Recovery of Energy from Solid Waste at Army Installations

Abstract

This paper provides a technical overview of the current status of solid waste-to-energy conversion systems scaled for use on Army fixed facilities and installations. Attention is given to modular (package) and field-erected heat recovery incineration systems and to using refuse-derived fuel (RDF) in existing steam generation plants. It is shown that most available systems have evolved as an art and not as products of basic scientific inquiry. The proper performance of many marketed systems cannot be guaranteed because neither long term operational data nor reproducible experimental information for design exists. Critical research areas in waste characterization, heat recovery incineration, and use of RDF are discussed, and accelerated scientific inquiry within each area is encouraged on a priority basis.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1977
Accession Number
ADA044814

Entities

People

  • S. A. Hathaway

Organizations

  • Construction Engineering Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Pollution
  • Air Pollution Control Equipment
  • Calorific Value
  • Combustion
  • Combustion Products
  • Control Systems
  • Energy
  • Energy Conversion
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Heat Recovery
  • Ignition
  • Maintenance
  • Materials
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Solid Waste
  • Waste Management

Readers

  • Environmental Engineering.
  • Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) Technology.
  • Systems Analysis and Design