A REFUSE FIRE BOILER UTILIZING THE CONCEPT OF WASTE TO ENERGY

Abstract: In developing countries refuse (waste) management remains a major challenge due to a prevalent improper waste disposal practices. This study focuses on the design and fabrication of a refuse boiler that leverages the concept of waste-to-energy (WTE) to address both refuse disposal and energy production. The study explores the use of municipal solid waste (MSW) as a fuel source for the boiler, an approach that not only reduces waste volume but also contributes to energy production. The systematic approach to the design, fabrication, experimental procedure and testing of the developed refuse fire boiler followed a Steam pressure of 2 bar to 5 bar, Steam temperature of 120oC to 180oC, Steam capacity of 5kg/h to 20 kg/h, Stoichiometric air-fuel ratio and Calorific value of solid waste used as fuel. The determination of the calorific value of municipal waste was accomplished using a locally fabricated bomb calorimeter. Values of 12572.22KJ/Kg, 14012.05KJ/Kg, 21833.26KJ/Kg and 20551.01KJ/Kg of paper products, wood waste, plastics waste and textile waste were obtained respectively. The test of operational performance of the constructed boiler (Pilot boiler) was achieved by employing a pressure build up test in comparison with an already existing industrial boiler (Control boiler). Keywords: Refuse-fired boiler, Waste-to-Energy (WTE), Municipal Solid Waste (MSW), Renewable Energy, Waste management, Boiler design, Environmental Energy recovery. Title: A REFUSE FIRE BOILER UTILIZING THE CONCEPT OF WASTE TO ENERGY Author: Amiebenomo Sebastian Oaihimires, Edeawe Victory, Ozigi Bernard Abdulmaleeeq International Journal of Recent Research in Civil and Mechanical Engineering (IJRRCME) ISSN 2393-8471 Vol. 11, Issue 1, April 2024 - September 2024 Page No: 48-60 Paper Publications Website: www.paperpublications.org Published date: 20-August-2024 DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.13347955 Paper Download Link (Source) https://www.paperpublications.org/upload/book/A%20REFUSE%20FIRE%20BOILER%20UTILIZING-20082024-2.pdf