Example: Pyromex Gasification versus Incineration

The comparison below sheds light on the main differences between the two technologies.

Pyromex gasification

  • CH3CL - C + H2 + HCL
  • Very easy to dissolve in water
  • Fast reactions (+100 times faster)
  • Thermal degradation without oxygen
  • Creates simple-to-handle hydrochloride acid
  • No risk of recombination of hazardous elements

Incineration

  • CH3CL + 7/4O2 - CO2 + 3/2H2O + 1/2CL2
  • Very difficult to handle
  • Slow reactions
  • Oxidation in combination with oxygen
  • Creates dioxins and furans
  • Great danger of recombination of hazardous elements

Different input material

Waste types Pyromex Incinerator
Residue from composting plant yes not treated
Sewage sludge yes small quantities treated
Ashes from power plants yes not treated
Liquid industrial waste yes not treated
Asbestos and catalytic filters yes not treated
Hospital waste yes small quantities treated
Catering waste yes not treated
Toxic waste yes not treated
Metallic residues yes not treated
Waste oils yes not treated
Waste from incinerators yes not treated

 

Key values

Item Pyromex Incinerator
Profitable capacity modular adaptable limited adaptable
Adaptability very flexible stationary
Capital cost very low high
Maintenance very low high
Commercial benefits  
  • storable energy
  • electricity
  • off-heat utilization
  • building materials

  
  • off-heat utilization possible
  • minimal electricity possible
Environmental and social impact  
  • no dangerous emissions
  • no dangerous residues
  • reclaim landfills

  
  • smoke
  • ashes
  • hydroxides, dioxines, furanes
  • "green opposition"
Plant location mobile or stationary at client's site lengthy approval process
Sustainable development  
  • 100% recyclable products
  • a world class facility

  
  • only partial solution
  • environmental problems
Ecological yes no
Efficient yes no
Economical yes no