Re-using our natural resources to clean up the
environment turning wasteland back into green fields.
While it may seem to disappear, the fact is that most of the waste we
produce ends up at a landfill site. These sites are society’s
wasteland of paper, plastics, organics and metals. But the problem goes
even deeper. Changes that take place below ground cause other changes high
above the surface of the Earth. These changes could have a detrimental
effect on our lives and the environment around us.
When organic material such as paper, food, yard and garden waste rots, it
produces landfill gas. One of the main components of this gas is carbon
dioxide, or CO², CO² is the most common natural and man made
greenhouse gas, and the major contributor to global warming.
The other principal component of landfill gas is methane – a
colourless, odourless and highly explosive gas. Methane is 20 times more
potent than CO² as a greenhouse gas. One of the major sources of the
methane released by human activities originates from municipal solid waste
landfills. This is where we must act and be more responsible.
Responsible waste management requires a long-term commitment. Landfills
generate methane gas up to 128m³/tones of waste over a period of 10
to 50 years. If not properly managed, landfill gas can create a number of
environmental, health and odour problems.
The ‘rotten egg’ smell of hydrogen sulphide can escape from
cracks in the surface of the landfill, and cause a nuisance in the nearby
community. Landfill gas can move through the ground, affect vegetation;
collect in enclosed structures, and cause asphyxiation, explosions, or
fires. Some of the more toxic chemicals found in landfill gas –
including benzene and vinyl chloride – have been linked to cancer and
other illnesses.
Using a collection system to capture landfill gas is one way of solving
some of these problems. Landfill gas can be controlled in a variety of
ways. Venting or releasing the collected gas into the atmosphere reduces
the risk of fires, explosions and asphyxiation, but does not lessen the
environmental effects and waste a natural source of energy. The burning or
flaring of landfill gas reduces the global warming effect of methane and
destroys other contaminants. The best alternative is to produce energy
from landfill gas. Methane produced by the decomposition of our garbage is
an available, reliable and relatively untapped source of energy at many
landfill sites. Using methane gas to generate electricity reduces its
impact on global warming. It displaces the uses of fossil fuels for energy
production.
Making the world a cleaner and healthier place for our
children to live
Every minute of every day, landfill sites collectively release thousands
of tones of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide and methane, and many
other contaminants. Carbon dioxide and methane trap the heat reflected
from the Earth, thereby contributing to global warming and threatening to
change the climate of our planet.
Allowing landfill gas to escape not only contributes to global warming,
but also wastes a potential energy source. At many sites, landfill gas can
be collected and burned to generate electricity, fuel industries and heat
buildings. After all, methane is the main component of both landfill gas
and natural gas. Harnessing the power of landfill gas makes good
environmental and economic sense-both regionally and globally.
HISTORY OF HI-LO
Hi-Lo was established to manufacture a new design of flare system, this
incorporated the only patented variable flare tip design. During this time
Hi-Lo has expanded into different areas of the Landfill Industry and have
broadened their expertise.
They do not just supply & service flares but they offer a wide range
of services such as site surveys & site management.
Hi-Lo are always researching and developing new products and services to
make life so much easier, cost efficient and environmental friendly.
Hi-Lo is also active in the following industries:
Landfill
Petrochemical
Tank Degassing
Barge Tanker Degassing
Mining
Sewage/Water
Oil & Gas
Chemical
Misc. Industries
Hi-Lo have managed a number of sites and successfully achieved a cleaner
environment for the people of the future.
HI-LO PROJECTS
The list below shows some of the projects that Hi-Lo have been involved
in:
LANDFILL PROJECTS In the UK and Europe
TYRE PLANT PROJECTS In Denmark
PETROCHEMICAL PROJECTS In Germany, Holland, Italy and
Switzerland
DISUSED MINES PROJECTS In the UK
DEGASSING PROJECTS Ships/Storage Tanks, in the UK and Europe
HI-LO TECHNOLOGY & PRODUCTS
Hi-Lo specializes in the following:
FLARE SYSTEM
GAS-O-VALVE (Well Balancing)
LEACHATE PLANT
FLARE GAS DELIVERY SYSTEM
SITE DRAINAGE SYSTEM
ON SITE TRAINING
SURVEYS
ANALYSING
EMISSION MONITORING
POWERSTATION CONSTRUCTION
EVALUATERS
TOTAL MANAGEMENT OF SITES
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
TOTAL SITE DESIGN
ENGINEERING SERVICES
CONSULTANCY
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
PANEL BUILDING & PLC SYSTEMS ETC.
WASTE…ENERGY…POWER
Hi-Lo will re-use the resources:
Make waste into power
Reduce the amount of fossil fuels being used
Cut down the amount of waste in Landfills
Return the land back to its natural state
Reduce Greenhouse Emissions
Create more work for the community
Benefiting our children’s future
Public Awareness
Public Health & Safety
Public Liability
Emission control & monitoring for the environment
Aftercare Management
Migration & Safety
Energy Saving
Gas Projects
Contractual Gas System Installation
Flare Manufacture
Energy Projects
Emission Monitoring
Operation and Maintenance
Complete Management
Power Projects
Design & Build
Operation and Maintenance
Emission Control
TYPICAL ANALYSIS
Trace Elements
ppm
Methane (CH4)
20-60%
Nitrogen (N2)
5-20%
Oxygen
0-2%
Carbon
20-50%
Hydra Sulphide
40-1000 ppm
Flow
m³/hr
HI-LO EXPERTS
Hi-Lo Technical Staff - are available to assist you please contact us. Hi-Lo Engineers – Fully Experienced can give on-site training and
supervision. Hi-Lo Customer Support – Help & Advise on projects
