Turbo-3 Limited is the research & development arm of Rotawave Scotland Limited
Rotawave Scotland Limited is based in Glenrothes, Fife, and owns a patented microwave-based process unit. The unit's technology is based on the advanced simultaneous use of microwave and infrared frequencies and a phase separation drum.
Turbo-3 Limited is a London-based company and is the marketing, research and development arm of Rotawave Scotland Limited.
The microwave unit, a multi-application enabling technology, has been successfully tested for a wide range of applications. These include End of Life Tyres, decontamination of drill cuttings, biomass, lignin, eggshells, and many others, showcasing its adaptability and potential.
Current Research
We are interested in the following fields of research:
End of life Tyres
Drill Cuttings
Plastics
Egg Shells
End of Life Tyres
The disposal of scrap tyres is becoming increasingly problematic.
Stockpiling or disposal in landfills could be difficult due to the need for considerable space. In addition, it might have the risk of fire and a breeding ground for wildlife, which might bring diseases and health concerns.
Incineration of tyres has severe and lasting negative impacts on the environment.
The use of EoL tyres in other applications, such as cement klin, might cause health problems or its use as “rubber mulch” in synthetic turf, which has the downside of being flammable.
Many researchers have reported that microwaves diminish the abovementioned problems and may yield valuable products such as oils and gases.
Rotawave owns a patented ATP (Advanced Thermal Processor), which uses microwave and infrared radiations.
Drill Cuttings
Oil and natural gas production creates millions of tons of waste, hence, environmental pollution problems.
The disposal of contaminated wastes, a pressing issue in both offshore and onshore environments, necessitates effective treatment methods.
Drill cuttings, a mixture of drilling mud and rock fragments, are a byproduct of the drilling process. These cuttings are created and brought to the surface through drilling fluid circulation.
In this research, we study the treatment of oil and water-based drill cuttings using an innovative microwave technique.
Plastics
Our research on plastic waste involves minimising the environmental effects.
We are using Rotawave microwave unit for our research.
For the demonstration of the process we have created a short video that you can watch using the button below:
Egg Shells
Many tons of solid waste from eggshells are produced daily. The eggshell waste could be used as a biosorbent, the membrane of the eggshell could be separated, and Collagen extracted.
Rotawave microwave is used for our research on eggshell waste.
Research Collaboration with the Department of Chemical Engineering at Brunel University London:
Rotawave Scotland Limited and Turbo-3 Ltd. have active collaboration with the Department of Chemical Engineering at Brunel University London in the following areas:
- Valorisation of waste biomass residue in the synthesis of adsorbents for carbon capture
- Valorisation of plastic char produced by microwave technology
- Valorisation of End of Life Tyres (ELT) char produced by microwave technology
- The environmental impact of drilling waste, offshore and onshore, and how to reduce, control, and manage the impact of drilling contamination using Rotawave Microwave Unit.
