A rotary furnace (1) for pyrolyzing a feedstock, the furnace (1) comprises a rotating vessel (12) having an upstream end (12A) with an inlet (16) for receiving feedstock and a downstream end (12B) with an outlet (17A, 17B) for egress of pyrolysis products, and a gas extraction pipe (13) extending within and along the rotating vessel (12) from the downstream end (12B), the gas extraction pipe (13) having an opening (18) upstream of the downstream end (12B) to accept gaseous components generated in use.

A rotary furnace (1) for pyrolyzing a feedstock, the furnace (1) comprises a rotating vessel (12) having an upstream end (12A) with an inlet (16) for receiving feedstock and a downstream end (12B) with an outlet (17A, 17B) for egress of pyrolysis products, and a gas extraction pipe (13) extending within and along the rotating vessel (12) from the downstream end (12B), the gas extraction pipe (13) having an opening (18) upstream of the downstream end (12B) to accept gaseous components generated in use.

The support mechanisms of the present invention comprise a vessel supported by suspension cables suspended from trollies that can move along the length (longitudinal) of a framework. The support system is such that waste material, even upon heating, cooling, etc., can constantly and smoothly move through the entire system, with the vessel generally being in a natural, balanced orientation.

The support mechanisms of the present invention comprise a vessel supported by suspension cables suspended from trollies that can move along the length (longitudinal) of a framework. The support system is such that waste material, even upon heating, cooling, etc., can constantly and smoothly move through the entire system, with the vessel generally being in a natural, balanced orientation.

The support mechanisms of the present invention comprise a vessel supported by suspension cables suspended from trollies that can move along the length (longitudinal) of a framework. The support system is such that waste material, even upon heating, cooling, etc., can constantly and smoothly move through the entire system, with the vessel generally being in a natural, balanced orientation.