Pyrolytic reducer and condenser apparatus

Abstract

A pyrolitic reducer and condenser apparatus within which waste material is reduced to char and volatiles with provision made for collecting heavy and light volatiles for their reuse. A reduction bin receives waste material which is reduced by a low oxygen heat flow passing downwardly through the bin. A lower bin portion intermittently discharges the resulting char while volatile matter passes outwardly and then upwardly along a condenser wall whereat heavier oils are condensed out. The condenser structure additionally includes an insulative member confining heat within the reduction bin. Lighter oils are condensed by water cooled surfaces within an upper, baffle equipped condenser portion. Provision is made for elevating of the condenser structure for periodic access to the reduction bin. A feed assembly embodies an air lock to enable the intermittent discharge of waste into the reduction bin while preventing the escape of reduction gases. Fluid barriers about the lower end of the condenser and about a central burner duct also prevent the escape of such gases.

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