Overview
On October 18-19, the Waste-to-Energy Research and Technology Council hosted its 2012 Bi-Annual Conference at Columbia University in the City of New York. There were 18 presentations and 16 posters in the meeting. The WtERT 2012 Award was presented to “Waste Management World” journal of ISWA for outstanding contribution to disseminating information and advancing waste management worldwide during the first decade of the 21st century.
WtERT greatly appreciates all the speakers and participants for their contribution to the 2012 WtERT Conference.
- Conference Program
- Participants
- WtERT Awards program
- Conference Photos
- Bus Tour to Waste Management Facilities
Speakers & Presentations
Session 1: “WTE technology advances” | Session Chair: Mr. Ted Michaels, President, Energy Recovery Council (U.S.A.)
- Dr. Ralf Koralewska, Research and Development, Martin GmbH (Germany): “Industrial-scale innovations using the MARTIN technology”
- Mr. Peter Chromek, C.E.O. , Hitachi Zosen Inova (U.S.A.): “Advances in grate combustion technology: “The RENERGIA WTE (EfW) plant in Lucerne, Switzerland”
- Mr. Steve Goff, VP Research, Covanta Energy (U.S.A.: “Covanta R&D –Developments in MSW Gasification Technology”
- Mr. Paul L. Hauck, Consulting Engineer, CDM Smith (U.S.A.): “The future of the WTE technology and industry”
- Mr. John Foden, President, Canadian Energy from Waste Coalition (CEFWC), “WTE (EfW) Developments in Canada in 2010-2012”
- Dr. Sergio Guerreiro, President, WTERT-Brazil: “Advances toward WTE in Brazil in 2010-2012”
Session 2: “Research advances” | Session Chair: Prof. Marco Castaldi, Earth Engineering Center, Columbia University
- Prof. Stefano Consonni, Politecnico di Milano and Chair MatER (WTERT-Italy): “Comparison of two commercial gasification technologies to grate combustion WTE; and review of MatER activities”
- Dr. Juergen Vehlow, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (ret.), “Trends in waste incineration and residue management”
- Ms. Bettina Kamuk, Ramboll WTE and Chair of Thermal Treatment Group of ISWA (Denmark): “Best Available Techonologies (BAT) for energy and metal recovery”
- Prof. Stefano Cernuschi, Politecnico di Milano (Italy): “Characterization of ultrafine and nanoparticles in WTE stack gas”
- Mr. Franz Neubacher, Managing Director, UV&P (Austria), “Large scale WTE processes that pre-treat the MSW feedstock”
- Dr. Sven Andersson,“ Götaverken Miljö AB (Babcock & Wilcox Vølund, Sweden): “Sulphur recirculation for reducing corrosion and increasing thermal efficiency in WTE boilers”
- Prof. Marco Castaldi, Earth Engineering Center, Columbia University: “WTERT R&D advances in the years 2010-2012”
Session 3: “The road to sustainable waste management ” | Session Chair: Prof. Nickolas J. Themelis, Columbia University
- Mr. Ted Michaels, President, Energy Recovery Council (U.S.A.): WTE developments in 2010-2012 and legislative prospects
- Dr. Ella Stengler, Managing Director, Confederation of European WTE Plants (CEWEP): WTE developments in E.U. and legislative prospects
- Mr. Craig Cookson, Director, Sustainability & Recycling, Plastics Division, American Chemistry Council (U.S.A.): “Seeking alternatives to landfilling of non-recycled plastics (NRP)”
- Mr. Tom Freyberg, Chief Editor of Waste Management World (winner of the WTERT 2012 Award), “The waste management world, 2000-2010, from a media perspective”
- Prof. Nickolas J. Themelis, Earth Engineering Center, Columbia University, “GDP, sustainable waste management and the role of the WTERT national organizations”
- Ranjith Annepu, (WtERT-India)
Conference Photo Gallery
Poster Session
The WtERT 2012 meeting included a poster session showcasing emerging research, early-stage technologies, and academic contributions in waste-to-energy and sustainable waste management.
- Zulma A. Cruz and Masato R. Nakamura – Comparison of Recycling Technologies for E-Wastes and Automobile Shredder Residues (ASR)
- Josel De la Cruz and Masato R. Nakamura – Design Analysis of Reverse Acting Grate for Solid Waste Mixing in a Combustion Chamber
- S.A. Foster & P.C. Chrostowski – Human Health and Ecological Impact Analysis for a New Renewable Energy Facility in Florida
- Claudine Ellyin – Small Scale Waste-to-Energy Technologies
- Naomi Klinghoffer, Marco J. Castaldi, Ange Nzihou – Utilization of Char from Biomass Gasification for Tar Reduction
- McKenzie Kohn, Marco Castald, Robert Farrauto – Effect of Methyl Chloride on Catalytic Landfill Gas Reforming
- Marcella Lusardi, Marco J. Castaldi – IC Engine Performance and Emissions Operating on Landfill Gas and Synthesis Gas
- F. Neubacher (PART I) (PART II) – Future-Oriented Integrated Systems for Sustainable Waste Management
- C. Psomopoulos, N. J. Themelis, S. Kalogirou, A. Papadiotis, C. Stavroulakis, V. Stavropoulos – Evaluating the Potential for Energy Recovery from MSW in Greece | (Final Poster) (Details)
- Elisa Ruggi – What’s New in MSW Mechanical Biological Treatment?
- Timothy Sharobem, Marco J. Castaldi, Paul F. Duby (First Prize Winner) – High Temperature Corrosion of WTE Boiler Materials
- Jason Singh and Masato R. Nakamura – Particle Size and Shape Distributions of New York City Municipal Solid Waste (NYC-MSW) and Residues for Combustion Camber Design
- Demetra Tsiamis – Transforming the Non-Recycled Plastics (NRP) of New York City to Synthetic Oil
- Hamed Zamenian, Eminou Nasser, Matt Ray, Jake Rardin, Dr. Tom Iseley – Camargo Waste to Energy Power Plant
- Hamed Zamenian, Matt Ray, Bugra Aslan, Jake Rardin, Dr. Tom Iseley – Transforming Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) to Economically Viable Energy: An International Assessment
WtERT 2012 Awards
Presentation by Prof. N.J. Themelis (WtERT Chair) of the WtERT 2012 Industry Award to “Waste Management World” Journal.
Waste Management World wins the award for its significant contribution to disseminating the cutting-edge news of the industry. It is the most widely available and read waste management magazine in the world and in 2000-2010 published hundreds of enlightening articles about sustainable waste management.
Acknowledgements
The sponsorship of the following organizations is gratefully acknowledged:
WTERT Dinner
The sponsorship of the WTERT Dinner by the Materials and Energy Recovery Division of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers is gratefully acknowledged.
WTERT Luncheon
The sponsorship of the WTERT 2012 Luncheon by Wheelabrator Technologies Inc., a Waste Management Company, is gratefully acknowledged
WTERT Breakfast
The sponsorship of the Breakfast by HDR Inc. is gratefully acknowledged
