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Main Title Hazardous Waste to Energy.
Author Olexsey, R. A. ; Freeman, H. M. ; Mournighan, R. E. ;
CORP Author Environmental Protection Agency, Cincinnati, OH. Hazardous Waste Engineering Research Lab.
Year Published 1986
Report Number EPA/600/D-86/129;
Stock Number PB86-215571
Additional Subjects United States ; Hazardous materials ; Industrial wastes ; Incinerators ; Processing ; Boilers ; Kilns ; Energy recovery
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NTIS  PB86-215571 Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. 07/26/2022
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Abstract
Of the 260 million metric tonnes (MMT) of hazardous waste generated in the United States in 1981, only 1.70 MMT was disposed of through incineration. In addition, 3.85 MMT of industrial wastes that could be considered hazardous were burned as fuels in industrial processes. The paper discusses several processes that can be used to convert hazardous waste to energy, namely: combustion of waste in boilers; disposal in industrial boilers; and burning of wastes in lime kilns. Process descriptions will be presented. Projections on energy recovery that could be realized will be described. Applicable test data will be displayed.