@article{727475,
      recid = {727475},
      author = {Branchini, Lisa,},
      title = {Waste-to-energy advanced cycles and new design concepts  for efficient power plants / [electronic resource] :},
      pages = {1 online resource.},
      abstract = {· Explains the basics of Waste-To-Energy (WTE) conversion  processes and the technologies currently in use for WTE ·  Provides layout and steam cycle adopted parameters for WTE  plants · Examines new and advanced integrated WTE cycles  for energy efficiency optimization · Discusses and  identifies several performance indexes and power output  allocation approaches for multi-fuel energy systems This  book provides an overview of state-of-the-art technologies  for energy conversion from waste, as well as a much-needed  guide to new and advanced strategies to increase  Waste-to-Energy (WTE) plant efficiency. Beginning with an  overview of municipal solid waste production and disposal,  basic concepts related to Waste-To-Energy conversion  processes are described with reference to combustion grate  technologies, highlighting the most relevant aspects  impacting the thermodynamic efficiency of WTE power plants.  The pervasive influences of main steam cycle parameters and  plant configurations on WTE efficiency are detailed and  quantified. Advanced hybrid technology applications,  particularly the Hybrid Combined Cycle concept, are  examined in detail, including an illuminating  compare-and-contrast study of two basic types of hybrid  dual-fuel combined cycle arrangements: steam/water side  integrated HCC and windbox repowering. Focusing on  steam/water side integrated configuration, several layouts  are proposed; for each proposed configuration, the optimum  plant design is identified to meet the goals of maximizing  steam generation and power output, while minimizing  discharged outlet temperature. An in-depth case study  investigates the strengths and challenges of a medium-sized  WTE facility integrated with different market-available gas  turbine (GT) units. Finally, the book examines issues of  power output allocation and conversion efficiency for a  multi-fuel energy system (such as WTE-GT integrated plant),  which receives different types of input fuels and generates  a single useful output. Several performance indexes and  varying power output allocation approaches are identified  and compared.},
      url = {http://library.usi.edu/record/727475},
}