Methodology for characterizing emissions from small (0.5-2 MTD) batch-fed gasification systems using multiple waste compositions.

ABSTRACT: A compact, containerized gasification system was characterized for air emissions while burning four waste types. A methodology is presented for developing a standardized test waste composition and demonstrated using three military and one civilian waste types. Batch charges of waste were processed through a gasification chamber, afterburner, and wet scrubber. The 0.5-2 metric ton per day (MTD) system was designed for mobile deployment by the military in forward operations but would be applicable to small scale civilian applications. Emissions data from these types of small capacity, cyclically operated systems are lacking, limiting efforts to compare technologies and their environmental performance. Eight tests were conducted in a 7-day period at the Kilauea Military Camp (KMC) in Hawaii.

SUBMITTER: Aurell J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7357792 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature