Performance Analysis of Cofiring Densified Refuse Derived Fuel in a Military Boiler.

Abstract

This report provides an overview of existing densified refuse-derived fuel (dRDF) receiving, storage, handling and combustion equipment at Wright-Patterson Air Foce Base. DRDF is being burned as part of a long term alternative fuel evaluation program to develop design and procurement criteria for multiple fuel boilers. Recommendations are offered for specific equipment, procedural changes, and studies to improve the efficacy of the present configurations of dRDF as a fuel. A discussion of the fuel use criteria is presented. The options for continuing the present dRDF supply arrangement vs. the feasibility of local production of dRDF are presented. Research needs are summarized. A preemptive, integrated local synthetic solid fuel production facility and boiler performance test is recommended as a continuation of the program. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1981
Accession Number
ADA118022

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  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Birds
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Combustion
  • Dielectric Gases
  • Environment
  • Environmental Protection
  • Material Degradation Processes
  • Materials
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  • Materials Science
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  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Renewable Energy

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