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LitBurn
LBI - 500

The LitBurn LBI – 500 is the pinnacle of our incinerator range, designed for extensive waste management needs with unmatched efficiency and eco-friendliness. Ideal for large-scale facilities and high-volume waste operations, this model combines substantial capacity with advanced technology to ensure superior performance.

Product Specifications

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  • Model: LBI - 500
  • Load Capacity: 500 kg
  • Fuel Options: Nat Gas, H2, Diesel, LPG, Bio Fuel
  • Combustion Chamber Volume: 16.2 m³
  • Burn Rate: Up to 500 kg/h
  • Time to Reach Operational Temperature: 30 minutes
  • Gas Retention Time: 2.0 seconds
  • Operational Temperature Range: 850°C to 1200°C
  • Loading Method: Front Load (dual loading)
  • Electricity Supply: 230-415V
  • Control Panel IP Rating: IP6X
  • Ash Residue: 3% - 5%
  • Assembled Dimensions: 4680x2530x2760 mm
  • Weight: 3.8 tonnes
  • Number of Burners: 3
  • Refractory Composition: Coretex
  • Cool Touch Cladding: Yes
  • Tertiary Air Fan: Yes
  • Fuel Consumption: Optimized for efficiency
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Product Information

Overview

The LitBurn LBI – 500 stands as the most powerful model in the LitBurn series, engineered to meet the demands of large-scale waste management operations. This incinerator offers a high-capacity solution for facilities that require efficient and environmentally responsible waste disposal. Built in Britain with premium materials and featuring state-of-the-art burner technology, the LBI – 500 ensures optimal fuel use and top-tier operational efficiency.

Developed by a team with extensive experience in incinerator design, the LBI – 500 is aligned with our commitment to net zero and decarbonization. It not only meets but exceeds current environmental standards, supporting a sustainable future through its innovative design and operation.

  • High Capacity and Efficiency: The LBI - 500 is capable of processing up to 500 kg/h of waste, making it ideal for large-scale operations. Its spacious combustion chamber efficiently handles significant waste volumes, reducing overall waste management time.
  • Fuel Efficiency: This model is optimized for minimal fuel consumption, making it both cost-effective and environmentally friendly. With the optional Waste Feed Pre-Heat feature, fuel consumption can be reduced by up to 50%.
  • Quick Heat-Up: The LBI - 500 reaches operational temperature within 30 minutes, ensuring quick and efficient waste processing.
  • Multi-Fuel Flexibility: Equipped with hydrogen-ready burners, the LBI - 500 can utilize Bio-Gas, Natural Gas, Diesel, or Hydrogen, offering versatile fuel options for different operational needs.
  • Low Emissions: Designed to maintain low ash residue (3% - 5%) and meet stringent environmental standards, this incinerator optimizes gas retention time to minimize emissions.
  • Versatile Power Supply: Compatible with both 230V and 415V electricity supplies, ensuring adaptability to various facility setups.
  • Operator Safety: The LBI - 500 features a cool touch exterior, with optimal thermal insulation and a safe touch coating to prevent burns and other heat-related injuries.
  • Durable Construction: Constructed from hard steel with a thickness of 8 mm to 12 mm, this incinerator is built to withstand the rigors of large-scale operations.
  • High-Temperature Paint System: The unit is coated with a scratch-resistant, high-quality paint that withstands corrosion, making it durable even in harsh environments.
  • Comprehensive Protection: Rated IP6X, the LBI - 500 ensures reliable operation in various conditions, with minimal surface temperature and heat loss.

The LitBurn LBI – 500 is ideal for:

  • Large Commercial Operations: Suitable for facilities with extremely high waste volumes requiring efficient, large-scale incineration.
  • Industrial Plants: Perfect for managing substantial waste output in heavy industries.
  • Municipal Waste Facilities: Designed to handle large-scale waste disposal in urban and regional waste management operations.
  • Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Facilities: Ideal for the disposal of medical and pharmaceutical waste on a large scale.
  • Waste-Pre Dry System: Reduces energy consumption by half, significantly lowering fuel costs and enhancing efficiency.
  • Heat Recovery System: Captures and reuses waste heat, improving overall energy efficiency for other processes or heating needs.
  • Auto Loader: Automates the loading process, increasing operational convenience and efficiency.
  • Auto Ash Removal: Simplifies maintenance with an automated ash removal system, reducing downtime.
  • Remote Monitoring: Provides real-time monitoring and control, allowing for optimal operation and quick adjustments as needed.
  • Water Pre-Heating System: Delivers hot water at temperatures ranging from 70°C to 95°C, useful for various facility needs.
  • Waste Heat to Steam: Generates steam pressure from 2 bar to 10 bar, supporting additional processes or energy generation.
  • Electrical Generation: Capable of producing 3kW to 15kW of electricity, adding a sustainable energy source to your facility.

A waste incinerator, such as the LitBurn LBI – 500, is a facility that burns waste materials at high temperatures, converting them into ash, flue gas, and heat. Waste is fed into a combustion chamber, where it is ignited and burned. The heat generated can be used to produce steam, which may then be converted into electricity or used for heating.

The LitBurn LBI – 500 is capable of incinerating a wide range of waste types, including municipal solid waste (household trash), industrial waste, medical waste, hazardous waste, and certain biomass materials. Before incineration, materials like metals and glass are usually separated out for recycling.

Waste incineration can reduce the volume of waste destined for landfills and generate energy from waste. However, it also produces emissions such as carbon dioxide, dioxins, and heavy metals, which must be managed carefully. The environmental impact of incineration depends on the technology used and the effectiveness of emission control systems.

Using the LitBurn LBI – 500 offers several benefits, including significant reduction in waste volume, energy generation from waste, reduced reliance on landfills, and the destruction of harmful pathogens in medical and hazardous waste. Additionally, it supports environmental sustainability by potentially lowering greenhouse gas emissions compared to landfilling.

Waste incineration produces emissions such as carbon dioxide (CO2), nitrogen oxides (NOx), sulfur dioxide (SO2), particulate matter, dioxins, furans, and heavy metals. The LitBurn LBI – 500 is equipped with advanced pollution control technologies to minimize these emissions and ensure compliance with environmental standards.

The LitBurn LBI – 500 recovers energy through a process known as Waste-to-Energy (WtE). The heat generated from burning waste is used to produce steam, which drives turbines to generate electricity. This electricity can be used on-site or fed into the grid, and the heat can also be used in district heating systems.

Waste incineration involves burning waste to reduce its volume and generate energy, while landfilling involves burying waste in the ground. Incineration reduces the physical size of waste but produces emissions, whereas landfilling can result in long-term environmental issues like methane generation and groundwater contamination.

Health risks from waste incineration primarily come from exposure to harmful emissions such as dioxins, furans, and particulate matter. These substances can contribute to respiratory issues, cancer, and other health problems if not properly controlled. The LitBurn LBI – 500 is designed with advanced pollution control systems to minimize these risks and ensure safe operation.

Hazardous materials are incinerated at higher temperatures to ensure complete combustion and the destruction of toxic substances. The LitBurn LBI – 500 is equipped with sophisticated pollution control systems to safely manage hazardous waste, capturing and treating harmful emissions before they are released.

In the UK, waste incineration is regulated under the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016, which incorporate the EU Industrial Emissions Directive (IED). These regulations impose strict limits on emissions from incinerators and require the use of Best Available Techniques (BAT) to minimize pollution. The Environment Agency enforces these regulations through permits and regular inspections to ensure compliance with environmental and safety standards.

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