WASTE PROCESSING APPARATUS AND METHOD FEATURING POWER GENERATION, WATER RECYCLING AND WATER USE IN STEAM GENERATION

摘要

The present invention includes systems, apparatus and methods for processing solid waste products. The present invention includes an apparatus and method of processing solid waste products in an autoclave, comprising the steps: (a) loading the autoclave with a charge of solid waste products containing water; (b) sealing the autoclave; (c) rotating the autoclave while heating the autoclave such that the charge of solid waste products containing water creates steam in the autoclave, and whereby so waste liquid water or steam and cellulosic material are produced; (d) conducting liquid water or steam from the autoclave to a water cleaning system and then to a heat recovery steam generator so as to generate steam therefrom; and (d) reintroducing the steam generated by the heat recovery steam generator into the autoclave. The system preferably is a closed loop system to conserve water. The system also includes equipment to convert cellulose into fuels and energy, and some of the fuels and energy are directed to the production of electricity and steam to support the needs of the autoclave and the balance may be commercially sold.