Stałe paliwa wtórne

Tyt. z nagłówka.Bibliografia s. 315-[316].Dostępny również w formie drukowanej.STRESZCZENIE: Paliwo z odpadów (RDF) lub stałe paliwo odnawialne (RDF) jest paliwem wyprodukowanym w procesie rozdrobnienia i wysuszenia stałych odpadów komunalnych (MSW) w konwertorze lub autoklawie pod ciśnieniem pary. Stałe paliwo alternatywne składa się głównie ze składników węglonośnych odpadów komunalnych, takich jak plastiki i frakcja biodegradowalna. Korzystne jest usytuowanie instalacji produkującej paliwa alternatywne w pobliżu źródła odpadów komunalnych podobnie jak, wykorzystywane opcjonalne, instalacje do spalania odpadów komunalnych są lokowane niedaleko od źródła odpadów. W odróżnieniu spalania odpadów produkowanie z odpadów paliwa alternatywnego umożliwia spełnienie wymogów normy CEN/343 ANAS. Wytwarzanie paliw alternatywnych z mieszanych lub segregowanych frakcji odpadów komunalnych pozwala zwiększyć udział energii odnawialnej w ogólnej produkcji energii. Propozycja alternatywnych sposobów przeróbki odpadów, innych niż ich spalanie, obejmuje produkcję paliwa alternatywnego i jego współspalanie w kotłach fluidalnych jest rozwiązaniem przyjaznym dla środowiska, efektywnym energetycznie opłacalnym, możliwym do zrealizowania w krótkim czasie oraz efektywnym technicznie. SŁOWA KLUCZOWE: stałe paliwa odnawialne, energia odnawialna, energia z odpadów. ABSTRACT: Refuse-derived fuel (RDF) or solid recovered fuel/specified recovered fuel (SRF) is a fuel produced by shredding and dehydrating municipal solid waste (MSW) in a converter or steam pressure treating in an autoclave. RDF consists largely of organic components of municipal waste such as plastics and biodegradable waste. RDF processing facilities are normally located near a source of MSW and, while an optional combustion facility is normally close to the processing facility, it may also be located at a remote location. SRF can be distinguished from RDF in the fact that it is produced to reach a standard such as CEN/343 ANAS. The use of Solid Recovered Fuels (SRF) derived from mixed-/mono waste streams is expected to result in a significant contribution to the generation of sustainable energy. The demand for alternative waste treatment is addressed by production and direct co-combustion of SRF in pulverised fuel fired power plants as an environmentally friendly, energy efficient, short-term available and cost effective technical solution. KEYWORDS: solid recovered fuel, renewable energy, waste-to-energy

The untapped utilization of domestic production capacity of waste-derived fuels

In the article issues related to production and application of all kinds of waste with 191210 code are presented. In European Waste Catalogue the waste with 191210 code are denoted as combustible waste (waste-derived fuels), regardless its origin (municipal, industrial or mixed). Data contained in voivodships’ reports related to waste management are applied in this article. The 191210 waste are generated by specialized waste-derived fuels producers or regional waste management installation in a mechanical-biological treatment. The amount of produced waste-derived fuels varied from 2.3 to 2.6 million tones in 2015-2017. The authors conclude, that there is no balance between the amount of production and energy recovery of combustible waste in Poland in 2015-2017. In 2017 about 2.3 million tones of waste-derived fuels were produced, while about 1.3 million tones were recovered and almost all the waste were applied in a cement industry. These changes have a significant impact on the economy of waste management sector, in the field of combustible waste production. The oversupply of the waste enforces waste price to decrease. In some cases it even causes a necessity of additional payment for recovery or disposal of low-quality waste. In the near future we should recon with stabilization of the combustible waste receiving level by the cement industry, which begins to reach limits of its technological possibilities. It is because the fossil fuel replacement by combustible waste is very high. The cement plants requires high quality waste, so they are very often enriched in R12 recovery process (exchange of waste for submission to other recovery processes R1-R11). We should also take into account the increase of combustible waste request by other installations, including power and heat facilities, like Stora Enso, PGE Energia Ciepła S.A. Rzeszów and Fortum in Zabrze. Also existing municipal waste incineration plants incinerate small amount of the waste-derived fuels.Przedstawiono zagadnienia związane z wytwarzaniem oraz wykorzystaniem wszystkich odpadów o kodzie 191210, przypisanym w katalogu odpadów do paliwa alternatywnego bez względu na jego pochodzenie (komunalne, przemysłowe lub mieszane). Wykorzystano dane zawarte w raportach wojewódzkich dotyczących gospodarki odpadami. Stwierdzono brak równowagi w zakresie ilości wytwarzanych i energetycznie wykorzystywanych paliw alternatywnych w Polsce, obserwowanej na przestrzeni lat 2015-2017. Zmiany te wpływają na ekonomię sektora gospodarki odpadami zajmującego się wytwarzaniem paliw alternatywnych. Sytuacja nadpodaży wymusza spadek cen paliwa alternatywnego, a nawet konieczność dopłat za jego przyjmowanie do odzysku lub unieszkodliwiania w przypadku paliw alternatywnych o niższej jakości. W najbliższym czasie należy liczyć się ze stabilizacją poziomu odbioru paliw alternatywnych przez przemysł cementowy, który zaczyna osiągać kres możliwości technologicznych ze względu na już bardzo wysoki stopień zastąpienia paliw kopalnych. Należy także spodziewać się wzrostu zapotrzebowania na paliwa alternatywne przez inne rodzaje instalacji, w tym przede wszystkim w energetyce zawodowej i ciepłownictwie

