Woodhead Publishing Sustainable Waste-to-Energy: Life Cycle Assessment and Economical Metrics (Woodhead Series in Bioenergy)

Sustainable Waste-to-Energy: Life Cycle Assessment and Economical Metrics is a comprehensive guide that provides an in-depth understanding of the various Waste-to-Energy technologies, their environmental and economic impacts, and the detailed protocols for conducting Life-Cycle Assessments, thorough economic assessments, and real-world case studies, making it a crucial tool for decision-making in the field of waste management and renewable energy. The book opens with a comprehensive overview of Waste-to-Energy technologies, their conversion methods, and future prospects. It then examines the integration of waste management and energy recovery in the circular economy, using case studies and SWOT analyses. The book further explores the life-cycle evaluation of energy production from waste conversion processes and the role of Life-Cycle Assessment in urban waste management. Case studies on Waste-to-Energy projects offer global perspectives on sustainability and decarbonization. This is an invaluable resource for academic and industry researchers, engineers, scientists, sustainability managers, policy advisors, and project leaders who are involved in the development, implementation, and refinement of Waste-to-Energy initiatives. Offers detailed protocols for conducting Life-Cycle Assessments specific to Waste-to-Energy projects, providing a comprehensive framework Discusses the financial aspects of Waste-to-Energy projects, presenting a thorough analysis including cost–benefit considerations, financial forecasting, and calculations of potential returns Provides practical insights from the implementation of real-world Waste-to-Energy projects, covering a broad array of contexts and scales