Waste-to-Energy Research and Technology
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| Abbreviation | WtERT |
|---|---|
| Formation | 2002 |
| Founder | Nickolas J. Themelis |
| Type | 501(c)(3) organization |
| Headquarters | 90 Morningside Drive, Apt 3E, New York, NY 10027, U.S.A |
President | Qunxing Huang |
| Marco J. Castaldi
Reda M. Kabbaj Werner P. Bauer Yuri Schmitke A. B. Tisi | |
Parent organization | Earth Engineering Center, Columbia University |
| Website | wtert |
The Waste-to-Energy Research and Technology (WtERT) was created at Columbia University in 2002 as a major research program of the Earth Engineering Center. WtERT brings together, as members or non-members, engineers and scientists from industry, federal, state and local governments, and universities from around the world.
These dedicated individuals believe in Integrated Waste Management and strive to increase the global recovery of materials and energy from used solids. In particular, the mission of the WtERT is to advance both the economic and environmental performance of Waste-to-Energy technologies.
Purpose and Mission[edit]
Waste-to-Energy (WtE) technologies are indispensable tools for the integrated management of municipal solid wastes. Both recycling and WtE reduce the use of non-renewable materials and energy. The environment benefits from the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions associated with the landfilling of putrescible materials and of the land used for waste disposal.
Scope of Operations[edit]
Evaluate and report technological advances[edit]
The Council disseminates information on WtE/recycling research and development, control and instrumentation, and environmental performance of WtE technologies by means of its studies, publications, and the online database "Sofos"
Compile and review crucial WtE performance indices[edit]
Based on best operating practice, the Council develops performance metrics for energy generation, allow/refractory use, and beneficial use of ash.
Transform research into reality[edit]
The Council investigate programs, projects, and methods that promote integrated waste management and synergies between strong community recycling programs and pre/post-combustion resource recovery at WtE plants.
Consider and assit in securing funding for research proposals[edit]
Discuss and resolve and resolve issues relevant to the mission of the Council[edit]
Publications[edit]
The results of research by WtERT and sister organizations are published widely through the international WTERT web and the technical press. Also, WtERT has transcribed in digital form over one thousand technical papers published in the Proceedings of the North America WTE Conferences (NAWTEC) since 1965 that are not any more available in print. These papers can be found on the SEARCH SOFOS database of the wtert
WtERT has published over one hundred papers and theses on many aspects of sustainable energy and sustainable waste management.
See also[edit]
- Waste-to-Energy
- Waste management
- International Solid Waste Association
- Solid Waste Association of North America
External links[edit]
Decision Support System of WtERT: wtert
WtERT Canada website: wtert
WtERT Brazil-ABREN: abren
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