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Waste-to-Energy Technologies

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This chapter examines waste-to-energy (WtE) technologies as a solution, not only to dispose of the wastes but also to generate energy as well as other useful products from the wastes. The three main WtE processes (incineration, gasification, and pyrolysis) are reviewed in this chapter along with design conditions, different reactor configurations used, and air pollution control (APC) issues in WtE plants. Since the world is facing an unprecedented growth of waste generation and shortages of landfill facilities, WtE technology can play a significant role in addressing the serious threat posed on the environment while efficiently utilizing wastes into energy.

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Shareefdeen, Z., Al-Najjar, H. (2022). Waste-to-Energy Technologies. In: Shareefdeen, Z. (eds) Hazardous Waste Management. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-95262-4_8

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