POLYCHLORINATED DIBENZO-P-DIOXINS AND DIBENZOFURANS IN INCINERATORS

Problems connected with the formation of the title pollutants in incin erators are critically reviewed. Emission limits, environmental impact s of the combustion processes and process factors affecting flue gas q uality are presented. Measures reducing PCDD/PCDF formation in inciner ator flue gases are discussed, and the best available combustion techn ologies are outlined. The air contamination by these pollutants in the Czech Republic and the relative role of incinerators compared to othe r PCDD/PCDF sources are analyzed.