Plasma Torches (English)

Plasma Torches APT, RPT & MINIGUN For nearly 20 years, PyroGenesis has been manufacturing plasma torch systems for some of the most demanding applications in the world. Waste treatment, advanced material production, metallurgical processes, thermal treat-ment and nanotechnology are but a few of the diverse applications for PyroGenesis torches. A lot of advantages At PyroGenesis Canada Inc., we are not content with just supplying our customers with a plasma torch. Our customers receive turnkey systems, which include all of the elements necessary for the safe and reliable operation and maintenance of their plasma system. With its ease of operation, as well as its high level of safety, reliability and service life of wear components, PyroGenesis systems have been selected by a renowned list of satisfied customers, including the US Department of Defense as well as other reputed nanomaterial production firms. Customer satisfaction is important to us; hence we provide customized solutions to meet client requirements, as well as to provide versatile systems. Features of Our Services ? ISO 9001 registered ? Turnkey solutions adapted to customer needs and requirements ? Automated systems which are easy to operate ? Start-up and overhaul services available ? Full integration with process control software, as per customer specifications ? Intrinsically safe design ? After sales service available, including remote monitoring ? 1 year guarantee on all the supplied components 2 20 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE WITH PLASMA TORCHES Solutions Adaptable to Customer Needs With our wide range of products, we are pleased to offer a solution tailored to customer application, whether its for waste treatment, for advanced material production or for any new application. Effectively, our team can work with the customer to design reactors and plasma furnaces, as well as multiple axis robotic lifting and handling mechanisms which might be required. 3 Proven Products With more than 15 years of research and development in the US defense industry, PyroGenesis has developed a series of plasma solutions capable of operating in the most severe conditions under a variety of demanding applications. Turnkey Systems Our multidisciplinary team at PyroGenesis offers a turnkey solution which includes all of the necessary elements to meet customer needs. Our automated systems provide one-touch start-up and shutdown of the plasma torch system. Light weight, Compact Torches PyroGenesis offers the lightest, most compact torches in the marketplace. The use of a mechanical vortex in our torches reduces the bulky equipment normally associated with a plasma torch and allows for easy handling without the use of heavy lifting devices. World Class Service Whether it is for an on-site installation, system add-ons, or for torch maintenance, our technical team is at your service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If required, our engineers can access the torch control system at all times via a remote monitoring system. Safe Products All our systems are conceived for maximum protection with intrinsically-safe designs, our automatic surveillance of critical parameters employ the most stable and reliable controllers in the industry. This high level of safety allows our products to be used by operators with minimal training or in contrast by leading researchers in thermal plasma applications. WHY PYROGENESIS? TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS APT MODEL - AIR PLASMA TORCH The APT torch model is typically used for waste destruction and subsequent energy recovery (via gasification and vitrification). The plume from an APT can reach more than 5000oC, allowing electricity to be converted directly to a thermal plasma. This torch can be modified for uses with different gases and reach power levels ranging from 50 kW to 500 kW. Available in a light weight, compact configuration ranging, this torch offers an electrode service life which can exceed 1000 hours of continuous operation for a multitude of applications. Description Non-transferred DC Arc, button style, Vortex stabilized Length 16 ’’ to 16 feets (0.4 – 5 m) Diameter 4.2 ’’ to 12 ’’ (0.1 – 0.3 m) Power 50 to 500 kW Electrode life Cathode : 1000 hours Anode : 500 hours Gas Air, N2, O2, Ar, Ar + CO, Ar+CO2 and their mixtures Safety Electrically isolated torch cover design, lockout system, completely automated system Applications Waste treatment, gas heating, R&D, advanced materials production 4 In use since 1995 for thermal spray coating systems, this low-powered torch can be fitted for radial injection of powders into the plasma plume. The Minigun is our most compact and inexpensive solution for thermal applications. This torch is ideal for a research and development environment, for thermal spray coating in hard-to-access locations, and even for small-scale waste treatment. The Minigun offers an economical, flexible solution for thermal processing, nanotechnology, and for small-scale high-tech material fabrication. This torch provides a wide range of solutions to address customer requirements in both academic and industrial applications. Description Non-transferred DC Arc, button style, Vortex stabilized Length 3’’ to 12’’ (0.08 – 0.30 m) Diameter 2.5 ’’ to 8 ’’ (0.06 – 0.20 m) Power 5 to 40 kW Electrode life 800 hours (anode & cathode) Gas He, N2, H2, Ar and their mixtures Safety Electrically isolated cover design, lockout system, completely automated system Applications Production of high purity materials and nonmaterial's, R&D, waste treatment, thermal spray coatings TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 5 MINIGUN MODEL - COAXIAL, COMPACT PLASMA TORCH This reverse polarity torch has been used since 1991 for metallic powder production, the fabrication of high purity metal, gas heating, production of carbon nanotubes and more. This plasma torch offers flexibility, as well as a simple and efficient mode of operation for our customers and requiring high enthalpy plasma systems for their applications. With a very low level of erosion, the RPT is ideally suited for the production of high purity advanced materials and nanomaterial. Description Non-transferred DC Arc, tubular Vortex stabilized Length 12’’ to 48’’ (0.30 – 1.22 m) Diameter 2.5’’ to 8’’ (0.07 – 0.20 m) Power 5 to 80 kW Electrode life 800 hours (anode & cathode) Gas He, N2, H2, Ar and their mixtures Safety Electrically isolated cover design , lockout system, completely automated system Applications Production of high purity materials and nanomaterials (alloys, nanotubes & fullerenes), R&D, waste treatment, thermal spray coatings RPT MODEL - REVERSE POLARITY TORCH TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 6 COOLING SKID CONTROL CABINET OPERATOR INTERFACE POWER SUPPLY Mounted on a support struc-ture, this skid is used to cool down the plasma torch with de-ionized water in a closed loop circuit. Our energy efficient, stable and robust transformer converts AC to DC power for plasma torch applications, while providing low and medium voltage connections. With a fully automated PLC along with a local touch screen for operating the torch (HMI), the operator can control the power and/or enthalpy, and other torch parameters. Completely automated, the plasma torch requires accurate gas flows for optimal operation. Also, the cables powering the plasma torch are water-cooled. 7 EXAMPLES OF ANCILLARY EQUIPMENT SELECTED CLIENTS DECEMBER 2010 1744, William St., Suite 200 Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3J 1R4 Telephone : 1-514-937-0002 Fax : 1-514-937-5757 plasma@pyrogenesis.com www.pyrogenesis.com © PyroGenesis Canada Inc. 2010 At PyroGenesis, we redefine the box.