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Treatment and Recovery of Water and Waste
This lecture covers the treatment and recovery of water and waste, focusing on heat treatments, residues from purification of smoke, heavy metal recovery, acid washing of ashes, and effluent treatment. It discusses the processes involved in removing pollutants, such as heavy metals and dioxins, from waste incineration. The instructor explains the importance of recovering energy from waste and the methods used to achieve this, including denitrification and energy recovery rates. Various techniques like UVTD, acid washing, and electrostatic precipitators are explored in detail to ensure efficient treatment and recovery of water and waste.