Hybrid plasma

Plasma gasification technology has demonstrated significant potential over the past decade in recovering value-added metals from ores and processing a variety of organic and inorganic materials. This innovative process converts organic matter into synthetic gas (syngas), electricity, and vitrified slag by employing plasma torches. Powered by an electric arc, these torches ionize gas to create high-temperature plasma, catalyzing the breakdown of organic matter into syngas while producing inert solid waste as a byproduct.

Despite its promise, conventional plasma plants face critical limitations that hinder widespread adoption. These systems are prohibitively expensive, with initial investment costs often exceeding tens of millions of dollars. They also offer limited production capacity and require substantial lead times—typically ranging from one to two years—for order fulfillment and installation. Additionally, traditional plasma plants demand extensive physical space for their operation, further complicating deployment and scalability.

To overcome these challenges, we have developed an affordable, compact Hybrid Plasma Smelting System designed to address the limitations of traditional plasma plants. This innovative system combines the advantages of plasma technology and induction heating into a modular, space-efficient design. The hybrid system ranges from 120 kW to multi-megawatt capacities, offering flexibility for small-scale labs, mid-sized operations, and industrial-scale facilities.