Beamcomplex electron accelerator generates E-beam and X-Ray that penetrate various substances, materials and products. The electron beam technology is used for sterilization purposes and improvement of material properties.
X-Ray/E-beam
An E-beam (i.e. electron beam) consists of a stream of electrons accelerated to high speeds.
They carry a negative charge and have a small mass, allowing them to accelerate rapidly under electric fields. This acceleration results in high-energy beams capable of performing intricate tasks in technology and research.
An X-Ray (i.e. Röntgen radiation) is a form of high-energy electromagnetic radiation with photons that carry enough energy to ionize atoms and disrupt molecular bonds. This makes it a type of ionizing radiation, impacting living and non-living tissues.
IAEA ON IONIZING RADIATION SAFETY
PHYTOSANITARY TREATMENT OF FOOD PRODUCTS TO ENSURE SHELF LIFE OF OVER THREE YEARS
Operating principle of food irradiation technology: the electron accelerator uses high energy electrons and X-rays, penetrates through the product, causes DNA rupture of pathogens, harmful bacteria, mold, fungi, insect pests, their larvae, thereby destroying them.
This is the only food safety technology that allows processing food products in sealed packaging which ensures extended shelf life.
ADVANTAGES
- Elimination of re-contamination, since the products are processed in sealed packaging.
- Increased shelf life of long-term storage products up to 10 years.
- Food safety due to the reduction or complete destruction of pathogens.
- After processing, the cellular and molecular structure of food products does not change, micro- and macroelements (vitamins, proteins, fats, amino acids) and minerals are preserved.
- During processing, the packaging and products retain their original structure.
- No residual radiation in processed products.
PHYTOSANITARY TREATMENT OF FOOD PRODUCTS
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has adopted a system of terms for the irradiation of food products:
Irradiation (4-6 kGy) is radiation treatment for the purpose of selective destruction of a specific microorganism (e.g. salmonella, trichinella, etc.).
Radarization (6-10 kGy) is radiation treatment of food products for the purpose of increasing shelf life, in which the applied radiation dose leads to the destruction of pathogens.
Radarpertization (10-50 kGy) is intended for industrial sterilization of food products, which leads to the complete destruction of pathogens and eliminates re-infection.
ADVANTAGES
- Ionizing radiation has a positive effect on the quality of products and ensures their safety. Even small doses of radiation (less than 1 kGy) lead to a significant decrease in the number of bacteria.
- Electron beam processing of grain destroys insects and their larvae, pathogens, and also reduces the content of mycotoxins.
- After processing, the cellular and molecular structure of food products does not change, micro- and macroelements (vitamins, proteins, fats, amino acids) and minerals are preserved.
- No free radicals in food molecules.
- No residual radiation in processed products.
STERILIZATION OF MEDICAL DEVICES, FOOD PACKAGING, COSMETICS, ETC.
Electron accelerators use high energy electrons and X-rays as a sterilization method. The electron accelerator generates and accelerates electrons that pass through materials and products, causing breaks in the DNA of pathogens, thus sterilizing the materials. Products can be processed in tightly sealed packaging, preventing recontamination.
ADVANTAGES
- Complete destruction of pathogens, viruses and bacteria.
- The only method of sterilization in individual packaging that prevents recontamination.
- The fastest sterilization method, many times faster than sterilization with Co-60 or ethylene oxide.
- Complete sterility of products and both internal and external surfaces of the packages.
- The treatment does not affect the physical and chemical properties of the package.
- No residual radiation in processed products.
PRE-SOWING SEED TREATMENT
The electron accelerator generates X-rays that penetrate the seed and accelerate its hereditary development program.
The phenomenon of the development stimulation effect can be explained by the formation of biologically active substances of a quinoid nature in the seed cells. Substances in low concentrations activate growth and development by non-specific derepression of the genome, i.e., transferring genes to an active state. In this case, certain DNA zones are activated, which additionally promotes more intensive synthesis and activity of enzymes, including tryptophan synthetase, which regulates the synthesis of tryptophan, as well as the synthesis of the growth hormone heteroauxin, which accelerates the intensity of cell division, so the growth processes in sprouts are enhanced.
