A generic plasma-arc process for toxic waste destruction with co-generation of high value construction materials .

Objective

European Union countries produced some 10,302,000 tonnes of hazardous waste in 1990. The toxic components of these wastes are able to leach into the ground water which increases the disposal problem for the future. The targeted activity of this Project is to involve end-users in research to develop and to demonstrate technology directed towards modernisation of existing and newly build waste incinerator plants to convert them into "zero emission" factories. Also for the rehabilitation of civil and industrial infrastructures, specifically waste disposal sites. The aim of this Project is to treat with plasma a composite waste consisting of hazardous waste ash and of toxic chemicals, to produce near-to-net shape building tiles.

Programme(s)

• FP5-GROWTH - Programme for research technological development and demonstration on "Competitive and sustainable growth 1998-2002"

Topic(s)

• 1.1.3.-1. - Key Action Innovative Products, Processes and Organisation

Funding Scheme

CSC - Cost-sharing contracts

Coordinator

TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF LODZ

Address

Ul. B. Stefanowskiego 18/22
90 924 Lodz
Poland

Participants (9)

AGH - UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Poland

Address

Al. Mickiewicza 30
30 059 Krakow

CHEMICAL RESEARCH CENTER OF THE HUNGARIAN ACADEMY OF SCIENCES

Hungary

Address

Pusztaszeri Ut 59-67
1025 Budapest

CONSEJO SUPERIOR DE INVESTIGACIONES CIENTIFICAS

Spain

Address

C/ Serrano Galvache S/n
28033 Madrid

GDANSKIE PRZEDSIEBIORSTWO PRODUKCYJNO USLUGOWE SP. Z O.O.

Poland

Address

Sniezna 2
80 554 Gdansk

LA MEDITERRANEA

Spain

Address

C/ Serrano Galvache S/n
28033 Madrid

PLASMA DEVELOPMENT AND CONSULTING COMPANY

Hungary

Address

Uzsoki U. 50
1145 Budapest

TETRONICS LIMITED

United Kingdom

Address

5B,lechlade Road 5
SN7 8AL Faringdon

VOIVODESHIP FUND OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND WATER MANAGEMENT IN LODZ

Poland

Address

Ul. Lakowa 11
90-562 Lodz

VOIVODESHIP MARSHAL'S OFFICE IN LODZ

Poland

Address

Ul. Sienkiewicza 3
90-113 Lodz