Applications
SCWG technology enables the transformation of wet organic matter from various sources into renewable energy carriers through a clean and efficient thermochemical process. Its modular design and operational flexibility allow integration across a range of productive sectors that generate or manage this type of material.
Organic Waste with Industrial Potential for SCWG
Organic Liquid Streams (<5% dry matter)
Examples:
Liquid streams with residual organic load
Stabilized organic effluents
Liquid extracts post-fermentation or post-treatment
Energy Application:
Low-energy-yield valorization models, but viable in environments with continuous generation.
Wet Solids and Solid–Liquid Mixtures (~20–30%)
Examples:
Liquid digestates
Stabilized WWTP sludge
Suspended microalgae
Wet bagasse (from sugarcane or similar crops)
Energy Application:
Intermediate solutions with potential for renewable gas production and energy recovery, especially when combined with pre-treatment technologies.
Wet Solids from Agro-Industrial Origin (~50%)
Specific Examples:
Olive pomace (alperujo)
Selected organic fraction of municipal solid waste (OFMSW)
Organic residues from the agri-food industry
Biomass from agro-energy crops
Energy Application:
Organic matter with high energy potential, suitable for the production of renewable gases and valuable chemical molecules.
Dry Solids with Controlled Liquid Fraction (~60–70%)
Specific Examples:
Pre-treated dry agricultural biomass (agro-waste)
Concentrated industrial liquid streams
Organic rejects from material recovery processes (plastics, mixed waste)
Energy Application:
Streams with the highest potential for energy conversion, aimed at the production of renewable gas, electricity, and valuable chemical compounds.
Indicative classification according to energy capacity:
| % Dry matter | Expected energy range (kÇWh/kg) | Application |
|---|---|---|
|
~ 5% |
< 1 |
One-off / Experimental Conversion |
|
~ 25% |
1- 3,5 |
Renewable Energy |
|
~ 50% |
3,5 – 6 |
Energy Carriers and Renewable Molecules
|
|
~ 60% |
> 6 |
Electricity, Gases, and Chemical Products |
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