Thermochemical Approaches to Transforming Municipal Solid Waste
The significant increase in municipal solid waste (MSW), projected to reach 3.4 billion tons by 2050, highlights the critical demand for sustainable waste management strategies. In this context, Harden's cutting-edge DWS system transforms MSW into alternative fuels, efficiently processing solid waste while improving combustion efficiency and minimizing harmful elements.
Thermochemical Conversion of Municipal Solid Waste
The rising global population, swift economic growth, and heightened globalization are contributing to a notable increase in municipal solid waste (MSW). Current data reveals an average waste generation of approximately 0.74 kg per person per day, with forecasts suggesting that global annual MSW production could hit 3.4 billion tons by 2050, leading to an estimated 2.6 billion tons of carbon dioxide equivalent greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. This rapid escalation complicates waste management strategies and presents challenges to sustainable development.
Ongoing Issues in Solid Waste Management
Municipal solid waste (MSW) is produced each day by homes, pharmacies, schools, and businesses, highlighting the importance of efficient waste management. Existing methods primarily include incineration, landfilling, composting, recycling, and open dumping, all of which pose risks to soil, air, and water quality, thereby endangering public health.
Open dumping is still a widespread practice, representing 38.16% of global waste disposal. Incineration is commonly seen in East Asia and the Pacific, while landfilling is the dominant disposal method in North America and Latin America.
The Potential of Circular Economy and Thermal Chemical Processing
Amid these challenges, waste management based on circular economy principles is gaining traction. Converting MSW into energy through thermal chemical methods, such as gasification, offers a promising solution that enhances resource efficiency while minimizing environmental impact.
Harden Machinery: A Pioneer in Alternative Fuels
Harden utilizes its vast expertise in solid waste management to create innovative alternative fuel solutions. The company's waste treatment approach focuses on finer shredding, quicker sorting, and more accurate selection.
By employing modular, integrated, and automated equipment, Harden has established an efficient and eco-friendly DWS alternative fuel production system. This system adeptly processes various forms of municipal solid waste, aligning with kiln fuel specifications and enhancing high-efficiency waste treatment.
Key Benefits of the DWS System
The DWS system by Harden improves the processing of solid waste through advanced fine shredding, smart air classification, and effective magnetic separation. It substantially decreases harmful elements in Refuse-Derived Fuel (RDF), enhances combustion efficiency in industrial kilns, reduces thermal losses, and stabilizes kiln operations.
To date, Harden has executed over 200 DWS projects across various industries, such as cement, power generation, papermaking, and solid waste management, highlighting the system’s significant impact and broad applicability in the alternative fuel sector.
