Incineration is a waste treatment process involving the combustion of organic substances contained in waste materials. Which among the following incineration plants is the most suitable for municipal solid waste?
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Burn pile
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Burn barrel
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Moving grate incinerator
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Fixed grate
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Fluidised bed
C
Correct answer
Explanation
The typical incineration plant for municipal solid waste is a moving grate incinerator. The moving grate enables the movement of waste through the combustion chamber to be optimised to allow a more efficient and complete combustion.