Waste fuels, refuse-derived fuels and cogeneration

Journal Article · Tue Apr 01 04:00:00 EST 1986 · Power Eng.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5166638

Smith, D J

With current landfills reaching capacity and the decreasing availability of land for new landfills, the U.S. is facing a phenomenal waste disposal problem. In an effort to solve the problem many municipalities are building waste-to-energy plants for burning their garbage. Electricity and steam generated by the plants are sold to raise revenue, thus helping to stabilize or reduce the costs of refuse disposal. Most industrial analysts involved with the industry are projecting a market of $10 billion over the next 10 years for construction of waste-to-energy plants using both the mass burning and RDF technologies.

• OSTI ID: 5166638
• Journal Information: Power Eng.; (United States), Journal Name: Power Eng.; (United States) Vol. 90:4; ISSN POENA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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