- Pyrolysis involves heating material in the absence of oxygen. - Plasma gasification uses extremely high temperatures generated by a plasma arc. - Both processes convert complex organic matter into simpler compounds, often producing combustible gases (syngas) and solid residue. - These techniques are applied to efficiently manage waste and recover energy or resources from it.
In the context of which one of the following are the terms 'pyrolysis and plasma gasification' mentioned?
Asked in UPSC IAS 2019 · Topic: Non-Conventional Energy (Biomass Energy: Biofuels (bioethanol, biodiesel, biogas) and waste-to-energy)
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