LFOM & PROM Drying
Industrial LFOM & PROM Concentration and Dehydration Systems
Advanced Evaporation, Concentration & Drying Solutions for Liquid Fermented Organic Manure (LFOM) and Phosphate Rich Organic Manure (PROM)
Convert Liquid Organic Fertilizers into High-Value Concentrated and Marketable Products with GTI’s Energy-Efficient Dehydration Technology
The growing adoption of Compressed Biogas (CBG), Anaerobic Digestion, Organic Waste Processing, and Sustainable Agriculture has significantly increased the production of Liquid Fermented Organic Manure (LFOM) and Phosphate Rich Organic Manure (PROM).
While these nutrient-rich liquid fertilizers offer excellent agronomic benefits, their high moisture content creates challenges related to transportation, storage, packaging, shelf life, and distribution.
Genex Tech Industries (GTI) provides advanced LFOM and PROM dehydration, concentration, evaporation, and drying systems that enable fertilizer manufacturers, CBG plants, biogas facilities, and organic manure producers to transform low-value liquid products into high-value concentrated fertilizers and dry organic nutrient products.
What is Liquid Fermented Organic Manure (LFOM)?
Liquid Fermented Organic Manure (LFOM) is a biologically active liquid fertilizer produced from the nutrient-rich liquid fraction of anaerobic digestate generated during biogas and CBG production.
LFOM contains:
- Organic Carbon
- Nitrogen
- Potassium
- Sulfur
- Calcium
- Magnesium
- Micronutrients
- Humic substances
- Beneficial microorganisms
- Plant growth-promoting compounds
LFOM improves:
- Soil fertility
- Nutrient availability
- Water retention
- Root development
- Microbial activity
- Crop productivity
What is Phosphate Rich Organic Manure (PROM)?
PROM is an enhanced organic fertilizer created by enriching fermented organic manure with phosphate-bearing minerals.
The resulting fertilizer combines:
- Organic Matter
- Improves soil structure and microbial activity.
- Phosphorus
- Supports:
- Root development
- Flowering
- Fruit formation
- Crop establishment
- Energy transfer within plants
Biological Activity
Promotes long-term soil health without the adverse effects associated with excessive chemical fertilizer use.
PROM is widely used in:
- Organic farming
- Horticulture
- Plantation crops
- Sustainable agriculture
- Integrated nutrient management programs
Challenges in LFOM and PROM Processing
Although highly beneficial, liquid organic fertilizers face several commercial limitations.
- High Moisture Content
- Most LFOM products contain:
- 90–98% Water
- This significantly increases:
- Transportation cost
- Storage requirements
- Packaging expenses
- Distribution costs
Logistics Challenges
Limited Export Potential
Logistics Challenges
Logistics Challenges
Why Dehydrate LFOM and PROM?
Reduce Transportation Costs
- Removing water dramatically reduces product volume and freight expenses.
Increase Nutrient Density
- Concentration increases nutrient content per liter or kilogram.
Improve Shelf Life
- Lower moisture products remain stable for longer periods.
Create Premium Fertilizer Products
Manufacturers can produce:
- Concentrated LFOM
- Concentrated PROM
- Organic fertilizer powder
- Organic fertilizer granules
- Organic fertilizer pellets
- Water-soluble organic nutrients
Expand Market Reach
- Concentrated products reduce shipping costs and enable wider distribution.
Falling Film Evaporators for LFOM Concentration
Ideal for Large Capacity Liquid Fertilizer Plants
GTI Falling Film Evaporators provide:
- Gentle Evaporation
- Protects valuable nutrients.
- High Energy Efficiency
- Lower steam consumption.
- Continuous Operation
- Suitable for industrial-scale fertilizer production.
- High Throughput
- Capable of processing large liquid volumes efficiently.
Applications:
- LFOM concentration
- Liquid digestate concentration
- Organic fertilizer concentration
- Nutrient solution concentration
Multi-Effect Evaporators (MEE)
Maximum Energy Savings
GTI Multi-Effect Evaporators reuse vapor energy across multiple stages.
Benefits include:
Reduced Steam Consumption
Lower operating costs.
Higher Concentration Ratios
Produces highly concentrated fertilizer products.
Lower Energy Cost per Ton
Improved profitability.
