ABSTRACT

Through Waste-to-Energy (WtE) technology, plants use waste as a renewable fuel to co-produce electricity, heating, and cooling for urban utilization. This professional book presents the latest developments in WtE technologies and their global applications. The first part of the book covers thermal treatment technologies, including combustion, novel gasification, plasma gasification, and pyrolysis. It then examines 35 real-world WtE case studies from around the world, analyzing technical information behind planning, execution, goals, and national strategies. Results through the years show the benefits of the technology through the life cycle of the products. The book also examines financial and environmental aspects.

chapter 1|12 pages

Introduction

chapter 2|8 pages

Legislation

chapter 3|62 pages

Waste-to-Energy Technologies

chapter 4|60 pages

Waste-to-Energy in Europe

chapter 5|14 pages

Waste-to-Energy in the Americas

chapter 6|20 pages

Waste-to-Energy in Asia

chapter 7|12 pages

Waste-to-Energy in Africa

chapter 8|26 pages

Environmental Impact of Waste-to-Energy

Carlo Vandecasteele and Chantal Block