Development of fuel production technology from waste, based on sewage sludge

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Development and implementation of alternative fuel production technology from waste based on sewage sludge on a customer’s demand. The fuel may be utilized as carbon substitute in power plants.

Project/study aim

The aim of the project/research will be the development of technology of fuel production from waste, based on sewage sludge, in a consortium with an external company.

Research method

Research of the properties of alternative fuels produced from sewage sludge and other waste, depending on the sludge proportion.

History of execution

Project execution started with signing the agreement with the company which turned to the research team with the problem of developing a technology of producing alternative fuel from sewage sludge for their needs. The fuel produced should meet the requirements of the power plant.

Effect of implementation

Implementation of the developed technology of fuel production from waste. The production of fuel from sewage sludge and other waste that can be utilized as carbon substitute in power plants.

Information on achieved innovations

Innovation possible to achieve is producing alternative fuel from sewage sludge with particular parameters.

Impact of the result on: development of science, economy, society

Production of fuels from waste and their use instead of carbon will have tangible ecological impact and will contribute to increasing the amount of recycled waste, as well as the increase of renewable energy.