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
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
