Tire-Derived Fuel
Term · Environment · MLC-T-ENV-028177
Tires can be used as fuel either in shredded form - known as tire-derived fuel (TDF) - or whole, depending on the type of combustion device. Scrap tires are typically used as a supplement to traditional fuels such as coal or wood.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ENV-028177 |
|---|---|
| Field | Environment |
| References | EPA Tire-Derived Fuel at https://archive.epa.gov/epawaste/conserve/materials/tires/web/html/tdf.html |
Record as JSON
{
"id": "MLC-T-ENV-028177",
"term": "Tire-Derived Fuel",
"field": "Environment",
"definition": "Tires can be used as fuel either in shredded form - known as tire-derived fuel (TDF) - or whole, depending on the type of combustion device. Scrap tires are typically used as a supplement to traditional fuels such as coal or wood.",
"references": [
"EPA Tire-Derived Fuel at https://archive.epa.gov/epawaste/conserve/materials/tires/web/html/tdf.html"
],
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/tire-derived-fuel/"
}
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