Technology Operation
The IQ Energy - Modular Advanced Thermal Units can process different waste types and there are different variants of gasifier, pyrolysers and driers that we can supply. One of the focuses at the moment for IQ Energy Australia is a Chemical Recycling unit that is currently being proven to convert dirty and mixed plastics back into a plastic derived crude oil or gas that can be refined back into plastic through the supply chain. This will be powered and heated by its own renewable energy and it will be modular, scalable and containerised. However depending on the project we can adapt to the waste feedstocks and produce a variety of different products.
| Technology Operation | Technology Details |
|---|---|
| Technology Name/Model | |
| Technology currently in operation (location, country) | Technology currently in operation (location, country) |
Wastes processed by technology
Waste types that are processed by technology. (level of contamination or restrictions minimum amount processed, etc.)
| Wastes processed by technology | Waste types processed by technology. (level of contamination or restrictions minimum amount processed, etc.) |
|---|---|
| Asbestos | No |
| E-waste (computers, mobile phones, TVs & monitors) | No |
| End-of-Life vehicles | Yes to auto-floc- rest of the vehicle to other recycling |
| Aluminum | No-separate out to recycling |
| Glass beverage containers | No-separate out to recycling |
| Used cooking oil | Yes |
| Persistent organic pollutants | Dependent on type |
| Plastic Containers (PP) | Yes |
| Plastic Containers (HDPE) | Yes |
| Plastic Containers (PET) | Yes |
| Plastic Containers (PVC) | Yes-with some limits |
| Plastic Containers (other) | Yes |
| Other plastics (provide details) | Dirty and mixed plastics, including Flexibles |
| Expired pharmaceutical wastes | Depends on type |
| Mercury and compounds | No |
| Solvents and paints | Generally yes |
| Paper and cardboard | Yes |
| Healthcare Waste | Yes |
| E-Waste (whitegoods & general electrical products) | No-separate out to recycling |
| Scrap steel (ferrous metals) | No-separate out to recycling |
| Copper | No-separate out to recycling |
| Used motor oil | Yes |
| Pesticides | |
| Laboratory grade chemicals | |
| Used Lead-acid batteries | No |
| Expired industrial chemicals | |
| Used tires | Yes - some limits to volume |
| Organic matter (garden waste) | Yes |
| Organic matter (food waste – households/ markets) | Yes |
| Other | Other |
Outputs
Recoverable and unrecoverable products, Average ratio, the average quantity of power output (kW/kg) and Environmental emissions.
| Outputs | Details |
|---|---|
| What are recoverable products (What does the technology make or do)? | Depends on waste type - plastic derived oil or gas, water, mineral ash, biochar, heat and power |
| What are unrecoverable waste products (waste material after processing)? | Depends on waste type, but majority will have beneficial reuse |
| Average ratio – input v recoverable (%) | Depends on waste type - 90% |
| If producing power, average quantity of power output (kW/kg) | Depends on waste type and is this the highest use outcome |
| Environmental emissions (emissions to air or discharges to water or soil) | Minimal - CO2 to atmosphere but working on capture process |
| Other comments on outputs? | Other comments on outputs? |
Inputs
Waste input - Min/Max, Input power requirements, and required consumable products or parts.
| Inputs | Details |
|---|---|
| Waste input - Minimum Kg/day | Depends on size of unit - approx 7 tonnes or 24 tonnes per day capacity |
| Waste input - Maximum Kg/day | Depends on size of unit - approx 7 tonnes or 24 tonnes per day capacity |
| Input power requirements? | Can be self powered or alternatively 3 phased |
| Input power consumption (Maximum waste input kW and specify conditions if required) | Depends on size of unit. |
| Input power consumption (Minimum waste input kW and specify conditions if required) | Depends on size of unit. |
| Additional inputs? (list all) (e.g. water, heat, diesel, reagents/ chemicals) What are required consumable products or parts? (list all) (e.g. blades, belts thermocouples, software, licenses) How often do consumable products or parts need replacing (# / operating hour) Who stocks spare parts? | Small amount of LPG for start ups |
| What are required consumable products or parts? (list all) (e.g. blades, belts thermocouples, software, licenses) | Depends on equipment sized and combination |
| How often do consumable products or parts need replacing (# / operating hour) | Depends on equipment sized and combination |
| Who stocks spare parts? | Who stocks spare parts? |
Operating requirements
Size/Dimensions of technology/equipment and detail design or operating limitations.
| Operating requirements | Details |
|---|---|
| Size/Dimensions of technology/equipment (Length, Width, Height in Meters and Weight in Kg) | Fits in 40 foot shipping containers - depending on how many units required |
| Detail design or operating limitations (e.g., range of humidity, temperature, minimum daily/weekly operation) | Automated continuous flow 24/7 operation and designed for range of environmental conditions |
| Other comments on operating requirements? | Other comments on operating requirements? |
Staff requirements and training
How many staff are required to operate the technology and what skill level required?
| Staff requirements and training | How many staff are required to operate the technology and what skill level required? |
|---|---|
| How many staff are required to operate the technology? | Depends on size of unit and if co-located with other waste management resources. (relatively few or can be shared with other business) |
| What skill level is required to operate the technology? | Apprenticeship - i.e technician |
| Is training or other support provided for: | Commissioning, Operations, Decommissioning, Maintenance |
| Could you please elaborate by what means Is training or other support provided? (e.g., technical support, onsite training, an online package, or training manual) | Onsite technical support and training backed up by 24/7 monitoring and remote support package |
| What general maintenance is required and to what skill level? | Routine maintenance can be conducted by medium skill operator. Annual and 5 year turn over major maintenance require high skill operators |
| Other comments on staff requirements and training? | Other comments on staff requirements and training? |
Standards and Permits
Operating permits/ licenses and does the technology comply with any local and/or International Standards?
| Standards and Permits | Details |
|---|---|
| What kinds of operating permits/ licenses have typically been required? (e.g., licenses specifying air emission limits, discharge limits, noise limits etc.) | Works approval with particular regard to emissions standards for water, ash and flue gas |
| Does the technology comply with any local and/or International Standards? (e.g., Australian, European, North American etc.) | Does the technology comply with any local and/or International Standards? (e.g., Australian, European, North American etc.) |
Costs and Warrantee
Capital cost, Minimum/Maximum size/input, installation and commissioning cost, and warranty period for the technology?
| Costs and Warrantee | Details |
|---|---|
| Capital cost (USD ex-factory - excluding taxes and transport) | Depends on size of plant anticapted and also balance of plant equipment required, e.g. grinders or dryers - Best to discuss once scale of project is somewhat defined |
| Minimum size/input (Please state in US Dollars). Also state any specify conditions if required. | |
| Maximum size/input (Please state in US Dollars). Also state any specify conditions if required. | |
| Typical installation and commissioning cost (Please state in US Dollars). Also state any specify conditions if required. | Installation and commissioning is included in project cost |
| What is the warranty period for the technology? Please also specify conditions if required (e.g., specific operating conditions). | What is the warranty period for the technology? Please also specify conditions if required (e.g., specific operating conditions). |