Our Technology
INTRODUCTION
We utilize catalytic thermochemical gasification
enVerde technology utilizes a catalytically driven gasification process. While gasification is certainly not a recent concept, the way we accomplish it is new and advanced. enVerde uses a catalyst system to gasify solid and liquid wastes which is an instantaneous process that can utilize a wide range of different wastes (“feedstocks”). We unlock the stored energy in wastes (nature’s battery) so we can use them in productive ways. We transform waste from being a costly environmental problem to being a valuable resource for making clean energy and green chemicals.
enVerde’s patented technology, which we call eVp, repurposes carbon already in our environment by taking carbon-based materials, usually wastes, converting them into syngas, a power generation fuel, and heat.
Syngas can be used in a multitude of ways including as a fuel for boilers, turbines, and burners. Even types of forklifts can be fueled by syngas. Syngas can also be a building block for making green chemicals including, but certainly not limited to:
- hydrogen
- ammonia
- methanol
- sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs)
These are very large and growing markets.
Besides producing high-quality syngas we also produce heat.
In chemistry, our process is called an exothermic reaction meaning heat is liberated from the chemical reactions occurring. That heat can be captured and used in a number of ways. We can use it to heat buildings, heat water, and create steam. Steam can be used for heating buildings, industrial processes, and in steam turbines to generate power (electricity). So, the enVerde process can be utilized as a combined heat and power system (CHP) depending upon the needs of our customers.
Advantages
Advantages of enVerde’s Technology
The use of our catalytic thermochemical gasification system provides a number of significant advantages over many other technologies including gasification systems that use processes such as incineration.
Mobility/Portability
Scalability
Feedstock Flexibility
Feedstock Availability
Physical Footprint
Mobility/Portability
Our catalyst system requires a relatively small footprint especially compared to others so we can design our systems to be mobile and be readily transported to the wastes versus shipping wastes to the system.
Scalability
eVp is very scalable from as small as a desktop/countertop version to something as big as a city block. Our systems are designed and engineered for each case so you get the size you need.
Feedstock Flexibility
Unlike other energy systems highly dependent upon one or a few feedstocks for their processes, eVp can convert a wide range of carbon-based materials.
Feedstock Availability
With feedstock flexibility comes a nearly infinite supply of feedstocks available to us across the globe. Wherever there are humans, plants, or animals there will be carbon wastes.
Physical Footprint
Relative to other gasification and other competing technologies, the use of a catalyst system allows us to utilize less space. That allows us to be mobile and the ability to co-locate in many situations.
Capital Costs
With smaller footprints, we require less capital. Each system is designed specifically to what you need so you do not pay for anything extra.
Operating Expenses
Unlike other energy systems highly dependent upon one or a few feedstocks for their processes, eVp can convert a wide range of carbon-based materials.
Energy Efficiency
Our team has extensive expense management experiences and we know how important it is to help make your business sustainable. We engineer processes to optimize your expense management.
Yields
The chemical decomposition of the eVp is designed to convert as much waste as possible into syngas. We often bump up right against the theoretical limits for maximum conversion.
Quality
In addition to high yields, our process is also designed for 1-time through processing converting as much waste as possible into high-quality syngas. We avoid tar formation and the need to filter or recycle our syngas.
Carbon Footprints
Also referred to as carbon intensity, we reduce your footprint by repurposing carbon already in our environment. This is a critical measure of how you are helping the environment and decreasing climate change.
Markets
Energy is a basic need of life especially as humans advance their societies. We can serve all of these markets with sustainable solutions that provide clean energy, reduce waste, and are economically viable.
Applications
enVerde’s processes can be used in a multitude of applications across the globe. From power generation, steam generation, water heating, waste reduction, green chemical production, district energy, conditioning air, cleaning/pumping water, new green fuel production, electrolysis, and more.
Capital Costs
Operating Expenses
Energy Efficiency
Yields
Quality
Carbon Footprints
Markets
Applications
enVerde’s team looked for technology that was truly sustainable by being environmentally friendly AND economically viable. eVp does just that and more!
Applications
Power Generation
Power Generation
Syngas can be used directly as a fuel in generators, turbines, and boiler systems. The heat from our process can generate steam that can be used in turbines.
Steam
Steam
The heat from our processes (>500 degrees C) can be captured and used to make steam for heating and process applications.
Boiler Fuel
Boiler Fuel
Power your boilers using syngas as a fuel either straight or co-fired with other fuels.
Hydrogen
Hydrogen
Syngas has hydrogen in it which can be separated. In addition, syngas can be used for power generation required for the electrolysis of water to produce large quantities of hydrogen. Hydrogen from waste. Cost effective and plentiful.
Methanol
Methanol
Methanol is a great hydrogen carrier and many communities are looking for methanol as a preferred energy source.
Ammonia
Ammonia
Over 75% of the ammonia produced across the globe is used for fertilizer. enVerde’s syngas can be converted into ammonia through proven chemical processes. An economical way to convert waste into fertilizers providing circular economy solutions.
District Heating
District Heating
Local wastes can be used to make syngas and heat which can then be used to condition the air for buildings, make hot water, and create steam for servicing buildings, campuses, and large facilities.
Dimethyl Ether (DME)
Dimethyl Ether (DME)
This diesel fuel replacement combusts without the formation of polluting particulates.
Green Gasoline
Green Gasoline
The fuel made from petroleum today can be made from wastes tomorrow using enVerde’s syngas and Fischer-Tropsch technology.
Green Diesel/Distillates
Green Diesel/Distillates
Repurpose the carbon in wastes using proven Fischer-Tropsch technology to make high-quality diesel and distillate fuels.
Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAFs)
Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAFs)
Waste-to-SAFs are possible using enVerde’s syngas process in combination with Fischer-Tropsch technology. We can improve the environment by reducing wastes, eliminating fossil fuels, and utilizing sustainable fuels for aircraft transportation.