This work describes the development of a continuous flow plasma torch with graphite electrodes and an integrated nebulization system for the elimination of organochlorine liquid waste (carbon tetrachloride) on a small scale. The gases resulting from the pyrolysis of the carbon tetrachloride by the plasma were collected and identified by gas chromatography, coupled with mass spectrometry (GC-MS). Monitoring was carried out by gas chromotography with flame ionization detection (GC-FID). It was observed that the thermal plasma technique eliminated the carbon tetrachloride completely, being characterized by low cost, operational simplicity and reduced dimensions. This technique presents a suitable environmentally correct alternative, since it reduces the total emission of organochlorine gases.
waste treatment; organochlorines; DC-plasma torch
