Examination of the Effect of a Water Mist System on Exhaust Gas Emissions and Particulate Residue Characteristics in a Small-Scale Incinerator

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10.2991/978-94-6239-805-4_17How to use a DOI?

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Carbon Monoxide; Cyclone Separator; Incinerator; Particulate Emission; Water Mist

Abstract

The implementation of incinerators for waste treatment faces challenges associated with high exhaust gas temperatures and combustion emissions, particularly carbon monoxide (CO) and particulate matter, which may contribute to environmental pollution. This study presents a preliminary baseline investigation of a small-scale incinerator as a basis for evaluating an integrated cyclone–water mist emission control system. The first-year research focused on the design and fabrication of the incinerator, installation of the cyclone and water mist system, and preliminary combustion testing. The baseline tests were conducted in three experimental runs using approximately 5 kg of mixed municipal solid waste per run, with a combustion duration of 60 min and a constant combustion-air supply. The water mist system was not activated during the baseline tests. The results showed that increasing the combustion chamber temperature from 200℃ to 615℃ was accompanied by a decrease in CO concentration from 1300 ppm to 811 ppm, indicating improved combustion conditions at higher temperatures. Temperature fluctuations during waste feeding and smoke leakage through several structural joints were also observed. These preliminary findings establish the baseline performance and identify technical aspects requiring refinement before comparative testing. Subsequent research will compare incinerator performance with and without water mist to quantify its effects on exhaust gas temperature, particulate emissions, and emission-control performance.

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AU  - Anak Agung Gede Pradnyana Diputra
AU  - I Made Anom Adiaksa
AU  - I Wayan Suma Wibawa
AU  - Made Ardikosa Satrya Wibawa
AU  - I Komang Kantun
PY  - 2026
DA  - 2026/10/08
TI  - Examination of the Effect of a Water Mist System on Exhaust Gas Emissions and Particulate Residue Characteristics in a Small-Scale Incinerator
BT  - Proceedings of the International Conference on Sustainable Green Tourism Applied Science - Engineering Applied Science 2026 (ICOSTAS-EAS 2026)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 155
EP  - 161
SN  - 2352-5401
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6239-805-4_17
DO  - 10.2991/978-94-6239-805-4_17
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