• No vermin (mitigates any possibility of animal/Insect bodies)
• No leachate (mitigates possibility of ground water contamination)
• Odor-free (compatible with rural and/or urban environmental standards)
• No harmful emissions
• No sorting or pre-handling of fuel source required
• No dioxins or furans generated

Gasification does not combust waste materials. Gasification is a well proven, simple and relatively inexpensive process. It is neither incineration nor pyrolysis. Rather, through controlled temperature, pressure and oxygen levels, the process converts combustible solids, sludges, or liquids into a clean, BTU-rich fuel gas. This gas is then used as a source of energy, in lieu of natural gas, propane, methane, or diesel fuel, to power engines, boilers, turbines, dryers, kilns, refrigeration systems, ovens, or other similar equipment. One ton of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) has the same energy value as 70 gals. of fuel oil. At more than $1.80/gal. (April 2007) that translates to more than $ 125 per ton ton of MSW in savings of  fuel oil!

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How Does the System Run?

• The primary is filled with MSW or any other carbon based waste stream.
• No sorting is necessary
• The primary is closed and sealed, so as to insure proper gasification parameters.

• The primary is heated and, in a short time (< 1 hour), begins to produce gas from the waste stream.

• The temperature is maintained for 12-18 hours. During this time the feed stock is vaporized into volatile gases. When the gases are drawn off to the secondary, air is injected and ignition occurs. This creates a heat stream of about 1800 degrees. This heat can be used for a variety of applications, or to run a turbine, which then may be connected to a generator to produce electricity.

• After the feed stock has been vaporized, the primary cools short for a time, after which the recyclables can be retrieved from the primary.

• Periodically the ash accumulated in the primary needs to be removed.

• The cycles may be summarized as: fill, gasify, cool, and clean.

• The estimated life of a SENREQ system is 25 years.

• Delivery Truck Arrives
• Feed Stock loaded into the primary
• Full Gasification (12 to 24 hours)
• Thermal Recovery
• Gas Vapor Oxidized
• Air Mix to Improve Oxidation

The unit being loaded	The top hatch door closing
The Computerized Control Panel	The ignition of vaporized MSW

The SENREQ unit and control room

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What can be put into the SENREQ unit?
Possible Fuel Sources: Almost any combustible material can be converted into usable fuel gas

• Municipal solid wastes
• Water treatment system sludge/cake
• Industrial packaging and wastes (excluding radioactive or heavy metals)
• Wood and drywall demolition debris
• Hospital wastes
• Household hazardous wastes
• Used oil, oil filters
• Paints and solvents
• Tires, Railroad Ties, Yard Waste

• Urban and Rural Communities
• High-rise office & apartment buildings
• Cruise, freighter and military vessels
• Schools, Shopping centers, and Hospitals
• Food processing facilities
• Manufacturing and other industries
• Commercial greenhouses and Agricultural wastes
• Ethanol plants
• Sites requiring portable units
• Metals recovery