Emission results of combustion process of fatty acids distillation residue in an oil boiler – comparison to heavy fuel oil

The results of the research on energy usage of the fatty acids distillation residue are presented. Distillation residue constitutes a material of biogenic origin, which is created only as a result of physical processing of animal fats without using additional chemicals. This material exhibits similar physicochemical properties as the heavy heating oil and may be its substitute. Industrial comparative tests of combusting of distillation residue and also of the heavy heating oil in an oil boiler were conducted. The research was conducted at the rated and minimum capacities of the boiler. It has been stated that combusting of the distillation residue of the fatty acids in a tested oil boiler does not bring about any technological difficulties. No threat of the elevated emission of pollutants into the atmosphere was exhibited. Installation of the boiler fulfill all emission standards required for combustion of the liquid fuels. Combustion of fatty acids distillation residue contributes to the reduction of the previous emission of pollutants from burning of the heavy fuel oil, significantly in scope of SO2

ENERGY RECOVERY FROM WASTE IN THE ASPECT OF ELECTRICITY AND HEAT QUALIFICATIONS AS COMING FROM RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES AND PARTICIPATION IN THE SYSTEM OF EMISSIONS TRADING

The paper presents the qualification of heat and electricity produced in plants using waste as a fuel. It also concerns the issues related with the possibilities of participation in the system of emissions trading. The basis for such considerations is the content of biodegradable fraction in waste, which is treated as “biomass”, based on the definitions set out in relevant legislation. It is necessary to determine content of biodegradable fraction in waste in order to establish the purposes. Two ways of settling share of energy from renewable energy sources were introduced. The first, was based on direct measurement of the share of biodegradable fraction in the tested waste. On the other hand, the second is involved with certain types of waste. Thus, the share of biodegradable fraction is determined by flat-rate value. An applicable auction system does not guarantee the financial support for electricity produced from renewable energy sources, even if it is classified so. A company selling heat to end users is obliged to purchase the heat from renewable energy sources, including thermal treatment plants using municipal waste. The maximum level that the company is obliged to purchase is equal to the customers’ demand. Both the municipal waste incineration and hazardous waste incineration plants are exempted from the obligations provided in the Act on system of emission trading. This applies only to the waste incineration plants, which incinerate only the municipal waste or hazardous waste and the plants which are processing waste, not producing of heat. When an installation uses alternative fuel, it is not automatically excluded from participation in the system of emission trading. For biodegradable fraction of alternative fuel, the emission factor equal to 0 can be used. For the remaining alternative fuels, an emission factor determined on the basis of laboratory tests must be assigned. In order to demonstrate that an alternative fuel contains biomass, it should be analysed through laboratory testing. The energy recovery from the waste containing biodegradable fractions should be carried out maintaining formal and legal requirements for waste incineration

