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Waste to Energy Conversion System: GEM 3T120 Specifications

 

Energy-Yielding Feedstock

Paper, plastic, wood (e.g. pallets), food, cardboard, agricultural and yard waste, biomass

Throughput

Up to 3 tons daily

Waste Conversion Rate

200 lb/hr dry

Allowable Moisture Content of Waste

5% to 40%

Nominal Pellet Size

Approx. 1/2"diameter

Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Efficiency

up to 60%

Net Electrical Output - CHP

72 kWe1

Net Thermal Output - CHP

614,000 Btu/hr1

Net Thermal Output - Boiler

1,200,000 Btu/hr1

Gasifier Type

Downdraft

Max Gasification Temperature

1650° F

Motive Force for Gas Movement

Blower or Engine Vacuum

Gas Cooling Method

Gas-to-Air Heat Exchanger

Gas Cleaning Method

Dry Filter

Solid Waste Constituents

Ash + Small Amount of Char (5% by weight)

Toxic Constituents in Char Ash

None, if none in feedstock

Tar Content After Gas Cleaning Operations

< 250 ppm

Nominal Gas Energy

180 Btu/Std ft3

Combustible Gas as % of Total Gas Output

20% CO; 14% H2; 7% CH4

Fully Automated Controls

Computer With Graphical Interface

Remote monitoring

Maintenance Downtime

4 to 8 hours weekly

Configurations Available

Mobile, Containerized, Stationary

 

(1) Based on trash consisting of Paper (25%), Plastic (35%), Wood (5%), and Food (35%)

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