Content and Properties of Mechanically Sorted Municipal Wastes and Their Suitability for Production of Alternative Fuel

Authors

  • J.Kalnacs Author
  • D.Arina Author
  • A.Murashov Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24084/repqj11.525

Keywords:

Parameters of waste, pre-treatment, alternative fuel, cement plant

Abstract

The article presents the results of experimental work in the first waste mechanical Pre-treatment Centre in Latvia. The goal – to detect the main parameters for separated waste parts and to compare them with parameters stated for alternative fuels in cement plant in Latvia. Samples were taken in three fractions - coarse, medium, and fine. 132 samples have been taken. The parameters – upper, lower heating values, moisture, ash content, S, Cl, metals were determined. Results - coarse fraction has greater potential of the production of the alternative fuel.

Author Biographies

  • J.Kalnacs

    State Research Institute, Institute of Physical Energetics in Latvia 
    21 Aizkraukles Street, Riga, LV-1006, Latvia  

  • D.Arina

    Latvia University of Agriculture  
    2 Liela Street, Jelgava, LV-3001, Latvia 

  • A.Murashov

    State Research Institute, Institute of Physical Energetics in Latvia 
    21 Aizkraukles Street, Riga, LV-1006, Latvia  

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Published

2024-01-24

Issue

Vol. 11 No. 7 (2013)

Section

Articles