Study of the Combustion Process for Two Refuse-Derived Fuel (RDF) Streams Using Statistical Methods and Heat Recovery Simulation

This study characterises materials that belong to the group of refuse-derived fuels (RDF). regarded as an alternative fuel is derived from industrial, municipal solid and commercial wastes. The aim this evaluate quality waste composition, demonstrate statistically different values energy efficiency waste. Data on incinerated were collected two sources. basic physical chemical parameters include density water content. lower heating value (LHV) waste, chlorine concentration ash content groups also evaluated compared for a given period time (one year, with monthly breakdown). Statistical analysis indicated differences in combustion groups, visualized by box plots other diagrams show distribution results. An exhaust gas was carried out, both terms composition parameters. RDF process presented through simulations adopted conditions heat recovery. It found each kilogram RDF, about 3.85 kWh (13,860 kJ) can be obtained. simulated using Aspen Plus software.