Air Regulatory Impacts of the Use of Tire-Derived Fuel

摘要

As a fuel, scrap tires are an economically viable choice to supplement existing sources. In addition, policies promoting the sue of scrap tires as a fuel can reduce their potential for creating environmental hazards. For example, when in stockpiles, scrap tires cause emissions of toxic compounds form arson-caused fires, and an be a breeding ground for disease-carrying insects. The growing number of industrial applications where scrap tires can serve as a supplemental fuel includes cement kilns, the pulp and paper industry, and utility boilers.