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Biodegradation And Landfill Settlement, Shailesh Pisolkar
Biodegradation And Landfill Settlement, Shailesh Pisolkar
Theses
The most widely used method for the final disposal of solid waste is landfilling, which is also economical and simpler than most other disposal systems. Long term settlement in a landfill occurs mainly due to biodegradation of the refuse which is a very slow microbiological process. However, if the rate of biodegradation is enhanced, it may be possible to achieve early stabilization, faster settlement, consequently more capacity of the landfill to handle waste.
The objective of this research is to study the effects of enhanced biodegradation on settlement and to compare these results to other models used for predicting landfill …
A Study Of Settlement In Landfills Due To Biodegradation, Michael Guasconi
A Study Of Settlement In Landfills Due To Biodegradation, Michael Guasconi
Theses
Finding new space for landfills is difficult due to land availability, stringent environmental regulations, and public sentiment. So other means of waste disposal, such as hauling it to a distant landfill, or incinerating it, will have to be resorted to. These methods may be unpopular with the public involved. By studying settlement due to biodegradation, ways to increase settlement can be found, allowing for additional waste disposal capacity in operating, and closed landfills.
Existing theoretical models are based on rheological concepts, not on biodegradation. So, they do not realistically model settlement. In this study, a model to determine the rate, …