Energy and solid wastes

Prakash Parthasarathy; Snigdhendubala Pradhan; Tareq Al-Ansari; Gordon McKay

doi:10.1016/B978-0-44-313219-3.00067-8

Energy and solid wastes

Prakash Parthasarathy
, Snigdhendubala Pradhan
, Tareq Al-Ansari
, Gordon McKay

Hamad bin Khalifa University

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Abstract

Municipal solid waste (MSW) significantly contributes to maintaining a clean environment and generating renewable energy. As a result, this chapter offers an overview of MSW and discusses challenges related to the management of MSW. It addresses the composition and characterization of MSW. This discussion also presents and reviews the various waste-to-energy (WtE) conversion technologies, including their advantages and disadvantages. Furthermore, the chapter focuses on key factors that influence management strategies for MSW and provides roadmaps for implementing WtE solutions in developing countries. The chapter concludes with a case study and an exploration of future directions.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Comprehensive Energy Systems
Publisher	Elsevier
Pages	Vol1:459-Vol1:489
ISBN (Electronic)	9780443132193
ISBN (Print)	9780443341083
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-44-313219-3.00067-8
Publication status	Published - 17 Jul 2025

Keywords

Municipal solid waste (MSW)
Power generation
Solid waste management
Waste-to-energy (WtE)
WtE conversion technologies

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