When incinerating waste, why is BTU content and ash residue important?
First, BTU content is important because this gives the incinerator added fuel or energy when it is burned. This energy is used as an alternative fuel source. When the BTU content is high the bigger the price break you get on incinerating your waste. Second, ash residue is the amount of waste left behind after incineration that will be taken to a landfill. The lower the ash residue the less waste that must be taken to a landfill. P.O.L. Sorb has over 17,000 BTU’s when incinerated after it has sorbed light crude oil and only 2% ash residue that will have to go to a landfill. This is very favorable when compared to clay which has 5,000 BTU’s and 99.99% ash residue when soaked with light crude oil and incinerated.
