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Method of disposing of combustible materials

US6745707B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 6, 2003
Grant dateJun 8, 2004
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Expiry dateJan 6, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF23G2209/30
  • WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method of disposing of combustible materials. The method includes the steps of: providing a heating space; providing a first source to generate heat to a first predetermined level at a first location in the heating space sufficient to reconstitute the combustible materials to a molten slag at the first location and so that heat generated by the first source elevates the temperature at a second location within the heating space to a second predetermined heat level that is below the predetermined heat level and high enough to cause combustion of the combustible materials; directing combustible materials to the second location at which the combustible materials are combusted to produce ash; and causing the ash to be directed to the first location to be reconstituted as molten slag.

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