| dc.description.abstract | The volume of global waste is increasing rapidly, even faster than the rate of
urbanization. This research aims to reduce building waste through optimal
combustion in incinerators. This study focuses on burning building waste. The building
industry is a major waste generator, generating around 1.3 billion tons of solid waste
per year. Building waste has a negative impact on the environment if not managed
properly. One method of handling waste is incineration, which requires controlling
the burning process to prevent pollution. This research uses an incinerator with a palm
oil shell biomass burner to reduce the use of fuel oil. Researchers have previously
designed and tested incinerators that use general waste and palm oil shells as fuel.
However, this research uses building waste as the material to be burned. This research
analyzes the optimal addition of air from the incinerator, the temperature achieved in
burning waste, and the DRE of the incinerator. The test was carried out by burning 12
kg of building waste within 90 minutes with different excess water. The research results
showed that the combustion residue at 20% and 30% excess air was 13% and 12%,
and the highest DRE (Destruction Removal Efficiency) was obtained at 30% excess
air, namely 88%. The study also found that using 30% excess water is more optimal
in reducing waste. In conclusion, this research provides a solution for managing
building waste through optimal combustion in incinerators. The findings of this
research can help reduce the negative impact of construction waste on the environment
and encourage sustainable waste management practices | en_US |
