LIMA, F. M. A.; LIMA, Fagner Michel de Andrade.
Résumé:
This paper proposes to present an overview of thermoelectric utilization from
solid urban waste. In order to do so, a general analysis of the technologies used in the
energetic use of solid waste was carried out, highlighting the advantages and
disadvantages of each one, focusing on the incineration process. The study also presents
a panorama explaining the waste-electric power plants in Brazil and in the world. For
the accomplishment of this study a bibliographical research was carried out, in the
review modality of the literature, in the national and international scope, detailing the
difficulties of implantation of the system in question in Brazil and showing the scenario
of the generation of electric energy moved to solid residues in the world scope using
incineration and biogas production.