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	Advanced [[Plasma]] reactors convert [[Waste\|waste]] into [[Syngas\|synthetic gases]] with the aim of removing unwanted materials and recycling energy and as a result is often defined in terms of a type of [[gasification]]. The main component is the gas [[Plasma\|plasmas]] which are formed by freeing electrons from gas molecules and atoms using external energy sources. Insignificant emissions of [[Flue Gas\|flue gases]] and very high efficiency in these reactors have created a high incentive for using them and an established commercial technology. However, it can be a very complex, expensive and operator-intensive process<ref name="ref2">[https://eippcb.jrc.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/2020-01/JRC118637_WI_Bref_2019_published_0.pdf Best Available Techniques (BAT) Reference Document for Waste Incineration]</ref>. Different types of [[Waste\|wastes]] including [[MSW\|municipal]], [[Clinical Waste\|clinical]], [[Hazardous Waste\|hazardous]], chemical dissolvent, [[Wikipedia:Heavy metals\|heavy metals]], and [[Plastic\|plastics]] can be thermally treated using this method<ref name="ref1">[https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10661-016-5347-7#Fig1 Plasma Incinerator Reactor]</ref>.		Advanced [[Plasma]] reactors convert [[Waste\|waste]] into [[Syngas\|synthetic gases]] with the aim of removing unwanted materials and recycling energy and as a result is often defined in terms of a type of [[gasification]]. The main component is the gas [[Plasma\|plasmas]] which are formed by freeing electrons from gas molecules and atoms using external energy sources. Insignificant emissions of [[Flue Gas\|flue gases]] and very high efficiency in these reactors have created a high incentive for using them and an established commercial technology. However, it can be a very complex, expensive and operator-intensive process<ref name="ref2">[https://eippcb.jrc.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/2020-01/JRC118637_WI_Bref_2019_published_0.pdf Best Available Techniques (BAT) Reference Document for Waste Incineration]</ref>. Different types of [[Waste\|wastes]] including [[MSW\|municipal]], [[Clinical Waste\|clinical]], [[Hazardous Waste\|hazardous]], chemical dissolvent, [[Wikipedia:Heavy metals\|heavy metals]], and [[Plastic\|plastics]] can be thermally treated using this method<ref name="ref1">[https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10661-016-5347-7#Fig1 Plasma Incinerator Reactor]</ref>.
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	Advanced [[Plasma]] reactors convert [[Waste\|waste]] into [[Syngas\|synthetic gases]] with the aim of removing unwanted materials and recycling energy and as a result is often defined in terms of a type of [[gasification]]. The main component is the gas [[Plasma\|plasmas]] which are formed by freeing electrons from gas molecules and atoms using external energy sources. Insignificant emissions of [[Flue Gas\|flue gases]] and very high efficiency in these reactors have created a high incentive for using them and an established commercial technology. However, it can be a very complex, expensive and operator-intensive process<ref name="ref2">[https://eippcb.jrc.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/2020-01/JRC118637_WI_Bref_2019_published_0.pdf Best Available Techniques (BAT) Reference Document for Waste Incineration]</ref>. Different types of [[Waste\|wastes]] including [[MSW\|municipal]], [[Clinical Waste\|clinical]], [[Hazardous Waste\|hazardous]]~~, and poisonous~~, chemical dissolvent, ~~heavy~~ [[Wikipedia:Heavy metals\|heavy metals]], and [[Plastic\|plastics]] can be thermally treated using this method<ref name="ref1">[https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10661-016-5347-7#Fig1 Plasma Incinerator Reactor]</ref>.		Advanced [[Plasma]] reactors convert [[Waste\|waste]] into [[Syngas\|synthetic gases]] with the aim of removing unwanted materials and recycling energy and as a result is often defined in terms of a type of [[gasification]]. The main component is the gas [[Plasma\|plasmas]] which are formed by freeing electrons from gas molecules and atoms using external energy sources. Insignificant emissions of [[Flue Gas\|flue gases]] and very high efficiency in these reactors have created a high incentive for using them and an established commercial technology. However, it can be a very complex, expensive and operator-intensive process<ref name="ref2">[https://eippcb.jrc.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/2020-01/JRC118637_WI_Bref_2019_published_0.pdf Best Available Techniques (BAT) Reference Document for Waste Incineration]</ref>. Different types of [[Waste\|wastes]] including [[MSW\|municipal]], [[Clinical Waste\|clinical]], [[Hazardous Waste\|hazardous]], chemical dissolvent, [[Wikipedia:Heavy metals\|heavy metals]], and [[Plastic\|plastics]] can be thermally treated using this method<ref name="ref1">[https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10661-016-5347-7#Fig1 Plasma Incinerator Reactor]</ref>.
