Accession Number:

ADA043039

Title:

Energy Production by Solid Waste Incineration.

Descriptive Note:

Final rept. Jun 76-Apr 77,

Corporate Author:

MASSACHUSETTS INST OF TECH CAMBRIDGE DEPT OF NUCLEAR ENGINEERING

Personal Author(s):

• Goldman,Steven B.
• Best,Frederick R.
• Golay,Michael W.

Report Date:

1977-04-30

Pagination or Media Count:

34.0

Abstract:

The purpose of this study is to assess the potential of utilizing solid waste as a viable source of energy. A technical description of the process is given, followed by a detailed economic analysis. Finally, the applicability of such a facility for U.S. Army installations is presented. Author

Descriptors:

• *SOLID WASTES
• PRODUCTION
• ENERGY
• COMBUSTION
• ENERGY CONVERSION
• ELECTRIC POWER PRODUCTION
• DISPOSAL
• INCINERATORS
• ENERGETIC PROPERTIES
• STEAM
• FURNACES

Subject Categories:

• Civil Engineering

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE