Title :
Garbage in, power out
Author_Institution :
´IEEE Spectrum´, New York, NY, USA
fDate :
6/1/1988 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The growing use of waste-to-energy conversion as a solution to the US national refuse crisis is discussed. The two main technologies for burning waste, refuse-derived fuel and mass burn of unsorted garbage, are described. The environmental impact of these plants is examined.<>
Keywords :
electric power generation; energy resources; environmental impact; mass burn; refuse-derived fuel; unsorted garbage; waste-to-energy conversion; Ash; Boats; Europe; Fuses; Incineration; Power generation; Recycling; Solids; Turning; Waste materials;
Journal_Title :
Spectrum, IEEE