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	Advanced [[Plasma]] reactors convert [[Waste\|waste]] into [[Syngas\|synthetic gases]] with the aim of removing unwanted materials and recycling energy. The main component is the gas [[Plasma\|plasmas]] which are formed by freeing electrons from gas molecules and atoms using external energy sources. Insignificant emissions of [[Flue Gas\|flue gases]] and very high efficiency in these reactors have created a high incentive for using them and an established commercial technology. However, it can be a very complex, expensive and operator-intensive process<ref name="ref2">[https://eippcb.jrc.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/2020-01/JRC118637_WI_Bref_2019_published_0.pdf Best Available Techniques (BAT) Reference Document for Waste Incineration]</ref>. Different types of [[Waste\|wastes]] including [[MSW\|municipal]], [[Clinical Waste\|clinical]], [[Hazardous Waste\|hazardous]], and poisonous, chemical dissolvent, heavy [[~~Metal~~\|metals]], and [[Plastic\|plastics]] can be thermally treated using this method<ref name="ref1">[https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10661-016-5347-7#Fig1 Plasma Incinerator Reactor]</ref>.		Advanced [[Plasma]] reactors convert [[Waste\|waste]] into [[Syngas\|synthetic gases]] with the aim of removing unwanted materials and recycling energy and as a result is often defined in terms of a type of [[gasification]]. The main component is the gas [[Plasma\|plasmas]] which are formed by freeing electrons from gas molecules and atoms using external energy sources. Insignificant emissions of [[Flue Gas\|flue gases]] and very high efficiency in these reactors have created a high incentive for using them and an established commercial technology. However, it can be a very complex, expensive and operator-intensive process<ref name="ref2">[https://eippcb.jrc.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/2020-01/JRC118637_WI_Bref_2019_published_0.pdf Best Available Techniques (BAT) Reference Document for Waste Incineration]</ref>. Different types of [[Waste\|wastes]] including [[MSW\|municipal]], [[Clinical Waste\|clinical]], [[Hazardous Waste\|hazardous]], and poisonous, chemical dissolvent, heavy [[Wikipedia:Heavy metals\|heavy metals]], and [[Plastic\|plastics]] can be thermally treated using this method<ref name="ref1">[https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10661-016-5347-7#Fig1 Plasma Incinerator Reactor]</ref>.
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	The [[Plasma]] technology creates a very high temperature, between 1000-15,000°C<ref>[https://www.explainthatstuff.com/plasma-arc-recycling.html Plasma Arc Waste Recycling]</ref>, due to a direct current between the anode and cathode of the [[Plasma]] torch. This extremely high temperature in chamber completely decomposes the [[Waste\|waste]] and organic and poisonous compounds in milliseconds. Plasma processes have high destruction efficiencies of >99.99%<ref name="ref2" /> and so the production of secondary [[Combustion\|combustion]] products and polluted gases is avoided. Instead, [[Syngas\|synthetic gases]] are produced that are used to generate electricity or can be used in various industries as a substitute for diesel fuels. Minerals are converted into melting residuum/[[Fly Ash\|ash]] for discharge or it can be used in [[Recycling\|recycling]] and petrochemical industries<ref name="ref1" />.		The [[Plasma]] technology creates a very high temperature, between 1000-15,000°C<ref>[https://www.explainthatstuff.com/plasma-arc-recycling.html Plasma Arc Waste Recycling]</ref>, due to a direct current between the anode and cathode of the [[Plasma]] torch. This extremely high temperature in chamber completely decomposes the [[Waste\|waste]] and organic and poisonous compounds in milliseconds. Plasma processes have high destruction efficiencies of >99.99%<ref name="ref2" /> and so the production of secondary [[Combustion\|combustion]] products and polluted gases is avoided. Instead, [[Syngas\|synthetic gases]] are produced that are used to generate electricity or can be used in various industries as a substitute for diesel fuels. Minerals are converted into melting residuum/[[Fly Ash\|ash]] for discharge or it can be used in [[Recycling\|recycling]] and petrochemical industries<ref name="ref1" />.
