Electrochemical incineration of wastesA low temperature electrolysis process has been developed for the treatment of solid waste material and urine. Experiments are described in which organic materials are oxidized directly at the surface of an electrode. Also, hypochlorite is generated electrochemically from chloride component of urine. Hypochlorite can act as a strong oxidizing agent in solution. The oxidation takes place at 30-60 C and the gaseous products from the anodic reaction are carbon dioxide, nitrogen, oxygen. Hydrogen is formed at the cathode. Carbon monoxide, and nitrogen oxides and methane were not detected in the off gases. Chlorine was evolved at the anode in relatively low amounts.
Document ID
19900040422
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Kaba, L. (Texas A&M Univ. College Station, TX, United States)
Hitchens, G. D. (Texas A&M Univ. College Station, TX, United States)
Bockris, J. O'M. (Texas A & M University College Station, United States)