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The municipal solid waste (MSW) management system is consisted of planning, development, execution of capital works, and so on. Too many factors in the system make the decision making process plagued with uncertainties, vagueness and complication. Interval-parameter Linear Programming (ILP) is widely used to deal with uncertainties existed in the MSW system and to assist optimal decision making. However, the existing ILP solution algorithms, i.e., best-worst case algorithm and 2-step algorithm, are found to be ineffective through a validity checking process. Moreover, the results from ILP can not reflect the linkage between decision risks and the system return. In this study, a fuzzy risk explicit interval-parameter linear programming (FREILP) model is developed and applied to the long-term planning of the MSW management system in Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM). This method is specifically designed to deal with extensive uncertainties existed in the MSW management system and to provide decision supports to HRM planners. In the model, ILP is used to reflect uncertainties existed in both objective function and constraints. Based on the basic ILP, a risk function is defined to assist in finding solutions with minimum system cost while minimizing the system risk, under certain aspiration levels. The aspiration level could be conservative, medium or aggressive, and can thus be presented as a fuzzy set to reflect the preference of decision makers. Three sets of solutions are obtained accordingly. Besides, the model was also solved under the aspiration level from 0 to 1, with a step of 0.1, for providing a comprehensive decision support. This approach can effectively reflect dynamic, interactive, uncertain characteristics, as well as the interactions between overall cost and risk level of the MSW management system, thus provide valuable information to support the decision-making process, such as waste allocation pattern, timing and expansion capacities of the municipal solid waste management activities. The result can directly reflect the tradeoff between decision risks and the system return.

The state of solid waste management in cities of most developing countries is fast assuming the scale of a major social and environmental challenge. In Sub-Saharan Africa in particular, the combined influence of poverty, population growth and rapid urbanization has tended to worsen the situation. The gravity of this problem is perhaps best reflected in the level of attention given to it in the United Nations (UN) Millennium Declaration. Three of the eight Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) outlined in the declaration have waste or resource efficiency implications. In response to the waste challenge many developed countries have embarked upon ambitious environmental reforms, recording remarkable advances in best practises and sustainable management of their Municipal Solid Waste (MSW). However, many developing countries such as Nigeria have fared less well in this regard as a result of several barriers militating against sustainable management of MSW. The principal aim of this research is therefore to carry out a critical analysis of the various barriers as well as success factors that affect the sustainable management of MSW using Abuja, Nigeria, as a case study. The study adopts a largely quantitative methodological approach, employing waste composition analysis of samples from the case study area, questionnaire survey and focus group interviews of stakeholders in MSW management as key methods for generation of data. Results from analysis of data, using the Statistical Programme for the Social Sciences (SPSS), indicate that between 65-70% of MSW samples from Abuja is biodegradable, mostly comprising of high wet weight and high moisture content kitchen wastes. On the other hand between 11%-30% of MSW samples from the City comprises mostly of non-degradable but recyclable materials such as glass, metals and cans, non-ferrous metals and waste electrical and electronic equipment. The implication of the high levels of moisture content in the biodegradable components is that samples are not suitable for incineration but are ideal for composting and other mechanical and biological management options. Data analysis also reveals that the main barriers to sustainable MSW management in the City include low public awareness/education on MSW management, obsolete and insufficient equipment and funding limitations. On the other hand, the most important success factor affecting sustainable MSW management in Abuja was found to be the bourgeoning City population which has a huge potential for uptake of recycled products. In summary, this research concludes that the factors affecting MSW management in Abuja are typical of many tropical urban environments. Fundamental shifts in current practises towards waste prevention; driven by a structured public education programme in MSW management is recommended, so as to bring about a more sustainable management regime. As a result of resource and time limitations, it was not possible to complete several potential lines of investigation related to this study. To fully understand the character of the Abuja waste stream however, further chemical characterization including proximate and ultimate analysis is required. Future research in this genre must endeavour to collect data from a larger sample to increase the precision of the analysis and to enable firmer conclusions to be drawn.

