| abstract |
A method and apparatus for treating organic wastes is provided, said apparatus comprising a fermenter, a distillation column and a gasifier. Organic wastes are separated into high and low moisture content organic waste streams. The low moisture content organic waste stream is subjected to a gasification process and generates a producer gas. The high moisture content organic waste is subjected to a fermentation process and produces a mixture of ethanol and water. Waste heat from the gasification process is subjected to a distillation column. Vapours recovered from the distillation column are mixed in a hydrous vapour form with the producer gas and produce fuel that can be used as an energy source . |