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Estimating the Lower Heating Values of Hazardous and Solid Wastes
C David Cooper1, Brian Kim1, John MacDonald1
1a Civil & Environmental Engineering Department , University of Central Florida , Orlando , Florida , USA.
Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association (1995)
|January 7, 2017
Summary
A new equation predicts the lower heating value of hazardous and non-hazardous materials using their elemental composition. This model aids in understanding combustion properties for various substances.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Chemical Engineering
- Combustion Science
Background:
- Accurate prediction of material heating values is crucial for waste management and energy recovery.
- Existing models may not adequately cover the diverse elemental compositions of hazardous and non-hazardous materials.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a novel predictive equation for the lower heating value (LHV) of diverse materials.
- To establish a model that incorporates key elemental components influencing combustion.
Main Methods:
- Statistical correlation of existing heating value and elemental composition data.
- Development of a regression model based on carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, chlorine, and sulfur content.
Main Results:
- A new equation was formulated to accurately estimate the LHV.
- The model demonstrates effectiveness across a range of hazardous and non-hazardous materials.
Conclusions:
- The proposed equation provides a reliable method for predicting LHV based on elemental analysis.
- This tool can support environmental assessments and combustion process optimization.
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