Jätteenhukkalämmöstä

Jätteenhukkalämmöstä, also known as waste incineration, is a process that involves burning waste materials to produce heat, which can then be used for electricity generation or district heating. This method is commonly employed in urban areas to manage municipal solid waste (MSW) and reduce the volume of waste sent to landfills. The process typically begins with the collection of waste, which is then transported to an incineration plant. The waste is sorted to remove recyclables and hazardous materials, and the remaining waste is fed into a furnace where it is burned at high temperatures. The heat generated is used to produce steam, which drives turbines to generate electricity. The remaining ash is collected and treated to remove any remaining hazardous materials before being disposed of in a landfill or used as a construction material.

Waste incineration has several advantages, including the reduction of waste volume, the production of energy, and the potential for the recovery of valuable materials. However, it also has significant environmental and health concerns. The burning of waste releases pollutants such as dioxins, furans, and heavy metals, which can have harmful effects on human health and the environment. Additionally, the process requires significant energy input and can contribute to greenhouse gas emissions. As a result, many countries have implemented strict regulations to control the emissions from waste incineration plants and ensure that they operate in an environmentally sustainable manner.