Curt Harler

The author is a contributing editor based in Cleveland. He can be contacted via email at curt@curtharler.com.

New models for gasification

Gasification plants must adapt to several changes in their economic models.

Playing it safe

Manufacturers recommend taking several safety measures to avoid injury when operating shredding equipment.

Playing it safe

Manufacturers recommend taking several safety measures to avoid injury when operating shredding equipment.

Consumer’s guide to generators & engines

Understand the many variables that affect the efficiency of generators and engines used to create power from a waste conversion process.

Finding the perfect match

Selecting the right generator for a waste conversion project is a complex decision.

Ready to blossom

Just as use of leaded fuel in autos was bypassed by cleaner lead-free options, the existing biofuels market is migrating to more environmentally friendly inputs.

The smell of success

Several operations converting waste into energy are finding ways to minimize odors for the safety of their employees and surrounding communities.

Fluid Movement

Plastics-to-oil companies continue to move their processes and technologies forward.

Step by Step

Feeding the System

Turning discarded materials into consistent and high-Btu fuel requires proper preparation and processing.