Technology & Production

There are several methods for converting waste into energy, and the choice of technology depends on the type of waste, environmental considerations, and economic feasibility.

Revolutionary Gasification Technology

Gasification is a waste chemical process in which biomass is heated with a limited amount of oxygen at atmospheric pressure and at a temperature of up to 1400 °C to obtain a combustible gas consisting of hydrogen, carbon monoxide, methane and nitrogen, which is used as fuel in power plants, or internal combustion machines.

In large plants, synthetic gas is used to produce electricity and heat, which is attractive from both economic and environmental standpoints. Synthetic gas can be converted into methanol, ammonia and synthetic gasoline, or used directly as a substitute for natural gas, or even blended with natural gas in the gas supply network.

Gasification technology is also a means of converting low-value types of fuels and wastes into synthetic gas. Solid municipal waste, fuels derived from waste, non-recycled plastics, agricultural industry wastes, and dried sewage sludge can be gasified and converted into synthetic gas containing carbon monoxide and hydrogen.

Gasification of municipal solid waste saves between 7 and 14 million Btu per ton and 0.33 to 0.66 tons of carbon equivalent emissions per ton of waste. The cost of treating municipal solid waste using gasification technology is approximately $50 per ton.

Synthetic gas can be converted into methanol, ammonia and synthetic gasoline, or used directly as a substitute for natural gas and even mixed with natural gas in the gas supply network.

Gasification technology is a means of converting low-value types of fuels and waste into synthetic gas. Solid waste, waste- derived fuels, non-recyclable plastics, agricultural waste, dried sewage sludge, and coal can be gasified and converted into
synthetic gas that mainly contains carbon monoxide and hydrogen.

Production

he process takes place in a controlled environment with a limited supply of oxygen or air, which distinguishes it from combustion or incineration. The resulting syngas can be used for various purposes, including electricity generation, heat production, and the synthesis of chemicals and fuels.