Waste to energy plants

How a waste to energy plant works and what it is

A waste to energy plant produces energy thanks to the heat generated by the combustion of municipal and industrial solid waste. These plants reach very high temperatures, above 850°, and produce electricity through steam turbines, often associated with co-generation plants for district heating.

What is the difference between an incinerator and a waste to energy plant?

The main difference between an incinerator and a waste to energy plant lies in the use of the heat generated by burning waste. An incinerator is a plant dedicated to the disposal of waste, which works by thermally destroying waste made of inert materials. A waste to energy plant is distinguished from an incinerator by the addition of the section that turns the generated heat into electricity and thermal energy (district heating) produced during combustion.

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