Municipal Incinerator as Source of Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Environment

Abstract

Polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons, formed by the incomplete combustion of municipal refuse in a continuous feed incinerator, are released into the environment in the ash waste from the incinerator. In addition they are discharged in both the stack gases and wastewaters from the plant. The balance between the three emission modes is discussed in relation to combustion conditions and incinerator operation. © 1976, American Chemical Society. All rights reserved.