Renewable Energy Plant (REP)
- Will the Disintegration System produce smoke?
No, the system was designed and engineered in such a way that operating temperatures are high enough to burn and destroy all gaseous solids which comprise most of the smoke. Any non-combustible particles are then removed by the cyclonic action of the secondary combustion chamber or by the baghouse unit.
- Will the REP produce any odors?
No, the system itself will not produce any odors. The only detectible odors will be from the waste material prior to induction into the Disintegration System. These odors however, will be contained within the facility by means of a negative pressure gradient, which will be maintained within the main building. In other words, no unpleasant odors will be released into the outside atmosphere.
- Will the REP require any sorting of waste prior to treatment?
No, the Disintegration System is designed to accommodate every type of waste material normally presented for disposal. As such, no presorting of waste products will be necessary. This not only minimizes manual labour requirements but also enhances the efficiency of waste destruction with this system.
- Will an active recycling program have a negative effect on the disintegration process in terms of having an adequate volume of waste to burn?
No, in fact, recycling as an adjunct to disintegration is desirable! The removal of recyclable materials such as aluminum and glass actually increases the heat value (BTU/LB) of the waste stream. Since these items are non-combustible, they contribute a negative value to the disintegration process. Please note, however that even with the introduction of non-combustibles, the Disintegration System will still maintain its destructive thermal requirement.
- How much fuel does the REP require?
None! The system is designed to generate heat from waste material introduced for disintegration (auto-thermic). Volatile gases created in the disintegration process are processed in a scientific manner producing a vast amount of heat termed ENTHALPY. A normal by-product of the fire is smoke and the Disintegration System simply harnesses the fuel value from the resultant smoke and incorporates it as a fuel source. This engineering design allows the Disintegration System to obtain and maintain it’s extremely high operating temperatures.
- Does the Disintegration System require water to quench the ash after disintegration?
No! Conventional incinerators such as mass burner units, without exception, use millions of gallons of water to quench the ash after burning. This ash is a by-product of poor or incomplete combustion and water is used to quench the still burning discharge, thereby accelerating the production of leachate. The Disintegration System provides 100% combustion of waste material; therefore, with nothing left burning in the ash, no water is required! Simply put, if you have to put out the fire, it’s not done burning.
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- Is it costly as compared to conventional incinerators?
No. As a function of cost per ton, the cost of the Disintegration System is approximately 33% LESS than that of conventional incinerators. Other indirect expense savings may even further widen that gap. Most notably is the potential savings realized by the efficiency of the Disintegration System in its waste destruction capabilities. Conventional incinerators are often sited by regulatory agencies for exceeding air emission standards resulting in down time and modification. The Disintegration System will avoid these costly problems with its benchmark setting emission standards. Additionally, the Disintegration System will be produced using mass production assembly methods, which will support reduced manufacturing costs and make the systems affordable to all municipalities, large or small.
- Is the REP more expensive than landfilling?
No. Properly engineered landfills, now demand double liners, monitoring wells, security fences and wind breaking tree lines. These can cost a lot more than the calculated user fee structure of the Disintegration System. Moreover, the Disintegration System can exhume waste from old landfills making the landfill safe for the deposit of ash for decades to come.
- Does the REP produce excessive noise?
No. Operating noise from the Disintegration System is minimal. The system layout incorporates an over/under configuration, which places the machinery 30 feet below the level of the waste reception hall. This removes workers and visitors from any moving parts and also isolates any noise produced. In fact, the only perceptible noise will come from the vehicles delivering the waste to the facility. Since these types of facilities are generally located in areas removed from the general populace, noise will not be an issue.
- Is this type of System monitored by regulatory agencies?
Yes. Waste destruction systems such as the Disintegration System are closely monitored by recognized regulatory agencies. The Disintegration System is a new breed of waste destruction technology and we take pride in the revolutionary engineering design of this system. The Disintegration System provides a new and unparalleled degree of excellence in terms of combustion and air quality control. The system far exceeds existing EPA and EEC emission standards and will no doubt, provide the benchmark by which other systems will be measured in the future.
- What other materials besides MSW can the Disintegration System eliminate?
As a result of the ultra high operating temperatures promoting total combustion, the REP units can be used to eliminate used tires, and even toxic industrial wastes not suitable for landfills. It can handle medical waste of both human and animal origins; this would include bird carcasses associated with Exotic Newcastle Disease and cattle carcasses with Mad Cow Disease. Law enforcement is currently investigating the feasibility of destroying contraband, flares, smoke grenades, and even outdated ammunition!
- Is training required for the operators?
Yes. Training would be necessary since the Disintegration System incorporates computerized control systems. Any potential system operator(s) could, through a short apprenticeship, gain the necessary expertise to safely operate the Disintegration System.
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