This is one option for the replacement of MSW landfilling, which is waste of land, loss of natural resources, contamination of groundwater, emissions to atmosphere and odor. It is practically a combination of special boiler and steam cycle.
Advantages
- More efficient waste disposal
- Energy generation from waste heat
Disadvantages
- Large gas emissions
- Dioxins emerging
- Harmful ashes
- Dust filtering
- Fuel consumption
Capacity is economical in large volume, 300-500 ktons per annum.