The combined effect of plastics and food waste accelerates the thermal decomposition of refuse-derived fuels and fuel blends

Mechanical treatments such as shredding or extrusion are applied to municipal solid wastes (MSW) to produce refuse-derived fuels (RDF). In this way, a waste fraction (mainly composed by food waste) is removed and the quality of the fuel is improved. In this research, simultaneous thermal analysis (STA) was used to investigate how different mechanical treatments applied to MSW influence the composition and combustion behaviour of fuel blends produced by combining MSW or RDF with wood in different ratios. Shredding and screening resulted in a more efficient mechanical treatment than extrusion to reduce the chlorine content in a fuel, which would improve its quality. This study revealed that when plastics and food waste are combined in the fuel matrix, the thermal decomposition of the fuels are accelerated. The combination of MSW or RDF and woody materials in a fuel blend has a positive impact on its decomposition.

A study of vegetation problems associated with refuse landfills /

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Cooperative research and development agreement with ABB Environmental Systems : emission control from coal-fired boilers and municipal and hazardous waste incinerators.

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Assessment of bacteria and virus emissions at a refuse derived fuel plant and other waste handling facilities /

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Evaluation of small modular incinerators in municipal plants.

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Sanitary landfill : one part earth to four parts refuse /

"Describes the film made by the Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts for the Federal solid waste management program under contract No. PH-OS-DQ-66."

Small modular incinerator systems with heat recovery : a technical, environmental, and economic evaluation : executive summary /

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The collection and disposal of refuse and street cleansing by local authorities in England and Wales.

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Recueil important, sur la question de sçauoir : si vn juif marié dans sa religion, peut se remarier après son bapteme, lorsque sa femme juiue refuse de la suivre et d'habiter auec lui ... ; Seconde partie.

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Recueil important, sur la question de sçauoir : si un juif marié dans sa religion, peut se remarier après son bapteme, lorsque sa femme juiue refuse de la suivre et d'habiter auec lui ... ; Premiere partie.

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