Waste to Energy Technologies and Global Applications

<P>Through waste-to-energy (WtE) technology, relevant WtE plants use waste as a renewable fuel to co-produce electricity, heating, and cooling for urban utilization. Updated to reflect the latest developments in this field, the second edition of <I>Waste-to-Energy Technologies and Global Applications </I>also adds three new chapters covering waste to hydrogen, carbon capture and storage/utilization, and additional discussion on new WtE plants in Dubai and the Middle East.</P><UL><LI>Covers thermal treatment technologies including combustion, novel gasification, plasma gasification, and pyrolysis</LI><LI>Examines dozens of real-world WtE case studies from around the world, analyzing technical information behind planning, execution, goals, and national strategies</LI><LI>Explains financial and environmental aspects</LI><LI>Features new content on waste to hydrogen, carbon capture and storage/utilization, and new WtE plants in Dubai and the Middle East</LI></UL><P>This book is aimed at professionals in environmental, chemical, energy, and related fields of engineering. It will also be of interest to policy-making governmental authorities, construction companies, and financial institutions.</P>