Experience with Solid Waste as a Supplementary Fuel
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چکیده
The introduction covers the historical develop ment of the Imperial Metal Industries Ltd .. Power Plant and the psychology behind that development. The investigation into the concept of firing solid waste into boilers is detailed, as well as the final design parameters. Details are given of the performance achieved so far, including the problems that had to be overcome. Finally, the author gives his opinion of advan tages to the energy industry and the community.
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