Abstract
Refuse-derived fuel (RDF) produced by organic matter waste is expected. The problems of RDF include realization of a high heating value, removal of chlorine gas, reduction of the ash content, and suppression of the flammable gas by anaerobic fermentation. In this study, in order to reduce the ash content and realize a higher heating value, the addition of plastic waste rather than lime to RDF was investigated. Carbonization of RDF was carried out to determine its heating value and stability. The energy of fabrication process of carbonization RDF was evaluated. The composition of RDF was determined based on the composition of the municipal solid waste in Hachioji city, Tokyo. Gas components were measured for each RDF carbonization treatment. The heating value, ash content, and carbonization gas composition results were compared. Than these results, the heating value and ash content of the carbonized RDF were improved and reduced, respectively. The volume and weight of carbonized RDF of containing plastic were reduced by 1/3 and 1/4, respectively. The reduced volume and weight ensure stability and easier transportation.
