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Evaluating Energy Potential based on a Characterization Analysis of Refuse-derived Fuel Resources

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Regarding abiotic depletion and energy demand in the world, Refuse-Derived Fuel (RDF), inclusive of high calorific fractions from Municipal Solid Waste (MSW), is being widely used in waste-to-energy plants orfacilities. This present study aims to evaluate energy potential based on a characterization analysis of RDF from MSW in Pyongyang, the DPR Korea. This study investigates Moisture Contents (MCs), Ash Contents (ACs), and Gross Calorific Values (GCVs) of RDF samples (i.e. kitchen waste, paper & cardboard, mixed plastics) from MSW in accordance with the standards-DIN EN series, while it suggests an illustrative diagram of evaluating energy potential based on the investigation of RDF samples. The results show that significant differences between the samples are observed in MCs, ACs and GCVs, while slight discrepancies between this present study and previous ones are found, which could be due to the characteristics of the samples and the experimental methodologies. The results also indicate that the energy potential of the RDF resources considered in this study, as calculated by Net Calorific Values (NCVs) converted from the GCVs, is approximately evaluated to be 125.937.3 GJ/yr in the municipality. The findings could contribute to develop a waste-to-energy strategy in municipalities and give lessons to the local planners.

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    Chol–Jin Hwang, Nam–Chol O, Chun–Hung Jo & Ki-Sun Kim

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Hwang, C., O, N., Jo, C. et al. Evaluating Energy Potential based on a Characterization Analysis of Refuse-derived Fuel Resources. Solid Fuel Chem. 56, 380–386 (2022). https://doi.org/10.3103/S0361521922050056

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