Gasification Systems
The IQ Gasification process is a safe and highly controlled two-step process using controlled heat to produce gas from waste in an oxygen starved environment. These gases are then oxidised in a very controlled process to produce heat. This process results in a cool, clean flue gas with negligible emissions and a very efficient extraction of useful resources from the waste. The IQ Gasifier converts dried organic content from the dryer into valuable resources, including heat to self-sustain the IQ Indirect Dryer or for use in industrial or community heating needs. The IQ Gasifier also produces other safe and clean resources, such as biochar, fertiliser, mineral ash and clean water, which all have a use in agricultural or industrial purposes.
The IQ Energy Gasification System can work with the IQ Indirect Dryer or it can be paired with other dryer units currently on the market.
Key Facts
- Unique ultra low turbulence Counter-Flow bed design
- Process capacity ranging from 300 kg/hr up to 5000 kg/hr and higher
- Delivers in two to three skids and assembles and commissions in days
- All machinery is FAT tested before delivery
- Onboard NOx removal/SNCR – 2 sec @980C Retention – Full Enviro Skid/Scrubber/Quench/PM Removal
- Capable of processing very high moisture content waste – up to 85% MC (with dryers)
- Satellite Control (SCADA), monitoring, training
- All controls and drivers included in onboard MCC
Dewatered Sewage Sludge
Agricultural Wastes
Digestates
Screenings & Legacy Wastes
Animal Wastes, e.g. Manures
Food Organics
Mixed Wastes (MSW)
Medical Waste
Dried Waste (~15-20%MC)
Heat, can be used for:
- Drying - Onsite Use, e.g. direct high temperature heat or further hot water production - Power Generation, through ORC units
Biochar or Char/Ash
Hot Water/Steam
When emerging contaminants, like PFAS, are present within a feedstock, then an extended retention chamber can be integrated into the gasification unit to achieve 980 degrees Celsius for a duration of 2 seconds in the gas phase. This ensures PFAS has been eliminated from the char product, but also eliminated within the gas phase. Sophisticated environmental emissions controls are also built into the unit to ensure any other contaminants can be eliminated. The commercial gasification unit moving onto a site in Alberta has this extended retention chamber built in.
Unit Examples
Commercial G500 – Alberta
- Manufactured and cold commissioned completed in mid 2024
- Moving to a site in Alberta, Canada.
- This will be a commercial project with a local paper mill providing a consistent supply of wet pulp sludge which IQ Energy will transform into biochar.
- IQ Energy will manage and operate the plant to facilitate the regular demonstration of various feedstocks, including those from potential customers. The feedstocks to be showcased will encompass biosolids, anaerobic digestion (AD) digestate, animal waste, and an opportunity to convert peat moss to activated carbon. Additionally, we will extend invitations to interested parties for both virtual and in-person site visits.
G300
Approximate Input: ~300 kg/hr (~2,300 tonnes/annum)
G500
Approximate Input: ~500 kg/hr (~3,840 tonnes/annum)
G1000
Approximate Input: ~1000 kg/hr (~7,700 tonnes/annum)
Generally the Gasifier Input is 80-85% dry solids (15-20% moisture content). Dry Solids can be lower than this and this can mean more waste can be run through the gasifier. Please feel free to reach out and we can model out what a project looks like for you. IQ Energy’s Gasifier Units can also come in other sizes that are not listed here.