Heat Recovery Incineration: A Summary of Operational Experience

摘要

This report summarizes the results of a study to determine how reliably heat recovery incinerators (HRIs) are performing in the field. Information on equipment used, operating parameters, economic factors, and problems encountered in operating HRIs was provided by 52 installations throughout the United States. Twenty of the most common problems experienced with HRIs in the field are discussed. In each case, the percentage of installations experiencing each problem is also provided. Military personnel can use this information to evaluate HRIs for military applications. Overall, the majority of HRIs users were found to be generally satisfied with the performance of their systems. However, they indicated that efficiency could be improved and the amount of maintenance reduced. The most appropriate HRI must be chosen on a site---specific basis. It has been noted that the most successful applications have been at installations which thoroughly researched their waste supply and steam demands before project design, chose the HRI manufacturer carefully, and properly trained their operators.