Waste-to-Energy Technologies and Global Applications

Through Waste-to-Energy (WtE) technology, relevant WtE plants use waste as a renewable fuel to co-produce electricity, heating, and cooling for urban utilization. Updated to reflect the latest developments in this field, the Second Edition of Waste-to-Energy Technologies and Global Applications also adds three new chapters covering waste to hydrogen, carbon capture and storage/utilization, and additional discussion on new WtE plants in Dubai and the Middle East. Covers thermal treatment technologies including combustion, novel gasification, plasma gasification, and pyrolysis. Examines dozens of real-world WtE case studies from around the world, analyzing technical information behind planning, execution, goals, and national strategies. Explains financial and environmental aspects. Features new content on waste to hydrogen, carbon capture & storage/utilization, and new WtE plants in Dubai and the Middle East. This book is aimed at professionals in environmental, chemical, energy, and related fields of engineering. It will also be of interest to policy making governmental authorities, construction companies, and financial institutions.