| abstract |
The system, based on a recirculating Carbon Flow Loop, neutralizes toxins within municipal waste or other feedstock. A Plasma Syngas Gasifier is used to generate ultra high temperatures in an oxygen controlled atmosphere. This breaks down the feedstock into its basic elements, predominantly hydrogen and carbon monoxide, known as syngas. This can be used as a fuel, and/or be processed using water shift reaction, to yield additional hydrogen plus carbon dioxide. Following processing the carbon dioxide gas flow continues in the Carbon Flow Loop to an Algae Bioreactor. Here photosynthesis transforms it into oil rich algae. This can continue in the Carbon Flow Loop as feedstock for the Plasma Syngas Gasifier, and/or exit the loop, and be used to manufacture biofuels or other products. New feedstock is added to the Carbon Flow Loop to replace carbon lost or removed. |