Abstract
The research and development on disposal of waste FRP boats have been carried out since around 1980's. Unfortunately, there has been no economically practical method. One of the main reasons is the difficulty of disposal due to their superior material properties. The common disposal system of waste FRP boats is dismantlement, incineration and reclamation. The suitable lands for reclamation have been exhausted. The immediate establishment of disposal system for waste FRP boats is an urgent social demand. This paper will report on the outline of Research & Development of disposal system of waste FRP boats using carbonization, for the solution of disposal problems of waste FRP boats, the enhancement of coastal fisheries resources and the improvement of water environment. Main issues are as follows. 1) Background and prospective view for disposal of waste FRP boats. 2) Carbonization of waste FRP boat. 3) Safety and functions of FRP carbide. 4) Economy of disposal of waste FRP boats using carbonization.
