Refuse-Derived Fuels in U.S. Air Force Heating and Power Systems.

Abstract

This investigation was conducted to document and review all data associated with densified refuse-derived fuel (dRDF)--its preparation and properties, storage and handling, boiler cofiring efficiency and environmental emissions, potential boiler metal wastage, and any other experiences associated with the use of this fuel. The results of this investigation provide the basis for the development of an optimum dRDF fuel specification. These results identify performance characteristics and operating problems of the existing dRDF fuel pellet and contain an economic feasibility assessment of using this fuel. Keywords: Renewable Fuel; Alternate Energy Sources; Combustion; Energy; Alternate Boiler Fuels.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1986
Accession Number
ADA166393

Entities

People

  • Alfred W. Joensen

Organizations

  • Iowa State University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Pollution
  • Calorific Value
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Combustion
  • Energy Conservation
  • Flue Gases
  • Fossil Fuels
  • Material Degradation Processes
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Materials Testing
  • Metallic Nanoparticles
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Methods

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Energy Conservation and Renewable Energy Engineering.
  • Systems Analysis and Design