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Topics: Army , Energy sustainability , Fuels , Logistics , Generators , Petroleum , Solid waste disposal , Solid waste management , Transportation systems

A New Model for Waste-to-Energy Project Development (Abstract)

Theodore S. Pytlar, Jr.

NAWTEC 2005; 7https://doi.org/10.1115/NAWTEC13-3146

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View Articletitled, A New Model for Waste-to-Energy Project Development (Abstract)

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Topics: Waste-to-energy , Resource recovery

Waste to Energy in the 21st Century: Getting New Projects/Expansions off the Ground — Key Ingredients to a Successful Action Plan (Abstract)

Shawn Worster

NAWTEC 2005; 9https://doi.org/10.1115/NAWTEC13-3147

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View Articletitled, Waste to Energy in the 21st Century: Getting New Projects/Expansions off the Ground — Key Ingredients to a Successful Action Plan (Abstract)

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Topics: Waste-to-energy , Solid waste management

Research and Technology for Waste to Energy

The Puzzle of Drastic Reduction of Point Source Emissions and Continuing High Deposition of Mercury in Florida

N. J. Themelis

NAWTEC 2005; 11-17https://doi.org/10.1115/NAWTEC13-3148

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View Articletitled, The Puzzle of Drastic Reduction of Point Source Emissions and Continuing High Deposition of Mercury in Florida

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Topics: Emissions , Precipitation , Coal , Coprecipitation , Evaporation , Power stations

Thermo-Gravimetric Analysis (TGA) of Combustion and Gasification of Styrene-Butadiene Copolymer (SBR)

Marco J. Castaldi, Eilhann Kwon

NAWTEC 2005; 19-27https://doi.org/10.1115/NAWTEC13-3149

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View Articletitled, Thermo-Gravimetric Analysis (TGA) of Combustion and Gasification of Styrene-Butadiene Copolymer (SBR)

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Topics: Combustion , Copolymers , Fuel gasification , Heating , Temperature , Carbon , Hydrogen , Manufacturing , Nitrogen , Oxygen

A Study on the Chemistry of Ash Fractions From MSW Incineration

S. Arvelakis, F. J. Frandsen, M. Pomeroy, K. Dam-Johansen

NAWTEC 2005; 29-42https://doi.org/10.1115/NAWTEC13-3150

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View Articletitled, A Study on the Chemistry of Ash Fractions From MSW Incineration

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Topics: Chemistry , Municipal solid wastes

A Toxicity Reduction Exercise for Municipal Solid Waste to Energy Fly-Ash Utilising a Separation, Isolation and Treatment Process

Daniel Robertson, Rod Barratt

NAWTEC 2005; 43-50https://doi.org/10.1115/NAWTEC13-3151

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View Articletitled, A Toxicity Reduction Exercise for Municipal Solid Waste to Energy Fly-Ash Utilising a Separation, Isolation and Treatment Process

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Topics: Fly ash , Municipal solid wastes , Separation (Technology) , Metals , Acceptance criteria , Flue gases , Hazardous wastes , Sanitary landfills , Waste-to-energy plants

The Use of Data Quality Objective Procedures: To Control Complex Inter-Related Environmental Problems for Metal Matrix Encapsulation Fly Ash Management

Daniel Robertson, Rod Barratt

NAWTEC 2005; 51-54https://doi.org/10.1115/NAWTEC13-3152

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View Articletitled, The Use of Data Quality Objective Procedures: To Control Complex Inter-Related Environmental Problems for Metal Matrix Encapsulation Fly Ash Management

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Topics: Fly ash , Metals , Economics , Pollution control , Sanitary landfills , Teams , Waste management , Waste-to-energy plants

Conversion Technologies: A New Option for MSW Management

Stephen D. Jenkins, Robert Legrand

NAWTEC 2005; 55-61https://doi.org/10.1115/NAWTEC13-3153

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View Articletitled, Conversion Technologies: A New Option for MSW Management

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Topics: Municipal solid wastes , Waste-to-energy , Fertilizers , Fuel gasification , Pyrolysis

Gasification/Cogeneration Using MSW Residuals and Biomass

Jim Schubert, Konrad Fichtner

NAWTEC 2005; 63-69https://doi.org/10.1115/NAWTEC13-3154

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View Articletitled, Gasification/Cogeneration Using MSW Residuals and Biomass

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Topics: Biomass , Combined heat and power , Fuel gasification , Municipal solid wastes , Composting , Waste management , Agricultural wastes , Displacement , Emissions , Energy resources

Plasma Resource Recovery Technology: Converting Waste to Energy and Valuable Products

Pierre Carabin, Gillian Holcroft

NAWTEC 2005; 71-79https://doi.org/10.1115/NAWTEC13-3155

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View Articletitled, Plasma Resource Recovery Technology: Converting Waste to Energy and Valuable Products

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Topics: Plasmas (Ionized gases) , Resource recovery , Waste-to-energy , Fuel gasification , Temperature programmed desorption , Vitrification , Building materials , Carbon , Combined heat and power , Combustion systems

