Study and quantification of the role of fuel and ash composition in formation mechanisms of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) in thermal industrial processes. KU Leuven
In this project, the influence of the fuel composition on the formation of dioxins and furans (PCDD/Fs), PCBs and polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in thermal industrial processes is studied by analyzing ashes of industrial and hazardous waste incineration. It will be investigated whether the high persistent organic pollutant (POP) concentrations in the input waste can significantly increase PCDD/F formation through precursor condensation. Also ...