Air pollution control residues from waste incineration: current UK situation and assessment of alternative technologies

Rani DA, Boccaccini AR, Deegan D, Cheeseman CR (2008)

Publication Type: Journal article

Publication year: 2008

Journal

Waste Management Elsevier

Publisher: Elsevier

Pages Range: 2279-2292

Journal Issue: 28

DOI: 10.1016/j.wasman.2007.10.007

Abstract

Current disposal options for APC residues in the UK and alternative treatment technologies developed world-wide have been reviewed. APC residues are currently landfilled in the UK where they undergo in situ solidification, although the future acceptability of this option is uncertain because the EU waste acceptance criteria (WAC) introduce strict limits on leaching that are difficult to achieve. Other APC residue treatment processes have been developed which are reported to reduce leaching to below relevant regulatory limits. The Ferrox process, the VKI process, the WES-PHix process, stabilisation/solidification using cementitious binders and a range of thermal treatment processes are reviewed. Thermal treatment technologies convert APC residues combined with other wastes into inert glass or glass-ceramics that encapsulate heavy metals. The waste management industry will inevitably use the cheapest available option for treating APC residues and strict interpretation and enforcement of waste legislation is required if new, potentially more sustainable technologies are to become commercially viable. © 2007 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

Authors with CRIS profile

Aldo Boccaccini Lehrstuhl für Werkstoffwissenschaften (Biomaterialien)

Involved external institutions

Imperial College London / The Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine GB United Kingdom (GB) Tetronics (International) Limited GB United Kingdom (GB)

How to cite

APA:

Rani, D.A., Boccaccini, A.R., Deegan, D., & Cheeseman, C.R. (2008). Air pollution control residues from waste incineration: current UK situation and assessment of alternative technologies. Waste Management, 28, 2279-2292. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wasman.2007.10.007

MLA:

Rani, D. Amutha, et al. "Air pollution control residues from waste incineration: current UK situation and assessment of alternative technologies." Waste Management 28 (2008): 2279-2292.

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