Densified Refuse-Derived Fuels-Overview of Production Processes and Combustion Characteristics.

Abstract

A literature search was conducted to assess the feasibility of utilizing densified refuse-desired fuel (d-RDF) for the production of hot water and steam in Navy boilers. This report also includes the Air Force efforts in adapting d-RDF technology such as manufacturing processes, storage, shipping, and burning characteristics. Based on experiences in utilizing d-RDF to this date, the technology is available, the burning characteristics are very encouraging, and the economic feasibility would be enhanced with local production sites. Further developments in multi-fuel design specifications, and performance testing will promote the utilization of d-RDF. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1984
Accession Number
ADA142314

Entities

People

  • B. E. Swaidan

Organizations

  • Naval Facilities Engineering Service Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Calorific Value
  • Civil Engineering
  • Combustion
  • Construction
  • Dielectric Gases
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Environmental Protection
  • Hot Water
  • Manufacturing
  • Materials
  • Moisture Content
  • Particles
  • Performance Tests
  • Security
  • Water

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

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  • Energy Conservation and Renewable Energy Engineering.
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