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.)
Results
On-site installation is currently in progress.