Demonstration and Validation of a Waste-to-Energy Conversion System for Fixed DoD Installations

Infoscitex Corporation, in collaboration with MSW Power Corporation, evaluated the potential of a distributed waste-to-energy conversion (WEC) system to provide fixed DoD sites with a local, controllable supplemental energy source. The GEM WEC system, developed by IST and productized by MSW Power, was demonstrated at Edwards Air Force Base (AFB) in California USA. The GEM system is an integrated, stand-alone, 3 ton-per-day throughput system consisting of three major modular components: 1)Waste Handling. A versatile solid waste preprocessing unit capable of converting a range of waste streams (refuse derived fuel and biomass, such as wood), into waste-based fuel pellets of ideal size, density, and moisture content for gasification. 2) Gasifier. A clean-burning gasification unit capable of generating a low tar, low particulate producer gas of composition suited to produce on-site electricity from an electrical generator. 3)Electrical Generator. An electric generator for the ESTCP demonstration unit designed for operating with diesel fuel was modified to accept producer gas from the GEM gasifier. Prepared in collaboration with MSW Power Corporation, Acton, MA.