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Emissions from co-combustion of wood and household refuse

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  • Zhang, X.J.
  • Peterson, F.

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An investigation was carried out on the emissions produced in a 20 kW experimental boiler burning a combination of wood and household refuse. The wood content ranged from 10 to 50%. Direct sampling with Tenax adsorbent was used to cover a range of volatile organic compounds (VOCs). The measurements also included unburned hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, oxygen and flue gas temperature. Combustion and emission parameters were recorded continuously with a multipoint data logger. VOCs were analyzed by gas chromatography and mass spectrometer (GC/MS). The main emphasis was placed on the effect of wood on VOC emissions. The results showed that as the wood content increased from 10 to 50%, there was a roughly linear increase in emissions of total VOCs. Carbon monoxide and unburned hydrocarbon emissions also increased. These results suggest that household refuse is a good substitute for wood as a boiler fuel, as it has a similar calorific value but fewer emissions.

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  • Zhang, X.J. & Peterson, F., 1996. "Emissions from co-combustion of wood and household refuse," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 9(1), pages 997-1000.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:renene:v:9:y:1996:i:1:p:997-1000
    DOI: 10.1016/0960-1481(96)88448-5
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