Planning a waste-to-energy project in SE Asia?
Using incinerator technology from Europe, Japan, Singapore?
Great! Now you have 3 Options.
Option 1
establish the same waste-at-source-separation and safe landfill systems that exist in Europe/Japan/Singapore
burn the same waste = dry, non-hazardous household residue or similar only
stay within the same emission limits
generate the same power
receive the same 60-300 USD per ton tipping fee
Unrealistic?
Option 2
run a RDF power plant
leaving non-RDF problem to others = accept that 80+% of the waste remains unsanitized
leaving public health hazards, greenhouse gas emissions, leachate pollution unchanged
or establish upstream waste-at-source-separation and downstream safe final disposal
Too expensive?
Option 3
face reality of widely unknown waste, a not-monitored, underestimated mix from households, public space, factories, markets, hospitals, dumps, highly polluted street sweepings, hazardous waste, highly contaminated organics
design your plant locally to match your waste. Don't use unverified, estimated or extrapolated waste data
analyze waste using ASTM D5231 - 92(2016 - Standard Test Method for Determination of the Composition of Unprocessed Municipal Solid Waste
check waste sources for hazardous materials
check logistic capabilities, site suitability, site resources, infrastructure, grid, disposal infra
check accumulated effects of waste pre-treatment
Develop Project Goals e.g.
Sanitize Waste, Stop Greenhouse Gases, Stop Leachate
Produce Net Power from Waste and Immobilize Pollutants
Provide safe, clean long-term local jobs and vocational training
Develop Functional Output Targets e.g.
xyz MW p.a. net power from waste
EU or US EPA emission standards
zero leachate discharge
recycling of metals and ash
compaction of residues
It might sound counter-intuitive, but 'Option 3' works best for you.
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