Plasma Torch Tech Reduces Waste 90% & Generates Energy

STUDY OF PLASMA TORCH TECHNOLOGY FOR USE IN MUNCIPAL AND INDUSTRIAL WASTE DISPOSAL IN CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA 53:159 “Air Pollution Control Engineering” Professor Keri Hornbuckle BY: Johnathan Larsen Jennifer Pratt & RaShelle Russell

Presentation Agenda ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Issues to address: ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],http://www.geocities.com/plasmatorchtech/landfill.html

Background ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Background: Landfilling ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Source: http://www.eia.doe.gov/cneaf/solar.renewables/page/mswaste/msw.html

Background: Thermal methods of solid waste disposal ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Background: Incineration ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Source: http://www.howproductsimpact.net/exchanges/disposalincineration.htm

What is a Plasma Torch? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

PLASMA TORCH TECHNOLOGY ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Plasma Torch Technology ,[object Object],[object Object]

In-situ Plasma Reactor ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Control Devices Used to Create Clean Syn-Gas

Syngas (Product) Gas Composition

Gas Cleanup ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Byproduct Uses Process of Molten Stream Air Cooling (Gravel) Water Cooling (Sand) Water Cooling (Metal Nodules) Air Blown (Rock Wool) Uses For Product Coarse Aggregate-roads, concrete, asphalt Fine Aggregate-concrete, asphalt, concrete products Recyclable metals Insulation, sound proofing, agriculture

One More Use for Plasma Torch Remediation of already landfilled waste

NSPS Compliance Source: USEPA NSPS: 40:CFR 60.52b <.5 5 Silver <.1 1 Selenium <.01 .2 Mercury <.2 5 Lead <.2 5 Chromium <.02 1 Cadmium <.5 100 Barium <.1 5 Arsenic Concentration Measured in Slag (mg/L) Permissible Concentration (mg/L) Metal

How Plasma Technology Differs from currently used technologies: ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Oakdale Incinerator Unit for Radioactive solid waste

[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Oakdale Incinerator: System Controls

Permit Requirements: ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Comparison of Plasma and Incineration Gas for electricity, Slag for resale Heat for electricity Commercial by-products None Bottom Ash-Leachable/Fly Ash- Toxic Landfill Requirements Clean by-product gas Can exceed standards Air Emissions Easily Maintained Requires secondary fuel, may have cold spots Temperature Control No effect Increases Harmful emissions Increase in Moisture Content N/A Require 100-300 ft Integral Smoke Stack 9:1 3:1 Weight Reduction 250:1 5:1 Volume Reduction Plasma Torch Incineration Feature

Considering Air Pollution Regulations Source: USEPA NSPS: 40:CFR 60.52b <12 100 ppmv CO 2 20 ppmv SO 2 Gas 83 150 ppmv NOx Gas 7 25 ppmv HCL Gas 6.8 24 Mg/dscm Particulates .01 .13 Ng/dscm Dioxins/Furans Measured Output from Utashinai,Japan U.S. EPA Limits Units Emission Parameter

Significance: Cost Comparison ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Cost Continued ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Research ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Experimental Procedure ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Experimental Procedure Continued ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Materials Analyzed ,[object Object],[object Object]

Data collected ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],5617.47 Paper 21740.3 Wood 14511.7 Plastic 5187.33 Food Q ( Btu/ lb ) Sample

Data Analysis ,[object Object],[object Object]

Conclusions ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

FOR MORE INFORMATION: ,[object Object],www.geocities.com/plasmatorchtech

References ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Plasma Torch Tech Reduces Waste 90% & Generates Energy

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