webfact Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 First alternative energy plant built in BangkokBANGKOK, 11 May 2016 (NNT) - The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has introduced the first ever waste-to-energy plant in the capital, which uses garbage to produce up to five megawatts per day.Bangkok Governor M.R. Sukhumbhand Paribatra, who presided over the opening ceremony of the plant, said as much as 500 tons of trash will be turned into electricity.The plant is located in Nong Khaem district and has a minimum capacity of five megawatts. Bangkok will be able to create alternative energy from household waste that would normally be buried underground.An environmental impact assessment will be conducted to ensure that plant operations are safe for the environment. The Bangkok Governor hopes the new energy plant will promote better living for Bangkok residents.-- NNT 2016-05-11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kotsak Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 Hello Dioxins! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nakhonandy Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 Shouldn't the environmental assessment be done before building? Plus know what waste can or can not be used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickmouse1 Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 An environmental impact assessment will be conducted to ensure that plant operations are safe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotchonrocks Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 First alternative energy plant built in Bangkok BANGKOK, 11 May 2016 (NNT) - ....which uses garbage to produce up to five megawatts per day.... The plant is located in Nong Khaem district and has a minimum capacity of five megawatts... -- NNT 2016-05-11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotchonrocks Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 At the beginning of the article it says "up to 5 Megawatts" capacity. At the end, the 5MW is the minimum. More shambolic reporting. Or did it get lost in translation?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prestburypark Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 Powered by pure b.s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lamecn Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 Incineration of MSW produce Dioxin, the dioxin is in the fly ash and in the bottom ash. The ash can be captured, but it still contains Dioxin. Only if the ash is heated up to 1,500 Deg. C. the ash becomes inert. In Germany and in Denmark the authorities are no longer approving new incineration plants, other technologies are now being used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithathome Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 Not only dioxins but mercury. It's a problem for crematoriums as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangon04 Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 "as much as 500 tons of trash will be turned into electricity." per day? per month? per year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudcrab Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 Incineration of MSW produce Dioxin, the dioxin is in the fly ash and in the bottom ash. The ash can be captured, but it still contains Dioxin. Only if the ash is heated up to 1,500 Deg. C. the ash becomes inert. In Germany and in Denmark the authorities are no longer approving new incineration plants, other technologies are now being used. Where does it mention incineration plant? There are many, many small generating plants around the world that use the methane produced by decomposition of organic matter in landfill/garbage dump sites to power diesel generators.They install a membrane over a particular area and capture the gas. Some sewerage plants do the same thing. No dioxins involved. Some self sufficiency enthusiasts also capture methane from modified septic systems and use it for cooking purposes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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