OCTOBER 19-20, 2012 - YMCA University of Science & Technology

Proceedings of the National Conference on
Trends and Advances in Mechanical Engineering,
YMCA University of Science & Technology, Faridabad, Haryana, Oct 19-20, 2012
Table 2: Solid waste generation and power generation potential of Katra.(Courtesy: MSW Dep. Katra)
Energy in Mega Joule
MSW Per day available per day
Katra Town 37.98 529.52
Yatra Track 7.68 109.08
Total 45.66 638.60
Table 3: Projected solid waste generation and power generation potential
Period Projected MSW Potential for Power
Generation (TPD) Generation MW
2012 215000 3650
2017 304000 5200
The table no. 2 shows the solid waste and generation potential of Katra and table no. 3 shows the the projected
figure of solid waste generation and power potential of Katra town for the next five year .
The objective of the project is to create a sustainable metropolitan municipal solid waste management system
that supports GHG emission reduction. The targets of the project are as follows:
a. Reduction of MSW;
b. Increase of value added refuse;
c. Reduction of environmental and social problems at the
disposal site;
d. Utilisation of MSW to generate energy
e. Improvement of MSW management services.
Benefits of the Waste to Energy Project
a. Reduction of environment pollution (in rivers, sea and ground caused by waste disposal and air
pollution from open burning of waste).
b. Overcome of social issues occurring from illegal waste disposal (open dumping).
c. Conversion of non reusable waste into combustible gases for electricity generation, for better economic
benefits.
d. Utilization of municipal solid waste leading to
reduction of the use of fossil fuel.
e. Reduction of GHG emissions.
f. Cleaner environment for better public health (odour,
seeping of contaminated or polluted water, potential
spreading of disease).
g. Creation of job opportunities.
Life-cycle-based assessments of the major environmental impacts (or sustainability indicators) of MSW have
shown the positive benefits to be gained from MSW energy recovery.
These gains are in the form of:
a. Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions;
b. Reduction of acid gas emissions;
c. Reduction in depletion of natural resources;
d. Reduction of impact on water (leaching); and
e. Reduction of land contamination.
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