Ecological disposal of acetylene cylinders
Technovit a.s., based in Ústí nad Labem, specializes in the 100% ecological disposal of decommissioned acetylene cylinders, the production of newly developed environmentally friendly filling material for acetylene cylinders, and offers additional services related to pressure cylinders in general.
100% environmentally safe technology for acetylene cylinder disposal
Technovit is the only company in the world to offer a certified and environmentally safe technology for the disposal of acetylene cylinders. This technology enables 100% recycling of all parts of acetylene cylinders, including those containing asbestos and asbestos-free materials.
Permit for cross-border transport
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K přeshraniční přepravě vyřazených acetylenových lahví je potřeba povolení Ministerstev životního prostředí v zemi původu odpadu, všech tranzitních zemí a Ministerstva životního prostředí České republiky.
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Technovit ve spolupráci s původcem odpadu zajistí všechny dokumenty k získání povolení.
Transport
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Technovit ensures the cross-border transport of decommissioned acetylene cylinders to our facility through a certified transport company. The company holds all necessary training and permits for the transport of hazardous waste.
Cylinder preparation
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Upon delivery of decommissioned acetylene cylinders to our facility, the cylinders are sorted by the type of solvent. Caps and valves are removed from the cylinders.
Solvent distillation
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The distillation of acetone from the cylinder is carried out in a water bath. The distillation of DMF from the cylinder takes place in a specially modified gas furnace. The distilled solvents are repurposed for secondary use.
Decommissioning
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By burning through the valve thread and cylinder body, the cylinders are decommissioned, preventing any misuse during subsequent transport for final recycling.
Melting in furnaces
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Vítkovice Heavy Machinery operates electric arc furnaces for processing steel and manufacturing steel products, where decommissioned acetylene cylinders serve as a primary raw material.
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Asbestos is hazardous solely due to its fibrous crystalline structure. By melting it at temperatures above 1150°C, its melting point, it transforms into a harmless inert mineral.