scholarly journals Steam gasification of municipal solid waste for hydrogen production using Aspen Plus® simulation

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hamza Shafiq ◽  
Shakir Ul Azam ◽  
Arshad Hussain
Keyword(s):  
Hydrogen Production ◽  
Municipal Solid Waste ◽  
Solid Waste ◽  
Synthesis Gas ◽  
Operating Temperature ◽  
Bottom Ash ◽  
Steam Gasification ◽  
Coal Bottom Ash ◽  
Product Gas ◽  
Synthetic Gas

AbstractApproximately 50 million ton of municipal waste is generated in Pakistan per annum and most of this waste does not reach final deposit sites. In this research, Silvia gas technology for municipal solid waste (MSW) steam gasification is studied to produce high energy density product gas. A detailed simulation model is developed with the help of Aspen Plus®. Catalyst coal bottom ash along with lime (CaO) as sorbent is employed for tar reduction and improving the hydrogen (H2) yield in the product gas. The effect of gasification operating temperature and the ratio of steam to feedstock on synthetic gas composition, hydrogen (H2) yield and heating values of synthesis gas was studied. Coal bottom ash along with CaO had a substantial effect on hydrogen (H2) yield and synthesis gas production. Rise in steam–MSW ratio increased the hydrogen (H2) from 58 to 74.9% (vol.). The maximum value of hydrogen (H2) production, i.e., 74.9% by vol. was achieved at a steam–feedstock ratio of 1.9. A maximum of 79.8% by vol. hydrogen (H2) was attained at 680 °C gasification operating temperature with 1.3 ratio of steam to feedstock and coal bottom ash 0.07% by wt. High value of 13.1 MJ/Nm3 of hydrogen-rich synthetic gas was achieved at 680 °C. The acquired results lay the foundation for the economic feasibility study and pilot plant for MSW usage for hydrogen production.

The fate of heavy metals and salts during the wet treatment of municipal solid waste incineration bottom ash

2021 ◽  
Vol 121 ◽  
pp. 33-41
Author(s):  
Yanjun Hu ◽  
Lingqin Zhao ◽  
Yonghao Zhu ◽  
Bennong Zhang ◽  
Guixiang Hu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Municipal Solid Waste ◽  
Solid Waste ◽  
Bottom Ash ◽  
Waste Incineration ◽  
Municipal Solid Waste Incineration

scholarly journals Ternary Mixes of Self-Compacting Concrete with Fly Ash and Municipal Solid Waste Incinerator Bottom Ash

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 107
Author(s):  
B. Simões ◽  
P. R. da Silva ◽  
R. V. Silva ◽  
Y. Avila ◽  
J. A. Forero
Keyword(s):  
Fly Ash ◽  
Municipal Solid Waste ◽  
Solid Waste ◽  
Bottom Ash ◽  
Chloride Diffusion ◽  
Waste Incinerator ◽  
Chloride Diffusion Coefficient ◽  
Municipal Solid Waste Incinerator ◽  
Self Compacting Concrete ◽  
Solid Waste Incinerator

This study aims to evaluate the potential of incorporating fly ash (FA) and municipal solid waste incinerator bottom ash (MIBA) as a partial substitute of cement in the production of self-compacting concrete mixes through an experimental campaign in which four replacement levels (i.e., 10% FA + 20% MIBA, 20% FA + 10% MIBA, 20% FA + 40% MIBA and 40% FA + 20% MIBA, apart from the reference concrete) were considered. Compressive and tensile strengths, Young’s modulus, ultra-sonic pulse velocity, shrinkage, water absorption by immersion, chloride diffusion coefficient and electrical resistivity were evaluated for all concrete mixes. The results showed a considerable decline in both mechanical and durability-related performances of self-compacting concrete with 60% of substitution by MIBA mainly due to the aluminium corrosion chemical reaction. However, workability properties were not significantly affected, exhibiting values similar to those of the control mix.

Determination of Residual Heavy Metals in an Incinerator Bottom Ash from Municipal Solid Waste Power Plant

2020 ◽  
Vol 901 ◽  
pp. 65-71
Author(s):  
Woravith Chansuvarn
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Power Plant ◽  
Municipal Solid Waste ◽  
Solid Waste ◽  
Microwave Digestion ◽  
Bottom Ash ◽  
Flame Atomic Absorption ◽  
Digestion Technique ◽  
Relative Standard ◽  
Copper Zinc

Bottom ash is a part of by-product from the municipal solid waste power plants which is always a wider problem for the urban and rural communities due to its disposal plants may cause serious environmental pollution. This work was focused on the residual heavy metal in an incinerator bottom ash from the municipal waste power plant placed in Nongkham district, Bangkok. Four bottom ash samples were obtained in 2017. After drying and grounding, the bottom ash samples were prepared to clear solution with the microwave digestion technique using nitric, hydrochloric and hydrofluoric acid under the heating program. The total residual heavy metals in the incinerator bottom ashes, such as lead, copper, zinc, and cadmium were determined by using flame atomic absorption spectrophotometer (FAAS) with deuterium background correction. The total concentration of lead, copper, zinc and cadmium were found in the range of 280.40-354.22mg kg-1, 365.35-524.45 mg kg-1, 1,527.25-2,074.34 mg kg-1, and 0.48-1.02 mg kg-1, respectively. The recovery of all metals was found in the range of 89.4-101.2% and the relative standard deviation (RSD) was to be 2.15-3.55 % (n=7). The concentration of zinc, copper, and lead was found high levels, while cadmium was low concentration. Heavy metals in solid waste material occur in different chemical forms and phases. The sample preparation based on the microwave digestion was successfully developed for the waste samples with a good reliability.

scholarly journals A Review on Cementitious Materials Including Municipal Solid Waste Incineration Bottom Ash (MSWI-BA) as Aggregates

Buildings ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 179
Author(s):  
Jad Bawab ◽  
Jamal Khatib ◽  
Said Kenai ◽  
Mohammed Sonebi
Keyword(s):  
Municipal Solid Waste ◽  
Water Absorption ◽  
Solid Waste ◽  
Bottom Ash ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Waste Incineration ◽  
Treatment Method ◽  
Cementitious Materials ◽  
Municipal Solid Waste Incineration ◽  
Municipal Solid Wastes

Waste management is a vital environmental issue in the world today. Municipal solid wastes (MSWs) are discarded in huge quantities on a daily basis and need to be well controlled. Incineration is a common method for reducing the volume of these wastes, yet it produces ashes that require further assessment. Municipal solid waste incineration bottom ash (MSWI-BA) is the bulk byproduct of the incineration process and has the potential to be used in the construction sector. This paper offers a review of the use of MSWI-BA as aggregates in cementitious materials. With the growing demand of aggregates in cementitious materials, MSWI-BA is considered for use as a partial or full alternative. Although the physical and chemical properties of MSWI-BA are different than those of natural aggregates (NA) in terms of water absorption, density, and fineness, they can be treated by various methods to ensure suitable quality for construction purposes. These treatment methods are classified into thermal treatment, solidification and stabilization, and separation processes, where this review focuses on the techniques that reduce deficiencies limiting the use of MSWI-BA as aggregates in different ways. When replacing NA in cementitious materials, MSWI-BA causes a decrease in workability, density, and strength. Moreover, they cause an increase in water absorption, air porosity, and drying shrinkage. In general, the practicality of using MSWI-BA in cementitious materials is mainly influenced by its treatment method and the replacement level, and it is concluded that further research, especially on durability, is required before MSWI-BA can be efficiently used in the production of sustainable cementitious materials.

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