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(RTD, SWITZERLAND)  
MESSAG AG
Business activities

MESSAG is a Swiss SME which studies, develops and manufactures complete machines and systems in the field of material handling

It is a specialist in pyrolysis, gas combustion processes and thermal treatment engineering. Their technology, know-how and expertise are especially based on conception and development of screw conveyors, development of new processes, welding, assembly and process testing. They have as well a wide experience in high temperature materials, thermodynamics and electronics. Their customers are working in different domains such as chemical, plastic and food industry.

Role in project

In PYROCHAR, MESSAG will be responsible of the mechanical design and optimization of the system. It will work in close collaboration with INSP and BERNARDI so as to improve the heat recirculation inside the drier, and with ETIA so as to refine the geometry of the pyrolysis unit to improve its performances. MESSAG will also be in charge of the assembly study and all the technical documentation for the final system. MESSAG will manufacture the biochar cooling storage and the catalytic reactor for the lab-prototype, assemble all the components together and assist INSP for the installation of the electronic devices, sensors and actuators. Besides, MESSAG will provide its technical expertise during the integration and validation phase at ETIA’s facility. MESSAG will be also in charge of the characterization and optimization of the pyrolysis unit, the selection and dimensioning of the CHP unit.