Question 1

What is the cost of the equipment?

Accepted Answer

Prices can be requested via our email: contato@solumambiental.com.br

Question 2

What equipment models are manufactured by Solum?

Accepted Answer

5, 10 and 15 tons/day.

Question 3

What are the payment methods for the equipment?

Accepted Answer

The equipment can be paid for in 3 installments: 40% upon signing the contract, 30% upon assembly, and 30% upon installation of the equipment at the requested location.

Question 4

What are the financing options? Self-financing? FINAME? BNDES?

Accepted Answer

The equipment can be financed by any financial institution and BNDES, both through the BNDES Card and FINAME FCC. You can find more information through the link below. In “Product Search”, in the “Name” field, search for VORAX: http://www.bndes.gov.br/SiteBNDES/bndes/bndes_pt/Galerias/Convivencia/Credenciamento_de_Equipamento/conteudo.html

Question 5

What is included in the price of the equipment?

Accepted Answer

The complete equipment consists of: a thermal unit for waste treatment, a waste feeding unit, a by-product collection unit, a gas treatment unit, and a chimney.

Question 6

Is shipping included in the price?

Accepted Answer

The shipping cost for the equipment will be quoted separately and may later be incorporated into the total contract value.

Question 7

Equipment delivery time – shipping only?

Accepted Answer

The transportation of equipment depends on the installation location and the equipment's capacity. For freight within the state of São Paulo, the delivery time can reach up to 5 days for equipment weighing up to 5 tons/day.

Question 8

What is the warranty for the equipment?

Accepted Answer

One-year warranty for any type of problems, repairs, and corrections. After this period, replacement parts and components will be quoted separately.

Question 9

Is the equipment insured?

Accepted Answer

It is permitted to take out insurance for the equipment, for example, against electrical failure and fire.

Question 10

What is the useful lifespan of the equipment?

Accepted Answer

It is estimated that, if all maintenance is up to date and the equipment is used correctly, the equipment's lifespan exceeds 25 years.

Question 11

Is there a contract for sales agents?

Accepted Answer

There is a standard membership agreement valid throughout the national territory. For international markets, we have a distributor agreement.

Question 12

Is there exclusivity for the area of ​​operation?

Accepted Answer

Within the national territory, there is no exclusivity for the area of ​​operation. Exclusivity is granted to the client in negotiations.

Question 13

Is any equipment in operation?

Accepted Answer

In São José dos Campos – SP, we have a 2 ton/day machine for testing and evaluation, and there is a 5 ton/day machine in the delivery phase for a multinational pharmaceutical company.

Question 14

Is any equipment sold?

Accepted Answer

We have a 5 ton/day machine in the delivery phase for a multinational pharmaceutical company.

Question 15

Can the equipment be sold worldwide, or are there any restrictions?

Accepted Answer

Once released by Solum, the equipment can be traded anywhere in the world.

Question 16

What is the minimum lead time for manufacturing a piece of equipment?

Accepted Answer

The minimum manufacturing time for a piece of equipment is 8 months, which can be extended to 10 months if there is a need to develop any special functionality.

Question 17

What is the cost of maintenance?

Accepted Answer

Maintenance is performed monthly, and the cost is 2% per year of the equipment's value. All maintenance is the responsibility of Solum Ambiental's technicians.

Question 18

Is there any additional cost for installing/deploying the equipment?

Accepted Answer

The costs of deploying and installing the equipment, which include transportation, travel, food, and lodging for the entire assembly team, are budgeted separately and incorporated into the contract. These costs depend on the installation location and equipment capacity.

Question 19

What equipment/process documentation can we access?

Accepted Answer

Presentation, catalog, brochure, contracts, environmental licenses, gaseous effluent analysis, environmental licensing guide, and solid byproduct analysis. Simply request via email at contato@solumambiental.com.br.

Question 20

How does the waste treatment process work in the equipment?

