Incinerator-heating plant

Journal Article · Wed Nov 01 04:00:00 EST 1972 · Mil. Eng.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5868605

Mullin, J R

This article describes Frankfurt, Germany, in its attempt to cope with the problems of solid waste disposal. It was decided by the city approximately a decade ago to experiment with incineration of its waste as an answer to the problem. An agreement was reached between Frankfurt and the new town of Nordweststadt in which Frankfurt would provide heat and light for the new community through use of its refuse treatment and power plant. Designs called for a maximum capacity of 1,000 tons per day of waste for incineration. The chimney, water, sewer, and drainage installations were used by both cities, although the incinerator operation and heating operation are run by each city separately. The plant constructed at Frankfurt stresses minimal noise and air pollution, use by the new satellite town of the excess heat generated, and residue recycling which approaches 100 percent. The main structures of the plant are the heating unit, the refuse incinerator, and the central repair shops. A major consideration in designing the plant was a determination of the type of refuse to be handled. The higher a community's standard of living, the greater the waste. It was proposed for Frankfurt that the minimum heat for garbage burning be 4,550,000 Btu per lb. Because of this large figure, it was decided that a heating/power plant was more beneficial than a heating plant alone. Operation of the plant has not been completely successful. Expanding requirements for iron recycling were not considered. Also, some industrial waste is not handled because of size limitations.

• OSTI ID: 5868605
• Journal Information: Mil. Eng.; (United States), Journal Name: Mil. Eng.; (United States) Vol. 64:442; ISSN MILEA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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