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20th Annual North American Waste-to-Energy Conference

April 23–25, 2012

Portland, Maine, USA

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ISBN:

978-0-7918-4483-0

In This Volume

Advancing Waste-to-Energy Through Research and Technology (8)
Waste-to-Energy Contracts and Development Initiatives (5)
Waste-to-Energy: Sustainable Green Power and Waste Management (9)
Improving WTE Plant Operations (10)

20th Annual North American Waste-to-Energy Conference

Advancing Waste-to-Energy Through Research and Technology

Modeling and Design of a High Temperature Chamber Fed by a Plasma Torch for Removal of Tars

Romain Demarthon, Frédéric Marias, Alice Fourcault, Jean Paul Robert-Arnouil

NAWTEC 2012; 1-7https://doi.org/10.1115/NAWTEC20-7016

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Topics: Design , High temperature , Modeling , Plasmas (Ionized gases) , Tar , Biomass , Fuel gasification , Particulate matter , Syngas , Temperature

Comparison of Environmental Performance Expectations: Gasification Versus Mass-Burn WTE Facilities Currently Under Construction in North America

Elizabeth A. Rice

NAWTEC 2012; 9-16https://doi.org/10.1115/NAWTEC20-7022

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Topics: Construction , Fuel gasification , Waste-to-energy plants , Municipal solid wastes , Emissions , Feedstock , Waste-to-energy , Bioenergy conversion , Biofuel , Carbon

Deactivation and Energy Analysis of Char Catalysts in Biomass Gasification Systems

Naomi Klinghoffer, Marco J. Castaldi

NAWTEC 2012; 17-21https://doi.org/10.1115/NAWTEC20-7036

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Topics: Biomass , Catalysts , Fuel gasification , Heating , Syngas , Combustion , Heat , Low temperature , Metals , Tar

The Effect of SO₂/HCl Ratio on Superheater High Temperature Corrosion

Timothy Sharobem, Marco J. Castaldi

NAWTEC 2012; 23-27https://doi.org/10.1115/NAWTEC20-7042

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Topics: Corrosion , High temperature , Superheaters , Water , Alloys , Flue gases , Boilers , Carbon steel , Combustion gases , Energy recovery

Waste-to-Energy Conversion by Stepwise Liquefaction, Pyrolysis and “Clean Combustion” of Waste Plastics

Saber Talebi Anaraki, Andrew Davies, Chuanwei Zhuo, Yiannis A. Levendis

NAWTEC 2012; 29-35https://doi.org/10.1115/NAWTEC20-7043

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Topics: Combustion , Liquefaction , Plastic scrap , Pyrolysis , Waste-to-energy , Plastics , Emissions , Petroleum , Energy conversion , Energy generation

Effect of Methyl Chloride on Landfill Gas Dry Reforming

McKenzie P. Kohn, Marco J. Castaldi, Robert J. Farrauto

NAWTEC 2012; 37-41https://doi.org/10.1115/NAWTEC20-7046

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Topics: Sanitary landfills , Syngas , Catalysts , Emissions , Methane , Combustion , Fuels , Accounting , Carbon , Carbon dioxide

CFD Analysis of NO_x Formation in Waste-to-Energy Systems Using Detailed Chemical Kinetic Modeling

Alex Frank, Marco J. Castaldi

NAWTEC 2012; 43-47https://doi.org/10.1115/NAWTEC20-7054

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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Modeling , Nitrogen oxides , Waste-to-energy , Emissions , Boilers , Combustion , Fuels , Nitrogen , Pollution

Current Status of Global WTE

Nickolas J. Themelis

NAWTEC 2012; 49-55https://doi.org/10.1115/NAWTEC20-7061

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Topics: Waste-to-energy , Municipal solid wastes , Fireplaces , Combustion , Waste-to-energy plants , Feedstock , Fuel gasification , Solid wastes , Cities , Combustion technologies

Waste-to-Energy Contracts and Development Initiatives

The Latest Updates on Waste-to-Energy and Conversion Technologies; Plus Projects Under Development

