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Steam classified municipal solid waste (MSW) has been studied for use as a combustion fuel, feedstock for composting, and cellulytic enzyme hydrolysis. A preliminary study has been conducted using a prototype plasma arc pyrolysis system (in cooperation with Plasma Energy Applied Technology Inc., Huntsville, AL) to convert the steam classified MSW into a pyrolysis gas and vitrified material. Using a feed rate of 50 lbs/h, 300 lbs of the material was pyrolysized. The major components of this pyrolysis gas were H2, CO, and CO2. A detailed presentation of the emission data along with details on the system used will be presented.
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Sebghati, J.M., Eley, M.H. Preliminary study of the pyrolysis of steam classified municipal solid waste. Appl Biochem Biotechnol 63, 35–44 (1997). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02920410
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02920410