Accepted Answer

Duo Therm technology allows for the processing of any type of waste without the need for separation. At the end of the process, in stage 1, the waste is transformed into a dry sludge, and in the second stage it can be liquefied due to the high temperature inside the reactor. Two independent thermal sources produce heat in the range of 900°C to 1100°C in the first source, and 800°C to 950°C in the second source, which is powered by electricity, with a gas residence time of around 3 to 6 seconds. The waste, exposed to a temperature gradient inside the Vorax reactor, is disintegrated into elements (carbon, oxygen, hydrogen), simple compounds (carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and water vapor), among others. A large part of this material can be melted, forming a liquid phase that is directed to the bottom of the reactor and recovered by a byproduct extraction system. Heavy materials such as cadmium, for example, are aggregated into the crystalline structure of this matrix. Metallic material such as iron forms a second, ferrous matrix, with a higher density than the ceramic, and is separated from it. The gaseous effluent is then directed to a complete gas cleaning system, consisting of dry scrubbing and filters. All byproducts of the process are collected in the collection systems and sent for disposal.

Question 21

What are the main differences between DuoTherm technology and incineration?

Question 22

Is the feeding process automatic or manual?

Accepted Answer

The feeding is automatic. Once the waste is transported to the feeder, no manual contact is required for the process to continue.

Question 23

Is DuoTherm technology patented?

Accepted Answer

DuoTherm is the first green patent in Brazil and is patented in more than 41 countries (check countries and quantity) such as the United States, China, Australia, Canada, Germany, France, the United Kingdom, etc.

Question 24

Can the equipment operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week?

Accepted Answer

The equipment was designed to operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, without problems. This is the standard operating condition.

Question 25

Is the waste disposal method standardized?

Accepted Answer

No. The equipment's feeding system is designed according to the company's operation. Feeding is the most important process in waste treatment and must be aligned with the client's routine.

Question 26

What components are involved in the exchanges?

Accepted Answer

Sensors, valves, gaskets, and pumps are some of the components that may need to be replaced during maintenance.

Question 27

What instruments does the operator have access to during the treatment process?

Accepted Answer

The equipment identifies and displays all temperatures, pressures, flow rates, and levels on the operating HMI.

Question 28

How does the operator access the equipment data during operation?

Accepted Answer

The operator has access via a touch screen installed on the equipment, called an HMI, Human-Machine Interface. This is an application that facilitates and makes communication between the operator and the equipment more efficient.

Question 29

Is there a maintenance plan?

Accepted Answer

The maintenance plan, which includes all replacement parts and the equipment's shutdown schedule, is delivered along with the equipment manual during the implementation period. It covers predictive, preventive, and, when necessary, corrective maintenance.

Question 30

Can the waste for treatment be 100% liquid?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Our technology allows for the feeding and treatment of liquid waste.

Question 31

Does the waste for treatment need to be shredded?

Accepted Answer

We have found that shredding the waste results in increased efficiency in waste treatment, increasing the contact area between the waste and the heat, minimizing melting time, and maximizing performance. Currently, we work with shredded waste in 5 cm² chunks.

Question 32

What is the noise level of the equipment?

Accepted Answer

Below 85 dB.

Question 33

Can the equipment handle all types of waste?

Accepted Answer

It is possible to treat any type of waste, with the exception of explosive and radioactive waste and waste with a melting point above 1,500°C.

Question 34

What is the electrical energy consumption of the equipment?

Accepted Answer

Approximately 600 kWh/ton.

Question 35

What is the reduction in waste mass and volume after treatment?

Accepted Answer

For mass, we have a 10:1 reduction. For volume, from 100 to 250:1.

Question 36

What type of byproduct is produced and what is its proper destination?

Accepted Answer

They can be of 2 types: Ceramic matrix with the same characteristics as crushed stone or Metallic matrix if the residue is metallic. Classified as: • Class II A Non-Hazardous – Non-Inert or • Class II B Non-Hazardous – Inert. In the first stage, a kind of dry flaked material, or dry sludge, is formed, has class II B characteristics and can be used in cementitious compounds.

Question 37

Is it possible to have a mobile unit operating in multiple locations?

