Waste Fuel Utilization in Existing Boilers on U. S. Naval Bases.
Abstract
The 1976 Resource Conservation and Recovery Act encourages the recovery of material and energy from waste to the maximum extent practicable at federal facilities while complying with state and local requirements. The Navy's solid waste research project is designed to identify and develop cost effective alternatives for meeting RCRA requirements. Additionally to reduce Navy dependence on dwindlying supplies of natural gas and fuel oil, the Navy has issued guidelines concering the construction of intermediate and larger boiler plants requiring the capability to burn solid forms of fuel including waste derived fuels as well as coal. This report provides perspective on the ramifications of firing solid forms of waste derived fuel, separately or in combination with conventional fossil fuels for existing or new installations. The report is divided into two parts, the first part presents a general discussion of typical characteristics of proposed waste fuels and the potential of utilizing these fuels in existing Navy boilers. The second part is a case study addressing a typical installation and assesses thechanges, capital costs and potential problem areas that may be encountered in accommodating waste fuel firing.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1980
- Accession Number
- ADA081261
Entities
People
- Herbert I. Hollander
- James E. Broderick
- Jichael G. Klett
Organizations
- SRI International