This paper describes how electricity may be generated using refuse as a fuel, and outlines the operation of the Greater London Council's plant at Edmonton which was constructed in 1972. Gives details of the engineering aspects of the plant and reviews its performance since 1972 with particular reference to the problems of corrosion and erosion. Discusses the economic aspects of generating electricity by this means and provides data on the sale of electricity by Edmonton power station to the Eastern Electricity Board and the Thames Water Authority.
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