Describe the process of incineration.
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Incineration is a waste treatment process that involves the combustion of organic substances contained in waste materials.[1] Incineration and other high-temperature waste treatment systems are described as "thermal treatment". Incineration of waste materials converts the waste into ash, flue gas and heat. The ash is mostly formed by the inorganic constituents of the waste and may take the form of solid lumps or particulates carried by the flue gas. The flue gases must be cleaned of gaseous and particulate pollutants before they are dispersed into the atmosphere. In some cases, the heat generated by incineration can be used to generate electric power.
Incineration with energy recovery is one of several waste-to-energy technologies such as gasification, pyrolysis and anaerobic digestion. While incineration and gasification technologies are similar in principle, the energy produced from incineration is high-temperature heat whereas combustible gas is often the main energy product from gasification. Incineration and gasification may also be implemented without energy and materials recovery.
In several countries, there are still concerns from experts and local communities about the environmental effect of incinerators (see arguments against incineration).
In some countries, incinerators built just a few decades ago often did not include a materials separation to remove hazardous, bulky or recyclable materials before combustion. These facilities tended to risk the health of the plant workers and the local environment due to inadequate levels of gas cleaning and combustion process control. Most of these facilities did not generate electricity.
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Incineration is a waste treatment process that involves the combustion (burning) of organic substances contained in waste materials.
Incineration is often used in the production of electricity as it reduces the mass of waste up to 96 percent.
Incineration is the process of burning biodegradable garbage.
The exhaust gases from this process may be toxic, hence it is treated before being released into the environment.
Incineration of waste materials converts the waste into ash, flue gas and heat.
People often burn leaves, weeds, grass, branches and other dried garden waste.
Incineration is popular among smaller countries like Japan, whose scarcity of land make incineration a convenient way to dispose of waste.
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