JMS delivered a dried biosolids Bio-HANDLING (Material Handling Systems) conveying, storage, and load-out system for a project on the east coast. This renewable energy biosolids facility is designed to reduce energy consumption at the wastewater treatment plant and produce Class A biosolids. Extracted biosolids from the wastewater treatment process are transferred to the renewable energy process where it is dewatered and dried providing fuel to supplement the drying process, and dramatically reducing the amounts of material to be handled.


JMS equipment receives the high temperature dried biosolids for transfer to a 40 foot tall JMS silo for off-loading to trucks. This silo is fitted with both thermocouples to strictly monitor the temperature through PLC control and a CO monitoring system. Load cells on the silo measure material for unloading through a slide gate valve and on to a JMS screw conveyor with dust collection system. Material exits via one of three discharge slide gates for equal distribution on the truck.


Special accommodations were made by JMS for safety and efficient operation. A dust collection system was fitted on both the screw conveyor and each load-out spout. Spouts extend/retract as the truck load level changes to further minimize dusting. With the help of JMS, this plant has created a fully automated truck load-out facility that is monitored remotely by the SCADA system.
Established in 1962, Jim Myers & Sons, Inc. (JMS) is recognized as a leading designer and manufacturer of water and wastewater treatment equipment and systems. The company attributes its continued success to the ability to incorporate equal parts innovation, quality and reliability into every component bearing the JMS name, maintaining its leadership position through one of the most comprehensive, solution-driven product offerings available. Its professional engineering staff makes concepts a reality by providing solutions to complex problems, utilizing the latest software for BIM-compliant mechanical and structural design with commercial and proprietary analysis programs.
JMS is headquartered in Charlotte, N.C. Its 72,000 sq. ft. facility is the site for all fabrication, manufacturing, machining, and testing. There, the JMS commitment to excellence and “The JMS Way”, a part of the company’s DNA, manifests itself every day with the promise to continue for generations to come.