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Gasification technologies are expected to play a key role in the future of solid waste management since the conversion of municipal and industrial solid wastes to a gaseous fuel significantly increases its value. Municipal solid waste (MSW) gasification for electrical power generation was conducted in a fluidized bed gasifier and the feasibility of using a control system was evaluated to facilitate its management and operation. The performance of an engine using the gas produced was evaluated. A procedure was also tested to upgrade the quality of the gas and optimize its production. The devices installed and automated control system developed was able to achieve and maintain the set conditions for optimum gasification. The most important parameters of reaction temperature and equivalence ratio were fully controlled. Gas production went at a rate of 4.00 kg min-1 with a yield of 2.78 m3 kg-1 of fuel and a heating value (HV) of 7.94 MJ Nm-3. Within the set limits of the tests, the highest production of synthesis gas and the net heating value of 8.97 MJ Nm-3 resulted from gasification at 725°C and ER of 0.25 which was very close to the predicted value of 7.47 MJ Nm-3. This was not affected by temperature but significantly affected by the equivalence ratio. The overall engine-generator efficiency at 7.5 kW electrical power load was lower at 19.81% for gasoline fueled engine compared to 35.27% for synthesis gas. The pressure swing adsorption (PSA) system increased the net heating value of the product gas by an average of 38% gas over that of inlet gas. There were no traces of carbon dioxide in the product gas indicating that it had been completely adsorbed by the system. MSW showed relatively lower fouling and slagging tendencies than cotton gin trash (CGT) and dairy manure (DM). This was further supported by the compressive strength measurements of the ash of MSW, CGT and DM and the EDS elemental analysis of the MSW ash.

The geotechnical properties of municipal solid waste (MSW) such as compressibility, shear strength and stiffness are of prime importance in design and construction of landfills. However, it is not well clear how the stress-strain and strength characteristics vary with time as the biodegradation of waste continues in the landfill. There is also a need to address the variability of MSW properties and their role in landfill design. The present thesis proposes models for the analyses of stress-strain response of MSW in undrained and drained conditions. The proposed models are based on critical state soil mechanics concept and the modified cam clay model is extended to consider the effects of creep and biodegradation. The models are examined with reference to experimental data and published results of MSW in the form of stress strain response. In addition, the experimental results and the data from published literature are also compared with predictions from hyperbolic model. The proposed models are able to capture the stress strain response of MSW in undrained and drained condition adequately. The applicability of proposed model is presented in terms of shear strength ratio, stiffness ratio and settlement for typical landfill cases. In order to examine the influence of model parameters on shear strength, stiffness ratio and settlement, multilinear regression equations are developed based on response surface method (RSM) for different coefficients of variation (COVs). The effect of variability associated with model parameters is examined using reliability analysis. For better understanding, the present thesis is divided into following seven chapters. Chapter 1 is an introductory chapter, in which the need for use of the constitutive models and its use in engineering response analysis of MSW is presented. Further, the organization of thesis is also presented. Chapter 2 presents various studies with regard to the engineering properties of MSW available in the literature. Different models and approaches proposed by various researchers for the prediction of stress-strain response, time dependent behavior and settlement analysis of the MSW are presented. The uncertainty associated with engineering properties and available methods for reliability analysis and the use of response surface method are presented. Finally, based