Abstract: A waste processing system is provided herein which entails the use of at least one fixed-position plasma arc generator for primary processing and at least one moveable plasma arc generator for secondary processing assistance and/or final conditioning of the slag prior to exit from the reactor vessel. This optimum processing environment is provided by control of reactor vessel configuration and real time control of processing characteristics to ensure maximum processing efficiency.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 11, 2004
Date of Patent:
November 16, 2004
Assignee:
RCL Plasma, Inc.
Inventors:
Andreas V. Tsangaris, George W. Carter, Jesse Z. Shen, D. Michael Feasby, Kenneth C. Campbell