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6. Pyrolysis processes
Waste pyrolysis, also referred to as thermolysis, consists of an endothermic thermal treatment (ΔH > 0), at moderate temperature, during which the organic fraction of the waste is decomposed, in the absence of air or in a reducing atmosphere (O
2
< 2%), to provide a gas phase and a solid phase :
The wastes concerned are solids or sludges, and in particular :
materials containing a recoverable...
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References
Pyrolysis/gasification manufacturers
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AJ Grimshaw (WGT)
Babcock & Wilcox Volund APS http://www.volund.dk
Brightstar Environmental http://www.brightstarenvironmental.com
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