Small-scale thermal treatment device (pyrolizer)

The goal of this innovation is to integrate small-scale thermal treatment devices (pyrolizer) on small-sized vessels’ boards and in harbors. The solid plastic waste can be transformed into a combustible gas that can be used immediately on-site as an energy source for ships and lighting and heating in ports. This technology, suitable for marine litter that cannot be recycled due to contamination and multi-material composition, has been developed through the project GreenPlasma and it is further developed and tested within CLAIM.

Components installed in the solution

Component for thermic inversion system (Reactor, plasm/induction system)
Component for pre-treatment system (Conveyor belt/shredder)
Component for post-treatment and electric generation system
Safety system (switch/protection covers)
Automation and control systems (Control panel)
Treatment gas system (Blower, heat exchanger, Steam trap, dust separator)

Operational mode

The technology will be installed in two typologies of places:

In port, the system is designed larger, the amount of waste that can be processed is greater.
On board, the system is more versatile and more specialized, requiring integration with the ship.

Pyrolizer installed on a marine drone, autonomously collecting floating debris in the oceans. The pyrolizer will provide enough energy to make the drone self-sufficient.

Another example could be a pyrolizer of larger dimensions installed in a port area. It will receive waste from the oceans through different types of collecting methodologies (Litter fishing, etc.)