 2 shifts/day
- 8 hours per shift
Total employees: 25
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Equipment Cost and Investment
RICHI Machinery supplied the complete RDF pelletizing plant in Poland at a highly competitive cost.
Equipment Supply Cost
| Item | Cost (USD) |
|---|---|
| Complete RDF pellet production lines | $980,000 |
| Dust collection system | Included |
| Automation system | Included |
| Installation guidance | Included |
Total equipment cost: $980,000
This price reflects excellent value considering the plant’s capacity and automation level.
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Market Outlook for RDF Pelletizing Plant in Poland
Poland has one of the fastest-growing RDF markets in Europe.
Key drivers include:
- Reduction in coal consumption
- Increasing landfill costs
- EU environmental regulations
- High demand from cement plants
Demand for RDF fuel continues to grow.
This RDF pelletizing plant in Poland positions the client for long-term success.
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Why the Client Chose RICHI Machinery
RICHI Machinery provided:
- Complete turnkey solution
- Proven technology
- Competitive pricing
- Reliable equipment
- Professional engineering support
We are a global leader in pellet production equipment and industrial waste recycling solutions.
This RDF pelletizing plant in Poland demonstrates how industrial waste can be efficiently converted into valuable energy products.
With a capacity of 80,000 tons/year, advanced automation, and reliable operation, this project represents a successful implementation of RDF pellet production technology.
RICHI Machinery continues to provide world-class pelletizing solutions to clients worldwide, helping businesses achieve sustainable growth and environmental compliance.
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RICHI Service
● Consulting
Customer Consultation
We want to have a deep understanding of your industrial process, to know your exact needs of feed, wood, biomass, fertilizer or other pellet processing.
● Design
biomass Pellet Plant Design
Based on your unique situation and industrial process, we will tailor complete pellet plant you need, and inform you of every additional detail that could facilitate operation, minimize total cost.
● Manufacturing
Equipment Manufacturing
The critical components of the of the complete pellet production line equipment are built in our own workshops in Asia. Additional equipment is manufactured by our worldwide network of reliable partners.
● Testing
Quality Inspection & Testing
Before leaving the factory, all equipment will be inspected by the quality inspection department. We can also provide customers with testing services from a single machine to a complete pellet plant system, and provide you with real actual data for “worry-free use.”
● Delivery
Equipment Delivery
In equipment boxing and packaging, we adopt professional packaging and modular solutions to ensure the safe and non-destructive delivery of pellet plant equipment.
● Installation
Installation & Commissioning
Whether you choose your own subcontractor for the erection phase or you want to install everything together with us, a Richi supervisor will be around to make sure everything is mounted in a safe and thorough way.
● Training
Staff Training
We provide comprehensive training for the technicians of each project. We can also continue to provide support for the technicians during latter project operation.
● After-sales
Project Follow-Up
When everything is up and running our Richiers will help you further whenever needed. We are ready to answer your call 24/7.We’ll also visit you regularly to learn about your needs.
Who we are
RICHI Machinery is one of the world’s leading suppliers of technology and services for the animal feed, aqua feed and pet food industries, also the largest pellet production line manufacturer in China.
Since 1995, RICHI’s vision to build a first-class enterprise, to foster first-class employees, and to make first-class contributions to society has never wavered.
In the past three decades, we have expanded our business to a wide range of areas, including animal feed mill equipment, aqua feed equipment, pet feed equipment, biomass pellet equipment, fertilizer equipment, cat litter equipment, municipal solid waste pellets equipment, etc.
1995
RICHI Established
2000+
Serving More Than 2000 Customers
120+
RICHI Employees
140+
Exported To 140 Countries