Accepted Answer

Technically, construction is possible. However, environmental legislation does not allow this mobile process to be licensed. For mobile units, treatment capacity is significantly reduced.

Question 38

Does the equipment generate ash?

Accepted Answer

The equipment does not generate ash; it produces a dry flaked material or dry sludge, class II A, which is non-hazardous and can be melted in a second stage, being transformed into non-hazardous or inert ceramic or metallic matrices.

Question 39

Is it necessary to sort the waste for processing?

Accepted Answer

There is no need to sort the waste. The equipment treats any type of waste without the need for any kind of separation.

Question 40

Can the Vorax equipment analyze the gases during the process?

Accepted Answer

It is possible to install a gaseous effluent monitor using a probe installed in the chimney. The monitor reads and indicates the gaseous levels during operation.

Question 41

Is environmental licensing the client's responsibility?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Solum will provide all types of documents to assist with environmental licensing, but environmental licensing is the client's responsibility, from the initial application to obtaining the license. The competent authority analyzes the treatment process used, the product to be processed, and the processing location.

Question 42

Is Solum's equipment licensed?

Accepted Answer

The 2 ton/day equipment is licensed by CETESB (Environmental Company of the State of São Paulo) in São José dos Campos – SP for local operation.

Question 43

Are the gases generated in the process within the limits permitted by environmental agencies?

Accepted Answer

Yes. All gases from the process are within legal limits according to CONAMA (National Council for the Environment).

Question 44

How are the gases generated in the process neutralized?

Accepted Answer

To neutralize toxic gases, the machine is equipped with a German-technology dry gas scrubber (without the use of water). To retain particulate matter, the system uses German bag filters, and at the end of the process, the gases are released into the atmosphere as vapor and are completely non-toxic.

Question 45

What environmental guarantees can the client have?

Accepted Answer

Solum's equipment is licensed, proving that the process is licensable. Solum is responsible for monitoring the process and sharing all environmental technical information and documentation to contribute to and collaborate with the environmental licensing from beginning to end. If necessary, we can participate in person in meetings to make decisions with the competent authorities. Solum's licensing process is available and can be accessed whenever requested.

Question 46

Is there any environmental technical documentation that the client can access?

Accepted Answer

We have made available for consultation documentation such as the technical specifications of the process, equipment specifications, environmental licenses, gaseous effluent analyses, by-product analyses, and the environmental licensing manual.

Question 47

Is it possible to hire environmental consulting services?

Accepted Answer

We work with a specialized environmental consulting firm that handles all our licensing and technical environmental matters. If needed, it is possible to hire this consulting firm separately.

Question 48

What is the proper destination for the byproducts generated?

Accepted Answer

The byproducts, after being drastically reduced, can be taken to regular landfills, or, if they are inert, they can be used in flowerbeds or gardens.

Question 49

Regarding harmful gases such as carbon monoxide, dioxins, and furans, how does the equipment behave?

Accepted Answer

Carbon monoxide, dioxins, and furans are virtually neutralized during the combustion and post-combustion process within the reactor's thermal unit. Using air injection and quenching techniques, we have been able to drastically lower the levels of these gases after their formation.

Question 50

Are there any commercial applications for the byproducts resulting from the process?

Accepted Answer

They can be used as aggregates in construction products such as bricks, blocks, paving stones, asphalt mixes, and leveling mixes.

Question 51

How many operators are needed to operate the equipment?

Accepted Answer

Ideally, there should be 2 operators per shift: one responsible for monitoring the feeding of waste and the collection of by-products, and the other for monitoring the treatment of waste and the neutralization of gases.

Question 52

Are there any supplies needed to operate the equipment?

Accepted Answer

The equipment requires the following to operate: natural gas, compressed air, water, and sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3).

Question 53

What are the operational requirements?

Accepted Answer

Level and covered floor, 380v electricity, lighting, grounding, natural gas connection, compressed air and water.

Question 54

What is the total area required for equipment operation in a warehouse setting?

Accepted Answer

The area depends on the equipment's capacity. For a dedicated shed for operating equipment with a capacity of 2 tons/day, a total area of ​​600 m² is estimated.

