Transcript Heat Transfer International Turning waste to energy, liabilities to assets and

Heat Transfer International
Turning waste to energy, liabilities to assets and
visions into reality.
Introduction to Heat Transfer
International (HTI) Biomass
Gasification
Biomass Waste to Fuel Energy Recovery
Meeting Agenda
Welcome
Introductions and overview
Heat Transfer International (HTI)
History of Gasification Technology
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Early History of Gasification: 1850-1945
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World War II: 1940-1945
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The “Dark Ages”: 1945-2002
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Current Day Gasification: 2002-Today
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HTI’s future Biomass Gasification Testing Center – Grant awarded from
Michigan Public Service Commission
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Gasification vs. Incineration…some of the differences
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Review of Sietsema Farm Feeds Project
Low Temperature Starved Air Gasification
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Engineering thermal process
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Benefits of the HTI process
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Low temperature
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Low air emissions
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Low cost 1st cost
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Low maintenance cost
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No water
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High NET energy output per pound of fuel input
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An solid residual ash that can often be used as a fertilizer feed
stock
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Complete hazardous waste destruction
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Complete pathogen destruction
Open discussion
Waste will become energy.
A liability will become an asset.
An opportunity and a vision will become a reality
HTI manufactures “Alternative Energy” process equipment,
specializing in biomass gasification/electric power generation
systems that convert solid and semi solid biomass, such as
animal manures, agricultural waste, solid waste from landfills,
waste water treatment sludge, sewer sludge and hazardous
waste material into a combustible gas that can be used to
power electrical generators, dryers, heaters and cooling
equipment.
The combustible gas produced is considered “green” and
“carbon neutral”
HTI’s Management Staff
Heat Transfer International (HTI): in December of 2008 HTI became an independent Michigan
corporation. Dave Prouty started HTI as a subsidiary of Thermocon Corporation in 2006, when
the company acquired Presque Isle Engineering and C&H Combustion Company’s assets and
intellectual property from Bob Graham. With over 90 years of combined engineering and
manufacturing knowledge, HTI is proud to offer unique agricultural/industrial waste gasification
to electrical energy generation processes. Many of our designs utilize patented high temperature
ceramic heat exchanger technology to capture the maximum amount of waste heat.
Dave Prouty
President/Owner
Dave Prouty received a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering
from Iowa State University. He has 30 years of experience in design and
manufacturing of gasification equipment, electrical cooling, waste gas energy
recovery, industrial/commerical refrigeration, and custom air moving devices.
Dave founded Fisen Corporation 2004 and Thermocon Corporation in 2005
which at the end of 2008 have 40 employees.
Bob Graham
Senior Application Scientist
Robert G. Graham has worked in the field of starved air gasification and high
temperature combustion equipment for over 50 years. He was the owner and
Chief Engineer for Presque Isle Engineering and CH Combustion and has
custom-designed various systems including: industrial process furnaces,
starved air gasification of agricultural and industrial wastes as well as
cogeneration plants.
Pat Dickinson
Business Development Manager
Pat Dickinson received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration
and an Applied Associates degree in Architectural Technology from Ferris State
University. He has over 25 years experience in sales engineering, sales
management, and general management.
Mary Joe Klotz
Controller
Mary Joe Klotz received a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Davenport
University. Mary Joe has worked in the field of Accounting and Finance for 22
years. She is also experienced with and oversees Human Resources, Office
Management, computer installation and applications.
List of past jobs
The History of Gasification
HTI Solid Waste Energy System
System Basics - Input
Materials previously worked with by the
professionals and engineers at HTI
MEDICAL
Drugs
Lab animals
Sharps
Solvents
Sludges
BIOMASS
Sawdust
Pallets
Sugar beets
Sugar cane
Turkey Litter
MSW
Unsorted
Tires
GASES
CO
H2
Syngas
PCBS
Liquid
Sludges
PLASTICS
Carpet
Wraps
Seran
Mill scrap
SLUDGES
Sewage
Industrial
Hazardous
MUNITIONS
Spent
Nerve gas filters
OTHER
Pathological wastes
Industrial trash
Returned pharmaceuticals
Organic process residues
Waste solvents
Laboratory chemicals
Radioactively contaminated
waste
Municipal solid waste
Industrial sludge
Wood products
Agricultural products
Ethanol plant by products
Typical Gasification for Steam &Power
Why (SALT) Low Temperature Starved Air Gasification?
Gasification…
› Produces a cleaner combustible syngas
› Leaves undesirables in the ash
› Minimizes slag and soot
› Reduces airborne emissions
Is more easily permitted
› Provides more options for producing heat and power
› Higher system efficiency (energy out/waste in)
› Simpler system
Lower initial equipment cost
Lower operating temperatures
Costs less to operate and maintain
Shorter concept-to-operation timeline
› Low maintenance equipment yields long life span
THANK YOU!
For further information regarding
HTI’s Gasification Technology, Please contact
us at 616-698-7270 or email us at
[email protected]