1.)  Can you give me a basic description of the Technology?

The GES Thermal Converter utilizes a combination of processes incorporating Gasification, Pyrolysis, combined with high heat creating a “Pyrothermic Reaction”.

2.) What is happening inside the GES Thermal Converter from a chemical standpoint?

Molecular disassociation occurs in the process of high temperature conversion where the waste is heated up to 3100º F (1700º C) in an oxygen-free environment. When the molecules become super-heated they break apart into their elemental atoms and are transformed along with any gasses present into a vitrified residual material that is sterile, inert, and non-toxic.

3.)  What is the ability of the GES Thermal Converter System to accommodate growth in waste quantities?

Through the modular expansion capability each facility is designed based on the information received and growth projections to allow for future expansion. The various capacities and sizes of the GES Thermal Converter units will allow virtually any plant capacity to be accommodated.

4.)  What types of waste materials can be processed by the GES Thermal Converter?

The GES Thermal Converter can process, without pre-treatment, post-treatment, or presorting, most solid and liquid wastes including, but not limited to municipal, industrial, medical, hazardous, sewage, and oil sludge.

5.)  What is required at the front-end to prepare MSW for process?

No presorting or pretreatment is required. All unsorted MSW is run through a shredder and reduced to a lump size not exceeding 75mm cubed to guarantee a uniform feed. Any oversized material that cannot be run through the shredder will be reduced outside the shredder before being processed.

6.)  Is your process considered to be recycling?

Yes, with the destruction of 100% of all waste, and the by-products of the useable residue, and the production of electricity, the GES Thermal Converter System is considered to be a very efficient form of recycling.

7.)  How many static units were built and over what period of time?

There have been over 25 Thermal Converter units that have been constructed in 6 countries over 20 years prior to the formation of GES. Several plants consisted of multiple units.

8.)  What is the construction time for building a facility?

Once permits are in hand, we can complete construction in 16-24 months for an average facility (1200-2500 tons per day).

9.)  What kind of fuel does your facility require to start and maintain the system.

A small amount of fuel is needed to fire the system and to bring it to the optimum operating temperature.  This is a maximum of 6 gallons per hour for the Mobile/Small Static Unit.  If the operating temperature during destruction falls below the set parameters, fuel may be utilized to maintain the temperature to insure efficient destruction of the waste.  Fuel can be petroleum based or natural gas.

10.)  How long is the initial GES Thermal Converter start up phase?

This varies based on the size of the units and ranges from 6 hours for the mobile to 12 hours for the larger static units.

11.)  Can the GES Thermal Converter process MSW and sewage simultaneously?

MSW and sewage sludge can be handled independently or in combination as long as there is a constant stream of feedstock. When in combination, the two separate feedstocks may be transported into the GES Thermal Converter by separate conveyance systems.

12.)  How are you able to maintain a temperature of 3100º F (1700º C)?

The GES Thermal Converter is computer controlled with sensors that detect the operating temperature of the unit. If the temperature falls below the set parameters, fuel is automatically injected into the unit to maintain the optimum operating temperature.

13.)  How is steam produced out of the GES Thermal Converter System?

The GES Thermal Converter produces a vast amount of heat energy that is piped to boiler systems to produce the steam. The steam can then be used as steam heat for processing of products, steam for desalination, and/or for turbines for the production of electricity.

14.)  Is the electricity generated by the GES Thermal Converter System considered renewable energy? 

Yes. Waste to energy power generation is considered renewable energy and contributes to the reduction of pollution and landfill use.

15.)  What standards do we comply with? 

The GES Thermal Converter meets all currently known world emission standards.

16.)  What happens to the residue?

The non-toxic, sterile and inert residue can be utilized for various building materials including concrete products, fill, and other aggregate applications.