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11th North American Waste-to-Energy Conference

April 28–30, 2003

Tampa, Florida, USA

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0-7918-3665-7

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11th Annual North American Waste-to-Energy Conference

What’s Happening With Green Power Marketing and the Latest on Renewable Energy Credits: How Much Are They Worth and Who Owns Them?

Robin Davidov, Larry Plitch, Chris Pollatos

NAWTEC 2003; 1https://doi.org/10.1115/NAWTEC11-1663

Abstract

View Articletitled, What’s Happening With Green Power Marketing and the Latest on Renewable Energy Credits: How Much Are They Worth and Who Owns Them?

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Topics: Renewable energy , Waste-to-energy , Sales , Waste-to-energy plants , Flow (Dynamics) , Governments , Power grids , Transmission lines , Waste disposal , Wheels

How Public Sector Agencies and Governments Responsible for Waste-to-Energy (WTE) Operations Maintain Cost-Effective and Environmentally Sound WTE Operations Through Active Technical, Financial, and Environmental Oversight

Andrew T. Lehman, Daniel Shabat

NAWTEC 2003; 3-7https://doi.org/10.1115/NAWTEC11-1664

Abstract

View Articletitled, How Public Sector Agencies and Governments Responsible for Waste-to-Energy (WTE) Operations Maintain Cost-Effective and Environmentally Sound WTE Operations Through Active Technical, Financial, and Environmental Oversight

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Topics: Governments , Waste-to-energy , Profitability

Changing Waste-to-Energy in Nashville, Tennessee

Harvey W. Gershman, David L. Seader

NAWTEC 2003; 9-22https://doi.org/10.1115/NAWTEC11-1665

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View Articletitled, Changing Waste-to-Energy in Nashville, Tennessee

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Topics: Waste-to-energy , Solid waste management , Energy resources , Engineers , Governments , Recycling , Steam , Structures , Waste management , Waste-to-energy plants

Power Generation and Superheater Upgrade Project at the Burnaby MSW Plant

Leo Lakowski, Russ Anderson, Ron Richter, Marcel D. Berz, Michael L. Britt, John F. La Fond

NAWTEC 2003; 23-31https://doi.org/10.1115/NAWTEC11-1666

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View Articletitled, Power Generation and Superheater Upgrade Project at the Burnaby MSW Plant

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Topics: Energy generation , Municipal solid wastes , Superheaters , Steam , Boilers , Combustion , Conceptual design , Design engineering , Energy efficiency , Engineering drawings

Lee County Resource Recovery Facility Expansion Project

Sam M. Rosania

NAWTEC 2003; 33https://doi.org/10.1115/NAWTEC11-1667

Abstract

View Articletitled, Lee County Resource Recovery Facility Expansion Project

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Topics: Resource recovery , Temperature programmed desorption , Boilers , Solid wastes , Construction , Municipal solid wastes , Power stations , Space , Turbogenerators , Air pollution control

McKay Bay Waste-to-Energy Facility Retrofit Project Closeout

Mark P. Schwartz, Thomas M. White

NAWTEC 2003; 35-44https://doi.org/10.1115/NAWTEC11-1668

Abstract

View Articletitled, McKay Bay Waste-to-Energy Facility Retrofit Project Closeout

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Topics: Waste-to-energy plants , Boilers , Blasting , Construction , Conveyor systems , Furnaces , Incinerators , Safety , Temperature programmed desorption , Ventilation

City of Tampa, McKay Bay Retrofit: Before and After

Sherman R. Patton, Jr.

