Feasibility of constructing a waste-to-energy incinerator to generate electricity for a colocated wastewater treatment plant

Journal Article · Tue Apr 01 00:00:00 EST 1986 · J. - Water Pollut. Control Fed.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5260250

Shaw, G B; Norton, J W; Middlebrooks, B S

Results of this feasibility study indicate that a small scale waste-to-energy incinerator can meet the electrical power requirements of a 49 200-cu.m./d (13-mgd) wastewater treatment plant by burning municipal solid waste, while also generating revenues through the sale of excess electricity. Placing such a facility in operation would result in significant cost savings and environmental benefits in the form of stabilized wastewater treatment costs, lowered solid waste disposal costs, and decreased dependence on landfilling.

• OSTI ID: 5260250
• Journal Information: J. - Water Pollut. Control Fed.; (United States), Vol. 58:4
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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