ABSTRACT
This chapter presents the use of the aqueous pyrolysis method using induction heating that has been developed by Dr. William L. Hughes and co-workers as a method of treating industrial wastes and other solid wastes. Aqueous pyrolysis is the conversion of a sample mixed with water into another substances by subjecting the material to high temperature and high pressure. Future work on aqueous pyrolysis will possibly investigate the use of a semi-continuous flow process incorporating heat recovery. Many industrial wastes may be processed into combustible products from the aqueous pyrolysis process, and the products may be reused as a source of fuel for the process. The device used for the collection of gases consists of a one-gallon capacity stainless-steel cylinder, a vacuum/pressure gauge, a glass trap bottle to collect liquids and suspended solids, and valves, tubing, and fittings. The reduction of the organic fraction of the waste materials, was investigated as a possible benefit of the aqueous pyrolysis process.
