The addition of supplemental tire derived fuel to a biomass-fired pulp and paper power boiler and its effect on air emissions

Tire derived fuel (TDF) has sometimes replaced traditional fossil fuels in industrial applications. TDF has a high calorific value and can provide a hotter, cleaner burn. TDF use may decrease solid waste disposal, act as a source of energy and reduce industrial air emissions.; The objective of this thesis is to evaluate the effect of TDF addition on air emissions from a pulp and paper biomass-fired power boiler. This thesis employs a quasi-experimental research design and is primarily based on emissions data collected during a 10-week TDF trial at a coastal British Columbia pulp and paper manufacturing operation.; Statistical evaluation indicates that several contaminants (particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide and dioxin and furans) may be reduced via TDF addition. Other parameters were not significantly affected (polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and total hydrocarbons). However, one emissions parameter (sulphur dioxide) increased as a result of TDF addition.