Pyrolysis process for treatment of automobile shredder residue: preliminary experimental results

The main objective of the present research work is to evaluate both the process performance and characteristics of the products obtained from the treatment of automobile shredder residue (ASR) using a pilot scale experimental pyrolysis plant operating under different load and varying process temperatures. ASR samples used for the treatment, solid and liquid by-products obtained and syngas produced were analysed both through on-line monitoring (gas) and laboratory analysis. Brief descriptions of the plant as well as the preliminary experimental results obtained are presented here. (C) 2000 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.