Abstract
The present study aimed to examine the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with a standard municipal solid waste (MSW) incineration facility situated in Jiaxing, Zhejiang province, China. The assessment of GHG emissions comprised an analysis of both direct and indirect emissions stemming from the incineration process, in addition to assessing the potential for carbon sequestration through electricity generation process. The present study quantified the direct GHG emissions, especially CO2, N2O, and CH4, originatingfrom the fossil carbon content of the waste stream during incineration.The indirect carbon emissions arising from the electricity consumption of and auxiliary fuel were also considered. Finally, measures to mitigate GHG emissions were proposed based on the findings of the study. The results of this research suggest that the use of natural gas and heat recovery technology can be effective strategies for mitigating GHG emissions stemming from waste incineration operation. The implementation of smart production processes, and the use of lower-carbon fuels were also identified as potential strategies to reduce carbon emissions from MSW incineration power plants. This study offers meaningful contributions regarding the indetification of GHG sources and sinks within MSW incineration power plants. Further investigations is warranted to enhance comprehension of the environmental remifications of such strategies and to formulate more comprehensive and sustainable waste management approaches.
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