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Study of the Combustion Process for Two Refuse-Derived Fuel (RDF) Streams Using Statistical Methods and Heat Recovery Simulation

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  • Piotr Brożek

    (Faculty of Mechatronics and Electrical Engineering, Maritime University of Szczecin, 71-650 Szczecin, Poland)

  • Ewelina Złoczowska

    (Faculty of Marine Engineering, Maritime University of Szczecin, 71-650 Szczecin, Poland)

  • Marek Staude

    (Faculty of Mechatronics and Electrical Engineering, Maritime University of Szczecin, 71-650 Szczecin, Poland)

  • Karolina Baszak

    (Doctoral School, Maritime University of Szczecin, 70-500 Szczecin, Poland)

  • Mariusz Sosnowski

    (Faculty of Mechatronics and Electrical Engineering, Maritime University of Szczecin, 71-650 Szczecin, Poland)

  • Katarzyna Bryll

    (Faculty of Marine Engineering, Maritime University of Szczecin, 71-650 Szczecin, Poland)

Abstract

This study characterises materials that belong to the group of refuse-derived fuels (RDF). This group of materials regarded as an alternative fuel is derived from industrial, municipal solid and commercial wastes. The aim of this study is to evaluate the quality of waste composition, demonstrate statistically different values and the energy efficiency of the fuel derived from waste. Data on incinerated waste were collected from two different sources. The basic physical and chemical parameters of waste include density and water content. The lower heating value (LHV) of waste, chlorine concentration and ash content of two groups of incinerated waste were also evaluated and compared for a given period of time (one year, with monthly breakdown). Statistical analysis indicated the differences in the combustion of waste groups, visualized by box plots and other diagrams to show the distribution of the results. An analysis of exhaust gas parameters was carried out, both in terms of chemical composition and energy parameters. The RDF combustion process was presented through simulations for the adopted conditions of heat recovery. It was found that for each kilogram of RDF, about 3.85 kWh (13,860 kJ) of heat can be obtained. The combustion process was simulated using Aspen Plus software.

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  • Piotr Brożek & Ewelina Złoczowska & Marek Staude & Karolina Baszak & Mariusz Sosnowski & Katarzyna Bryll, 2022. "Study of the Combustion Process for Two Refuse-Derived Fuel (RDF) Streams Using Statistical Methods and Heat Recovery Simulation," Energies, MDPI, vol. 15(24), pages 1-14, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:15:y:2022:i:24:p:9560-:d:1005718
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    1. María Pilar González-Vázquez & Fernando Rubiera & Covadonga Pevida & Daniel T. Pio & Luís A.C. Tarelho, 2021. "Thermodynamic Analysis of Biomass Gasification Using Aspen Plus: Comparison of Stoichiometric and Non-Stoichiometric Models," Energies, MDPI, vol. 14(1), pages 1-17, January.
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