Discarded tires: energy conservation through alternative uses
Scrap tires that are not recycled through retreading constitute a serious solid waste problem, but also offer energy conservation opportunities through their use as: (1) solid fuel (displaced energy, 15,000 Btu/lb or 35 kJ/g), (2) derived fuel and chemical feedstock (11,000-23,000 Btu/lb or 25-53.5 kJ/g), (3) virgin rubber compound substitute in traditional rubber products (34,000-40,000 Btu/lb or 79-93 kJ/g), and (4) asphalt additive for paving applications (90,000 Btu/lb or 210 kJ/g). Both the energy of the displaced fuel and material and the energy consumed preparing the tires for the above uses have been included, where possible, in these estimates. Also provided is a summary of the available data on the cost and requisite scale of operation for the various end use processes. 62 refs.
- OSTI ID:
- 5399492
- Journal Information:
- Argonne Natl. Lab., Energy Environ. Syst. Div., (Rep.) ANL/CNSV; (United States), Journal Name: Argonne Natl. Lab., Energy Environ. Syst. Div., (Rep.) ANL/CNSV; (United States)
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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