Solid-waste Gasifiers

A solid waste gasification plant converts refuse-derived fuel into clean syngas through a controlled, high-temperature, oxygen-limited process that maximizes energy recovery while minimizing landfill dependency and emissions. The process begins with feedstock handling and preprocessing, involving sorting, shredding, size reduction, drying, and removal of metals and inert materials to ensure consistent reactor performance. The gasification stage utilizes technologies such as fixed-bed, fluidized-bed, entrained-flow, or advanced plasma gasifiers, designed to convert carbonaceous waste into hydrogen- and carbon-monoxide-rich syngas for power, heat, or chemical production. Subsequent gas cleaning and environmental control units eliminate particulates, tars, acid gases, heavy metals, and other contaminants using cyclones, scrubbers, filters, and catalytic systems to meet stringent emission standards. The plant is supported by essential utilities including air or oxygen supply, steam generation, syngas cooling, and heat recovery systems, alongside advanced instrumentation, automation, and safety mechanisms that manage high-temperature operations, prevent gas leaks, and maintain stable and efficient performance.

Burnovate Energy Systems Pvt. Ltd. designs and develops the following thermal systems (used for energy & heat transfer equipment) in Solid-waste Gasification plants

  • Hot air generator
  • Gasifier: Fixed bed/ Fluidized bed/ Plasma
  • Burner
  • Ignition system
  • Air/Oxygen Preheater
  • Steam Generator (SG)
  • Cyclone separator
  • Hot Gas filter
  • Pilot Fame system
  • Flame arrestor
  • Recuperator
  • Hot water Heat Exchanger