FORESTAL YUKÓN
Pelarco, Maule Region, Chile
Forestal Yukón
Client's needs
Forestal Yukón, a timber company specializing in Pinus radiata processing and the production of pallets, bins, and construction materials, faced the challenge of operating its biomass-powered drying processes while complying with environmental regulations on particulate matter emissions.
Using biomass as an energy source aligns with the company's forestry and production philosophy. However, it required a solution capable of continuously reducing PM2.5 and PM10 emissions without compromising industrial efficiency or drying times, particularly in Chile's Maule Region, where air quality is an important environmental concern.
Filtrovivo Solution
We designed and implemented a Filtrovivo® industrial plant-based biofiltration system connected to the main drying boiler, specifically engineered to accommodate actual airflow rates, flue gas temperatures, and operating conditions.
The system integrates:
- Controlled capture and cooling of combustion exhaust gases.
- Living biofiltration through vertical biofilter gardens.
- Active plant-based substrates and root-associated microorganisms, which contribute to the biological processing of captured particulate matter.
- A certified emissions sampling point, enabling periodic laboratory verification using standardized measurement methods.
The solution allowed Forestal Yukón to maintain biomass as its primary energy source while integrating living environmental infrastructure into the heart of its industrial operations.
National recognition: In 2022, Forestal Yukón received the Outstanding Company in Innovation and Sustainability award from the Chilean Timber Corporation (CORMA), recognizing its adoption of Filtrovivo technology alongside its broader social and environmental commitments.
Stable operation without compromising productivity or timber drying quality.
Continuous environmental compliance for the industrial drying boiler.
Approximately 8.5 metric tons of particulate matter prevented from entering the atmosphere annually.
Up to 95% reduction in particulate matter emissions (PM2.5 and PM10).
Results
FiltroVivo. Certified plant biofiltration system – reduces particulate matter by up to 95%. Registered trademark in Chile: HIDROSYM S.A. — FiltroVivo.
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