Overview of the Pyrolysis and Gasification Processes for Thermal Disposal of Waste

Pyrolysis and gasification are integral sub processes of the in cineration of waste ingrate systems which starts with drying, continues at higher temperature with pyrolysis and gasification and ends finally up with combustion of the waste. The technologies described here are also in combined processes strictly separated from each other. Pyrolysis is a process for disintegration of organic substances at elevated temperatures under inert atmosphere. The technically preferred reactor is a heated rotary drum. The products are, depending on the operation temperature and the feed composition, gaseous organic compounds, oils, water, and coke rich ashes.