FURNACE FOR THE COMBUSTION OF MOIST, FLUIDIZED WASTE MATERIALS

摘要

A method of and an apparatus for the combustion of sludge wherein the sludge is caused to fall freely through a fluidized-bed chamber from above through at least a sufficient distance to permit volatile components to be released by the cascading sludge and afterburning of these volatile components. The exhaust gases are removed at least three meters above the sludge inlet to the chamber.