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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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