Fuel-energy recovery from organic residues. Progress report. Consortium for the study of solid waste management, recycling options, and energy extraction. [Sources of organic wastes and potential of each source for reapplying energy needs in Minnesota]

Technical Report · Thu Aug 01 00:00:00 EDT 1974

OSTI ID:7348374

Because of the energy shortage and the potential energy available from organic wastes, a group of University of Minnesota staff members organized to initiate a series of research studies to help develop economic technologies for conversion of wastes to fuel sources. In the first part of the present report an evaluation is made of the potential available sources of organic materials in the State of Minnesota that could serve as raw materials. The potential of each source is considered in the context of the State's total energy needs and in the context of what the major environmental effects might be. The second part discusses the conversion processes that are being considered for fuel production from organic materials. These include direct firing for heat-power generation, biological conversion to fuel gas, biochemical conversion to alcohol and chemicals, and pyrolytic conversions to fuels. In the third part the current research projects, their objectives, and findings are summarized. (JSR)

• Research Organization: Minnesota Univ., Minneapolis (USA). Center for Studies of the Physical Environment
• OSTI ID: 7348374
• Report Number(s): NP-20961
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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ANAEROBIC DIGESTION
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FOSSIL-FUEL POWER PLANTS
FUEL GAS
FUEL OILS
HEAT RECOVERY
INDUSTRIAL WASTES
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HYDROXY COMPOUNDS
MANAGEMENT
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ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
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