Harvey W. Gershman, Mark Hammond

NAWTEC 2012; 57-62https://doi.org/10.1115/NAWTEC20-7002

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Topics: Waste-to-energy , Municipal solid wastes , Combustion , Energy recovery , Renewable energy

Air Permitting of New WTE Projects

Thomas M. Henderson, John L. Hanisch, Kevin R. Scott, Joel S. Cohn

NAWTEC 2012; 63-69https://doi.org/10.1115/NAWTEC20-7006

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Topics: Waste-to-energy , Emissions , Nitrogen oxides , Renewable energy , Temperature programmed desorption , Air pollution , Construction , Control systems , Environmental Protection Agency , Fuels

Waste-to-Energy Biogenic Carbon Dioxide Reductions and USEPA’s Greenhouse Gas Reporting Mandate: What Does the Future Hold?

Mark C. Maritato, Anne K. Hewes

NAWTEC 2012; 71-77https://doi.org/10.1115/NAWTEC20-7009

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Topics: Carbon , Carbon dioxide , Composting , Gases , Recycling , Waste-to-energy

Breaking Ground for a New 3,000 Ton Per Day Waste to Energy Facility

Raymond H. Schauer, Leah K. Richter

NAWTEC 2012; 79-87https://doi.org/10.1115/NAWTEC20-7040

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Topics: Composting , Construction , Consulting engineers , Design , Emissions , Hazardous wastes , Materials processing , Nitrogen oxides , Recycling , Renewable energy

The Effect of Food Waste Diversion on Waste Heating Value and WTE Capacity

Anthony M. LoRe, Susana Harder

NAWTEC 2012; 89-99https://doi.org/10.1115/NAWTEC20-7041

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Topics: Food products , Heating , Waste-to-energy , Waste-to-energy plants , Composting , Solid wastes , Curbside recycling , Generators , Heat , Performance

Waste-to-Energy: Sustainable Green Power and Waste Management

Cleaning Up Gasification Producer Gas for Use in an IC Engine

Bradley Ginger

NAWTEC 2012; 101-104https://doi.org/10.1115/NAWTEC20-7005

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Topics: Fuel gasification , Internal combustion engines , Fuels , Engines , Testing , Air pollution control , Biomass , Combustion , Energy generation , Feedstock

Technology Selected for City of Los Angeles Waste-Conversion Facility Sets New Standards for Sustainable Waste Management Using WTE

Dominic Meo, III, Heiner Zwahr

NAWTEC 2012; 105-116https://doi.org/10.1115/NAWTEC20-7018

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Topics: Sustainability , Waste management , Waste-to-energy , Recycling , Electricity (Physics) , Plant design , Sanitation , Waste disposal , Waste treatment , Waste-to-energy plants

A Comparison of Air Emissions of Conversion Technology Processes Using Materials Recovery Facility Residues

Timothy J. Raibley

NAWTEC 2012; 117-137https://doi.org/10.1115/NAWTEC20-7024

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Topics: Emissions , Municipal solid wastes , Waste management , Waste disposal , Waste-to-energy

Waste-to-Energy, State Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS), and the Future of Renewable Energy

William F. Brandes

NAWTEC 2012; 139-146https://doi.org/10.1115/NAWTEC20-7025

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Topics: Air pollution , Carbon , Economics , Energy generation , Reactor protection systems , Renewable energy , Sustainability , Uncertainty , Waste-to-energy

Restructuring Plant Operations and Contracts to Make a First Generation RDF Plant Competitive in a Cost-Driven Market

Stephen Vrchota

NAWTEC 2012; 147-151https://doi.org/10.1115/NAWTEC20-7029

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Topics: Boilers , Energy recovery , Fireplaces , Fuels , Municipal solid wastes , Renewable energy , Rivers , Sanitary landfills , Solid wastes

An Introduction to the Cascading Water Management System for Sustainable Water Conservation at Waste-to-Energy Facilities

