Mixing Autoshredder Residue and Waste Grease to Form Derived Fuel Rod
Publication: Practice Periodical of Hazardous, Toxic, and Radioactive Waste Management
Volume 11, Issue 1
Abstract
The objective of this study was to investigate the feasibility and potential of mixing autoshredder residue (ASR) with waste grease to form autoshredder residue derived fuel (ASRDF). Appearance, density, length/diameter ratio, and heat value of ASRDF were used as indices for discussion and considerations in formulating the optimal ASRDF forming conditions. Also, flue gas characteristics were studied after two-stage combustion of ASR and grease mixtures. Results revealed that since ASR and waste grease are both highly combustible, they are suitable for use in the ASRDF formation. The optimal forming conditions for ASRDF are 20% waste grease mixing ratio, and extrusion temperature and pressure of and , respectively. Two-stage combustion of ASR mixed with waste grease showed that the influences of the smoldering time on the concentrations of , , , and emissions are more pronounced. Increasing the smoldering time will result in decreased air pollutant emissions and increased combustion efficiency.
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Practice Periodical of Hazardous, Toxic, and Radioactive Waste Management
Volume 11 • Issue 1 • January 2007
Pages: 28 - 35
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© 2007 ASCE.
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Received: Jun 19, 2006
Accepted: Jun 19, 2006
Published online: Jan 1, 2007
Published in print: Jan 2007
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