Landfill Gas Utilization and Application

1. Scope The report analyzes three common applications of landfill gas: power generation, vehicle fuel, and boiler fuel. In each part, comparison is made between the landfill gas approach and a conventional method. Conventional techniques such as coal-fired power generation, petroleum vehicles, and traditional boilers are compared to the equivalent utilization of landfill gas. Recommendations are made according to the superiority of the landfill gas approach over the conventional methods. 2. Background As nonrenewable energy sources are …

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