Potential of Municipal Solid Waste Calorific Energy as Coal Replacement
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https://doi.org/10.25044/25392190.467Keywords:
municipal solid waste, refuse-derived fuel, greenhouse gases, emission reduction, environmental management.Abstract
The material and energy use of the municipal solid waste (MSW) for the industrial production of refuse-derived fuel (RDF) constitute, on the one hand, an opportunity for environmental management; on the other hand, it gives the necessary regional support on solid waste management in the public sector. This study analyzes the potential of solid waste calorific energy in the province of Guanentá, as a starting point for the production of RDF as a replacement of coal in the cement industry for the manufacturing of clinker. It is concluded that the use of RDF, as a substitute of renewable fuel, cuts the atmospheric emissions of greenhouse gases (GHG) in 5.72%. Moreover, 12,300 Ton/yr. of neutral carbon are generated and 1,128 Ton/yr. of GHG less are emitted as a result of reducing the required coal in 5,4%.Downloads
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