Matthews Environmental Solutions Ltd

Todaysure Matthews Ltd specialise in the design, manufacture and installation of incinerators, cremators and combustion systems. Over the years, we have installed our Surefire systems in locations all over the world, and along the way we've built a solid reputation for quality equipment that is engineered to the highest standards. With a Surefire incinerator or cremator, you can expect reliable, trouble free operation over an extended period of time.

We're an ISO accredited company with state-of-the-art design and manufacturing facilities near Manchester. Our expertise lies in the production of bespoke designs, from the most basic individual incineration system, right through to large scale, turnkey engineered plants. Our wide network of customers includes hospitals and clinics, abattoirs, laboratories, veterinary and research establishments, pharmaceutical companies, pet crematoria, agricultural establishments, government departments, security and defence organisations, oil exploration companies, NATO/UN, airports, seaports, and labour work camps. In fact, the Surefire range of incinerators, cremators, and combustion systems are used wherever there is a requirement for the destruction/treatment of solid and liquid wastes.      

All of our incinerators come with the option of automatic loading, and all of them may include a heat recovery system that converts heat energy of flue gases in useful steam, hot water or hot air. Incineration facilities can also be fitted with flue gas abatement.            

The Surefire range meets and often exceeds most global environmental standards, including the EU Waste Incineration Directive EC 76/2000 and the US Environmental Protection Act.

Below you will find a summary of the Surefire range and the ancillary equipment we manufacture. Remember, Todaysure Matthews Ltd specialises in tailored systems, so give us a call if you would like to discuss your application requirements with our experts.               

Surefire Incinerators

Our Surefire incinerators have been engineered to provide a safe and efficient solution for the disposal of a wide range of liquid and solid wastes, including medical, animal and hazardous wastes. The range is includes (but is not limited to) rotary combustion chambers, fixed hearth units, stepped hearth combustion chambers, hot incandescent hearth units, containerised incinerators, mobile incinerators, starved air gasification units, sludge and liquid waste incinerators, thermal oxidisers, waste oil combustion plant, and waste to energy systems. Find out more about these systems by visiting the Todaysure website, or get in touch with the team by telephone for detailed advice and information.

Loading and Feed Systems

Loading waste into the primary combustion chamber can be carried out manually or automatically, depending on the capacity of the plant and the nature of the waste. Loads exceeding the capacity are generally considered unsafe and operationally/environmentally inefficient. Bagged waste weighing up to 200kg can be manually loaded into the incinerator. Anything above 200kg should be automatically loaded. Todaysure manufactures a full range manual and automatic loading systems, including bin tippers, elevators, container handlers, ram loaders, crushers, conveyors, and sludge/liquid feed systems.

Secondary Combustion Chambers

This is where waste in the gaseous phase is treated. Combustion gases that are given off in the primary chamber are transferred into the secondary chamber through a refractory lined duct. Additional combustion air is added at the inlet of the secondary chamber, and additional heat is provided by an afterburner. Air jets induce turbulence which mixes the combustion products with heat and combustion air. This process reduces the partial combustion products (carbon monoxide) and contaminant combustion products (volatile organic compounds and nitrogen oxides) to a minimum.

Energy Recovery Systems

Gases that exit the secondary chamber can be ducted directly into a waste heat boiler which converts gaseous energy into useful energy such as hot water or steam. These boilers are constructed to the latest applicable standards and are heavily insulated and clad in aluminium. Control and safety features include level gauges, level switches, safety valves, crown valves, blow down valves and pumps. To find out more about our energy recovery systems and how they work, please consult the Todaysure website, or simply give us a call.

Flue Gas Abatement

For compliance with the EU Waste Incineration Directive 76/2000, exhaust gases can be directed through a dry gas abatement plant. This comprises of a bag or ceramic filter house and a storage/feed system for the sodium bicarbonate and activated carbon system. Gases that exit the energy recovery plant are injected with lime or sodium bicarbonate and activated carbon that are stored in containers or silos which lie adjacent to the gas cleaning system. The lime/sodium bicarbonate reacts to neutralise acid components found in the gas, including sulphur dioxide and hydrogen chloride, while the carbon absorbs heavy metals and any dioxins.

Supervisory Control Systems

All incineration and cremation plant, including energy recovery systems and gas abatement systems, are controlled by a supervisory human machine interface. This innovative system continuously monitors plant performance and automatically trims and corrects any out of tolerance parameters. Used together with the emission monitoring package, the supervisory control system records, reports and archives emissions (including NOx, SO2, HCI, Particulates, CO, O2, H20 & TOC) which are released into the atmosphere.

Containerised and Mobile Incinerators

We design and manufacture a diverse range of containerised and mobile incinerators for use on remote and/or temporary sites. Find out more about our containerised, skid mounted and trailer mounted incinerators on the Todaysure website. For any further advice or guidance regarding the systems that we produce, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Waste Loading Units

Our waste loading units have been specifically designed to introduce waste into primary combustion chambers. They include manual and automatic loading devices such as bin tippers, waste elevators, ram loaders and liquid/sludge feed systems. The choice of system is usually determined by the capacity of the plant and the nature of the waste. For example, manual loaders can only handle up to 200kg of practically bagged waste an hour. Higher quantities generally require an automatic operation.  If you are unsure as to which type of loader you require, please do not hesitate to get in touch. We’re always happy to help.