Title of article
Evaluation of Waste-to-Energy Potential of Domestic Solid Wastes in Benin Metropolis, Nigeria
Author/Authors
igbinomwanhia, di university of benin - faculty of engineering - mechanical engineering department, Nigeria , obanor, ai university of benin - mechanical engineering department, Nigeria , olisa, yp niger delta university - mechanical engineering department, Nigeria , akhator, pe university of benin - mechanical engineering department, Nigeria
From page
1089
To page
1092
Abstract
The solid waste crisis in the fast urbanizing Benin metropolis is the result of inability of the local government authorities to effectively handle the huge amount of waste generated daily. A large percentage of the solid waste in the metropolis ends up on illegal waste dumpsites. The aim of this paper was to investigate the waste-to-energy potentials of domestic solid wastes in Benin metropolis, Nigeria using a three-phase study plan - study of current waste management activities, characterization of domestic solid waste and determination of the waste-to-energy potentials of domestic solid waste. The results obtained reveal that about 13.18% of combustible solid waste is generated in Benin metropolis with average calorific value (CV) of 20,198.89 kJ/kg producing an energy value of 36.95 MW/day.
Keywords
Characterisation , Waste , to , Energy Potentials , Domestic Solid Waste , Benin Metropolis
Journal title
Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management
Journal title
Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management
Record number
2572153
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