AFC Biological Incineration

The proprietary AFC process achieves “Biological IncinerationSM” of wastewaters and sludges; AFC offers the advantage of as little as zero waste sludge production with only 10% of the footprint (land area) required by conventional technology. This thermophilic membrane bioreactor (TMBR) is a patented biological treatment process catalyzed by a proprietary ChemTreat system to achieve unprecedented net-zero yields of biosolids. The small footprint derives from the accelerated kinetics and the high operating solids levels. Large industrial systems have been in operation since 1996.

The following processes are Service Marks of PMC BioTec: AFCsm; Biomass-to-Energy (AFC BioFuelssm); e-FFECT and ElectroChemsm; and BioFlexsm.

Project Development

Pilot Trial of Advanced Fluidized Composting for High-Strength Industrial Waste Treatment

Bioflex Sludge Destruction

Existing wastewater treatment plants can profit from the unique sludge destruction of the AFC process, but without conversion to thermophilic operation. This requires merely the addition of a positive solids recovery system and the side stream ChemTreat process to an aerobic digester. Existing MBR systems need add only the proprietary ChemTreat system for extremely cost-effective operation with negligible sludge production. The BioFlex process will provide greatly enhanced solids destruction capabilities and reduce net biosolids disposal by 50% to 90%.

Biomass-to-Energy, The AFC BioFuels Process

Developed for Agricultural and Food processing wastes, the AFC BioFuels system utilizes the anaerobic version of the AFC process to convert organic waste from a disposal problem to a profit-generating resource. The AFC BioFuels process can achieve over 95% conversion of organic waste into methane-rich biogas for energy generation. Conventional waste treatment systems achieve less than 50% conversion and thus create a waste sludge disposal issue in addition to poor energy recovery.