CEMP-ET
EI 11C302
1 October 1997
Table 3-9. Effect of Processing and Recycle Programs
RDF After Source Separation
Raw MSW
RDF
% Original
Material
100%
66-65%
43-55%
4,300-4,600
7,000-8,000
6,200-6,500
Value
(Btu/lb)
Table 3-10. Excess Air at Furnace Outlet
Fuels
Percent Excess Air
5-10
Gaseous
Natural Gas
Refinery Gas
8-15
15-25
Blast Furnace Gas
5-10
Coke Oven Gas
Liquid
Oil
3-15
Solid
Coal (Pulverized)
15-30
Coke
20-40
Wood
25-50
Bagasse
25-45
MSW (Excess Air)
40-50
MSW (Starved Air)
130-150
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