IIT Kharagpur researchers develop process to manage wet municipal solid waste
The Economic Times--Science (July 31, 2019)
MUMBAI: A research team at IIT Kharagpur has adapted a process called Hydro Thermal Carbonization (HTC) for the Indian conditions which can effectively manage mixed Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) with high moisture content. Through the process most of the mixed MSW can be converted to biofuel, soil amendment and absorbents, the premier institute said in a press statement.
The current waste burning processes adopted from the developed nations are primarily focused on treating drier waste content. These processes require high energy input to combust municipal solid waste generated in India which has high moisture content due to tropical weather, open collection systems and mixed waste. (Read More)