ISWA 2015 World Congress, Date: 2015/09/07 - 2015/09/09, Location: Antwerp
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This masterclass is of interest to delegates of countries in any stage of waste management development such as policy makers, waste management and engineering consultants, project developers and lenders, researchers, trainees, etc. Technical knowledge is not strictly required. Content elements of this training •Introduction on waste/zero waste/waste hierarchy and paradox •Composition and characteristics of waste, types, spread (worldwide), difference with fuel •Gasification vs incineration •Grate incinerator, fluidized bed incinerator and rotary kiln: treatment diagrams, costing, gate fee •Energy recovery, efficiency, steam applications •Flue gas treatment: techniques, emission data, dioxines •Residue recovery: volumes per tonne incinerated: bottom ash, fly ash, flue gas treatment residues, … •Which technology to opt for in function of location, availability of raw materials, environmental impact, subsidies, budget etc.