Plasma Arc Gasification

However, the capital cost for plasma-arc gasifiers is relatively high and explains why no commercial facilities are in operation in the United States at this time. The 

TABLE 9.5 Environmental Features of Plastic Waste Management Options 

Process GHG emission Waste Toxic emissions Product 

Anaerobic digestion Very low Residue Very low Fuel gas 

Incineration High Char/residue Temperature dependent Energy 

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