New Orleans Recovery 1 is largest operational resource recovery plant
Journal Article
·
· Prof. Eng. (Wash., D.C.); (United States)
OSTI ID:5873782
The operation and performance of the Recovery 1 municipal waste processing plant in New Orleans are described. This plant is designed to process 750 tons of waste during a 12-hr. day. Since dedication, the facility has processed more than 370,000 tons of refuse. Approximately 800 tons of ferrous metal have been extracted. About ten tons of aluminum have been recovered. Smaller quantities of glass have been produced for quality tests. Expected recovery rates for ferrous metals are approximately 30 to 40 tons per day; for glass, 50 tons per day; and aluminum, 1 ton per day. While the plant's initial design and processing effort concentrated on materials recovery, it is logical that future plans will include modifications to accomplish energy or fuel recovery as well. Testing and operating experience gained thus far have begun to yield some answers to questions frequently asked by municipal and regional authorities contemplaing resource recovery. (LCL)
- Research Organization:
- National Center for Resource Recovery, Inc., Washington, DC
- OSTI ID:
- 5873782
- Journal Information:
- Prof. Eng. (Wash., D.C.); (United States), Journal Name: Prof. Eng. (Wash., D.C.); (United States) Vol. 49:1; ISSN PENRB
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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