Gasification

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Unlike incineration, gasification is advanced technology which gasifies or sublimates wastes instead of "burning" them. This is an exothermic process which thermally breaks down organic or fossil fuel based carbonaceous wastes completely. In the process, large amounts of CO and H2 are released forming synthesis gas (syngas). The syngas is then combusted to generate thermal energy and subsequently converted to utility products like electricity.

 

The gasification process reduces the waste to about 5% of its original weight to a biochar form, which is essentially an inorganic carbon compound rich in minerals that can be mixed with fertilizer to enhance growth of plants. In contrast, the toxic ash resulted from incineration is about 15% of the weight of the waste and has to be buried in landfills.

 

Emissions are much cleaner than those of incineration and meet the world’s environmental standards. Gasification also significantly reduces greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. For every ton of waste, 1.5 tons of CO2 emissions are saved when compared to incineration. Importantly, the cleaner emissions allow gasification WTE facilities to be located in populated areas in many countries. This allows waste treatment at or near places where they are generated such that processing can be expedited and energy readily channeled to benefit local communities.

 

Unique to MURSUN’s Gasification

 

MURSUN’s patented gasification WTE system is unique in that it can also function as an energy system with assured, consistent power output. Users of MURSUN’s gasification system can use it like a power generator to power utilities or like a boiler for water heating systems.