We provide a range of services to help our customers determine the pulping potential of their agri-wastes and to support them all the way to the point where our customers are ready to build their own EcoPulping plant. We offer services from consultancy, to engineering design, equipment procurement and installation to licensing. We have extended our services to more laboratory testing with our new equipment, but also to supply chain assessment, from feedstock supply to market assessment.
Consultancy
R&D : Testing new raw materials, developing new products, optimising, developing new pulping technologies.
Laboratory Pulp or paper specifications testing : to determine fibre length and width, Tear, Burst, Tensile, Short span compression, Brightness, Opacity, Schopper Riegler (freeness) and more.
Preliminary / Pre-Feasibility Studies : To determine the technical pulp characteristics and its potential end-use by pulping it at our biomechanical pilot plants then testing it through screening and cleaning.
Feasibility Studies : This will assess the commercial feasibility of pulping the raw material by confirming the pulp grade & quality, screening and cleaning options, cooking and full process yield. The study will consider the raw material for the intended input and output capacities and end use/s, will describe the EcoPulping process and will calculate the main process balances. Finally, the study will determine the required equipment and sizing for Ecopulping; it will estimate the CAPEX and OPEX of the project; and it will evaluate the land take of the plant.
Feedstock Supply Assessment: This will evaluate the availability, quantity, and quality of the raw material required for pulping in the targeted region. The assessment will consider sourcing options, seasonal fluctuations, logistics and transportation costs, storage requirements, and sustainability considerations. The study will ensure that the feedstock supply aligns with the projected input requirements and long-term operational needs of the plant.
Paper and Pulp Market Assessment: This will involve analyzing the market demand for various pulp grades and their applications, identifying potential customers, and assessing the competitive landscape. The study will include market trends, pricing benchmarks, and the suitability of the pulp for specific end uses such as packaging, tissue, or specialty papers.
Engineering & Procurement
Based on the feasibility study findings, the next step is a concept design for the EcoPulping facility for all engineering aspects (process, mechanical, electrical, civil) followed by detailed design, procurement of the process equipment, construction and installation. We offer:
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- Overall Project Management
- Concept Engineering Design
- Procurement of EcoPulping Process Equipment
- Detailed Process Design
- Preparation of EPC Tender Packages
- Overall Agent Role under EPC Contract
NER has also designed a modular 36TPD EcoPulping plant that is ready to be installed with minimal pre-engineering work.
Licensing
NER will transfer its know-how and license the EcoPulping process technology to our clients, and supply the equipment to produce unbleached pulp which can be converted to paper, packaging or moulded products.
