Results of the combustion and emissions research project at the VICON incinerator facility in Pittsfield, Massachusetts: Draft final report: Volume 1, Text

Technical Report · Wed Feb 18 04:00:00 EST 1987

OSTI ID:6613064

Airborne emissions of polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins (PCDDs) and polychlorinated dibenzofurans (PCDFs) can be produced as a result of incomplete combustion of municipal solid waste (MSW). However, knowledge is limited about the incinerator design and operating conditions which cause these compounds to be formed or which can be adjusted to minimize or eliminate their discharge. In addition, the chemical forms of chlorine and precursors which may contribute to the formation of PCDD and PCDF are not clearly known. This study focuses on determining the relationships between incinerator combustion/operating variables, refuse characteristics, and emission levels of PCDD and PCDF, as well as selected potential precursor compounds.

• Research Organization: Midwest Research Inst., Kansas City, MO (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: FG01-85CE30838
• OSTI ID: 6613064
• Report Number(s): DOE/CE/30838-T1; ON: DE89003430
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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