Numerical modeling of batch formation in waste incineration plants

• Authors: Karel Obroučka , Jozef Vlček , Tereza Moravcová , Veronika Blahůšková , Pavel Fojtík
• Languages of publication: EN

Abstracts

EN

The aim of this paper is a mathematical description of algorithm for controlled assembly of incinerated batch of waste. The basis for formation of batch is selected parameters of incinerated waste as its calorific value or content of pollutants or the combination of both. The numerical model will allow, based on selected criteria, to compile batch of wastes which continuously follows the previous batch, which is a prerequisite for optimized operation of incinerator. The model was prepared as for waste storage in containers, as well as for waste storage in continuously refilled boxes. The mathematical model was developed into the computer program and its functionality was verified either by practical measurements or by numerical simulations. The proposed model can be used in incinerators for hazardous and municipal waste.

Keywords

EN

waste incineration; waste to energy; waste storage in containers; waste storage in boxes; algorithm for batch formation

• Publisher: De Gruyter Open
• Journal: Polish Journal of Chemical Technology
• Year: 2015
• Volume: 17
• Issue: 1
• Pages: 1-6

Dates

published

1 - 3 - 2015

online

25 - 3 - 2015

Contributors

author

Karel Obroučka

• VSB – Technical University of Ostrava, Centre for Environmental Technology 9350, 17. listopadu 15/2172, Ostrava – Poruba, 708 33, Czech Republic

author

Jozef Vlček

• VSB - Technical University of Ostrava, Centre for Environmental Technology 9350, 17. listopadu 15/2172, Ostrava - Poruba, 708 33, Czech Republic

author

Tereza Moravcová

• VSB - Technical University of Ostrava, Centre for Environmental Technology 9350, 17. listopadu 15/2172, Ostrava - Poruba, 708 33, Czech Republic

author

Veronika Blahůšková

• VSB - Technical University of Ostrava, Centre for Environmental Technology 9350, 17. listopadu 15/2172, Ostrava - Poruba, 708 33, Czech Republic

author

Pavel Fojtík

• VSB - Technical University of Ostrava, Centre for Environmental Technology 9350, 17. listopadu 15/2172, Ostrava - Poruba, 708 33, Czech Republic

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Identifiers

DOI

10.1515/pjct-2015-0001