A review of combustion in waste incinerator and its emissions

A review of combustion in waste incinerator and its emissions

Authors

  • Annisa Bhikuning Universitas Trisakti, Jakarta, Indonesia
  • Budi Setiawan Universitas Trisakti, Jakarta, Indonesia
  • Sandi Apriandi Setiawan Universitas Trisakti, Jakarta, Indonesia
  • Hezron Elyakim Potto Universitas Trisakti, Jakarta, Indonesia

Keywords:

Waste incinerator, Emissions control, Waste-to-energy

Abstract

Nowadays, the waste problem has become a national issue that has to be handled seriously. Every member of society should be responsible for waste sorting into organic, non-organic, and poisonous waste. Organic waste, including biomass waste from wood and food waste, can be utilized as fertilizer and animal feed. Non-organic trash, such as plastic bottles, other plastics, and used clothing, can be converted into new products or recycled. The purpose of this study was to look at the incinerator machine utilized at the waste processing site and the exhaust gas produced. The method of this study is a literature review, which entails gathering and assessing publications regarding the ultimate waste processing system. The findings obtained were that waste-to-energy (WtE) incinerators are frequently a useful option. These incinerators are intended not only to decrease waste volume but also change it into usable energy, such as electricity or heat. The incinerators are often use modern pollution control systems to reduce emissions of pollutants such as NOx, SO2, and particulate matter. High caloric value in waste can generate more heat during combustion. It is important to have high temperature in incinerator to ensure complete combustion, reducing volume of waste and eliminating the combustion.

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Published

2025-05-31

How to Cite

A review of combustion in waste incinerator and its emissions. (2025). BIS Energy and Engineering, 2, V225030. https://doi.org/10.31603/biseeng.221

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