Pyrolysis retort methods and apparatus
AssigneeStandard Gas Limited
InventorDaniel Michael Donegan
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Abstract
A pyrolysis surface such as a rotating retort is provided by copper sheet supported by a nickel alloy framework. Pyrolysis is used to destroy calorific waste and/or to produce gas therefrom.
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A pyrolysis apparatus comprising a structure constructed at least partially of a sheet of a high thermal conductivity metal affixed to a framework of a high temperature strength metal.
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A gasifier comprising a pyrolysis structure at least partially constructed of a sheet of high thermal conductivity metal affixed to a framework of high temperature strength material and enclosed within a thermally insulated housing, and a heating system capable of heating the structure to a temperature sufficient for pyrolysis of a calorific material.
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A method of making a pyrolysis structure intended for gasifying feedstocks at high temperatures, comprising:
- providing a first sheet of a high thermal conductivity metal;
- providing a second sheet of a high temperature strength metal;
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- explosively welding said first and second sheets together.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.