The Elementa Process occurs in an oxygen-deprived environment within a sealed, indirectly heated rotary kiln. Because this process excludes oxygen, there is no combustion-related generation of dioxins, furans and other noxious oxides.
This is directly opposed to incineration, which requires an excess of oxygen, leading to the production of NOx and SO2 contaminants, as well as dioxins and furans, all of which must be scrubbed prior to the release of incineration exhaust into the atmosphere. This is both costly and complex given the large volumes of flue gases generated by incineration coupled with the relatively high concentration of these toxic contaminants.
A significant benefit of the Elementa Process is the reduction and eventual elimination of methane emissions from landfills, providing a solution to sustainable waste management – no landfill required.
EP can also produce fuels such as ethanol, methanol and higher hydrocarbons, while the separation of hydrogen can provide for alternative transportation fuels and industrial gases.
Incineration is an exothermic process that releases energy in the form of heat through exhaust flue gas. EP is an endothermic process, retaining its product energy in the form of syngas, a clean fuel.
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