Organics processors and councils are fast running out of time to establish compliant FOGO processing solutions to meet the 2030 deadline. The pressure is on to find a composting solution that is fast, compliant, odour-controlled, and cost-effective.Through local partner and integrator SKALA Environmental, the Eggersmann Convaero system is a specialized Covered Aerated Static Pile (CASP) technology that bridges the gap between open windrows and expensive high-end IVC tunnel solutions.
The Innovation: The Membrane CoverAt the heart of the system is the high-tech membrane. This isn’t just a tarp; it’s a semi-permeable membrane that acts as a bio-filter.
- Odour Containment: It retains moisture and odourous compounds within the pile, achieving odour reduction rates in excess of 90%.
- Leachate reduction: The Convaero membrane keeps rain out (preventing leachate spikes) while allowing to escape, ensuring the microbes have the perfect “controlled” ecosystem regardless of the weather outside.
The Magic: Controlled Aeration
FOGO composting requires precision. The Convaero system uses a proven aeration floor and automated blowers linked to oxygen and temperature sensors.
- Pathogen Destruction: By maintaining thermophilic temperatures above 55°C the system ensures the final compost is pasteurised and weed-free.
- Active Monitoring: The software adjusts airflow in real-time, preventing the pile from going anaerobic—the primary cause of “sour” smells in food waste processing.
An affordable OPEX solutionCompared to more costly in-vessel tunnels, the Convaero system offers significant operational savings:
- Lower Infrastructure Costs: It requires minimal permanent civil works compared to IVC.
- Scalability: You can add “lanes” as your FOGO or GO volumes grow.
- Reduced Handling: Because the membrane creates a controlled environment, the need for frequent pile turning is substantially reduced, saving on fuel and labour.
Key Features
- Footprint: Flexible, modular design suitable for small to large-scale facilities.
- Processing Time: Accelerated 4–6 week intensive composting phase.
- Compliance: Enables compliance with environmental standards for urban-fringe composting sites.
The goal is to achieve high-quality compost with zero community complaints. The Eggersmann Convaero system can deliver exactly that—industrial-scale efficiency with a minimal environmental footprint.
To get FOGO ready, get in touch with our SKALA Environmental team today and learn more about our range of Eggersmann screening and recycling technologies. Visit us at SKALA Environmental or get in contact with Craig Cosgrove on 0423 280 611