Energetic recovery of biomass in the region of Rabat, Morocco

Naimi, Youssef; Saghir, Muhammad; Cherqaoui, A.; Chatre, B.

doi:10.1016/j.ijhydene.2016.07.055

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“…The waste production rate in urban areas is 0.76 kg per capita per day and 0.28-0.3 kg per capita per day in rural areas . Waste production varies from one region to another, in the region of Rabat the production ratio is 0.96 kg per capita per day [29] and in the city of Beni Mellal the rate is 0.89 kg per capita per day [30].…”

Section: The Production Of Household Waste In Moroccomentioning

confidence: 99%

Sustainable Solid Waste Management in Morocco: Co-Incineration of RDF as an Alternative Fuel in Cement Kilns

Hasib¹,

Ouigmane²,

Boudouch³

et al. 2021

Strategies of Sustainable Solid Waste Management

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The management of municipal solid waste (MSW) is a major obstacle for the majority of municipalities in developing countries because of the impacts related to the landfilling of waste. Garbage is an energy-rich material. As a result, energy recovery is considered to be a sustainable waste management method. In Morocco, 7.4 million tons are produced annually; most of the waste is landfilled without any recovery despite the impacts related to this method of disposal. The objective of this chapter is to characterize combustible fractions (RDF) from household waste in Morocco and to study the economic and environmental benefits of their use as alternative fuels in cement kilns. The results of this research show that the combustible fractions contained in household waste in Morocco constitute a potential sustainable energy source with a high lower calorific value (4454 kcal/kg). The study of the advantages of co-incineration shows that the substitution of pet coke by 15% RDF reduces the pollution linked to gaseous emissions. In addition, the cement plant can make financial savings 389 USD/h by minimizing the use of fossil fuels.

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Section: The Production Of Household Waste In Moroccomentioning

confidence: 99%

Sustainable Solid Waste Management in Morocco: Co-Incineration of RDF as an Alternative Fuel in Cement Kilns

Hasib¹,

Ouigmane²,

Boudouch³

et al. 2021

Strategies of Sustainable Solid Waste Management

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“…Currently, Morocco has considerable biomass potential thanks to a forest area of more than 5,350,000 ha, Halfa areas of nearly 3,300,000 ha, an agricultural area of nearly 9,000,000 ha and a highly diversified livestock (cattle, sheep, goats, etc.) of around 7,000,000 livestock units [43] . Despite its enormous resources in biomass, Morocco currently has only less than 1% of its potential capacity because of its high initial expenditure and the lack of knowledge about energy production techniques and processes [13] .…”

Section: Current Status Of Major Re Projects In Moroccomentioning

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Towards a large-scale integration of renewable energies in Morocco

Boulakhbar

Lebrouhi

Kousksou

et al. 2020

Journal of Energy Storage

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“…As reported by Saadi et al (2013), the organic fraction of MSW at the landfill of Oujda was (74%) in 2006. Compared to other cities, the physical composition of MSW investigated in 2012 at Temara city (Western of Morocco), showed an organic mater amount of 63% followed by the paper or cardboard (16%) then the plastics materials (7.75%) (MEMEE, 2014), while in the landfill of Rabat city, the organic fraction ranges between 60-80% (Naimi et al, 2017). The reported organic matter in MSW is a national average of 64% (based on 2016 updated data) (SEDD.…”

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“…As a consequence, suitable solid waste management remains a priority concern for the Moroccan government (UNEP, 2014). Thus, it committed to developing waste management regulations with the solid waste law "28.00" run since 2006, and the implementation of the national plan for household waste management (PNDM) to reclaim all landfills and to recycle over 20% of the annual rate produced waste by 2020 (Naimi et al, 2017).The household waste produced in Morocco is largely dominated by Organic Mater (OM) (60-80%), with over 75% of water content, which are at higher levels compared to countries in the same environmental context as Morocco and fully industrialized countries (Zouir, 2011). Until now, these MSW have generally undergone landfilling treatment with only 10% of recycling (SEDD, 2019).…”

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Impact of the Municipal Solid Waste Typology on Leachate Flow under Semi-Arid Climate – A Case Study

Arabi¹,

Sbaa²,

Vanclooster³

et al. 2020

J. Ecol. Eng.

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As recently created, the landfill site of Oujda, Morocco receives an annual flow of municipal solid wastes of 140000 tons. It became clear that the leachate storage ponds were undersized compared to the actually emanating flows. With no adequate treatment, the storage time of leachates in deep and anaerobic ponds increase and produce olfactory nuisances directly affecting the air quality of the nearest agglomerations. The monitoring of leachate flows during a year, showed the daily average production of 126 m 3 (annual cumulative leachate is 46800 m 3). Thus, highest volumes were recorded during the summer season (4716 m 3 in July 4945 m 3 in August, and 4927 m 3 in September) with a monthly average rate of 3700 m 3. In addition, the monitoring of leachate flows exhibits seasonal variations. Simultaneously, the MSW's typology and moisture content study showed the dominance of organic matter (73%) and high moisture content (63.5%). The results obtained are an essential asset for any decision in order to achieve appropriate leachates treatment with a possibility of recirculation into the landfill cells to enhance removal of their toxic contents.

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Energetic recovery of biomass in the region of Rabat, Morocco

Cited by 22 publications

References 12 publications

Sustainable Solid Waste Management in Morocco: Co-Incineration of RDF as an Alternative Fuel in Cement Kilns

Sustainable Solid Waste Management in Morocco: Co-Incineration of RDF as an Alternative Fuel in Cement Kilns

Towards a large-scale integration of renewable energies in Morocco

Impact of the Municipal Solid Waste Typology on Leachate Flow under Semi-Arid Climate – A Case Study

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