Renewable Energy Operations
The UK is committed to producing more energy from sustainable or renewable sources in order to limit climate change. In addition the UK also has a legal obligation under the EU Landfill Directive to reduce the amount of bio-degradable material being sent to landfill.
Chemkel‘s renewable energy operations help in achieving both of these vitally important environmental goals.
Chemkel utilise biomass-to-energy plants that use unused or unusable food as bio-fuels in place of traditional fossil fuels such as coal. The bio-fuel is mixed with various organic effluents and sludge's to make a pumpable mixture before being processed. Biomass is the term applied to fuels derived from organic matter.
The use of biomass for power generation is 'carbon-neutral' as the carbon released during the production of the electricity is balanced by that absorbed by plants during their growth.
The use of food residues as bio-fuel for renewable power generation provides a double benefit to society; not only does it reduce the volume of waste being disposed of to landfill it also enables the generation of clean, sustainable and safe energy.
Electricity generated by Chemkel’s operations qualifies for 'Renewable Obligation Certificates' (ROCs) under the Government's Renewable Energy legislation.
Chemkel‘s renewable energy operations help in achieving both of these vitally important environmental goals.
Chemkel utilise biomass-to-energy plants that use unused or unusable food as bio-fuels in place of traditional fossil fuels such as coal. The bio-fuel is mixed with various organic effluents and sludge's to make a pumpable mixture before being processed. Biomass is the term applied to fuels derived from organic matter.
The use of biomass for power generation is 'carbon-neutral' as the carbon released during the production of the electricity is balanced by that absorbed by plants during their growth.
The use of food residues as bio-fuel for renewable power generation provides a double benefit to society; not only does it reduce the volume of waste being disposed of to landfill it also enables the generation of clean, sustainable and safe energy.
Electricity generated by Chemkel’s operations qualifies for 'Renewable Obligation Certificates' (ROCs) under the Government's Renewable Energy legislation.
Anaerobic Digestion
Anaerobic digestion is a series of processes in which micro-organisms break down biodegradable material in the absence of oxygen. It is widely used as a renewable energy source because the process produces a methane and carbon dioxide rich biogas suitable for energy production, helping to replace fossil fuels. The nutrient-rich digestate which is also produced can be used as fertilizer.
Chemkel offers a nationwide collection service for liquid wastes that can be digested and provides free analysis for each individual waste stream.
Chemkel offers a nationwide collection service for liquid wastes that can be digested and provides free analysis for each individual waste stream.
Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF)
How is Refuse Derived Fuel produced?
Our base material is a mixture of bio-degradable and non-bio-degradable waste, which traditionally goes to landfill. The base material is then processed and segregated through state of the art equipment to remove glass, pvc, ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
Our base material is a mixture of bio-degradable and non-bio-degradable waste, which traditionally goes to landfill. The base material is then processed and segregated through state of the art equipment to remove glass, pvc, ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
Secondary Liquid Fuel Blending
Secondary Liquid Fuel is a blend of organic and solvent wastes, which can replace the use of fossil fuels in production processes such as cement manufacture. This route offers a cost effective and environmentally sound recycling option for industries producing a wide range of hazardous wastes.
Materials that are suitable for SLF include:
The SLF process ensures a safe, efficient service and peace of mind for both hazardous waste producers and alternative fuel users. The Climate Change Levy is putting pressure on cement manufacturers to significantly increase use of alternative fuels and reduce the amount of fossil fuels that they burn.
Materials that are suitable for SLF include:
- Oils
- Non Halogenated Solvents
- Halogenated Solvents
- Organic Acids
- Glycols
- Distillation Residues
- Solvent Based Inks, Paints & Adhesives
- Aqueous/Organic Mixtures
- Viscous Organic Liquids
- Toxic Solvents
- Organic Sludges
- Amines/Alkali
The SLF process ensures a safe, efficient service and peace of mind for both hazardous waste producers and alternative fuel users. The Climate Change Levy is putting pressure on cement manufacturers to significantly increase use of alternative fuels and reduce the amount of fossil fuels that they burn.