Rebecca McLarty, Valerie Going, Raymond Schauer

NAWTEC 2012; 153-158https://doi.org/10.1115/NAWTEC20-7044

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Topics: Sustainability , Waste-to-energy plants , Water conservation , Water resource management , Water , Waste-to-energy , Sanitary landfills , Sewage , Temperature programmed desorption , Condensers (steam plant)

Generating and Selling Carbon Offset Credits

Michael Van Brunt, Brigitte Kantor, Nate Johnson

NAWTEC 2012; 159-165https://doi.org/10.1115/NAWTEC20-7048

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Rapid Growth of WTE in China: Current Performance and Impediments to Future Growth

Ling Qiu, Yani Dong, Nickolas J. Themelis

NAWTEC 2012; 167-175https://doi.org/10.1115/NAWTEC20-7062

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Topics: China , Waste-to-energy , Municipal solid wastes , Waste-to-energy plants , Air pollution control , Combustion , Combustion technologies , Construction , Economics , Emissions

ecomaine: An Integrated Waste Management System

Kevin H. Roche, Anne K. Hewes

NAWTEC 2012; 177-184https://doi.org/10.1115/NAWTEC20-7064

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Topics: Recycling , Solid waste management , Solid wastes , Waste management , Waste-to-energy , Municipal solid wastes , Waste-to-energy plants , Fuels , Composting , Design

Improving WTE Plant Operations

Carbon Monoxide Emission Improvements From Combustion System Upgrades at the Wheelabrator Portsmouth Refuse Derived Fuel Plant

Samit J. Pethe, Michael L. Britt, Scott A. Morrison

NAWTEC 2012; 185-197https://doi.org/10.1115/NAWTEC20-7003

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Topics: Carbon , Combustion systems , Emissions , Fuels , Solid wastes , Boilers , Computational fluid dynamics , Modeling , Coal , Nitrogen oxides

American Society of Mechanical Engineers Performance Test Code 34 – ASME PTC 34, Waste Combustors With Energy Recovery: What Is PTC 34 and How Can It Help You?

Stephen G. Deduck, Lambert Xiao

NAWTEC 2012; 199-204https://doi.org/10.1115/NAWTEC20-7004

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Topics: Combustion chambers , Energy recovery , Mechanical engineers , Performance test codes , Fuels , Boilers , Flue gases , Bombs , Flow (Dynamics) , Municipal solid wastes

Pittsfield, Massachusetts Resource Recovery Facility: Part III

Kevin G. Rousseau, Llewellyn E. Clark

NAWTEC 2012; 205-216https://doi.org/10.1115/NAWTEC20-7017

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Resource Recovery: The Contribution of Energy-From-Waste Plants

Ralf Koralewska

NAWTEC 2012; 217-225https://doi.org/10.1115/NAWTEC20-7023

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Topics: Combustion , Metals , Recycling , Resource recovery , Waste-to-energy , Central heating , Climate , Cooling , Cycles , Energy consumption

Practical Experience on Optimization of Combustion With Expert Systems From 12 WTE Plants in Europe and China

Asger Danielsen

NAWTEC 2012; 227-234https://doi.org/10.1115/NAWTEC20-7030

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Topics: China , Combustion , Expert systems , Optimization , Waste-to-energy plants , Profitability , Optimal control

A Truly Integrated Continuous Emission Monitoring System (CEMS) Optimized for the Waste-to-Energy (WTE) Applications

Ronald Baker, Robert Peters, Edul Chikhliwala

NAWTEC 2012; 235-236https://doi.org/10.1115/NAWTEC20-7032

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Topics: Design , Downtime , Emissions , Maintenance , Monitoring systems , Waste-to-energy , Waste-to-energy plants

Waste Combustion Technology Developments for Large Scale Plants

Jens Sohnemann, Walter Schäfers, Armin Main

NAWTEC 2012; 237-242https://doi.org/10.1115/NAWTEC20-7035

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Topics: Boilers , Cities , Cladding systems (Building) , Combustion , Combustion systems , Combustion technologies , Control systems , Corrosion protection , Design , Emissions