NAWTEC 2003; 45-46https://doi.org/10.1115/NAWTEC11-1669

Abstract

View Articletitled, City of Tampa, McKay Bay Retrofit: Before and After

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Topics: Boilers , Combustion chambers , Construction , Design , Energy / power systems , Heat recovery , Incinerators , Smoke , Solid waste disposal , Soot

2nd Year Comparison of Superheater Metal Wastage Rates Utilizing Various Boiler Tube Alloys in a Waste-to-Energy Facility

Eric Hanson, Mark Turner

NAWTEC 2003; 47-53https://doi.org/10.1115/NAWTEC11-1670

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View Articletitled, 2nd Year Comparison of Superheater Metal Wastage Rates Utilizing Various Boiler Tube Alloys in a Waste-to-Energy Facility

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Topics: Alloys , Boiler tubes , Metals , Superheaters , Waste-to-energy plants , Boilers , Corrosion , Downtime , Emissions , Failure

Water Gauge, Flue Plate Stiffeners, and Insulation Systems Design Considerations

Gary J. Bases

NAWTEC 2003; 55-63https://doi.org/10.1115/NAWTEC11-1671

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View Articletitled, Water Gauge, Flue Plate Stiffeners, and Insulation Systems Design Considerations

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Topics: Design , Flues , Gages , Insulation , Water , Ducts , Air pollution , Pressure , Selective catalytic reduction , Shapes

TURBOSORP^®: Emission Limits After 17^th BimSchV (German Federal Immission Act) at Lowest Costs in a Simple Dry Process — Comparison of Dry/Semi Dry Processes and Results of Mercury and Dioxin Separation in a One Step Process

H. K. Reissner, C. Brunner, K. Ba¨rnthaler

NAWTEC 2003; 65-72https://doi.org/10.1115/NAWTEC11-1672

Abstract

View Articletitled, TURBOSORP®: Emission Limits After 17th BimSchV (German Federal Immission Act) at Lowest Costs in a Simple Dry Process — Comparison of Dry/Semi Dry Processes and Results of Mercury and Dioxin Separation in a One Step Process

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Topics: Emissions , Separation (Technology) , Flue gases , Solids , Sorbents , Absorption , Coke , Computational fluid dynamics , Filters , Fluidization

Application of Unifuse Overlay Tubes in the Convection Section of Waste-to-Energy Boilers

Pedro Amador, George Lai

NAWTEC 2003; 73-81https://doi.org/10.1115/NAWTEC11-1673

Abstract

View Articletitled, Application of Unifuse Overlay Tubes in the Convection Section of Waste-to-Energy Boilers

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Topics: Boilers , Convection , Overlays (Materials engineering) , Waste-to-energy , Alloys , Carbon steel , Corrosion protection , Gas metal arc welding , Welding , Corrosion

The Decline in Mercury Emissions From Solid Waste Management

Ric Erdheim

NAWTEC 2003; 83-91https://doi.org/10.1115/NAWTEC11-1674

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View Articletitled, The Decline in Mercury Emissions From Solid Waste Management

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Topics: Emissions , Solid waste management , Combustion chambers , Solid wastes , Air pollution control , Incinerators , Pollution , Sanitary landfills

How Implementation of Retrofits Required by the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 Affects Waste-to-Energy Facility Operations, Plant Efficiency and Finances

Dan Shabat

NAWTEC 2003; 93-102https://doi.org/10.1115/NAWTEC11-1675

Abstract

View Articletitled, How Implementation of Retrofits Required by the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 Affects Waste-to-Energy Facility Operations, Plant Efficiency and Finances

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Topics: Waste-to-energy plants , Combustion chambers , Emissions , Air pollution control , Economics , Temperature programmed desorption

Potential Concerns and Impacts of CCA-Treated Wood for the Waste-to-Energy Industry

Timothy Townsend, Helena Solo-Gabriele

NAWTEC 2003; 103-111https://doi.org/10.1115/NAWTEC11-1676

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View Articletitled, Potential Concerns and Impacts of CCA-Treated Wood for the Waste-to-Energy Industry

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Topics: Waste-to-energy , Wood products , Concretes , Construction , Copper , Demolition , Gypsum , Metals , Recycling , Solid wastes

Long-Term Operating Results: Ash Monofill

Richard W. Goodwin

NAWTEC 2003; 113-125https://doi.org/10.1115/NAWTEC11-1677

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View Articletitled, Long-Term Operating Results: Ash Monofill

