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Process for conversion of solid refuse to fuel gas using pelletized refuse feed

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OSTI ID:7089437
A process is claimed for simultaneously disposing of refuse and producing a useful fuel or synthesis gas and an inert inorganic residue by feeding shredded refuse, from which ferrous metal has preferably been magnetically separated, and which has been compacted into hard pellets, into an oxygen fed pyrolizing, slagging shaft furnace.
Assignee:
Union Carbide Corp.
Patent Number(s):
US 4042345
OSTI ID:
7089437
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English