Stuff You Should Know Selects: Please Listen to How Plasma Waste Convertors Work
Mar 13, 2021
Discover how plasma waste converters transform household waste into clean energy, potentially powering homes and the grid. Explore the fascinating properties of plasma and the technology's innovative applications, including syngas production and its environmental benefits. Learn about the economic impact of a facility processing massive amounts of waste and its promise for the future. The hosts also engage with listener feedback while advocating for cultural sensitivity in global narratives. Tune in for a lively discussion on sustainability!
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Plasma: The Fourth State
- Plasma is the fourth state of matter, achieved when air is superheated.
- It's like a super-awesome gas, holding an electromagnetic field and electrical charge.
Plasma Decomposition
- Plasma's high temperature causes molecular dissociation in solids, breaking molecular bonds.
- This differs from burning or melting, decomposing matter into its atomic components.
Pyrolysis and Byproducts
- Pyrolysis uses intense heat for decomposition, particularly with organic matter, without oxygen.
- Organic materials become syngas, while inorganic materials like metal turn into slag.