Location
Eugene, USA

Completion
2011

formtec receives the contract for the complete construction of the reinforced concrete works for the biogas plantin Eugene   /Orgeon. The 1.6 MW plant (electric) will be the first plant in the USA to be operated with predominantly food waste as substrate. Other input materials include fats and oils from biodiesel production, as well as manure.

Feature and performance formtec

CSTR fermenter with a total capacity of 4.500 m³
- supply and installation of unbonded post tensioning system
- anchorfree climbing formwork in 6 sections for cylinder wall
- concrete Ceiling in one pour
- delivery and approval of structural design according to U.S. standard

Post and storage tanks with a total capacity of 5.000 m³ and 7.500 m³
- segmental construction in 10 and 14 sections

Mixing tank with a total capacity of 700 m³
- Cylinder wall in 2 sections
- supply and installation of PEHD liner

Foundation for reception building 50m x 40m