Refuse-derived fuel is a waste product that can be used as fuel for heating or electricity generation. Treatment is necessary to remove non-combustible materials and contaminants. It can be burned directly or converted into a cleaner fuel gas. Waste management companies can provide suitable waste for this purpose. It is similar to Recovered Solid Fuel but does not have a set standard.
Refuse-derived fuel is a processed solid waste that can serve as fuel in a heating or electricity generation system. Many types of treatments are available to prepare waste for combustion in a variety of environments. It can be burned together with other fuels or independently in its own power plant. This product provides a method for safe waste disposal that converts waste into energy while destroying it. Power plants and a variety of other facilities can use this technique to generate power for their needs.
Treatment is necessary to prepare the waste for use as fuel. The type of treatment needed depends on the waste and how it will be used. Typically the first step is sorting to remove materials that can be recycled or are non-combustible, such as glass and metals. Subsequently, a facility may choose to treat the waste to remove harmful biological organisms, if necessary, and to eliminate contaminants that could pollute during the combustion stage. Facilities typically also grind waste-derived fuel to prepare it for the next stage.
In some cases, the treated waste can be fed directly into a furnace or boiler. Waste-derived fuel should burn cleanly and efficiently when processed properly, generating heat or energy. Another option is an intermediate step called gasification. This converts it into a more usable form, creating a cleaner fuel gas for use in a power generation plant. The best option depends on the type of waste, environmental regulations and facility.
Businesses can rely on a variety of waste sources for use in their power generation facilities. Waste management companies are well placed to access waste that may be suitable for this application. Other companies may accept materials for conversion into waste-derived fuel using their own equipment. Some facilities specialize in making the product, but don’t actually burn it. Instead, they ship it to other facilities in a condition that allows for immediate use.
This product is closely related to Recovered Solid Fuel (SRF), a product made with a similar process. However, SRF is manufactured to a particular specification and will burn at a given efficiency with low pollution rates. Businesses may be able to burn waste-derived fuel or SRF, depending on their needs. The key difference between the two is the lack of specification for waste-derived fuel, which does not need to meet a set standard to be usable.
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