Thermal process converting organic matter into synthesis gas using a plasma torch
Plasma Arc gasification| Process type | Chemical |
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| Industrial sector(s) | Waste management
Energy |
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| Main technologies or sub-processes | Plasma arc
Plasma electrolysis |
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| Feedstock | Municipal and industrial waste
Biomass
Solid hydrocarbons |
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| Product(s) | Syngas
Slag
Separated metal scrap |
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Plasma gasification is an extreme thermal process using plasma which converts organic matter into a syngas (synthesis gas) which is primarily made up of hydrogen and carbon monoxide. A plasma torch powered by an electric arc is used to ionize gas and catalyze organic matter into syngas, with slag[1][2][3] remaining as a byproduct. It is used commercially as a form of waste treatment, and has been tested for the gasification of refuse-derived fuel, biomass, industrial waste, hazardous waste, and solid hydrocarbons, such as coal, oil sands, petcoke and oil shale.[2]
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