Heterogeneous solid waste stabilization for energy conversion using thermochemical processes

Paper presents an analysis on thermal treatment for heterogeneous solid waste mixtures neutralization using an original installation and procedure. The experimental research focused on disintegration mechanisms of treated samples under pyrolysis conditions at pilot scale with respect to operating parameters and final by-products. The experiments were carried out on representative samples using a continuously operating pilot installation that enables the thermal treatment of up to 50 kg/h of wastes. Research main targets were the sample mass reduction rate, residence time, process kinetics and the resulting gases composition. Further developments on pilot plant are in progress.