Andrew Gietman

Analytical Chemist & Consultant Biomass and Waste-to-Energy
Melbourne

Professional Background

Andrew has over 15 years' laboratory experience, with 10 of those with HRL.  Having worked with all relevant laboratory equipment and a wide range of samples, he has the knowledge and expertise to be able to discuss biomass and Waste-toEnergy (WtE) projects in depth with clients to facilitate ideal project outcomes.

Areas of Expertise

• Combustion characterisation of Biomass derived fuels:
  • Wood pellets
  • Wood briquettes
  • Bio-pellet blends
  • Organic materials
• Combustion characterisation of Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) and Process Engineered Fuels (PEF)
• Combustion characterisation of raw material streams for potential use as a fuel source:
  • Municipal Solid Waste (MSW)
  • Automotive Shredder Residue (ASR)
• Consultation for clients regarding appropriate fuel sources for Waste-to-Energy (WtE) Thermal treatment methods
• Auditing, classification and sampling of material streams for WtE thermal treatment
• Laboratory testing of biomass, RDF, PEF, MSW, ASR to international standard methodologies (EN ISO, IS, ASTM, CEN/TS)
• Analysis of combustion waste residues against state-specific EPA Guidelines for categorisation and disposal of industrial wastes
• Consultation for EPA works-approval requirements for WtE systems implementation
• NATA Accredited laboratory for Biomass analysis.