Rynek paliw alternatywnych w Polsce

The article discusses issues related to the generation, use, and transboundary movement of waste labeled with the code 191210 according to the waste catalogue regardless of its origin (municipal, industrial or mixed). Data contained in voivodship reports related to waste management and information about transboundary shipments shared by the Chief Inspectorate of Environmental Protection were also used in the article. The imbalance in the amount of produced and energetically used alternative fuels in Poland in the years 2015 to 2017 has been confirmed. This affects the economy of the waste management sector involved in the production of alternative fuels. The oversupply causes the prices of alternative fuels to fall and increases the need for subsidies in the case of the recovery or disposal of alternative fuels of lower quality. In the near future one should expect a stabilization of the supply of combustible waste to the cement industry, which is now beginning to achieve its technological potential; this is due to a high degree of replacement of fossil fuels. One should also expect an increase in the demand for alternative fuels from the commercial power sector and heating sector. It has been shown that much more alternative fuel is imported than exported from Poland. The amount of imported alternative fuel in the market is relatively low compared to the amount of fuel produced in the country. This oversupply affects, although not significantly, the possibility of using domestic waste for energy recovery. The export of the alternative fuel produced in the country is a favorable phenomenon when there is no possibility of sale on the domestic market. It seems rational, especially in the case of exports from installations producing fuels in border provinces.W artykule przedstawiono zagadnienia związane z wytwarzaniem, wykorzystaniem oraz transgranicznym przemieszczaniem wszystkich odpadów o kodzie 191210, przypisanym w katalogu odpadów do paliwa alternatywnego, bez względu na jego pochodzenie (komunalne, przemysłowe lub mieszane). Wykorzystano dane zawarte w raportach wojewódzkich dotyczących gospodarki odpadami oraz informacje dotyczące transgranicznego przemieszczania odpadów udostępnione przez Główny Inspektorat Ochrony Środowiska. Stwierdzono brak równowagi w zakresie ilości wytwarzanych i energetycznie wykorzystywanych paliw alternatywnych w Polsce, obserwowanej na przestrzeni lat 2015–2017. Zmiany te wpływają na ekonomię sektora gospodarki odpadami zajmującego się wytwarzaniem paliw alternatywnych. Sytuacja nadpodaży wymusza spadek cen paliwa alternatywnego, a nawet konieczność dopłat za jego przyjmowanie do odzysku lub unieszkodliwiania, w przypadku paliw alternatywnych o niższej jakości. W najbliższym czasie należy liczyć się ze stabilizacją poziomu odbioru paliw alternatywnych przez przemysł cementowy, który zaczyna osiągać kres możliwości technologicznych ze względu na już bardzo wysoki stopień zastąpienia paliw kopalnych. Należy także spodziewać się wzrostu zapotrzebowania na paliwa alternatywne przez inne rodzaje instalacji, w tym przede wszystkim w energetyce zawodowej i ciepłownictwie. Stwierdzono również, że do Polski trafia znacznie więcej importowanego paliwa alternatywnego, niż jest z niej wywożone w ramach eksportu. Ilość importowanego paliwa alternatywnego na rynku stanowi stosunkowo niewielką część w stosunku do ilości paliwa wytworzonego w kraju. Wpływa to, chociaż w sposób mało istotny, na zwiększenie luki w zakresie możliwości energetycznego wykorzystania krajowego strumienia tych odpadów. Eksport wytworzonego w kraju paliwa alternatywnego jest zjawiskiem korzystnym w sytuacji braku możliwości zbytu na krajowym rynku. Wydaje się to racjonalne, szczególnie w przypadku eksportu z instalacji wytwarzających paliwa w województwach przygranicznych

The problem of household furnace waste management

In the paper issues related to the management of waste from household furnaces fired with solid fuels, in particular hard coal, are presented. Waste from household furnaces is classified as non-hazardous municipal waste and is classified under code ex 20 01 99. The amount of this waste in the form of slags and ashes in Poland exceeds 2.5 million tons per year. A furnace waste from households is a technical problem for municipal mixed wastes sorting installations. The paper presents results of a testing of furnace waste samples from several types of heating devices used in the households. The content of a large amount of unburned coal was found in the tested samples, especially in coarse fractions. This feature hinders the possibility of storing household waste as well as their economic use. Moreover, furnace waste does not meet the requirements for inert waste. The analysis of current opportunities of waste management/proceeding from household furnaces was made and legislative changes were proposed to facilitate their storage or economic use

Investigation of fly ash from co-combustion of alternative fuel (SRF) with hard coal in a stoker boiler

