Pyrotechnix

Smokeless, Odorless, Incineration Systems

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TANNER MANAGEMENT CORPORATION
TMC MANUFACTURING


garbage dump Solid waste represents one of modern day intractable problems. National, regional and municipal governments are confronted with this problem frequently because all of the past low cost disposal practices, such as garbage dumps and open-pit burning are no longer acceptable. Environmental air and water quality standards linked to public pressure are forcing government officials and the private sector to make difficult choices. The result of all this is that solid waste disposal in our present day world in compliance with all standards and public expectations is a costly proposition.

Solid waste management inevitably deals with the options of landfills, incineration systems and recycling. Eventually, the ultimate choices are traded against the available landfill space and, also, the cost of building new landfills. In congested countries, such as Western Europe, Japan, or small island nations, such as in the Caribbean, the inevitable choice, as one of the solutions, is modern incineration. The overriding reason is simple. Incineration will reduce the volume of combustible trash by 100 to 300 times, while reducing the weight to be disposed by some 95%.

modern incineration Modern incineration is a worldwide accepted choice for solid waste disposal because it is considered to be odor-free, smoke-free and dust-free as defined by prevailing environmental standards.

Incinerators may live or die based on economics, but they are not a public health hazard.

There are also other benefits to modern incineration. The Barbados Port Authority became a trendsetter in 1992 when it commissioned a PYROTECHNIX 30 Ton Incinerator System. This contributed towards achieving the 1992 Port of the Year Award from the Caribbean Shipping Association. The Barbados Port Authority cites the following benefits:

The PYROTECHNIX Incineration System has been developed over several decades. It is covered by over 100 United States and international patents.

main combustion chamber The main combustion chamber operates in a substoichiometric condition, popularly known as "starved air" combustion. This means that burning and pyrolysis of the solid waste takes place simultaneously in various parts of the main chamber.

Underfire air, originating from an air blower, is directed into the main combustion chamber through a precisely positioned series of orifices in grate tubes. The amount of air delivered is controlled to be one-half at rated capacity. This causes partial combustion and pyrolysis (gasification) resulting in low turbulence minimizing non-combustible particulate matter entrapment.

Combustible gases rise into the thermal reactor section operating between 1100 degrees Celsius (2000 degrees Fahrenheit) and 1700 degrees Celsius (3000 degrees Fahrenheit). Secondary air is introduced in the thermal reactor to ignite the combustible gases.

From the thermal reactor, the flaming gases proceed into the secondary chamber to complete the combustion process. The secondary chamber is designed to provide sufficient dwell time for all combustion products to be consumed by the PYROTECHNIX process.

Testing of operating PYROTECHNIX incinerators have shown Carbon Monoxide (CO) levels to range from 1 to 15 parts per million (PPM). These numbers demonstrate that the process is extremely efficient.


The PYROTECHNIX System is designed to be economical to purchase and operate.

Purchase cost savings arise from simplicity of the design and efficiency of the combustion process. There is no need for the purchase of additional costly equipment to meet environmental standards.

Operating cost savings are achieved due to automation and a single control center. One man operates the entire system from loading to burning and ash removal.

automatic feeder The PYROTECHNIX "air lock" principle employs the use of automatic feeders on all incineration installations maximizing the safety of the operator. At no time is the operator exposed to flames since it is not necessary to open the door of the main burning chamber during operation.

A unique feature of the design is a water-cooled primary air supply. Through the use of water-cooling, air is maintained at an optimum, constant temperature to ensure that the burning rate remains even for the length of operation. The primary air cooling system is a closed loop system - it does not require external water to operate it.

Another unique design feature is the "particle impinger" in the secondary chamber. This device acts as an air filter to minimize dust emissions to the atmosphere.

Ash is removed from the main chamber with a practical and uncomplicated Automated As Remover. The operator pushes a button on the control panel and in one step as is transferred to a container. Water spray is used to wet down the ash during conveying to minimize dusting. This can be done while the incinerator is operating.


PYROTECHNIX INCINERATION SYSTEMS 
STANDARD MODELS   HOURLY CAPACITY
    HL   500           230 kg   (500 lbs)
    HL  1500           680 kg  (1500 lbs)
    HL  3000          1360 kg  (3000 lbs)
    HL  5000          2270 kg  (5000 lbs)
    HL  6000          2720 kg  (6000 lbs)
    HL  7000          3175 kg  (7000 lbs)
    HL  8000          3630 kg  (8000 lbs)
    HL 10000          4540 kg (10000 lbs)
NOTE: Besides standard models, we also offer
customized systems to fit customer's specific needs.

Click here to see a blueprint of a typical HL3000 system.



HL3000 HL3000
PYROTECHNIX MODEL HL3000
(Operational Since 1992)


This PYROTECHNIX incinerator is designed to process 1360 kg/hr. (3000 lbs/hr. US) solid waste, based on a typical waste with a gross heating value of 3600 kcal/kg (6500 BTU/lb).

This incinerator is a two-chamber, controlled-air design with the latest technology developed for use with waste having a wide range of combustion properties.

The system includes an automatic hydraulic ram loader and an automatic ash remover. The design also affords the operator better safety by isolating the operator from the actual burning process.

