Abstract: An optimized gasification/vitrification processing system having a gasification unit which converts organic materials to a hydrogen rich gas and ash in communication with a joule heated vitrification unit which converts the ash formed in the gasification unit into glass, and a plasma which converts elemental carbon and products of incomplete combustion formed in the gasification unit into a hydrogen rich gas.

Abstract: A method for enhancing the efficient operation of an electrical power plant utilizing a waste conversion unit to convert organic matter and electrical power into a useful fuel. The waste conversion unit is in electrical communication with an electrical power plant, where it uses electrical power from the electrical power plant and organic matter to form a useful fuel during periods when the electrical power plant has relatively high excess capacity. The useful fuel is then supplied to an electrical generator during periods of relatively low excess capacity, thereby allowing electrical generator to increase the power delivered by said power plant during periods of peak electricity demand.