WASTE-TO-ENERGY POTENTIAL IN TRIPOLI CITY-LIBYA

Monaem Elmnifi,Otman Imrayed,Moneer Amhamed,Naji Abdelwanis

doi:10.26480/ees.01.2018.01.03

Abstract

Tripoli City, the Capital of the Libya, has experienced far-reaching changes in spatial and socio-economic patterns during the last few decades, supported by crude oil revenue. The changes have produced far-reaching increase in municipal solid waste (MSW) generation and electricity demand. Open landfilling is the dominant method of MSW disposal in the city. This research aims to assess the value of Waste-to-Energy (WTE) facility as a solution to MSW landfill problem and as a renewable source of electricity. two WTE scenarios were developed: complete incineration; incineration with recycling. The results show that Tripoli has the potential to produce about 57 MW of electricity based on incineration scenario; about 32 MW based on incineration with recycling scenario; in the year 2030. These values are based on theoretical ideals and help in identifying the optimal WTE techniques for each city.

Highlights

Tripoli City has experienced changes in spatial and socio-economic patterns during the last few decades
Developing countries were not able to cope with the municipal solid waste (MSW) generation growth and open landfills remains the dominant method of disposal [6]
This paper aims to assess the value of Waste-to-Energy (WTE) facility as a solution to MSW landfill problem and as a renewable source of electricity in city. two scenarios were considered: complete incineration; Cite the Article: Monaem Elmnifi, Moneer Amhamed, Naji Abdelwanis, Otman Imrayed (2018)

Summary

INTRODUCTION

Tripoli City has experienced changes in spatial and socio-economic patterns during the last few decades. Populations, urbanization growth, the rise in the standards of living have all dramatically accelerated the MSW generation in City [2,3]. Incineration has remained to be the most integral part of MSW management in many countries. MSW management is a challenging chronic problem in Tripoli City [1]. Developing countries were not able to cope with the MSW generation growth and open landfills remains the dominant method of disposal [6]. The current municipal solid waste management system in Tripoli is simple: collect and get rid of it by dumping it in open landfill sites [1]. The substantial quantity generated by MSW and the high energy contents of its composition demonstrate the significant potential for WTE facilities in the City [7]

WTE technologies

AND METHODOLOGY

Calculations for heat to power generation potential

MSW Composition and Quantity Forecast

CONCLUSION