MSW (municipal solid waste) subscale rotary combustor R D support program
The incineration of municipal solid waste (MSW) is an important source of renewable energy. The objective of the present support studies is to extend our understanding of important hydrodynamic and chemical mechanisms that affect incinerator efficiency and environmental performance. The work is broken down into several tasks, each with specific goals as summarized here. Task 1, Chemical Reaction Phenomena, is intended to develop an understanding of the formation and destruction mechanisms for polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins (PCDDs) and polychlorinated dibenzofurans (PCDFs). A model basis for examining the effects of incinerator operating conditions and design parameters on the emissions of these species was developed. The objective of Task 2, Hydrodynamics, was to develop an understanding of the solids and gas flow and mixing phenomena in rotary incinerators. The goal of Task 3, Process Design, was to develop the basis for engineering modelling of overall combustor performance, particularly as related to minimization of toxic and regulated emissions. The purpose of Task 5, Monitoring, Instrumentation, and Control, was to make recommendations for the utilization of advanced control techniques, in particular of on-line diagnostics, that can be used to improve rotary combustor operation, particularly with regard to emissions control. 64 refs., 43 figs., 13 tabs.
- Research Organization:
- Westinghouse Electric Corp., Pittsburgh, PA (USA). Science and Technology Center
- Sponsoring Organization:
- DOE/CE
- DOE Contract Number:
- FC01-85CE30839
- OSTI ID:
- 6826440
- Report Number(s):
- DOE/CE/30839-T2; ON: DE90010845
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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