Applications:
LFOM concentration
PROM concentration
Digestate liquid concentration
Organic nutrient concentration
Vacuum Evaporation Systems
Ideal for Heat-Sensitive Nutrients
Vacuum evaporation enables water removal at lower temperatures.
Benefits:
- Better nutrient retention
- Reduced thermal degradation
- Improved product quality
- Enhanced biological activity preservation
Applications:
- Premium organic fertilizers
- Biofertilizers
- Microbial nutrient products
- Specialty agricultural formulations
Belt Dryers for LFOM and PROM Solids
Where concentrated manure is further converted into solid products, GTI Belt Dryers provide highly efficient moisture removal.
Benefits include:
- Low Temperature Drying
- Protects nutrient quality.
- Continuous Processing
- Industrial-scale production capability.
- Uniform Product Quality
- Consistent moisture control.
- Energy-Efficient Operation
Can utilize:
- Hot water
- Steam
- Thermal oil
- Waste heat recovery systems
Applications:
- Organic fertilizer powder
- PROM drying
- LFOM solids drying
- Soil conditioner production
- Biofertilizer drying
Organic Fertilizer Powder Production
Concentrated LFOM and PROM can be transformed into:
Organic Fertilizer Powder
Benefits:
Easy packaging
Long shelf life
High nutrient density
Reduced transportation cost
Common applications:
Agriculture
Horticulture
Nursery operations
Organic farming
Granular PROM Manufacturing
After drying, PROM can be processed into granules.
Advantages include:
Uniform Particle Size
Easy Mechanical Application
Reduced Dust Formation
Improved Farmer Acceptance
Better Market Value
GTI supplies complete granulation lines including:
Mixers
Granulators
Dryers
Coolers
Screens
Packaging systems
Pelletized Organic Fertilizer Production
Pelletized LFOM and PROM fertilizers offer:
Higher bulk density
Better storage characteristics
Easier transportation
Export suitability
Premium market positioning
Waste Heat Recovery Integration
GTI systems can utilize:
CBG Plant Waste Heat
CHP Engine Waste Heat
Boiler Exhaust Heat
Steam Systems
Thermal Oil Systems
Industrial Waste Heat Sources
This significantly lowers operational costs and improves overall plant economics.
Industries Served
- CBG Plants
- Convert digestate-derived LFOM into marketable fertilizer products.
- Biogas Plants
- Improve waste valorization and profitability.
- Organic Fertilizer Manufacturers
- Produce premium concentrated fertilizer products.
- Composting Facilities
- Create nutrient-rich organic fertilizer formulations.
- Sustainable Agriculture Projects
- Support regenerative farming practices.
- Agrochemical Companies
- Expand organic fertilizer product portfolios.
- Waste Management Companies
- Generate value from organic waste streams.
Falling Film Evaporators for LFOM Concentration
Ideal for Large Capacity Liquid Fertilizer Plants
GTI Falling Film Evaporators provide:
Gentle Evaporation
Protects valuable nutrients.
High Energy Efficiency
Lower steam consumption.
Continuous Operation
Suitable for industrial-scale fertilizer production.
High Throughput
Capable of processing large liquid volumes efficiently.
Applications:
LFOM concentration
Liquid digestate concentration
Organic fertilizer concentration
Nutrient solution concentration
- Higher Product Value
- Reduced Transportation Cost
- Improved Shelf Life
- Increased Nutrient Density
- Lower Packaging Costs
- Enhanced Marketability
- Better Storage Stability
- Reduced Carbon Footprint
- Waste Heat Utilization Capability
- Higher Return on Investment
- Proven Drying and Evaporation Expertise
- Customized Plant Design
- Energy-Efficient Technology
- Turnkey Project Execution
- Industrial-Grade Construction
- Low Operating Costs
- Advanced Process Automation
- Comprehensive Technical Support
- Global Installation Capability
- Complete Fertilizer Processing Solutions
The future of organic fertilizer manufacturing lies in producing concentrated, stable, easy-to-handle, and commercially attractive products.
With GTI's advanced evaporation, concentration, dehydration, drying, granulation, and fertilizer processing systems, manufacturers can significantly increase product value while reducing logistics and operational costs.
Convert Liquid Fermented Organic Manure (LFOM) and Phosphate Rich Organic Manure (PROM) into premium concentrated fertilizers, organic fertilizer powders, granules, and pellets using GTI's energy-efficient dehydration technology.