Heat Treatments: Policy

This lecture covers the policy aspects of heat treatments, including incineration processes, waste-to-energy conversion, and recycling. It discusses the reduction of landfills, energy recovery, and the environmental impact of thermal waste recovery plants. The instructor explains the different types of heat treatments, such as pyrolysis and gasification, and their influence on waste management strategies in Europe. The lecture also addresses the planning and operation of thermal waste treatment facilities, emphasizing the importance of proper site selection and energy utilization. Various case studies from Switzerland and other European countries are presented to illustrate the trends in waste treatment policies.