The Use of Biomass - RDF Fuel Mix in Biomass Power Plants and Problems

At present, biomass availability is becoming rare and its price has been continuously increased. Thus, 
RDF, which contains higher heating value, with unlimited supply, becomes an attractive fuel for biomass 
power plant operators. Howeverup to present, RDF has on been used in small circles. The reasons may be 
that the operators isnot familiar and resistance from local community on the issue of environmental impact. 
According to the issues mentioned above, this work will examine the suitability and problems of the use of 
biomass – RDF mixtures in biomass power plants in terms of combustion technology, generator cost, 
environment, and law and policies. The objective of this study is to conclude and clarify these different 
aspects including occurring problems. From the study, it is found that to use biomass - RDF mix in power 
plants RDF fuel mix biomass can combust in furnace burns in the same way as biomass fuel. It is to be 
noted that the combustion of RDF fuel has sulfur component more than general biomass making SO2
emission. All the pollution control devices can be installed in the same way as general biomass and waste 
power plants. The use of mixed RDF fuels, reduces fuel cost in electricity generation. Major problems from
using RDF mix, come from no specify a specific purchase rate, including process of obtaining permission to establish Still have to operate like a normal biomass power plant, which should be a relief like a normal waste power plant. The emissions standards are still inconsistent with reality, which should have a more specific emission standard configuration. To encourage a wider use of biomass – RDF mixtures and in line with the waste policy on the national agenda.