Waste to Energy Conversion System: GEM 3T120 Specifications
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Energy-Yielding Feedstock
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Paper, plastic, wood (e.g. pallets), food, cardboard, agricultural and yard waste, biomass
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Throughput
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Up to 3 tons daily
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Waste Conversion Rate
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200 lb/hr dry
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Allowable Moisture Content of Waste
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5% to 40%
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Nominal Pellet Size
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Approx. 1/2"diameter
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Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Efficiency
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up to 60%
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Net Electrical Output - CHP
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72 kWe1
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Net Thermal Output - CHP
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614,000 Btu/hr1
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Net Thermal Output - Boiler
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1,200,000 Btu/hr1
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Gasifier Type
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Downdraft
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Max Gasification Temperature
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1650° F
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Motive Force for Gas Movement
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Blower or Engine Vacuum
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Gas Cooling Method
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Gas-to-Air Heat Exchanger
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Gas Cleaning Method
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Dry Filter
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Solid Waste Constituents
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Ash + Small Amount of Char (5% by weight)
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Toxic Constituents in Char Ash
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None, if none in feedstock
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Tar Content After Gas Cleaning Operations
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< 250 ppm
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Nominal Gas Energy
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180 Btu/Std ft3
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Combustible Gas as % of Total Gas Output
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20% CO; 14% H2; 7% CH4
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Fully Automated Controls
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Computer With Graphical Interface
Remote monitoring
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Maintenance Downtime
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4 to 8 hours weekly
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Configurations Available
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Mobile, Containerized, Stationary
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(1) Based on trash consisting of Paper (25%), Plastic (35%), Wood (5%), and Food (35%)
GEM Configuration Options  |