GATE CE 2023 Set 1 — Question 28

MSQ+1 / -0HardEnergy RecoveryMunicipal Solid WasteEnvironmental Engineering

Environmental Engineering → Municipal Solid Waste → Energy Recovery

Last updated 5 September 2026

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Which of the following statements is/are TRUE for the Refuse-Derived Fuel (RDF) in the context of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) management?

Correct answer(B) RDF can be made in the powdered formSolutionRefuse-Derived Fuel (RDF) is produced from the combustible components of municipal solid waste (MSW). (A) FALSE: RDF is a concentrated fuel, so its HHV is significantly higher than that of unprocessed MSW.(B) TRUE: RDF can be processed into various forms including fluff, pellets, or powder (densified RDF).(C) FALSE: The organic/combustible fraction (paper, plastic, wood) is converted to RDF, while inorganics (glass, metal) are removed.(D) FALSE: RDF can be co-fired with other fuels like coal or oil in industrial boilers or power plants.Turn this into a strength.Explore AI-powered practice and doubt support with Success Tracker.

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Correct answer(B) RDF can be made in the powdered formSolutionRefuse-Derived Fuel (RDF) is produced from the combustible components of municipal solid waste (MSW). (A) FALSE: RDF is a concentrated fuel, so its HHV is significantly higher than that of unprocessed MSW.(B) TRUE: RDF can be processed into various forms including fluff, pellets, or powder (densified RDF).(C) FALSE: The organic/combustible fraction (paper, plastic, wood) is converted to RDF, while inorganics (glass, metal) are removed.(D) FALSE: RDF can be co-fired with other fuels like coal or oil in industrial boilers or power plants.

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