Mercury Emissions from Municipal Solid Waste Combustors, An Assessment of the Current Situation in the United States and Forecast of Future Emissions

    Research output: NRELTechnical Report

    Abstract

    This report examines issues related to emissions of mercury from municipal solid waste (MSW) combustors. This report is based upon an examination and analysis of currently available literature. The report provides a generalized forecast of potential emissions reductions. The forecast is based on assumptions for reducing the amount of mercury that enters MSW combustors, and achievement of variouslevels of air pollution control equipment efficiencies. The report consists of a composite summary discussion of issues. It also includes illustrative annexed materials, selected to provide more in-depth information on specific aspects of mercury emissions issues. This report is principally concerned with source strength characterization. It does not attempt to address the fate and transport ofmercury in the environment, nor does it undertake any hazard or risk analyses.
    Original languageAmerican English
    Number of pages108
    DOIs
    StatePublished - 1993

    Bibliographical note

    Work performed by the Solid Waste Association of North America, Silver Spring, Maryland

    NREL Publication Number

    • NREL/TP-430-5399

    Keywords

    • emissions
    • mercury
    • municipal waste
    • waste to energy

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