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			==Application in UK==
			The only known application of the technology in the UK was the [[Alter NRG]] technology at [[Air Products]] in Teeside, where two 50MW facilities (TV1 and TV2) were progressed before being suspended at an advanced construction stage in late 2015 due to technological issues<ref>[https://waste-management-world.com/a/air-products-to-ditch-plasma-gasification-waste-to-energy-plants-in-teesside Article from Waste Management World]</ref>.

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	Advanced [[Plasma]] reactors convert [[Waste\|waste]] into [[Syngas\|synthetic gases]] with the aim of removing unwanted materials and recycling energy. The main component is the gas [[Plasma\|plasmas]] which are formed by freeing electrons from gas molecules and atoms using external energy sources. Insignificant emissions of [[Flue Gas\|flue gases]] and very high efficiency in these reactors have created a high incentive for using them. Different types of [[Waste\|wastes]] including [[MSW\|municipal]], [[[Clinical Waste\|clinical]], [[Hazardous Waste\|hazardous]], and poisonous, chemical dissolvent, heavy [[Metal\|metals]], and [[Plastic\|plastics]] can be thermally treated using this method<ref name="ref1">[https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10661-016-5347-7#Fig1 Plasma Incinerator Reactor]</ref>.		Advanced [[Plasma]] reactors convert [[Waste\|waste]] into [[Syngas\|synthetic gases]] with the aim of removing unwanted materials and recycling energy. The main component is the gas [[Plasma\|plasmas]] which are formed by freeing electrons from gas molecules and atoms using external energy sources. Insignificant emissions of [[Flue Gas\|flue gases]] and very high efficiency in these reactors have created a high incentive for using them and an established commercial technology. However, it can be a very complex, expensive and operator-intensive process<ref name="ref2">[https://eippcb.jrc.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/2020-01/JRC118637_WI_Bref_2019_published_0.pdf Best Available Techniques (BAT) Reference Document for Waste Incineration]</ref>. Different types of [[Waste\|wastes]] including [[MSW\|municipal]], [[Clinical Waste\|clinical]], [[Hazardous Waste\|hazardous]], and poisonous, chemical dissolvent, heavy [[Metal\|metals]], and [[Plastic\|plastics]] can be thermally treated using this method<ref name="ref1">[https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10661-016-5347-7#Fig1 Plasma Incinerator Reactor]</ref>.
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	==Plasma Incineration Mechanism==		==Plasma Incineration Mechanism==
	The [[Plasma]] technology creates a very high temperature, between 1000-15,000°C<ref>[https://www.explainthatstuff.com/plasma-arc-recycling.html Plasma Arc Waste Recycling]</ref>, due to a direct current between the anode and cathode of the [[Plasma]] torch. This extremely high temperature in chamber decomposes the [[Waste\|waste]] and organic and poisonous compounds in milliseconds and so the production of secondary [[Combustion\|combustion]] products and polluted gases is avoided. Instead, [[Syngas\|synthetic gases]] are produced that are used to generate electricity or can be used in various industries as a substitute for diesel fuels. Minerals are converted into melting residuum/[[Fly Ash\|ash]] for discharge or it can be used in [[Recycling\|recycling]] and petrochemical industries<ref name="ref1" />.		The [[Plasma]] technology creates a very high temperature, between 1000-15,000°C<ref>[https://www.explainthatstuff.com/plasma-arc-recycling.html Plasma Arc Waste Recycling]</ref>, due to a direct current between the anode and cathode of the [[Plasma]] torch. This extremely high temperature in chamber completely decomposes the [[Waste\|waste]] and organic and poisonous compounds in milliseconds. Plasma processes have high destruction efficiencies of >99.99%<ref name="ref2" /> and so the production of secondary [[Combustion\|combustion]] products and polluted gases is avoided. Instead, [[Syngas\|synthetic gases]] are produced that are used to generate electricity or can be used in various industries as a substitute for diesel fuels. Minerals are converted into melting residuum/[[Fly Ash\|ash]] for discharge or it can be used in [[Recycling\|recycling]] and petrochemical industries<ref name="ref1" />.
