Incineration

Incineration is a form of waste disposal in which waste is burnt. Incineration converts the waste into ash, flue gas, and heat. The heat can be used to generate electricity with a steam turbine.

Trash burning in an incinerator. The heat released by the burning trash is used to generate electricity.

History

The first incinerators for waste disposal were built in Nottingham by Manlove, Alliott & Co. Ltd. in 1874. They were originally known as destructors.^[1] The first incinerator in the US was built in 1885 on Governors Island in New York, NY.^[2]

References

↑ Herbert, Lewis (2007). "Centenary History of Waste and Waste Managers in London and South East England" (PDF). Chartered Institution of Wastes Management.^{[permanent dead link]}
↑ "Energy Recovery - Basic Information". US EPA.

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[1] Herbert, Lewis (2007). "Centenary History of Waste and Waste Managers in London and South East England" (PDF). Chartered Institution of Wastes Management.^{[permanent dead link]}

[2] "Energy Recovery - Basic Information". US EPA.

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