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Advanced thermal waste converter handles previously unrecyclable materials

Siemens Digital Industries has teamed up with Yorkshire-based sustainable solutions provider, Xetrov Group, to boost the production of its thermal waste converter, the Clean6 Vortex.

01/06/2022 10:54:14

The system is turning heads in the recycling and waste processing world because of its ability to process previously unrecyclable materials. It is highly efficient in using the exhaust heat generated by the Vortex to produce electricity, district heating and food production through hydroponics.

The Clean6 Vortex can “upscale” material that was deemed unrecyclable and only suitable for landfill.

The feature of the system that sets it apart from competitors is that the pyrolysis and oxidisation processes used in the Clean6 Vortex instantly volatilises material at temperatures significantly higher than those found in standard incineration plants (1,400-1,700°C vs 850-1,100°C). This results in increased efficiency, lower emissions, and very low residue outputs.

Read the full article in DPA's June issue

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.