the process
The Ultra High Temperature Hydrolysis...
UHTH
The Ultra High Temperature Hydrolysis (UHTH) technology uses the application of intense, indirect thermal energy in the absence of oxygen in a controlled environment; so that there is a chemical distillation of the organic material, which reduces that material to a combustible gas (Syngas) and a hazard free, non-leachable inorganic basalt type sand/gravel.
The absence of oxygen means that the process is not a burning or incineration process. It is a controlled chemical reaction resulting from the application of very high temperature.
The use of steam shift technology (introduces H20 molecules at over 200oC into the reactor when moisture is lacking or there are particularly high CO levels) to improve the overall conversion process and the quality of clean Syngas produced.
In order to smooth the reaction times and make the whole process more predictable, the MSW material is processed into a consistent Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) with a nominal shred size of < 10mm, which control fed to the UHTH units. The resultant Syngas is converted to electricity using gas engines and heat recovery process.
The non-leachable, inert basalt sand/gravel can be used for construction.
No Landfill – No Harmful Emissions
A Plant’s effective performance is therefore the combination of 3 key main processes:
- MSW Treatment to an RDF material
- UHTH RDF conversion process to a Syngas
- Power Generation process to produce Electricity for sale to the Grid
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