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Figure 2.15 Schematic diagram <strong>of</strong> a pelletiz<strong>in</strong>g process (UNEP, 2009)<br />

Small-scale model (150 kg/hr)<br />

This small-scale model does not have pre-treatment process, (as aforementioned, a sort<strong>in</strong>g<br />

process is not required if properly segregated waste can be collected) so the combustible<br />

wood, paper and plastic waste is directly fed <strong>in</strong>to the crusher <strong>of</strong> the facility. After crush<strong>in</strong>g<br />

the materials, they are transported through a pipe conveyor and are <strong>in</strong>troduced <strong>in</strong>to a tw<strong>in</strong>screw<br />

pelletizer.<br />

The heat<strong>in</strong>g value <strong>of</strong> solid fuels depends on the composition <strong>of</strong> the material conta<strong>in</strong>ed<br />

especially RDF. RPF heat<strong>in</strong>g values can be controlled easily due to us<strong>in</strong>g the dry and<br />

sorted plastic wastes which have been collected and separated from <strong>in</strong>dustries and<br />

companies. The heat<strong>in</strong>g values <strong>of</strong> various fuels and wastes are shown <strong>in</strong> Table 2.4.<br />

Table 2.4 Heat<strong>in</strong>g Values <strong>of</strong> Various Fuels and <strong>Waste</strong>s (UNEP, 2009)<br />

Fuel or waste Typical heat<strong>in</strong>g value (kcal/kg)<br />

RDF 4,000-5,000<br />

RPF 6,000-8,000<br />

Coal 6,000-8,000<br />

Heavy oil 9,500<br />

Wood/paper 4,300<br />

<strong>Plastic</strong>s (PE) 11,000<br />

MSW 1,000-1,500<br />

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