Use of Refuse as a Fuel at Fort Monmouth, NJ

Abstract

This report analyzes the feasibility of using refuse-derived fuel (RDF) in the school boiler plant at Fort Monmouth, NJ, and the desirability of modifying the Monmouth County shredder facility to produce RDF. The County can produce RDF by adding an air classifier to its existing shredding facility. Fort Monmouth can convert existing boilers to RDF firing by installing reciprocating grate stokers and a baghouse for air pollution control. Both the County and Fort Monmouth would make a profit. The County would also reduce the amount of land required for the aerobic disposal of shredded refuse. The project is ecologically sound since renewable fuel resources would be used at Fort Monmouth. Design criteria for the boiler plant modifications are included. Capital and life-cycle cost estimates for both RDF production and use are presented.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1975
Accession Number
ADB003456

Entities

People

  • H. G. Rigo

Organizations

  • Construction Engineering Research Laboratory

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Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Pollution
  • Business Administration
  • Calorific Value
  • Combustion Products
  • Design Criteria
  • Efficiency
  • Energy Conservation
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Flue Gases
  • Fly Ash
  • Fuel Oils
  • Investments
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Medical Personnel
  • Money

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  • Environmental Engineering.
  • Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) Technology.
  • Wetland-Land-Environmental Management.