BASIC®
waste to energy incineration systems are utilized in a wide range of applications
to convert varying waste streams, from low calorific value high moisture
materials to high calorific plastics and rubber materials.
The system is used in many applications
to process medical wastes, MSW, industrial wastes, and even whole rubber
tires are used as the primary fuel source.
BASIC®
incineration systems consist of Pulse Hearth®
combustor systems ranging from about 100 kg/h to 8'000 kg/h of waste throughput
capacity in standard sized systems. Multiple lines may be used in parallel
to increase the capacity. All BASIC®
units are configured to maintain their nominal capacity in continuous operation
of twenty-four hours per day.
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Three stage incineration
Emissions tests on BASIC®
incineration systems prove their outstanding combustion efficiency. Carbon
monoxide, hydrocarbon, and NOx level remain significantly below established
statutory guidelines, while processing many difficult types of solid waste
fuel, including medical waste or rubber tires. Independent tests of BASIC®
incineration systems have proved the total emissions from combustion of
solid wastes in a BASIC® incineration
system can be significantly lower than those generated by industrial boilers
fired on natural gas and other competitive incineration systems.
BASIC®
incineration systems in combination with selected flue gas treatment systems
are customized, depending on the waste stream and the local license requirements.
The Pulse Hearth®
allows the efficient BASIC® combustion
system to operate continuously. Unlike with other systems, there are no
metal parts located inside the primary combustion chamber. The Pulse Hearth®
moves the burning materials through the system while adding air to ensure
an effective turbulent mixing effect. The BASIC®
Pulse Hearth® system forms the
cornerstone of an efficient waste to energy plant.
Solid wastes are treated in the multiple stages
of combustion system. The staged combustion process results in complete
burn-out of hydrocarbons and carbon monoxide with minimal generation of
oxides of nitrogen. Each combustion stage is individually controlled by
a central process computer.
In waste to energy applications, BASIC®
incineration systems employ a novel, patented approach to energy recovery.
The primary burning chamber is actually an integral part of the heat recovery
boiler and is designed to collect the radiant energy from burning waste
fuel. This is the most efficient method of heat transfer. When coupled
with a flue gas economizer, energy recovery efficiencies up to 75% and
more can be achieved in many applications.
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BASIC®
Pulse Hearth® incineration system
with heat recovery
Basic Envirotech Inc. 