Results of fly ashes from combustion of hard coal and co-combustion of alternative fuel (SRF) with coal in the stoker boiler WR-25 type studies have been shown. Samples of fly ashes were acquired during industrial combustion tests of hard coal and blend of coal with 10% SRF. The scope of comparative research included: chemical composition, contents of combustible parts and trace elements and also of microscopic analysis. The specific surface area SBET was established and tests of water extract were conducted. Chemical composition of mineral substance of both studied ashes is similar. Main ingredients are: SiO2, Al2O3, Fe2O3 and CaO. Fly ash from co-combustion of SRF with coal in a stoker boiler is characterized by high contents of combustible parts (on 30% level), higher than ash from hard coal combustion. Both tested ashes are characterized by specific surface area SBET on the level of 8–9 m2/g. In porous structure mesopores are dominant (>60%), and their volume is higher for fly ash from co-combustion of SRF with coal. Fly ash from co-combustion of waste is characterized by high contents of heavy metals. Nevertheless these metals and also other pollutants do not show leachability exceeding acceptable values for wastes different than hazardous. The microscopic structure of fly ashes from combustion of hard coal and co-combustion of alternative fuel studies showed crucial differences, especially in reference to organic material. Presented research results have shown that fly ash from co-combustion of SRF with coal in a stoker boiler can obtain the status of non-hazardous waste

Organic Petrographical Features of Fly Ashes Originating from Coal and Coal-SRF Co-Combustion

In this study, the features of fly ashes originating from industrial-scale high volatile bituminous coal combustion and co-combustion of coal with 10% admixture of alternative fuel SRF (solid recovered fuel) are presented, with emphasis on the organic petrographical characteristics. The organic petrographical and mineralogical data are co-evaluated with geochemical data, with the aim to provide a full classification of the studied fly ashes, as well as base information toward any potential application of this waste material, according to the recycling economy principles. By applying organic petrographical methods, the assignment of the carbon-rich residuals to the respective feed fuel, either coal or SRF, can be achieved. The obtained quantitative evaluation provides useful information regarding the combustion conditions in the stoker boiler. The analyzed fly ashes contain significant C-residuals, mostly in the form of fused, dense, and anisotropic particles, while the enrichment in sooty particles is caused due to the addition of SRF fuel. In conjunction with the moderate-low content of potential hazardous elements, the features of the contained C-residual phases suggest that these fly ashes could possibly be the subject of further studies for their applicability as soil improvements

Organic Petrographical Features of Fly Ashes Originating from Coal and Coal-SRF Co-Combustion

In this study, the features of fly ashes originating from industrial-scale high volatile bituminous coal combustion and co-combustion of coal with 10% admixture of alternative fuel SRF (solid recovered fuel) are presented, with emphasis on the organic petrographical characteristics. The organic petrographical and mineralogical data are co-evaluated with geochemical data, with the aim to provide a full classification of the studied fly ashes, as well as base information toward any potential application of this waste material, according to the recycling economy principles. By applying organic petrographical methods, the assignment of the carbon-rich residuals to the respective feed fuel, either coal or SRF, can be achieved. The obtained quantitative evaluation provides useful information regarding the combustion conditions in the stoker boiler. The analyzed fly ashes contain significant C-residuals, mostly in the form of fused, dense, and anisotropic particles, while the enrichment in sooty particles is caused due to the addition of SRF fuel. In conjunction with the moderate-low content of potential hazardous elements, the features of the contained C-residual phases suggest that these fly ashes could possibly be the subject of further studies for their applicability as soil improvements

Energy and emission aspects of co-combustion solid recovered fuel with coal in a stoker boiler

The results of industrial research on co-combustion of solid recovered fuel (SRF) with hard coal in a stoker boiler type WR-25 has been presented. The share of SRF in the fuel mixture was 10%. During the co-combustion of SRF, no technological disturbances or significant reduction in energy efficiency of the boiler were noted. Obtained SO2, NOx and CO emissions were comparable with coal combustion but dust emissions increased. During combustion of the coal mixture with a 10% share of SRF in the test boiler WR-25, the emission standards established for the combustion of the dedicated fuel were met. However, comparison of obtained emission results with the emission standards established for co-incineration of waste, revealed the exceedance of permissible levels of HCl, dust, heavy metals, dioxins and furans. Additionally, the residence time of flue gases in over 850°C conditions for the test boiler WR-25 was too short (1.3 seconds) in refer to the legislative requirements (2 seconds) for the thermal conversion of waste