ImpulsTec - Continuous Shock Wave System (Industry)
The continuous shock wave systems are implemented as standard in a container construction. The continuously operating fragmentation vessel is arranged inside the container. This is equipped with a conveyor system for the material feed and a conveyor system for the removal of the treated material. The container is equipped with a special lining for noise protection and for shielding against electromagnetic interference (EMC protection).
The material is fed in by means of a bunker conveyor, which continuously feeds the material to the fragmentation vessel inside the container. Appropriate dimensioning of the material bunker means that the system can be operated independently.
The fragmentation vessels of the continuous shock wave systems are designed according to the specific material and separation requirements. The process can be individually adjusted by adapting the fragmentation chamber. The vessel is equipped with a movable multi-electrode system. The number of working electrodes is determined by the required productivity.
The fragmented or disassembled material is usually transported out of the fragmentation vessels by means of a water bath conveyor and thus represents a simple interface for linking with downstream plant technology for sorting and dewatering.
Parameters: value
- Number of high voltage electrodes: 3–12
- Vessel volume: 5–100l
- Working voltage: 30–50kV
- Pulse energy: 50–1000 J
- Pulse rate: 1–50 discharges per s
- Operating mode: Continuously
- Throughput (depending on the material): 50–500 kg/h, 100 1000 t/a
- Troughputs of the shock wave systems
Parameters: value
- Mobile phones: 75–125 kg/h
- Printed circuit boards: 50–150 kg/h
- Solar panels: 75–200 kg/h
- Semiconductor materials: 100–300 kg/h
- Metal slags: 200–400 kg/h
- Furthermore, ImpulsTec has developed and implemented many material-specific special applications in recent years, such as:
- fragmentation vessels for efficient separation of ceramic-metal composites
- continuous vessels for treatment of silicon and battery materials
- continuous vessels for fragmentation of high-purity materials
- application for recycling of carbon-fibre composites
- continuous recycling process for solar modules
- continuous recycling process for galvanized plastics
- fragmentation vessel for continuous treatment of metal slags and rocks