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	==References==		==References==
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	==Plasma Incineration Reactor==		==Plasma Incineration Reactor==
	[[File:Plasma ~~Arc~~ Incinerator.png\|300px\|right\|Plasma Incinerator Reactor]]		[[File:Scheme of a Plasma Incinerator Reactor.png\|300px\|right\|Scheme of a Plasma Incinerator Reactor. All Rights Reserved]]
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	#Synthetic gas outlet which transports the resulting [[Flue Gas\|flue gases]] to create electricity.		#Synthetic gas outlet which transports the resulting [[Flue Gas\|flue gases]] to create electricity.
	#The [[Waste\|waste]] collector and discharger collect the by-products such as [[Fly Ash\|bottom ash]] and sludge which exit the chamber. <ref name="ref1" />		#The [[Waste\|waste]] collector and discharger collect the by-products such as [[Fly Ash\|bottom ash]] and sludge which exit the chamber<ref name="ref1" />
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	==Plasma Incineration Mechanism==		==Plasma Incineration Mechanism==

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	==[[Plasma~~]] [[~~Incineration~~\|Incinerator]]~~ Mechanism==		==Plasma Incineration Mechanism==
	The [[Plasma]] technology creates a very high temperature, between 1000-15,000°C<ref>[https://www.explainthatstuff.com/plasma-arc-recycling.html Plasma Arc Waste Recycling]</ref>, due to a direct current between the anode and cathode of the [[Plasma]] torch. This extremely high temperature in chamber decomposes the [[Waste\|waste]] and organic and poisonous compounds in milliseconds and so the production of secondary [[Combustion\|combustion]] products and polluted gases is avoided. Instead, [[Syngas\|synthetic gases]] are produced that are used to generate electricity or can be used in various industries as a substitute for diesel fuels. Minerals are converted into melting residuum/[[Fly Ash\|ash]] for discharge or it can be used in [[Recycling\|recycling]] and petrochemical industries<ref name="ref1" />.		The [[Plasma]] technology creates a very high temperature, between 1000-15,000°C<ref>[https://www.explainthatstuff.com/plasma-arc-recycling.html Plasma Arc Waste Recycling]</ref>, due to a direct current between the anode and cathode of the [[Plasma]] torch. This extremely high temperature in chamber decomposes the [[Waste\|waste]] and organic and poisonous compounds in milliseconds and so the production of secondary [[Combustion\|combustion]] products and polluted gases is avoided. Instead, [[Syngas\|synthetic gases]] are produced that are used to generate electricity or can be used in various industries as a substitute for diesel fuels. Minerals are converted into melting residuum/[[Fly Ash\|ash]] for discharge or it can be used in [[Recycling\|recycling]] and petrochemical industries<ref name="ref1" />.
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	==[[Plasma~~]] [[~~Incineration~~\|Incinerator]]~~ Reactor==		==Plasma Incineration Reactor==
	[[File:Plasma Arc Incinerator.png\|300px\|right\|Plasma Incinerator Reactor]]		[[File:Plasma Arc Incinerator.png\|300px\|right\|Plasma Incinerator Reactor]]
	Parts of the [[Plasma]] reactor explained:		Parts of the [[Plasma]] reactor explained:

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	==[[Plasma]] [[Incineration\|Incinerator]] Reactor==		==[[Plasma]] [[Incineration\|Incinerator]] Reactor==
	[[File:Plasma Arc Incinerator]].png\|300px\|right\|Plasma Incinerator Reactor]]		[[File:Plasma Arc Incinerator.png\|300px\|right\|Plasma Incinerator Reactor]]
	Parts of the [[Plasma]] reactor explained:		Parts of the [[Plasma]] reactor explained:
	#The [[Waste\|waste]] input at the top where [[Feedstock\|feedstock]] enters the chamber.		#The [[Waste\|waste]] input at the top where [[Feedstock\|feedstock]] enters the chamber.

