Comment on Sweden imports waste from European neighbors to fuel waste-to-energy programComments−gbaygon13yDoes anyone is familiar with the process they are using? The article says that it involve incinerators and it doesn't sound healthy to me.−Gravityloss13yhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gasification#Waste_disposalThe most modern technique is to gasify the waste before burning. That way it can even be used in a gas turbine for electricity, if desired.−Maakuth13yThey surely have strict limitations for the emissions. There is probably a load of filters and converters for the smoke before releasing it.
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Does anyone is familiar with the process they are using? The article says that it involve incinerators and it doesn't sound healthy to me.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gasification#Waste_disposal
The most modern technique is to gasify the waste before burning. That way it can even be used in a gas turbine for electricity, if desired.
They surely have strict limitations for the emissions. There is probably a load of filters and converters for the smoke before releasing it.