From Trash to Treasure: A Critical Review of Waste-to-Energy Technologies for Solid Waste Utilization

Year : 2024 | Volume :11 | Issue : 02 | Page : –
By

Virag Shaileshkumar Shah Shah,

Umeshkumar Khare,

Alpesh V Mehta,

  1. Assistant Professor Civil Engineering Department, Government Engineering College Godhra India
  2. PhD Supervisor Gujarat Technological University, Ahmedabad & Professor, Civil Engineering Department, Government Engineering College Modasa India
  3. Assistant Professor Mechanical Engineering Department, Government Engineering College Godhra India

Abstract

Efficiently managing the escalating global issue of solid waste necessitates sustainable strategies. Waste-to-energy technology emerges as a viable solution, offering a means to utilise solid waste while mitigating its environmental impact. This review comprehensively investigates waste-to-energy techniques, including incineration, anaerobic digestion, and gasification, evaluating their efficiency, environmental implications, and applicability. The environmental effects of waste-to-energy plants, encompassing aspects like air emissions, ash management, and wastewater treatment, are scrutinised. Additionally, the social acceptability of these projects is explored, considering factors such as costs, benefits, and public perceptions. The study incorporates case studies of successful global waste-to-energy initiatives, identifying key factors influencing their success. Challenges and barriers to widespread adoption are discussed, along with potential future developments and regulatory frameworks. The aim is to enhance understanding of waste-to-energy technology, its role in eco-friendly energy production, sustainable waste management, and environmental preservation.

Keywords: Waste-to-energy technology, solid waste utilisation, environmental impact, economic viability, social acceptance, sustainable waste management, environmental protection

[This article belongs to Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering(etce)]

How to cite this article: Virag Shaileshkumar Shah Shah, Umeshkumar Khare, Alpesh V Mehta. From Trash to Treasure: A Critical Review of Waste-to-Energy Technologies for Solid Waste Utilization. Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering. 2024; 11(02):-.
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