Improving Semi-Dry Scrubber Performance Through Gas Flow Modeling

Nikita Gorsky, C. F. Peter Bowen

NAWTEC 2005; 81-97https://doi.org/10.1115/NAWTEC13-3156

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View Articletitled, Improving Semi-Dry Scrubber Performance Through Gas Flow Modeling

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Topics: Gas flow , Modeling , Ducts , Flue gases , Solids , Temperature , Testing , Vessels , Waste-to-energy plants , Boilers

Evaluation of Chloride Corrosion Reduction With Chemical Additives at Maine Energy Recovery

J. David Martin, Ken Robbins

NAWTEC 2005; 99-104https://doi.org/10.1115/NAWTEC13-3157

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View Articletitled, Evaluation of Chloride Corrosion Reduction With Chemical Additives at Maine Energy Recovery

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Topics: Corrosion , Energy recovery , Waste-to-energy , High temperature , Superheaters , Alloys , Boilers , Flue gases , Metal surfaces

Validation Study of FTIR-Based Emissions Measurements at a Municipal Waste Combustor

G. J. Aldina, Jeffrey L. Hahn

NAWTEC 2005; 105-114https://doi.org/10.1115/NAWTEC13-3158

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View Articletitled, Validation Study of FTIR-Based Emissions Measurements at a Municipal Waste Combustor

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Topics: Combustion chambers , Emissions , Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy

Steaming Ahead: WTE Facility Projects and Innovations

Reprocurement Considerations for an Existing Municipally Owned Refuse-to-Energy Plant: Pinellas County, Florida

Warren N. Smith

NAWTEC 2005; 115-119https://doi.org/10.1115/NAWTEC13-3159

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View Articletitled, Reprocurement Considerations for an Existing Municipally Owned Refuse-to-Energy Plant: Pinellas County, Florida

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Topics: Solid wastes , Resource recovery , Construction , Consulting engineers , Design , Engineering drawings , Maintenance , Metals , Teams

Ash Management and Metals Recovery in Broward County, FL

Ram Tewari, Sandy Gutner

NAWTEC 2005; 121-126https://doi.org/10.1115/NAWTEC13-3160

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View Articletitled, Ash Management and Metals Recovery in Broward County, FL

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Topics: Metals , Iron alloys , Municipal solid wastes , Resource recovery , Service life (Equipment) , Shorelines , Waste-to-energy plants

York Resource Recovery Center Control System Upgrade

Edward Salsbury

NAWTEC 2005; 127-132https://doi.org/10.1115/NAWTEC13-3161

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View Articletitled, York Resource Recovery Center Control System Upgrade

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Topics: Control systems , Resource recovery , Solid wastes , Boilers , Combustion , Combustion chambers , Design

McKay Bay Refuse-to-Energy Facility Split-Range Control System

Mark P. Schwartz

NAWTEC 2005; 133-136https://doi.org/10.1115/NAWTEC13-3162

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View Articletitled, McKay Bay Refuse-to-Energy Facility Split-Range Control System

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Topics: Control systems , Solid wastes , Steam , Boilers , Turbines , Governors , Turbogenerators , Combustion , Condensers (steam plant) , Design

Pinellas County Resource Recovery Facility Capital Replacement Project: One Year of Improved MSW Throughput and Electrical Generation

Thomas M. White, Donald J. Castro, Robert Hauser, Jr.

NAWTEC 2005; 137-142https://doi.org/10.1115/NAWTEC13-3163

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View Articletitled, Pinellas County Resource Recovery Facility Capital Replacement Project: One Year of Improved MSW Throughput and Electrical Generation

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Topics: Electric power generation , Municipal solid wastes , Resource recovery , Sanitary landfills , Temperature programmed desorption , Waste-to-energy plants

Optimizing Steam Turbine Generator Output: Identifying Opportunities

Dominic Marra

NAWTEC 2005; 143-156https://doi.org/10.1115/NAWTEC13-3164

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View Articletitled, Optimizing Steam Turbine Generator Output: Identifying Opportunities

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Topics: Generators , Steam turbines , Steam , Leakage , Pressure , Turbines , Cycles , Design , Flow (Dynamics) , Maintenance

Pulse-Jet Baghouse Optimization in WTE: Meeting the Challenges of the Future

Jeff Ladwig, Robin Linton

NAWTEC 2005; 157-161https://doi.org/10.1115/NAWTEC13-3165

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View Articletitled, Pulse-Jet Baghouse Optimization in WTE: Meeting the Challenges of the Future

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Topics: Optimization , Pulsejets , Waste-to-energy , Emissions , Filters , Textiles , Boilers , Coal , Dampers , Power stations

A New Non-Invasive Air-Cooled Condenser Monitoring Methodology to Increase Performance

Fred Caillard, Francois Screve

NAWTEC 2005; 163-166https://doi.org/10.1115/NAWTEC13-3166

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View Articletitled, A New Non-Invasive Air-Cooled Condenser Monitoring Methodology to Increase Performance

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Topics: Condensers (steam plant) , Blades , Case studies , Engines , Fans , Motors , Turbines , Turbogenerators , Waste-to-energy , Waste-to-energy plants

Waste to Energy: An Environmentally Sound Alternative

The Status of Waste-to-Energy in the U.S.

