Method and system for converting waste into electricity

Details Method and system for converting waste into electricity Method and system for converting waste into electricity

2006-03-28

2006-03-28

Nguyen, Hoang (Department: 3748)

Power plants

Motive fluid energized by externally applied heat

Process of power production or system operation

C060S670000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07017347

ABSTRACT:
A system and method for converting waste into electricity. Hydrogen gas is produced from waste burned in a vessel including at least one plasma arc torch. Steam is introduced into the vessel to provide a source for the hydrogen gas. The hydrogen gas is then collected and stored for use as fuel in a boiler used to generate steam that produces electricity with a turbine-driven generator. The hydrogen gas may be routed through a scrubber system prior to storage. The system and method may include a waste feed system that employs a hydraulic ram and an inert gas atmosphere.

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