Question 55

What level of knowledge does an operator need to operate the equipment?

Accepted Answer

Mechanical or mechatronics technician, boiler operator, industrial machine operator.

Question 56

Is there a maintenance plan?

Accepted Answer

The maintenance plan, which includes all replacement parts and the equipment shutdown schedule, is delivered along with the equipment manual during the implementation period. Predictive, preventive, and, when necessary, corrective maintenance are considered.

Question 57

Is operator training included?

Accepted Answer

Training is included for all technicians and equipment operators. It is divided into theoretical and practical content, divided into 2 modules of 7 hours of content each, and the training is given over 2 days.

Question 58

Does Solum provide a team to operate the equipment, if needed?

Accepted Answer

Equipment operation services can be quoted separately. Solum provides a qualified technical team to operate the equipment for the required period.

Question 59

Does the equipment need to be in a covered area?

Accepted Answer

Yes. For equipment weighing up to 10 tons/day, it is recommended to keep the equipment in a covered, well-lit area with a level floor.

Question 60

Does the equipment come with manuals?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting manuals will be delivered during the equipment deployment phase.

Question 61

What PPE is required for the operation? Any special PPE?

Accepted Answer

No special PPE is required. Boots, gloves, goggles, ear protectors, earmuffs, standard PPE for the operation.

• Frenquent questions about thermal treatment using our equipment Vorax UTR Duo Therm

What is the cost of the equipment?

What equipment models are manufactured by Solum?

What are the payment methods for the equipment?

What are the financing options? Self-financing? FINAME? BNDES?

What is included in the price of the equipment?

Is shipping included in the price?

Equipment delivery time – shipping only?

What is the warranty for the equipment?

Is the equipment insured?

What is the useful lifespan of the equipment?

Is there a contract for sales agents?

Is there exclusivity for the area of ​​operation?

Is any equipment in operation?

Is any equipment sold?

Can the equipment be sold worldwide, or are there any restrictions?

What is the minimum lead time for manufacturing a piece of equipment?

What is the cost of maintenance?

Is there any additional cost for installing/deploying the equipment?

What equipment/process documentation can we access?

How does the waste treatment process work in the equipment?

What are the main differences between DuoTherm technology and incineration?

Is the feeding process automatic or manual?

Is DuoTherm technology patented?

Can the equipment operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week?

Is the waste disposal method standardized?

What components are involved in the exchanges?

What instruments does the operator have access to during the treatment process?

How does the operator access the equipment data during operation?

Is there a maintenance plan?

Can the waste for treatment be 100% liquid?

Does the waste for treatment need to be shredded?

What is the noise level of the equipment?

Can the equipment handle all types of waste?

What is the electrical energy consumption of the equipment?

What is the reduction in waste mass and volume after treatment?

What type of byproduct is produced and what is its proper destination?

Is it possible to have a mobile unit operating in multiple locations?

Does the equipment generate ash?

Is it necessary to sort the waste for processing?

Can the Vorax equipment analyze the gases during the process?

Is environmental licensing the client's responsibility?

Is Solum's equipment licensed?

Are the gases generated in the process within the limits permitted by environmental agencies?

How are the gases generated in the process neutralized?

What environmental guarantees can the client have?

Is there any environmental technical documentation that the client can access?

Is it possible to hire environmental consulting services?

What is the proper destination for the byproducts generated?

Regarding harmful gases such as carbon monoxide, dioxins, and furans, how does the equipment behave?

Are there any commercial applications for the byproducts resulting from the process?

How many operators are needed to operate the equipment?

Are there any supplies needed to operate the equipment?

What are the operational requirements?

What is the total area required for equipment operation in a warehouse setting?

What level of knowledge does an operator need to operate the equipment?

Is there a maintenance plan?

Is operator training included?

Does Solum provide a team to operate the equipment, if needed?

Does the equipment need to be in a covered area?

Does the equipment come with manuals?

What PPE is required for the operation? Any special PPE?

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