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Topics: Acoustical engineering , Compacting , Dust , Groundwater , Heavy metals , Incinerators , Leachates , Sanitary landfills , Water

Beneficial Reuse of Municipal Waste-to-Energy Ash as a Landfill Construction Material

Bob Worobel, Kevin Leo, Jason Gorrie, Paul Thur de Koos

NAWTEC 2003; 127-134https://doi.org/10.1115/NAWTEC11-1678

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View Articletitled, Beneficial Reuse of Municipal Waste-to-Energy Ash as a Landfill Construction Material

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Topics: Building materials , Sanitary landfills , Waste-to-energy , Testing , Waste-to-energy plants , Grain size , Groundwater , Metals , Roads , Sands

The Immobilisation of Flue Gas Treatment Residues Through the Use of a Single Staged Wash and Crystalline Matrix Encapsulation (CME) Treatment Process

Daniel Robertson, Stephen Burnley, Rod Barratt

NAWTEC 2003; 135-143https://doi.org/10.1115/NAWTEC11-1679

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View Articletitled, The Immobilisation of Flue Gas Treatment Residues Through the Use of a Single Staged Wash and Crystalline Matrix Encapsulation (CME) Treatment Process

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Topics: Flue gases , Heavy metals , Metallic elements , Metals , Municipal solid wastes , Recycling , Regulations , Sanitary landfills , Storage

Environmental Characterization of Ash From the Combustion of Wood and Tires for Beneficial Use in Florida

Thabet Tolaymat, Timothy Townsend

NAWTEC 2003; 145-150https://doi.org/10.1115/NAWTEC11-1680

Abstract

View Articletitled, Environmental Characterization of Ash From the Combustion of Wood and Tires for Beneficial Use in Florida

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Topics: Combustion , Contamination , Generators , Groundwater , Heavy metals , Industrial solid wastes , Industrial wastes , Municipal solid wastes , Pollution , Risk

Collier County, Florida: Consideration of Gasification as a Long-Term Waste Management Solution

Stephen C. Schwarz, Daniel E. Dietch

NAWTEC 2003; 151-157https://doi.org/10.1115/NAWTEC11-1681

Abstract

View Articletitled, Collier County, Florida: Consideration of Gasification as a Long-Term Waste Management Solution

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Topics: Fuel gasification , Waste management , Sanitary landfills , Municipal solid wastes , Composting , Design , Redundancy (Engineering) , Solid wastes , Waste-to-energy

Ways to Improve the Efficiency of Waste to Energy Plants for the Production of Electricity, Heat and Reusable Materials

Heiner Zwahr

NAWTEC 2003; 159-172https://doi.org/10.1115/NAWTEC11-1682

Abstract

View Articletitled, Ways to Improve the Efficiency of Waste to Energy Plants for the Production of Electricity, Heat and Reusable Materials

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Topics: Heat , Waste-to-energy plants , Emissions , Carbon dioxide , Natural resources , Waste-to-energy , Coal , Flue gases , Pipelines , Power stations

Health and Safety Issues on Brick, Refractory and Insulation

Gary J. Bases

NAWTEC 2003; 173-176https://doi.org/10.1115/NAWTEC11-1683

Abstract

View Articletitled, Health and Safety Issues on Brick, Refractory and Insulation

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Topics: Bricks , Health and safety , Insulation , Boilers , Construction , Ignorance , Safety , Steam

Comprehensive Power Engineer Training Increases Safety, Production and Plant Peformance at Montenay Inc., British Columbia, Canada: A Case Study

Vicki Asada

NAWTEC 2003; 177https://doi.org/10.1115/NAWTEC11-1684

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View Articletitled, Comprehensive Power Engineer Training Increases Safety, Production and Plant Peformance at Montenay Inc., British Columbia, Canada: A Case Study

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Topics: Accidents , Boilers , Engineering education , Errors , Pressure vessels , Safety

