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Evaluation of Opportunities for Converting Indigenous UK Wastes <strong>to</strong> Wastes and Energy<br />
AEA/ED45551/Issue 1<br />
Table 66 Risks and barriers <strong>to</strong> combustion<br />
Level of<br />
Risk<br />
Comment<br />
Technical Low <strong>to</strong> Many commercial installations, however <strong>the</strong> materials handling<br />
medium aspects have proved troublesome in <strong>the</strong> UK and <strong>the</strong>re is a lack of<br />
experience.<br />
Agricultural residues and poor quality wood fuels may give high<br />
ash contents that lead <strong>to</strong> problems with boiler fouling.<br />
Wastes regulated under WID will need extensive emissions<br />
moni<strong>to</strong>ring equipment.<br />
Social & Planning High High where used <strong>to</strong> produce electricity on a regional basis as it will<br />
be perceived as an incinera<strong>to</strong>r irrespective of its efficiency or<br />
recycling credentials.<br />
Financial Medium Track record of delays in planning for waste projects are a<br />
disincentive.<br />
Wood and agricultural residues are OK in normal circumstances<br />
but can be delays in urban areas<br />
Regula<strong>to</strong>ry Medium Receives subsidy via <strong>the</strong> Renewables Obligation.<br />
Waste incineration directive compliance is usually necessary.<br />
Co-firing waste in a utility boiler is difficult as it would require <strong>the</strong><br />
reclassification of <strong>the</strong> whole station as an incinera<strong>to</strong>r<br />
Fly ash may contain dioxin and be classed as hazardous waste.<br />
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