Gasification Information is interested in the thermoselect technology.
THERMOSELECT is a patented process that recovers a synthesis gas, minerals, metals and sulphur from all types of waste. This is done by means of high temperature gasification of the organic waste and fusion of the inorganic components. Water, salt and zinc concentrate are produced as usable raw materials during the process water treatment. No ashes, slag or filter dusts remain and there is no need for secondary treatment.
The waste is delivered, in step one, without pretreatment, where it is compacted, liquids are distributed and residual air is pressed out. A high compressive force is applied and then the waste is pressed into a degassing duct.
Using high heat, the waste is dried, organic constituents are degassed and enter the high temperature reactor. The carbon and carbon compounds produced are gasified under controlled addition of oxygen at temperatures up to 2000°C and then quenched with water vapors.
While this process does require a great deal of energy and perhaps initial cost, it also recoups energy and other usable products. With little or no harmful emissions as the end product, this is something we should take a closer look at.
We can't continue to put our heads in the sand, or landfill, pun intended. Gasification Info is looking into many avenues for waste management.