Question

Which of the following temperature is optimum for incinerators?

(a) 900-1100°C

(b) 100-110°C

(c) 90-110°C

(d) 100-11000°C

The question was posed to me in an online quiz.

My question is from Basic Aspects of Solid Waste Management in portion Biotechnology for Solid Waste Management of Environmental Biotechnology

Answer 1

Right choice is (a) 900-1100°C

To elaborate: 900-1100°C is the optimum temperature for incinerators which operates in the combustion zone which results in good combustion and also protects the inside walls of the incinerator. Temperature above and lower this range wouldn’t result in good combustion and might harm the incinerator as well.