Refuse-Driven Fuel (RDF)

Definition

Refuse-Driven Fuel (RDF) is a method of recovering heat in an incinerator from solid waste.

Purpose

The purpose of RDF is to convert solid waste into a useful energy source, reducing landfill waste and generating heat or electricity.

Examples of Use

• Municipal waste management facilities use RDF to process household waste and produce energy.
• Industrial plants may use RDF to power boilers and generate steam for manufacturing processes.
• RDF is used in waste-to-energy plants to generate electricity from non-recyclable waste.

Related Terms

• Waste-to-Energy: The process of generating energy from the combustion of waste materials.
• Incineration: The burning of waste material to reduce its volume and generate energy.
• Biomass: Organic material used as fuel to produce energy.

Notes

RDF provides a sustainable alternative to landfilling by converting waste into a valuable energy resource, contributing to waste reduction and energy production.