The stimulation effect can persist throughout ontogenesis, therefore accelerating the growth and development of plants, which ultimately leads to increased yields.
ADVANTAGES
- Reduced need for pesticides.
- Environmentally friendly technology.
- No chemicals are used.
- No chemical residues on the surface of the seeds.
- Can be used for conventional and organic seeds.
- High productivity – up to 150 tons per hour.
STERILIZATION OF INSECTS WITH IONIZING RADIATION (SIT)
The technology includes several stages: breeding insects in special biofactories, then separating them into females and males, usually at the pupal stage, treating the males with ionizing radiation (without Co-60 and cesium isotopes) under controlled conditions, and then releasing them in target areas. Irradiation damages the chromosomes in the insects’ reproductive cells, as a result they do not produce offspring when mated with wild females.
ADVANTAGES
- Does not involve the use of insecticides that may be toxic to the environment, including humans.
- Helps reduce the population of alien species that were introduced accidentally or deliberately into a natural environment.
- Irradiated insects can exist throughout their entire life cycle without further reproduction.
- Insects are not radioactive and do not pose a threat to humans or the environment.
POLYMER PRODUCTS TREATMENT
As a result of the effect of ionizing radiation on polymers, bonds with the hydrogen molecule are broken with a simultaneous process of joining carbon bonds. Thus, rigid branched cross-bridges of carbon molecules are formed.
When polymers are irradiated, changes in the chemical structure occur, which lead to positive changes in the mechanical and physical properties of the materials.
ADVANTAGES
- Enables polymers to be cross-linked simultaneously over the entire circumference.
- Guarantees uniformity of the dose received and homogeneity of the cross-linked material.
- Increases polymer robustness.
POLYMER WASTE TREATMENT
The process of treating plastic waste is carried out as follows:
1) Plastic waste is crushed into crumbs;
2) One type of our complex is designed for the separation of polymers into HDPE, polystyrene, foam, and other polymers.
– Polyethylene waste is used to produce new polyethylene products (recycling).
– Other materials, except polyethylene, are used in construction for mixing with concrete. Another type of our complex allows, when treating the polymer surface, to obtain an adhered layer that bonds well with cement mixtures.
ADVANTAGES
- Guarantees uniformity of the dose received and homogeneity of the cross-linked material.
- Increases polymer robustness.
- Irradiated polymer powder can be used as an additive in construction of pipes, bike paths, road barriers, storm drains, etc.
CARGO CONTAINER PROCESSING
Electron accelerators generate X-rays that penetrate the walls of a closed container and induce breaks in DNA of insects and their larvae, eliminating them, as well as pathogens, significantly reducing them in number.
ADVANTAGES
- No need to open containers and take the products out for treatment.
- High sterilization rate.
- 100% guarantee of insect pest and their larvae destruction, and significant reduction in the number of pathogens in transported products.
FLUE GAS TREATMENT
Electron beam flue gas treatment is a technology used to remove pollutants like sulfur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen oxides (NOx) from flue gas by exposing the flue gas to a high-energy electron beam, which creates reactive species that convert the pollutants into usable byproducts.
ADVANTAGES
- High removal efficiency.
- Usable byproduct creation.
- Dry and wasteless process.
LANDFILL SOIL TREATMENT
Ionizing radiation (E-beam) generated by electron accelerators damages the DNA of pathogens, thereby destroying them, and also deactivates chemically hazardous elements.
ADVANTAGES
- Complete elimination of pathogenic microorganisms and hazardous chemicals.
- Environment friendly treatment method.
- The portable complex may be placed in close proximity to landfill treatment facilities that allows cutting costs for transportation of soil for treatment elsewhere.
Contact us to apply for a customized solution!