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Show combination with the more general combustion data base4 this will lead to a proper definition of the conditions necessary to achieve a desired level of destruction. Probably even more important, it may lead to algorithms for the verification of proper performance through definition of the expected product distribution. SUMMARY We have developed mechanisms based on single step chemical processes for the destruction and transformation of chlorinated aromatics under incineration conditions. Rate constants for a number of the elementary steps have been drawn from the literature, estimated or been experimentally determined. The procedure used in determine the rate constants for the dechlorination of chlorobenzenes by hydrogen atoms have been described. General trends are noted. The next logical step is to feed this data into simple combustion and pyrolysis models and derive the conditions necessary for destruction and that which will match experimental observations. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT This work was supported by the Department of Energy, Office of Renewable Technology, 16 |