Modular construction concepts are used to allow for future processing capacity increases by adding new equipment to existing equipment.

The total system weight is approximately 91 tons (100 tons US) and it requires a concrete pad of 10.7m (35 ft) long by 6.1m (20 ft) wide.


HL5000 HL5000
PYROTECHNIX MODEL HL5000
(Operational Since 1994)


This PYROTECHNIX incinerator is designed to process 2270 kg/hr. (5000 lbs/hr. US) solid waste, based on a typical waste with a gross heating value of 3600 kcal/kg (6500 BTU/lb).

This incinerator is a two-chamber, controlled-air design with the latest technology incorporating air filtration within the second chamber.

The system features two independent ram loaders allowing for the simultaneous burning of two different wastes. It has successfully operated with low calorific, slow burning and high calorific waste at the same time.

The standard PYROTECHNIX automated design has been expanded to include an ash sorter for metal separation and a can compactor for metals before recycling.

Total system weight is approximately 136 tons (150 tons US) and it requires a concrete pad of 15.2m (50 ft) long by 15.2m (50 ft) wide.

The top of the secondary chamber is 7.8m (25.5 ft) above the ground. A stainless steel 1016 mm (40 in.) diameter stack extends 15.2 m (50 ft) above the secondary.


PYROTECHNIX MODULAR CONSTRUCTION ALLOWS FUTURE EXPANSION


These pictures show the conversion of a single feed PYROTECHNIX Model HL3000 into a PYROTECHNIX Model HL5000 double feed configuration providing for 67% processing capacity increase. This is a very cost effective feature to provide for future needs as they arise.

conversion The Model HL3000 main chamber has been disassembled. Note that the original configuration is affected to a minor degree. Most construction around the main chamber remains unaffected.

conversion A brand new section of the main chamber is being prepared for attachment to the existing Model HL3000 main chamber. Note that this section comes with its own feed and primary air provisions. In the background, the ash sorter is being prepared for installation.

conversion The main chamber conversion from PYROTECHNIX HL3000 into HL5000 has been completed. The existing back panel and the automated ash remover is being readied for reattachment. The second opening into the main chamber will have its own, independently operated automated feed mechanism.

conversion The system conversion from a PYROTECHNIX HL3000 into HL5000 has been completed. Note the differences in the refractories on the main chamber walls. The main chamber has been loaded with waste to be burned.

The new HL5000 configuration has been in continuous operation since 1994.


THE PYROTECHNIX SYSTEM OPTIONS


PYROTECHNIX designs provide a great deal of flexibility to accommodate various client needs. Machine loading lends itself to a great variety of methods: carts, bucket loaders, conveyors, pits and others.

automated loading This picture shows the completely automated loading of the incinerator. Wheeled heavy duty plastic carts are loaded aboard ships and then directly attached to the incinerator. There is no need for intermediary handling of the waste.

automated loading A single person operates the incinerator system. A loader attaches the waste cart to the automated loading mechanism which elevates the cart and deposits the waste in the incinerator ram loader.

ash sorter This picture shows the PYROTECHNIX Ash Sorter in operation with the HL5000 model. The ash sorter separates metal and other non-combustibles from the ash. Magnetic separation is used to separate ferrous waste from other kinds. Non-combustibles will be sent to a landfill.

can compactor This picture shows a hydraulically operated Can Compactor. After thermal sterilization, another volume reduction step is required to sell compressed metal cans for recycling.

hospital automated loading This PYROTECHNIX incinerator is designed to process 680 kg/hr (1500 lbs/hr US) all hospital solid waste, including red bag, for a 600 bed hospital in Barbados.

The main combustion chamber uses controlled primary air to provide a constant burning rate during operation. Ash is removed automatically with hydraulic controls.

The Thermostack afterburner has two gas burners that automatically maintain operating temperatures between 1200 degrees Celsius (2200 degrees Fahrenheit) and 1650 degrees Celsius (3000 degrees Fahrenheit). A silicon carbide refractory air inlet delivers water cooled air to the combustion zone.

stack The stack is 762 mm (30 in.) outside and 6.1 mm (24 in.) inside diameter, lined with 3300 degree high alumina refractory. It extends to 9.75m (32 ft.) above ground level.

The installation requires a 6.1m (20 ft.) by 7.6m (25 ft.) concrete pad.

During November and December of 1993, two series of tests were performed on a PYROTECHNIX 30 ton incinerator which had been in continuous operation for two years.

The testing was performed using the following reference test methods:

Testing disclosed that Carbon Monoxide (CO) levels were very low - ranging from 1 to 15 PPM.

The average mass discharge for the series of tests was 0.77 kg/hr (1.56 lbs/hr). This compares to a feed rate of 1360 kg/hr (3600 lbs/hr.).

These operational tests showed that the PYROTECHNIX incinerator installation would meet USEPA emission standards.

In the United States, incinerators of less than 100 ton capacity are regulated by state authorities. According to state regulations for existing incinerators, the PYROTECHNIX tests would also meet the New York, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts emission limits.


Barbados Flag Click here to see a letter of recommendation from the Barbados Port Authority


Consultant Click here to see a polution control consultant's report

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TMC MANUFACTURING
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