Experimental study of dioxin formation and emissions from power boilers burning salt-laden wood waste

Dioxins (PCDDs) and furans (PCDFs) are groups of substances known to be toxic. The Canada Wide Standard (CWS) has set a stack emission limit of 0.1 and 0.5 ng TEQ/m³, respectively, for new and existing facilities. To help the affected Canadian mills meet these limits, an extensive research project was carried out between 2000 and 2003. The investigations involved experimental and survey studies on nine full-scale power boilers. This report …