Energy Recovery Case Study: City of Edmonton
The City of Edmonton has a population of around 800,000. It currently converts over 60 per cent of its municipal solid waste into saleable products. Approximately 45,000 tonnes of materials are recycled, 70,000 tonnes are sold as compost and 95,000 tonnes are landfilled. The lack of available landfill space, and …
Mais »The Gasification of residual plastics derived from municipal recycling facilities
over 50 years. The process involves the conversion of materials having Carbon and Hydrogen in their chemical structure into clean synthesis gas, syngas, a mixture of Hydrogen (H2) and Carbon Monoxide (CO). Syngas can be used as a source of energy for combustion processes used to generate electricity (gas turbine …
Mais »Plastics Help Deliver Alternative Energy
Rising oil prices and increased concern over shortages in the Middle East have more and more people looking to alternative energy sources, such as wind power. And plastics play an important role in the design behind this technology. Many of the blades used on wind turbines are made of fibreglass-reinforced …
Mais »Energy Recovery
Dealing with waste is fast becoming a concern for municipalities all across the country. The more proactive of these governments look at municipal solid waste as a valuable resource offering inherent value even after the package or product has fulfilled its initial use. These innovative governments manage municipal waste via …
Mais »A Review of the options for the thermal treatment of plastics
All organic materials have energy embodied in them in the form of carbon. Theoretically this energy can be captured and transformed into other useful forms. It is a well known fact that energy can neither be created nor destroyed but merely transformed. One of the most common methods of transforming …
Mais »Biodegradation Wont Solve the Landfill Crunch
Reuse & Recyling
Did you know? Plastic shopping bags are a valuable resource that should never be thrown away. Plastic shopping bags are lightweight, waterproof, hygienic and inexpensive. They are one of the best options to carry your groceries, but only if you reuse and recycle them. Weighing only 6-7 grams, a plastic …
Mais »Reuse & Recyling
Did you know? Plastic shopping bags are a valuable resource that should never be thrown away. Plastic shopping bags are lightweight, waterproof, hygienic and inexpensive. They are one of the best options to carry your groceries, but only if you reuse and recycle them. Weighing only 6-7 grams, a plastic …
Mais »A Review of the options for the thermal treatment of plastics
All organic materials have energy embodied in them in the form of carbon. Theoretically this energy can be captured and transformed into other useful forms. It is a well known fact that energy can neither be created nor destroyed but merely transformed. One of the most common methods of transforming …
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