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	Advanced Plasma reactors convert waste into synthetic gases with the aim of removing unwanted materials and recycling energy. The main component is the gas plasmas which are formed by freeing electrons from gas molecules and atoms using external energy sources. Insignificant emissions of flue gases and very high efficiency in these reactors have created a high incentive for using them. Different types of wastes including municipal, clinical, hazardous, and poisonous, chemical dissolvent, heavy metals, and plastics can be thermally treated using this method<ref name="ref1">[https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10661-016-5347-7#Fig1 Plasma Incinerator Reactor]</ref>.		Advanced [[Plasma]] reactors convert [[Waste\|waste]] into [[Syngas\|synthetic gases]] with the aim of removing unwanted materials and recycling energy. The main component is the gas [[Plasma\|plasmas]] which are formed by freeing electrons from gas molecules and atoms using external energy sources. Insignificant emissions of [[Flue Gas\|flue gases]] and very high efficiency in these reactors have created a high incentive for using them. Different types of [[Waste\|wastes]] including [[MSW\|municipal]], [[[Clinical Waste\|clinical]], [[Hazardous Waste\|hazardous]], and poisonous, chemical dissolvent, heavy [[Metal\|metals]], and [[Plastic\|plastics]] can be thermally treated using this method<ref name="ref1">[https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10661-016-5347-7#Fig1 Plasma Incinerator Reactor]</ref>.
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	==Plasma Incinerator Reactor==		==[[Plasma]] [[Incineration\|Incinerator]] Reactor==
	[[File:Plasma Arc Incinerator.png\|300px\|right\|Plasma Incinerator Reactor]]		[[File:Plasma Arc Incinerator]].png\|300px\|right\|Plasma Incinerator Reactor]]
	Parts of the ~~plasma~~ reactor explained:		Parts of the [[Plasma]] reactor explained:
	#The waste input at the top where feedstock enters the chamber.		#The [[Waste\|waste]] input at the top where [[Feedstock\|feedstock]] enters the chamber.
	#The lower part holds the feedstock, and also includes the ~~plasma~~ torch. Plasma torches is where the ~~plasma~~ current is created due to the interactions between gases and the electric arc among the electrodes.		#The lower part holds the [[Feedstock\|feedstock]], and also includes the [[Plasma]] torch. [[Plasma]] torches are where the [[Plasma]] current is created due to the interactions between gases and the electric arc among the electrodes.
	#The higher part of the chamber has the capacity to provide enough time for keeping the volatile gases for complete disintegration.		#The higher part of the chamber has the capacity to provide enough time for keeping the volatile gases for complete disintegration.
	#Synthetic gas outlet which transports the resulting flue gases to create electricity.		#Synthetic gas outlet which transports the resulting [[Flue Gas\|flue gases]] to create electricity.
	#The waste collector and discharger collect the by-products such as bottom ash and sludge which exit the chamber. <ref name="ref1" />		#The [[Waste\|waste]] collector and discharger collect the by-products such as [[Fly Ash\|bottom ash]] and sludge which exit the chamber. <ref name="ref1" />
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	==Plasma Incinerator Mechanism==		==[[Plasma]] [[Incineration\|Incinerator]] Mechanism==
	The ~~plasma~~ technology creates a very high temperature, between 1000-15,000°C<ref>[https://www.explainthatstuff.com/plasma-arc-recycling.html Plasma Arc Waste Recycling]</ref>, due to a direct current between the anode and cathode of the ~~plasma~~ torch. This extremely high temperature in chamber decomposes the waste and organic and poisonous compounds in milliseconds and so the production of secondary combustion products and polluted gases is avoided. Instead, synthetic gases are produced that are used to generate electricity or can be used in various industries as a substitute for diesel fuels. Minerals are converted into melting residuum/ash for discharge or it can be used in recycling and petrochemical industries<ref name="ref1" />.		The [[Plasma]] technology creates a very high temperature, between 1000-15,000°C<ref>[https://www.explainthatstuff.com/plasma-arc-recycling.html Plasma Arc Waste Recycling]</ref>, due to a direct current between the anode and cathode of the [[Plasma]] torch. This extremely high temperature in chamber decomposes the [[Waste\|waste]] and organic and poisonous compounds in milliseconds and so the production of secondary [[Combustion\|combustion]] products and polluted gases is avoided. Instead, [[Syngas\|synthetic gases]] are produced that are used to generate electricity or can be used in various industries as a substitute for diesel fuels. Minerals are converted into melting residuum/[[Fly Ash\|ash]] for discharge or it can be used in [[Recycling\|recycling]] and petrochemical industries<ref name="ref1" />.
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	==References==		==References==
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