SMALLTHINGS - IMT - SU Reactors

SU reactors vs. conventional technology

The method of disposing of solid and liquid waste using SU-type reactors is definitely an environmentally friendly technology. The electric power supply and the absence or small amounts of gaseous contaminants, waste or process efflux generated in the processes make the SU-type reactors one of the best solutions for a sustainable economy.

Compared element

IMT technology using SU-type reactor

Conventional technology

Power supply method

Electric energy

Conventional fuels

Heterogeneous temperature distribution in the boiler, resulting in the formation of more gaseous pollutants, including NOx

Yes

CO2 emissions by technology

Yes

Smooth process control

Yes

No - short-term significant exceedance of emission standards is highly probable

Slag formation during combustion of heterogeneous materials

Not present

May be present

Efflux

Yes - considerable

Compared element

IMT technology using SU-type reactor

Conventional technology

Power supply method

Electric energy

Conventional fuels

Heterogeneous temperature distribution in the boiler, resulting in the formation of more gaseous pollutants, including NOx

Yes

CO2 emissions by technology

Yes

Smooth process control

Yes

No - short-term significant exceedance of emission standards is highly probable

Slag formation during combustion of heterogeneous materials

Not present

May be present

Efflux

Yes - considerable

Compared element

IMT technology using SU-type reactor

Conventional technology

Power supply method

Electric energy

Conventional fuels

Heterogeneous temperature distribution in the boiler, resulting in the formation of more gaseous pollutants, including NOx

Yes

CO2 emissions by technology

Yes

Smooth process control

Yes

No - short-term significant exceedance of emission standards is highly probable

Slag formation during combustion of heterogeneous materials

Not present

May be present

Efflux

Yes - considerable

Who should benefit from the advantages of SU-type reactors?

The SU reactor-based system can be used to dispose of more than 140 different types of waste. This includes all types of plastic and rubber, sewage sludge, slurry and oil pollution, medical waste, electronic waste or hazardous waste, such as asbestos or toxic chemical waste.

By using SU-type reactors, medical waste can be disposed of on-site or in close proximity to the place where they are generated. The technology provides an opportunity for medical centers to comply with the “no waste” policies while reducing the impact of the process on environmental emissions. The return on investment for medical waste with a processing line capacity of 200kg/h is about 3 years and offers the possibility of financial savings on waste collection in the amount of 6 million zlotys (EUR 1,34 million) per year.

The use of SU-type reactors for the disposal of rubber waste in the form of waste tires and other types of rubber waste provides an opportunity to eliminate the problem of legal and illegal landfills for such materials – and in a safe manner – while significantly reducing the environmental impact of the process. With our technology, about 1MW of green thermal energy can be generated in a 120kg/h MTL process line.

Our technology provides the opportunity to dispose of plastic waste containing chlorine compounds, such as PVC. The MTL process line makes it possible to safely dispose of this type of waste with a significant reduction in the content of environmentally harmful compounds, such as dioxins and furanes. Thanks to innovative solutions, the SU reactor-based technology significantly reduces the volume of process flue gas, allowing for the use of less costly solutions while reducing the use of both solid and liquid sorbents. Green thermal energy of 2-2.5MW is obtained from a process line with a capacity of up to 200kg/h.

The use of our technology provides the opportunity not only to dispose of hazardous waste by thermal method, but also to recycle precious metals from electronic waste, such as PCI boards, RAM drives and other integrated circuits containing valuable raw materials. With the ability to fine-tune the temperature and process conditions, our technology allows you to eliminate non-metal materials from the waste stream, leaving only a product that is easily meltable while minimising the amount of impurities in the raw material. This is an opportunity for an easy and environmentally safe way to recycle precious metals such as gold, silver, platinum and many other valuable raw materials.

Thanks to the IMT technology using SU-type reactors, it is possible to recover the basic raw material in the form of fibreglass both from post-production waste in the manufacture of insulation materials (glass wool), and to recycle used wind turbine blades, which are a global waste problem in the RES industry. By properly selecting and regulating the process temperature and raw material thermal treatment conditions, the IMT technology allows for the complete elimination of impurities in the form of resins and binders included in the waste. Thus, this innovative technology allows you to use this type of waste to generate a product that can be directly reused in production, and, additionally, with a significant reduction in the harmful impact on the environment. At the same time, 1-1.5MW of green thermal energy is obtained for a 200kg/h process line.

Composition of MTL - Microwave Technology Line

The MTL (Microwave Thremal Line) process line is a complete, fully comprehensive system for the disposal of solid and liquid waste. This is made possible by the MUR reactor. The line also includes a GC-type reactor - MOR - responsible for disposing of gases generated during line operation. We present all the key elements that make up the MTL solution in the following slides.

Initial element: Waste feeding and transport system

The system is responsible for preparing and transporting waste to the next processing steps.

Depending on the user’s needs and the type of waste to be treated, the system may consist of components such as roller crusher, airtight screw feeder, vertical conveyor, airtight feeder or Ca(OH)2 agent dosing system used for waste containing chlorine compounds.

Container 1: MTL line power and control systems

The system is responsible for controlling and managing all process parameters. Based on BECKOFF equipment, it covers the areas of main, automatic and emergency control.

Container 2: Cooling system and support systems

This container houses the Chiller microwave generator cooling system, DeNOx agent storage and supply system, and booster burner fuel system.

Container 3: MUR reactor system and supporting systems

The container houses the MUR process reactor system including material feeding system, ash removal system, flue gas exhaust system and explosion-proof system