Accelerators for Environment

Accelerators for The Environment

Accelerators now play a role in environmental protection by aiding in pollution control, waste management, and the development of materials for environmental cleanup. They are used in radiation treatment of wastewater and the breakdown of hazardous substances in flue gas.

Environmental Applications:

Thermal Power Plant Cleaners

Flue Gas treatment systems use an electron accelerator to neutralize SO2 and NOx in industrial emissions from coal.  This technology converts them into useful byproducts like ammonium sulphate and nitrate which are high-quality fertilizers.

Electron Beam Irradiation for VOC and PAH Removal

Electron beam irradiation effectively removes volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) from waste incinerators. The high-energy electrons break down these pollutants, converting them into less harmful substances.

Electron Beam Irradiation for Water Treatment

Electron beams can be used to treat wastewater by breaking down biological pathogens, pharmaceuticals, and other harmful chemicals. High-energy electrons disrupt molecular structures to decompose contaminants.

Portable Accelerators

Portable accelerators are being developed for environmental cleanup in remote areas. As is the case above, by-products from this process are useful fertilizers.

Energy-Saving Heating Processes

Accelerators and RF/microwave technologies reduce energy use by offering efficient heating in processes that traditionally required resistive heating.