Summary

In the study, a comprehensive solution will be proposed for generating green energy from solid waste in Oman. The techno-economic suitability of various non-combustible technologies will be evaluated based on the available literature. As per the preliminary review, there are three suitable options for generating energy from solid waste in Oman: methane production from organic waste using anaerobic decomposition, bio-oil production from plastic and tire waste using pyrolysis, and hydrogen-rich syngas production from plastic and tire waste. Lab-scale studies on the above three approaches will be carried out to optimize the parameters for maximum output. Mathematical modeling will be performed to validate the experimental data. Yonsei University, South Korea, and Air Liquide Societe Anonyme (ALSA), France, will be the international collaborators for this study.

Objectives

1. Study of waste composition in Oman and its characteristics.

2. Reviewing current non-combustible waste-to-energy technology.

3. Designing anaerobic, pyrolysis, and gasification reactors.

4. Experimental study on the process of anaerobic decomposition, pyrolysis, and gasification.

5. Validation of experimental results by mathematical modeling.

6. Preparing a final solution to generate green energy from solid waste.

Funding Agency:

MOHERI