Recycling and Waste-to-Energy: On-Going Compatibility Success

Jonathan V. L. Kiser

NAWTEC 2003; 179-188https://doi.org/10.1115/NAWTEC11-1685

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View Articletitled, Recycling and Waste-to-Energy: On-Going Compatibility Success

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Topics: Recycling , Waste-to-energy

Characteristics and Environmental Fate of Mercury in Municipal Waste Combustor Ash Before and After Implementation of the “Maximum Achievable Control Technology” Air Standards

Jeffrey L. Hahn

NAWTEC 2003; 189-194https://doi.org/10.1115/NAWTEC11-1686

Abstract

View Articletitled, Characteristics and Environmental Fate of Mercury in Municipal Waste Combustor Ash Before and After Implementation of the “Maximum Achievable Control Technology” Air Standards

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Topics: Combustion chambers , Control systems , Emissions , Waste-to-energy plants , Recycling , Batteries , Fuels , Health risk assessment , Metals , Municipal solid wastes

Design, Construction, Start-Up and Commissioning of a State-of-the-Art Water-Cooled Grate WtE-Plant for O¨rebro, Sweden

Bart Adams, Dirk Eeraerts, Ivan Christiaens

NAWTEC 2003; 195-205https://doi.org/10.1115/NAWTEC11-1687

Abstract

View Articletitled, Design, Construction, Start-Up and Commissioning of a State-of-the-Art Water-Cooled Grate WtE-Plant for O¨rebro, Sweden

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Topics: Construction , Design , Fireplaces , Waste-to-energy plants , Water , Cooling , Demolition , Filters , Furnaces , Heat

Innovative Water Treatment Design for Turning Wastewater Treatment Effluent Into Boiler Makeup Water

Donald J. Castro, R. Peter Stasis

NAWTEC 2003; 207-213https://doi.org/10.1115/NAWTEC11-1688

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View Articletitled, Innovative Water Treatment Design for Turning Wastewater Treatment Effluent Into Boiler Makeup Water

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Topics: Boilers , Design , Turning , Wastewater treatment , Water , Water treatment , Reverse osmosis , Microfiltration , Polishing , Membranes

Was the EPA Right?

Willard Wilson

NAWTEC 2003; 215-224https://doi.org/10.1115/NAWTEC11-1689

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View Articletitled, Was the EPA Right?

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Topics: Activated carbon , Air pollution control , Combustion , Combustion chambers , Emissions , Flue gases , Municipal solid wastes , Pollution , Pollution control , Sales

Substance and Perceptions of Environmental Impacts of Dioxin Emissions: An Interim Report

N. J. Themelis, P. Deriziotis

NAWTEC 2003; 225-230https://doi.org/10.1115/NAWTEC11-1690

Abstract

View Articletitled, Substance and Perceptions of Environmental Impacts of Dioxin Emissions: An Interim Report

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Topics: Emissions , Waste-to-energy , Soil , Combustion , Waste-to-energy plants

Continued Performance and Economic Issues for the Polk County Minnesota Bituminous County Road Constructed With Municipal Solid Waste Combustor Ash

Samuel P. Lucido, Willard Wilson

NAWTEC 2003; 231-240https://doi.org/10.1115/NAWTEC11-1691

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View Articletitled, Continued Performance and Economic Issues for the Polk County Minnesota Bituminous County Road Constructed With Municipal Solid Waste Combustor Ash

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Topics: Combustion chambers , Municipal solid wastes , Roads , Testing , Construction , Pavement , Cracking (Materials) , Economic analysis , Flow (Dynamics) , Fracture (Process)

Energy Recovery From Municipal Solid Wastes by Gasification

Alexander Klein, Nickolas J. Themelis

NAWTEC 2003; 241-252https://doi.org/10.1115/NAWTEC11-1692

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View Articletitled, Energy Recovery From Municipal Solid Wastes by Gasification

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Topics: Energy recovery , Fuel gasification , Municipal solid wastes , Waste-to-energy , Combustion , Fuels , Boilers , Combined cycles , Control equipment , Emissions

