Plasma-based waste disposal system

摘要

Method and apparatus for the disposal of waste including a rotary kiln comprising at least one, and preferably a plurality of plasma guns positioned within a chamber defined by the rotary kiln, and at least one target electrode which is rotatable. One preferred embodiment of the present invention comprises a portable waste disposal unit wherein a rotary kiln, at least one plasma gun and a movable target electrode are advantageously positioned on a truck for ready transportation to a waste site.