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Case Study: ICSWO
Turning Waste into Clean Water and Energy
In partnership with General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) and World Development Co. (WDC), PlasmaNano helped demonstrate the capabilities of Industrial Supercritical Water Oxidation (iSCWO) — a breakthrough plasma-coupled technology that converts complex waste streams into clean water, recoverable energy, and inert solids.
This project united the environmental goals of Korea’s emerging circular-economy initiatives with the proven technology of GA’s U.S. Department of Defense–validated system. The iSCWO unit, operating at over 650 °C and 3,300 psi, integrates supercritical water, compressed oxygen, and plasma-driven oxidation to achieve total mineralization of organic contaminants in seconds. Unlike incineration or conventional oxidation, no stack scrubbers or flue-gas treatment are required — only harmless CO₂, N₂, and water vapor remain.
Deployment and Objectives
Under a 16-month field program, a 3-GPM demonstration unit was refurbished in Mississippi, shipped to Seoul, and commissioned at WDC’s test site. The goal was twofold:
- Prove long-term stability of continuous SCWO operation using local ocean-recovered waste streams, and
- Validate destruction efficiency exceeding 99.9% for complex organics, oils, and microplastics found in mixed maritime waste.
GA engineers provided installation oversight and training, while WDC prepared feedstock slurries (<0.1 mm particle size) and maintained all infrastructure. Over a 12-month test phase, the iSCWO reactor processed mixed organic wastes without the need for auxiliary fuel or post-treatment filtration — a first in Korea’s marine-waste management history.
Performance and Environmental Results
The system’s oxidation environment achieved >99.9% organic destruction efficiency with measured Total Organic Carbon (TOC) levels below detection limits.
Key outcomes included:
In partnership with General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) and World Development Co. (WDC), PlasmaNano helped demonstrate the capabilities of Industrial Supercritical Water Oxidation (iSCWO) — a breakthrough plasma-coupled technology that converts complex waste streams into clean water, recoverable energy, and inert solids.
This project united the environmental goals of Korea’s emerging circular-economy initiatives with the proven technology of GA’s U.S. Department of Defense–validated system. The iSCWO unit, operating at over 650 °C and 3,300 psi, integrates supercritical water, compressed oxygen, and plasma-driven oxidation to achieve total mineralization of organic contaminants in seconds. Unlike incineration or conventional oxidation, no stack scrubbers or flue-gas treatment are required — only harmless CO₂, N₂, and water vapor remain.
Deployment and Objectives
Under a 16-month field program, a 3-GPM demonstration unit was refurbished in Mississippi, shipped to Seoul, and commissioned at WDC’s test site. The goal was two fold:
- Prove long-term stability of continuous SCWO operation using local ocean-recovered waste streams, and
- Validate destruction efficiency exceeding 99.9% for complex organics, oils, and microplastics found in mixed maritime waste.
GA engineers provided installation oversight and training, while WDC prepared feedstock slurries (<0.1 mm particle size) and maintained all infrastructure. Over a 12-month test phase, the iSCWO reactor processed mixed organic wastes without the need for auxiliary fuel or post-treatment filtration — a first in Korea’s marine-waste management history.
Performance and Environmental Results
The system’s oxidation environment achieved >99.9% organic destruction efficiency with measured Total Organic Carbon (TOC) levels below detection limits. Key outcomes included:
- Complete mineralization of hydrocarbons and oceanic organic pollutants into CO₂ and H₂O.
- No detectable PFAS, NOₓ, or SO₂ in gaseous effluent, outperforming Korean and U.S. EPA discharge thresholds.
- Effluent water that met or exceeded domestic reuse standards: COD < 6 mg/L, BOD < 2 mg/L, and total nitrogen < 5 mg/L.
- Reclaimed heat from the hydrothermal flame maintained autothermal operation, minimizing external energy input.
The U.S. EPA’s parallel study on PFAS-contaminated firefighting foam (AFFF) confirmed the same destruction pathway under industrial-scale iSCWO operation — with 99.99% PFAS removal, no fluorinated compounds detected in emissions, and fluoride safely neutralized and precipitated within the reactor water phase.
PlasmaNano’s proprietary plasma reactors provide advanced decontamination capabilities for hazardous environments, including industrial wastewater and nuclear waste streams.
Our systems break down complex organic and inorganic contaminants at the molecular level—without the use of harsh chemicals—delivering safer, cleaner, and more sustainable outcomes. Compact and scalable, our plasma solutions are ideal for both onsite remediation and integration into existing infrastructure.
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PlasmaNano Corporation’s proprietary plasma reactors provide advanced decontamination capabilities for hazardous environments, including industrial wastewater and nuclear waste streams. Our systems break down complex organic and inorganic contaminants at the molecular level without harsh chemicals, delivering safer, cleaner, and more sustainable outcomes.
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Our proprietary plasma reactors are developed with precision and scalability in mind, ensuring that they meet your specific needs. Compact and scalable, these plasma-based decontamination solutions are ideal for both onsite remediation and integration into existing infrastructure.
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We are a trusted plasma technology development and licensing company serving customers from different industries worldwide. Our team is dedicated to providing innovative plasma reactors that address the most challenging decontamination needs of our customers.
Connect with Us Today
For additional information about us, our proprietary plasma reactors, or our other systems, feel free to reach out to us. We will gladly answer your questions about our company and our plasma-based decontamination solutions.
Our Plasma-Based Decontamination Solutions
PlasmaNano Corporation’s proprietary plasma reactors provide advanced decontamination capabilities for hazardous environments, including industrial wastewater and nuclear waste streams. Our systems break down complex organic and inorganic contaminants at the molecular level without harsh chemicals, delivering safer, cleaner, and more sustainable outcomes.
Choose Our Plasma Technology for Decontamination Processes
Our proprietary plasma reactors are developed with precision and scalability in mind, ensuring that they meet your specific needs. Compact and scalable, these plasma-based decontamination solutions are ideal for both onsite remediation and integration into existing infrastructure.
About PlasmaNano Corporation
We are a trusted plasma technology development and licensing company serving customers from different industries worldwide. Our team is dedicated to providing innovative plasma reactors that address the most challenging decontamination needs of our customers.
Connect with Us Today
For additional information about us, our proprietary plasma reactors, or our other systems, feel free to reach out to us. We will gladly answer your questions about our company and our plasma-based decontamination solutions.