Gasification vs. Incineration

Gasification is a technology that diminishes waste and produces green energy out of it while incineration is the process of burning waste and generates green energy out of it, wait a minute, and are they the same? The answer is no! Both of the processes generate renewable electricity out of burning how do they differ from each other? Let us define each one of them to know the difference and relevance.

Incineration what is it? It is a waste treatment process that involves the combustion of organic substances contained in waste materials. It converts waste into several by products including useful ash and electric power however it causes environmentalists to protest because of the not so positive effect incineration throw in to the atmosphere. The atmospheric emission due to this process is worsening thus doesn’t give any assistance in saving the environment.

On the other hand, Gasification is different. It is a kind of technology that also buns waste materials to produce green energy. However, unlike incineration that causes so much atmospheric emissions, gasification technology diminishes waste in a cost effective manner without polluting the air. The process of converting waste to green energy is done in a limited oxygen environment thus eliminating any damage to the environment. It also produces by – products such as pozzolanic ash, potable waste and carbon block.

In producing green energy there are lots of alternative resources to be used including waste, it is just up to companies to decide what technology or methods to apply.