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Analysis of Environmental Implications and Economic Feasibility for Vitalizing Agricultural Residues as Resources Considering Waste Management Cost

폐기물처리 비용을 고려한 국내 영농부산물 자원화 방안의 경제성과 환경성 분석

Yooan Kima
,
Jooyoung Parkb
,
Kyo Suhc†
김 유안a
,
박 주영b
,
서 교c†
aPh.D. Student, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Seoul National University
bAssociate Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Seoul National University
cProfessor, Graduate School of International Agricultural Technology, Seoul National University & Institutes of Green Bio Science&Technology, Seoul National University
a서울대학교 농업생명과학대학 박사과정 학생
b서울대학교 토목환경공학과 부교수
c서울대학교 국제농업기술대학원 교수 & 서울대학교 그린바이오과학기술원 교수
† Corresponding author Tel.: +82-33-339-5810, Fax: +82-33-339-5835 E-mail: kyosuh@snu.ac.kr
2023. pp. 11-23
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Abstract

In Korea, open burning of agricultural residues is prevalent due to inadequate collection systems, which have caused environmental impacts such as GHGs and particulates. This illegal treatment of agricultural residues also results in economic loss, considering that agricultural residues can be utilized as resources such as pellets and energy sources. To understand the effect of avoiding open burning, this study evaluated the economic, environmental, and social effects of two alternative management options for agricultural residues: incineration and pelletizing. The study estimates the potential amount and dry weight by region for 18 items, taking various factors into account. Regarding the economic aspect, pelletizing facilities in all regions in Korea create economic benefits. This study shows that most regions have an environmental advantage by pelletizing residues. However, incineration creates more environmental benefits than pelletizing in metropolitan cities with relatively low density of residues. It is expected that the environmental, economic, and social findings of this study can be used to inform policies for bioenergy as the need for agricultural residue increases.

Keywords
Agricultural residue
resource recovery
pelletization
open burning
incineration
waste management
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  • Publisher :The Korean Society of Agricultural Engineers
  • Publisher(Ko) :한국농공학회
  • Journal Title :Journal of Korean Society of Agricultural Engineers
  • Journal Title(Ko) :한국농공학회논문집
  • Volume : 65
  • No :4
  • Pages :11-23
  • Received Date : 2022-11-18
  • Revised Date : 2023-04-14
  • Accepted Date : 2023-05-02
  • DOI :https://doi.org/10.5389/KSAE.2023.65.4.011
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