Super Critical Gasification

Supercritical (Water) Gasification is a new, innovative technology in which (wet) organic residual flows such as sewage sludge, agricultural biomass, organic waste, and residual materials from industry are converted into green raw materials to be used in the chemical industry and as green fuels. The conversion takes place under high pressure and temperature above the so-called supercritical point of water. The output consists of green gas (methane) and green hydrogen.

Features

Supercritical gasification uses the so-called "supercritical phase" of water. Water becomes super critical at a pressure of at least 221 bar and a temperature of at least 375 degrees Celsius. Hydrocarbon compounds decompose in super critical water, creating a gas mixture. The combustible gases contained therein are hydrogen and methane. The minerals and salts present in the raw material crystallize and can be recovered. In the end, clean water remains.

The technology behind supercritical gasification makes it possible to usefully reuse wet residual flows on a large scale, thanks to the water fraction. Green methane and hydrogen are becoming available as raw materials in chemistry or as energy for various applications. The recovery of the salts and minerals dissolved in the raw material makes an important contribution to a circular, biobased economy.

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