12073 Green-ADF

Important results from the project

This project will deliver a novel process to allow waste aircraft de-icing fluid (ADF) to be recovered and re-used on site. Existing treatment systems convert huge quantities of waste ADF, reprocessing it to first obtain >99% glycol which is then diluted again to obtain ADF. In contrast, our approach produces 76% less waste fluid (which also contains more glycol) and recovers it for re-use in a single step. This massively reduces energy use and running costs by around 89%.

Expected long term effects

This project will deliver a novel process to allow waste aircraft de-icing fluid (ADF) to be recovered and re-used on site. Existing treatment systems convert huge quantities of w aste ADF, reprocessing it to first obtain >99% glycol w hich is then diluted again to obtain ADF. In contrast, our approach produces 76% less w aste fluid (w hich also contains more glycol) and recovers it for re-use in a single step. This massively reduces energy use and running costs by around 89%.

Approach and implementation

Build a pilot plant with analytical equipment to produce samples that will then be approved by existing de icing fluids suppliers. The pilot plant will be the basis for a new way of applying recycling technology in the aviation industry.

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We assist airports across the globe to process their used de-icing fluid and reduce their environmental impact. Our solution will make a big contribution to reduce the environmental footprint in aviation.