EMISSIONS FROM RDF COAL BLENDED FUEL COMBUSTION/

The significant volume and weight reduction along with the energy pote ntial of MSW, in the form of refuse derived fuel (RDF), has made its i ncineration an attractive alternative. However, the gaseous emissions such as, CO2, CO, NOx, and SO2, which are the byproduct of the combust ion process pose serious environmental problems. These problems are co mpounded by the presence of certain highly regulated hazardous wastes such as, dioxins and furans in the exhaust stream. In the present inve stigation, different compositions of RDF/Coal blends were examined and the gaseous emissions from the combustion of the briquetted fuel were measured. Also, a direct comparison of emissions from RDF/coal blend incineration with coal combustion is presented in this paper. The pote ntial for recovery of ferrous and non-ferrous metals provides an addit ional economic motivation for the use of RDF/Coal blended briquettes.