Jonathan V. L. Kiser

NAWTEC 2005; 167-173https://doi.org/10.1115/NAWTEC13-3167

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View Articletitled, The Status of Waste-to-Energy in the U.S.

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Topics: Waste-to-energy , Recycling , Air pollution control , Combustion , Municipal solid wastes , Statistics

Evaluating Waste Incineration as Treatment and Energy Recovery Method From an Environmental Point of View

Mattias Olofsson, Johan Sundberg, Jenny Sahlin

NAWTEC 2005; 175-192https://doi.org/10.1115/NAWTEC13-3168

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View Articletitled, Evaluating Waste Incineration as Treatment and Energy Recovery Method From an Environmental Point of View

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Topics: Energy recovery , Waste treatment , Composting , Heat recovery , Modeling , Performance , Plastics , Recycling , Solid wastes

Life Cycle Environmental Impacts of Two Options for MSW Management in New York City: Modern Landfilling vs. Waste to Energy

N. Krishnan, N. J. Themelis

NAWTEC 2005; 193-201https://doi.org/10.1115/NAWTEC13-3169

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View Articletitled, Life Cycle Environmental Impacts of Two Options for MSW Management in New York City: Modern Landfilling vs. Waste to Energy

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Topics: Cycles , Municipal solid wastes , Waste-to-energy , Sanitary landfills , Emissions , Waste management , Cities , Construction , Gases , Metals

To MACT or Not to MACT: Mercury Emissions From Waste-to-Energy and Coal-Fired Power Plants

Nickolas J. Themelis, Nada Assaf-Anid

NAWTEC 2005; 203-209https://doi.org/10.1115/NAWTEC13-3170

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View Articletitled, To MACT or Not to MACT: Mercury Emissions From Waste-to-Energy and Coal-Fired Power Plants

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Topics: Coal , Emissions , Power stations , Waste-to-energy , Public utilities , Control systems , Activated carbon , Combustion , Combustion gases , Filters

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Corrosion Study and Modification of Superheater Tubes in a Large Mass Burn WTE Boiler (Abstract)

HTI’s Novel Deposit Removal Technology: Impulse Deposit Removal System (Abstract)

Converting Army Waste to Fuel: Mobile Integrated Sustainable Energy Recovery

A New Model for Waste-to-Energy Project Development (Abstract)

Waste to Energy in the 21st Century: Getting New Projects/Expansions off the Ground — Key Ingredients to a Successful Action Plan (Abstract)

Research and Technology for Waste to Energy

The Puzzle of Drastic Reduction of Point Source Emissions and Continuing High Deposition of Mercury in Florida

Thermo-Gravimetric Analysis (TGA) of Combustion and Gasification of Styrene-Butadiene Copolymer (SBR)

A Study on the Chemistry of Ash Fractions From MSW Incineration

A Toxicity Reduction Exercise for Municipal Solid Waste to Energy Fly-Ash Utilising a Separation, Isolation and Treatment Process

The Use of Data Quality Objective Procedures: To Control Complex Inter-Related Environmental Problems for Metal Matrix Encapsulation Fly Ash Management

Conversion Technologies: A New Option for MSW Management

Gasification/Cogeneration Using MSW Residuals and Biomass

Plasma Resource Recovery Technology: Converting Waste to Energy and Valuable Products

Improving Semi-Dry Scrubber Performance Through Gas Flow Modeling

Evaluation of Chloride Corrosion Reduction With Chemical Additives at Maine Energy Recovery

Validation Study of FTIR-Based Emissions Measurements at a Municipal Waste Combustor

Steaming Ahead: WTE Facility Projects and Innovations

Reprocurement Considerations for an Existing Municipally Owned Refuse-to-Energy Plant: Pinellas County, Florida

Ash Management and Metals Recovery in Broward County, FL

York Resource Recovery Center Control System Upgrade

McKay Bay Refuse-to-Energy Facility Split-Range Control System

Pinellas County Resource Recovery Facility Capital Replacement Project: One Year of Improved MSW Throughput and Electrical Generation

Optimizing Steam Turbine Generator Output: Identifying Opportunities

Pulse-Jet Baghouse Optimization in WTE: Meeting the Challenges of the Future

A New Non-Invasive Air-Cooled Condenser Monitoring Methodology to Increase Performance

Waste to Energy: An Environmentally Sound Alternative

The Status of Waste-to-Energy in the U.S.

Evaluating Waste Incineration as Treatment and Energy Recovery Method From an Environmental Point of View

Life Cycle Environmental Impacts of Two Options for MSW Management in New York City: Modern Landfilling vs. Waste to Energy

To MACT or Not to MACT: Mercury Emissions From Waste-to-Energy and Coal-Fired Power Plants

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