Upgrading of refuse derived fuel through torrefaction and carbonization: Evaluation of RDF char fuel properties

Catarina Nobre, Cândida Vilarinho, Octávio Alves, Benilde Mendes and Margarida Gonçalves

Energy, 2019, vol. 181, issue C, 66-76

Abstract: Refuse derived fuel (RDF) is produced in large amounts but its heterogeneous nature and low calorific value reduce the potential for energetic valorization of this material.

Keywords: RDF; Torrefaction; Carbonization; RDF char; Leaching behavior (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2019
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DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2019.05.105

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