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An investigation on thermo chemical conversions of solid waste for energy recovery
journal contribution
posted on 2017-12-06, 00:00 authored by Sharmina Begum, Mohammad RasulMohammad Rasul, Delwar AkbarDelwar AkbarSolid waste can be considered as an urban burden or as a valuable resource depending on how it is managed. To meet the rising demand for energy and to address environmental concerns, a conversion from conventional energy systems to renewable resources is essential. For the sustainability of human civilization, an environmentally sound and techno-economically feasible waste treatment method is very important to treat recyclable waste. Several technologies are available for realizing the potential of solid waste as an energy source, ranging from very simple systems for disposing of dry waste to more complex technologies capable of dealing with large amounts of industrial waste. There are three main pathways for conversion of waste material to energy: thermo chemical, biochemical and physicochemical. This paper investigates the thermo-chemical conversion of solid waste for energy recovery. The processes, advantages and dis-advantages of various thermo-chemical conversion processes are discussed and compared. Special attention is given to Gasification process as it provides better solutions regarding public acceptance, feedstock flexibility, near-zeroemissions, efficiency and security. Finally this paper presents comparative statements of thermo chemical processes and introduces an integrated waste management system.
History
Volume
62Start Page
624End Page
630Number of Pages
7eISSN
2010-3778ISSN
2010-376XFull Text URL
Language
en-ausPeer Reviewed
- Yes
Open Access
- No
Era Eligible
- Yes