A New Resource: The Waste-to-Energy Research and Technology Council

Nickolas J. Themelis

NAWTEC 2003; 253-262https://doi.org/10.1115/NAWTEC11-1693

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View Articletitled, A New Resource: The Waste-to-Energy Research and Technology Council

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Topics: Resource recovery , Waste-to-energy

A Waste-to-Energy Power Plant With CO₂ Sequestration

Alexander Klein, Hanwei Zhang, Nickolas J. Themelis

NAWTEC 2003; 263-270https://doi.org/10.1115/NAWTEC11-1694

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View Articletitled, A Waste-to-Energy Power Plant With CO2 Sequestration

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Topics: Carbon capture and storage , Combustion , Oxygen , Solid wastes , Tertiary petroleum recovery , Waste-to-energy plants

All Years

What’s Happening With Green Power Marketing and the Latest on Renewable Energy Credits: How Much Are They Worth and Who Owns Them?

How Public Sector Agencies and Governments Responsible for Waste-to-Energy (WTE) Operations Maintain Cost-Effective and Environmentally Sound WTE Operations Through Active Technical, Financial, and Environmental Oversight

Changing Waste-to-Energy in Nashville, Tennessee

Power Generation and Superheater Upgrade Project at the Burnaby MSW Plant

Lee County Resource Recovery Facility Expansion Project

McKay Bay Waste-to-Energy Facility Retrofit Project Closeout

City of Tampa, McKay Bay Retrofit: Before and After

2nd Year Comparison of Superheater Metal Wastage Rates Utilizing Various Boiler Tube Alloys in a Waste-to-Energy Facility

Water Gauge, Flue Plate Stiffeners, and Insulation Systems Design Considerations

TURBOSORP^®: Emission Limits After 17^th BimSchV (German Federal Immission Act) at Lowest Costs in a Simple Dry Process — Comparison of Dry/Semi Dry Processes and Results of Mercury and Dioxin Separation in a One Step Process

Application of Unifuse Overlay Tubes in the Convection Section of Waste-to-Energy Boilers

The Decline in Mercury Emissions From Solid Waste Management

How Implementation of Retrofits Required by the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 Affects Waste-to-Energy Facility Operations, Plant Efficiency and Finances

Potential Concerns and Impacts of CCA-Treated Wood for the Waste-to-Energy Industry

Long-Term Operating Results: Ash Monofill

Beneficial Reuse of Municipal Waste-to-Energy Ash as a Landfill Construction Material

The Immobilisation of Flue Gas Treatment Residues Through the Use of a Single Staged Wash and Crystalline Matrix Encapsulation (CME) Treatment Process

Environmental Characterization of Ash From the Combustion of Wood and Tires for Beneficial Use in Florida

Collier County, Florida: Consideration of Gasification as a Long-Term Waste Management Solution

Ways to Improve the Efficiency of Waste to Energy Plants for the Production of Electricity, Heat and Reusable Materials

Health and Safety Issues on Brick, Refractory and Insulation

Comprehensive Power Engineer Training Increases Safety, Production and Plant Peformance at Montenay Inc., British Columbia, Canada: A Case Study

Recycling and Waste-to-Energy: On-Going Compatibility Success

Characteristics and Environmental Fate of Mercury in Municipal Waste Combustor Ash Before and After Implementation of the “Maximum Achievable Control Technology” Air Standards

Design, Construction, Start-Up and Commissioning of a State-of-the-Art Water-Cooled Grate WtE-Plant for O¨rebro, Sweden

Innovative Water Treatment Design for Turning Wastewater Treatment Effluent Into Boiler Makeup Water

Was the EPA Right?

Substance and Perceptions of Environmental Impacts of Dioxin Emissions: An Interim Report

Continued Performance and Economic Issues for the Polk County Minnesota Bituminous County Road Constructed With Municipal Solid Waste Combustor Ash

Energy Recovery From Municipal Solid Wastes by Gasification

A New Resource: The Waste-to-Energy Research and Technology Council

A Waste-to-Energy Power Plant With CO₂ Sequestration

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