Abstract
Abstract Plasma gasification requires high energy input and temperature, hindering adoption for commercial applications. In this study, a model of low-temperature plasma gasification is investigated to convert municipal solid waste (MSW) into syngas. The model was employed at reactor temperatures of 1,500, 2,000, and 2,500 °C to assess effects on syngas composition and system performance with air as the plasma medium. At plasma temperatures of 1,500, 2,000, and 2,500 °C, the model generated syngas lower heating values of 5.41, 6.02, and 6.45 MJ/Nm3, respectively, with energy inputs of 2,358, 2,775, and 3,245 kW per kg/s of MSW, respectively, and plasma gasification efficiencies of 49.6, 49.2, and 48.9%, respectively. In comparison to conventional non-plasma air gasification of MSW, syngas generated from low-temperature plasma gasification contained higher concentrations of hydrogen and carbon monoxide, resulting in higher heating value of the syngas.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
