Conception of a Refuse-Derived Fuel (RDF) incineration plant and its environmental benefit
by Konstantin Haker, Jan Kruger, Kerstin Kuchta
International Journal of Global Warming (IJGW), Vol. 2, No. 4, 2010

Abstract: Since landfill ban was realised in July 2009 in Germany, wastes that have a high and middle calorific value must be incinerated. Fossil fuels like oil and coal for the generation of electricity and/or heat can be substituted, so that approximately 4 million tons of CO₂ could be avoided. Waste incineration is a possible partial solution for avoiding worst impacts of climate change. This paper explores the concept of an incineration plant for waste with a reference calorific value of 15,000 kJ/kg. The plant layout, energy usage, opportunities to reduce CO₂ emissions and Germany's contribution to climate change are discussed.

Online publication date: Sun, 19-Dec-2010

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