Accession Number:

ADA142314

Title:

Densified Refuse-Derived Fuels-Overview of Production Processes and Combustion Characteristics.

Descriptive Note:

Final rept. Oct 81-Sep 82,

Corporate Author:

NAVAL CIVIL ENGINEERING LAB PORT HUENEME CA

Personal Author(s):

• Swaidan,B. E.

Report Date:

1984-05-01

Pagination or Media Count:

32.0

Abstract:

A literature search was conducted to assess the feasibility of utilizing densified refuse-desired fuel d-RDF for the production of hot water and steam in Navy boilers. This report also includes the Air Force efforts in adapting d-RDF technology such as manufacturing processes, storage, shipping, and burning characteristics. Based on experiences in utilizing d-RDF to this date, the technology is available, the burning characteristics are very encouraging, and the economic feasibility would be enhanced with local production sites. Further developments in multi-fuel design specifications, and performance testing will promote the utilization of d-RDF. Author

Descriptors:

• *EFFICIENCY
• *COMBUSTION
• *SOLID WASTES
• *FUEL BURN UP
• *BOILERS
• EMISSION
• AIR FORCE RESEARCH
• PERFORMANCE TESTS
• LITERATURE SURVEYS
• FEASIBILITY STUDIES
• ORGANIC NITROGEN COMPOUNDS
• PELLETS
• OPERATIONS RESEARCH
• NAVAL SHORE FACILITIES
• WASTE COLLECTION
• ORGANIC SULFUR COMPOUNDS

Subject Categories:

• Air Conditioning, Heating, Lighting and Ventilating
• Civil Engineering

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE