A municipal body conducted an energy study survey for the waste collected across the town to efficiently utilize the energy content of the waste produced. The study revealed following the information.
|
Component |
% by mass |
Energy (kJ/kg) |
|
Food waste |
15 |
4500 |
|
Paper |
25 |
16500 |
|
Pasties |
15 |
30200 |
|
Wood |
20 |
18500 |
|
others |
25 |
1000 |
The energy content (in kJ/kg) on an ash free dray basis, assuming the moisture content and ash content of the waste to be 20% and 5% respectively.
1
9960
2
13280
3
16600
4
17700