Earth: An Introduction to Physical Geology (12th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0134074254
ISBN 13: 978-0-13407-425-2

Chapter 23 - Section 23.4 - Renewable Energy - Eye on Earth 23,2 - Page 719: 1

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An area filled with trash and waste can become a source of energy through a process called waste-to-energy (WTE) or waste-to-fuel. In this process, the trash is collected and processed in waste-to-energy plants, where it is burned in specially designed facilities called incinerators. The heat generated from the burning of waste is used to produce steam, which drives turbines connected to generators, generating electricity. This form of energy is known as electricity generated from waste-to-energy.

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