Rotary Kiln Gasification of Solid Waste for Base Camps

Abstract

This project was undertaken to design and construct a battalion-scale waste-to-energy (WTE) system based on the principle of gasification. This system was designed to convert 1 to 3 tons per day of mixed wastes to energy, with minimal pre-processing, and with a net-positive energy output (net of parasitic losses). The size of the system should be limited to two, 20-ft shipping containers. The rotary kiln WTE system was conceived to address the following criteria: (1) to accept and process mixed, unsorted municipal waste materials, (2) to minimize process energy required through careful heat management and use of hydraulics, and (3) to integrate into contingency utility systems by using standard diesel generators.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 02, 2017
Accession Number
AD1044597

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  • Stephen Cosper

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  • Biomedical
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  • Calorific Value
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
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  • Environmental Protection
  • Gaseous Fuels
  • Heat Energy
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  • Internal Combustion Engines
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