Question

________ of hazardous waste plays a major role in designing combustion unit.

(a) Calorific value

(b) Chemical value

(c) Energy value

(d) Fuel value

I had been asked this question during an interview.

My question is based upon Thermal Treatment topic in chapter Thermal Processes of Hazardous Waste Management

Answer 1

Right choice is (a) Calorific value

To explain I would say: Heat or calorific value of hazardous waste plays a major role in designing combustion unit. Gross and net calorific value is used to describe heat value.