Turbines produce energy from L. A. landfill

Journal Article · Fri Jun 01 04:00:00 EDT 1984 · World Wastes; (United States)

OSTI ID:6653973

Carry, C W; Stahl, J F; Maguin, S R; Friess, P L

This article describes one of the Nation's most sophisticated resource recovery projects which began operating in February at the Puente Hills Landfill Methane Energy Station as part of the County Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County. The project is currently generating 2.8 megawatts of power which would serve the electrical needs of approximately 5600 homes. Future plans for the landfill energy project include generating enough electricity for more than 50,000 homes. Unlike other methane recovery projects that use diesel or gasoline power reciprocating engines, the Puente Hills Landfill Methane Energy Station drives its electrical generators with gas turbines. This is a first for power generation at a landfill site.

• OSTI ID: 6653973
• Journal Information: World Wastes; (United States), Journal Name: World Wastes; (United States); ISSN MWWAD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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