Harrisburg pioneering codisposal of refuse and sludge

Journal Article · Mon Oct 01 04:00:00 EDT 1979 · Civ. Eng. (N.Y.); (United States)

OSTI ID:5873788

An incinerator is used in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania for the simultaneous burning of refuse and sewage sludge and for steam to dewater sludge and heat buildings. Public opposition to open dumping of solid wastes, a shortage of suitable land for a sanitary landfill, and a desire to minimize hauling distances led to the incinerator, which began operating in 1972. Surrounding communities contribute 75 percent of the refuse. A waterwall produces steam and cools exhaust gases, which helps to reduce the cost of exhaust gas clean-up. When a primary sludge-burning incinerator was closed down for environmental reasons, a co-disposal system was designed. Public concerns about air quality were satisfied, but vaporized heavy metals may become a problem in the future.

• OSTI ID: 5873788
• Journal Information: Civ. Eng. (N.Y.); (United States), Journal Name: Civ. Eng. (N.Y.); (United States) Vol. 49:10; ISSN CIEGA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
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INCINERATORS
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MUNICIPAL WASTES
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STEAM GENERATION
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