Thermal treatment

Thermal treatment is a term given to any waste treatment technology that involves high temperatures in the processing of the waste feedstock. This commonly, although not exclusively involves the combustion of waste materials.

Systems that are generally considered to be thermal treatment include:

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Thermal treatment

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