RE:Pyro Plasma TorchAlso keep in mind that PyroGenesis is the recipient of the Solar Impulse Foundation award for its plasma torches:
https://solarimpulse.com/solutions-explorer/apt-hp-high-power-plasma-torch https://solarimpulse.com/ From the first link:
Identification
Over 30% of global GHG emissions come from the energy-intensive industry sector, necessitating mitigation options beyond energy efficiency to achieve major reductions. PyroGenesis’ APT-HP presents an environmentally friendly alternative to fossil fuel burners by producing thermal energy from low-carbon electricity for use in industrial applications. The high power of the APT-HP (up to 1 MW) enables a plasma plume exceeding 5,000 C and transformation of materials to valuable products from various industrial and waste materials. The APT-HP offers a lightweight, vortex-stabilized, compact configuration which can be retrofitted into existing installations such as iron ore furnaces and cement kilns, featuring long electrode life, low maintenance, automated operation, and a high level of safety and reliability. When replacing conventional fossil fuel burners, plasma torches potentially reduce operating costs by up to 30% and GHG emissions by about 250 MT CO2e per GW·h when using hydro power.
The environmental benefits
- •The APT-HP offers a power range from 200 kW up to 1 MW.
- •The APT-HP plasma plume can reach temperatures of more than 5,000 C (9,000 F).
- •Replacing fossil fuel burners with the APT-HP reduces GHG emissions by 250 mt CO2e/GWh when using hydroelectricity.
- •Replacing fossil fuel burners with the APT-HP reduces SOx emissions to zero, eliminating acid rain contributions.
- •Replacing fossil fuel burners with the APT-HP reduces VOC and heavy metal emissions to zero, improving air quality for human health.
The Financial benefits
- •Replacing fossil fuel burners with the APT-HP can reduce operating costs by up to 30%, with the possibility of higher savings from carbon pricing.
- •Replacing fossil fuel burners with the APT-HP has a payback time of less than 3 years.
Long and Strong in PyroGenesis!
BIGMOE wrote: Pyro Plasma Torch is the cleanest burning source of energy for Iron Ore Furnace using electricity. Sweden Government and University Research approved Pyro Plasma Torch received "green energy label.
Some of you claim that Natural Gas is the cleanest and will be used by Vale. Just ask your self the question, Natural Gas in not a new energy source. Why do you think Vale and Rio purchasing Plasma Torch from Pyro.
Natural Gas is mostly methaine and cause GHG. This is temperory solution.
Plasma Torch is the future. Using electricity is the most economical and cleanest solution for the Iron Ore Industries.
Electricity produced from Nuclear, solar and wind or even bio-gas.
The Financial benefits
- •Replacing fossil fuel burners with the APT-HP can reduce operating costs by up to 30%, with the possibility of higher savings from carbon pricing.
- •Replacing fossil fuel burners with the APT-HP has a payback time of less than 3 years.