Feasibility of Power Generation from MSW by Plasma Gasification Technology: A Case Study in Sri Lanka
By: U. G. Kithsiri, S. K. A. Fernando, Lalith Srilal, P. D. S. H. Gunawardana, T. S. N. Wimalasiri, D. S. Jayawardena, Ruchira Abeyweera and N. S. Senanayake
Open Access
|Mar 2016Abstract
This paper presents the outcome of a study undertaken to determine energy harvesting potential of Municipal Solid Wastes (MSW) and, the feasibility of using Plasma assisted gasification process for electrical power generation. In this study quantitative and qualitative analysis of MSW were carried out considering the waste generated in the western province of Sri Lanka, encompassing three Districts; Colombo, Gampaha and Kalutara, to select the most feasible technology. Further, social, economic and ecological aspects of the selected technology are discussed together with sustainability of such an implementation.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4038/slemaj.v19i1.14 | Journal eISSN: 2386-1304
Language: English
Page range: 14 - 22
Published on: Mar 29, 2016
Published by: Sri Lanka Energy Managers Association
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
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© 2016 U. G. Kithsiri, S. K. A. Fernando, Lalith Srilal, P. D. S. H. Gunawardana, T. S. N. Wimalasiri, D. S. Jayawardena, Ruchira Abeyweera, N. S. Senanayake, published by Sri Lanka Energy Managers Association
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