An innovative method for the energetic enhancement of the overshoot fraction by Pyrolysis

This work aims at presenting an innovative method for the energetic valorization of a fraction of the municipal solid waste (MSW) through pyrolysis with induction technology.

The MSW fraction treated is the one retained during sieving pre-treatment operation for separation of the organic fraction intended for the anaerobic digestion producing advanced bio-fuel.

Pyrolysis is a technology widely used for the treatment of municipal solid waste, and it is considered a valid alternative to combustion since it allows the production of chemical products and bio-fuel with low SOx and NOx emissions, and therefore with a low environmental impact.

The heating system based on induction technology prevents the use of traditional burners, improving the process energy efficiency and optimizing the thermal distribution inside the reactor.

The design operation is assisted by computational fluid dynamic (CFD) simulation, supporting the geometry optimization and the heat distribution within the reactor, and guarantees more flexibility in the way of high variability of input material to be treated.