Evaluation of the environmental impact of waste wood co-utilisation for energy production

Skodras, G; Grammelis, P; Kakaras, E; Sakellaropoulos, GP

dc.contributor.author	Skodras, G	en
dc.contributor.author	Grammelis, P	en
dc.contributor.author	Kakaras, E	en
dc.contributor.author	Sakellaropoulos, GP	en
dc.date.accessioned	2014-03-01T02:42:46Z
dc.date.available	2014-03-01T02:42:46Z
dc.date.issued	2004	en
dc.identifier.issn	0360-5442	en
dc.identifier.uri	https://dspace.lib.ntua.gr/xmlui/handle/123456789/31067
dc.subject	co2 emission	en
dc.subject	Code of Practice	en
dc.subject	Energy Production	en
dc.subject	Environmental Impact	en
dc.subject	Fossil Fuels	en
dc.subject	Life Cycle Assessment	en
dc.subject	Waste Disposal	en
dc.subject.classification	Thermodynamics	en
dc.subject.classification	Energy & Fuels	en
dc.subject.other	Coal	en
dc.subject.other	Energy resources	en
dc.subject.other	Waste disposal	en
dc.subject.other	Wastes	en
dc.subject.other	Wood	en
dc.subject.other	Environmental standards	en
dc.subject.other	Life cycle assessment (LCA)	en
dc.subject.other	Waste wood-utilization	en
dc.subject.other	Environmental impact	en
dc.subject.other	alternative energy	en
dc.subject.other	energy resource	en
dc.subject.other	environmental impact	en
dc.subject.other	recycling	en
dc.subject.other	waste management	en
dc.subject.other	wood	en
dc.subject.other	Coal	en
dc.subject.other	Wastes	en
dc.subject.other	Wood	en
dc.title	Evaluation of the environmental impact of waste wood co-utilisation for energy production	en
heal.type	conferenceItem	en
heal.identifier.primary	10.1016/j.energy.2004.03.017	en
heal.identifier.secondary	http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2004.03.017	en
heal.language	English	en
heal.publicationDate	2004	en
heal.abstract	The need for a practical, economic and environmentally sound solution for waste wood arises from the requirements for resource conservation and recent regulations. Co-firing with coal is a promising option for the thermal recycling of waste wood. The overall environmental impact caused by the co-utilisation of waste wood with coal was evaluated by using life cycle assessment as established by Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC) [A technical framework for life cycle assessment. Washington, DC: SETAC, USA; 1991, Guidelines for life cycle assessments: A code of practice. Brussels: SETAC, Europe; 1993]. This provides opportunities to evaluate direct environmental impact, to identify possible improvements, and to reduce energy resource consumption. In this work, the environmental impact of co-utilising lignite and waste wood in an industrial steam boiler was evaluated. Results obtained showed that co-utilisation is technically feasible and can meet strict environmental standards. A net decrease Of CO2 emissions can be achieved by the thermal use of waste wood, as well as conservation of fossil fuel resources, minimisation of waste disposal and reduction of impacts on health. (C) 2004 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.	en
heal.publisher	PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD	en
heal.journalName	Energy	en
dc.identifier.doi	10.1016/j.energy.2004.03.017	en
dc.identifier.isi	ISI:000224762400024	en
dc.identifier.volume	29	en
dc.identifier.issue	12-15 SPEC. ISS.	en
dc.identifier.spage	2181	en
dc.identifier.epage	2193	en