FAQ: ECONOMICS

Question: What is the purchase price and operating cost of a PEM™ system?

Answer: Both the capital cost of the PEM™ system and the operating cost per kilogram of waste are affected by the type of waste being processed. We will be happy to provide estimates for systems designed for specific applications.

If you would like further information regarding IET or the PEM™ system, please fill out ourquestionnaire and e-mail it to us at iet@inentec.com or fill out our contact form.

FAQ: ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES

Question: Do PEM™ systems produce dioxins?

Answer: Answer: We have conducted extensive tests on several types of waste where dioxins are measured. These include chlorinated hydrocarbons, medical waste, electronic scrap, and PCB oils and electrical components. In summary, the dioxin content is generally lower than the relevant regulatory requirements by 2 or 3 orders of magnitude. A summary of the dioxin emissions (TEQ/dscm) is shown below. Contact IET for more information.

Question: What is the destruction and removal efficiency (DRE) of a PEMTM system processing organics?
Answer: Testing has demonstrated Destruction Removal Efficiency (DRE) for Napthalene of > 6-9s (>99.9999%). Testing on PCB materials has demonstrated DRE>8-9s (>99.999999%).

Question: Have PEM™ systems been evaluated by the USEPA?
Answer: Yes. We have assisted a customer in obtaining a permit for operation of a PEM™ system for the thermal treatment of hazardous waste mixed with radioactive waste.
We are also participated in a testing program sponsored by the USEPA, during which, a thorough evaluation of the PEM™ system for the processing of hazardous wastes was conducted. This testing was completed in April 2000. A report is available from the Civil Engineering Research Foundation Web site: http://www.cerf.org/evtec/involve/program.htm

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