How it Works

The MaxWest System integrates five main components to convert waste to energy and residual, inert ash. The system is modular, engineered to fit the scale of each particular application, and expandable to meet future growth. The five main components are:

 

(1) Waste Handling System

The Waste Handling Feed System is designed to deliver waste to the gasifier. Delivery into the gasifier is accomplished by the hydraulic rams, one for each cell of the gasifier.

(2) Drying System

The Drying System (if necessary) receives waste and utilizes heat from the Energy Recovery System to dry the waste. In some instances, mixing the primary waste with other, drier waste material will reduce the drying requirements and boost overall performance of the gasifier.

(3) Gasifier

Gasifiers are available in one, two or four cell models. Additional gasifiers can be installed for larger quantities of waste material. The gasification process takes place in an oxygen starved, ceramic lined Primary Gasification Chamber.

(4) Thermal Oxidizer

Another proprietary component, the Thermal Oxidizer, receives syngases produced by the gasifier and serves three functions. The Thermal Oxidizer (1) converts the syngas produced by the gasifier to useable heat for energy recovery, (2) controls and eliminates potential pollutants and (3) eliminates odors.

(5) Energy Recovery System

The Energy Recovery System utilizes hot exhaust gas from the Thermal Oxidizer in a variety of ways. The primary use is to dry incoming biosolids, substantially reducing the use of natural gas, methane or propane.

 

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