on the literature review, the scope of the thesis and summary of chapter are presented at the end. Chapter 3 presents composition of MSW, detailed description of the sample preparation, methods adopted in the experimental program and test results of one dimensional compression and consolidated undrained tests. Based on the experimental observations, a constitutive model for municipal solid waste for undrained condition in the framework of modified cam clay model considering mechanical creep and biodegradation mechanisms is proposed. It also provides detailed description of the selection of the input parameters required for the proposed model. Further, the detailed derivation of proposed model and the discussion on evaluation of the input model parameters from triaxial and consolidation tests are presented. The model is examined with reference to the experimental data and published results. The stress strain behavior of MSW is compared with the prediction of stress strain response from hyperbolic model. The comparison of stress strain response is well captured using proposed model for all levels of strain. The major conclusions from the study are presented at the end. Chapter 4 presents experimental results of consolidated drained tests. A constitutive model for MSW for drained condition in the framework of modified cam clay model considering mechanical creep and biodegradation mechanisms is proposed. The model is examined with reference to the experimental data and data from published literature. In addition, stress strain behavior of MSW is compared with the predictions from hyperbolic model. The comparison of stress strain response is well captured using proposed model for all levels of strain. The major conclusions from the study are presented at the end. Chapter 5 presents the applicability of proposed models in terms of shear strength ratio and stiffness ratio for a typical landfill condition. Based on response surface method (RSM), multilinear response surface equations are developed for different variables ( M, λ.b.c.d.Edg ) for different percentages of strain for 10 and 20% COVs of the model parameters. The effect of variability of model parameters is presented in terms of results of reliability analysis for specified performance functions. The major conclusions from the study are presented at the end. Chapter 6 presents an approach for the settlement evaluation of MSW for a typical landfill case of 30 m high. Based on RSM, multilinear response surface equations are developed for the calculation of MSW settlement for 30 years for 10 and 20% COVs. The effect of variability of model parameters is evaluated in term of reliability index for performance function specified in terms of landfill capacity. The major conclusions from the study are presented at the end. Chapter 7 presents a brief summary and conclusions from the various studies reported in the present thesis.

Στην παρούσα εργασία διερευνάται η καύση των Αστικών Στερεών Αποβλήτων (ΑΣΑ) και η δυνατότητα δημιουργίας Εγκατάστασης Καύσης των ΑΣΑ (ΕΚΑΣΑ) στην Περιφέρεια Δυτικής Ελλάδας (ΠΔΕ). Στο 1ο κεφάλαιο δίνεται η περιγραφή της διαχείρισης των ΑΣΑ σε χώρες του εξωτερικού. Εδώ δίνονται στοιχεία για πρωτοπόρες χώρες στην καύση των ΑΣΑ και η γενικότερη διαχείριση των ΑΣΑ τους. Διερευνάται αρχικά η κατάσταση στην Ευρώπη, στον υπόλοιπο κόσμο και στις αναπτυσσόμενες χώρες. Η καύση των ΑΣΑ είναι μια μέθοδος που χρησιμοποιείται ευρέως σε μεγάλες, βόρειες και πλούσιες χώρες της Ευρώπης. Αυτή η τεχνολογία επεξεργασίας των ΑΣΑ σε πολλές χώρες φτάνει έως και το 50% (π.χ. Ελβετία και Δανία) της συνολικής διαχείρισης των ΑΣΑ. Τέλος παρουσιάζεται η πρόσφατη οδηγία του Ευρωπαϊκού Κοινοβουλίου 2008/98/EΚ, η οποία ταξινομεί τους τρόπους διαχείρισης των ΑΣΑ και κατατάσσει την καύση των ΑΣΑ με ενεργειακή ανάκτηση πάνω από την εφαρμοζόμενη στην Ελλάδα ταφή των ΑΣΑ και κάτω από την ανακύκλωση. Επίσης καθορίζεται πότε η καύση των ΑΣΑ θεωρείται ανάκτηση και όχι διάθεση, σύμφωνα με τον συντελεστή R1 που εξετάζεται στο 5ο κεφάλαιο. Τέλος παρουσιάζεται και η οδηγία του Ευρωπαϊκού Κοινοβουλίου 99/31/ΕΚ η οποία προβλέπει την σταδιακή μείωση των βιοαποδομήσιμων αστικών αποβλήτων που οδηγούνται στους ΧΥΤΑ, κάτι που μπορεί να γίνει με την καύση. Στο 2ο κεφάλαιο δίνεται μια σύντομη παρουσίαση της ΠΔΕ. Γίνεται μια ανασκόπηση του πληθυσμού, του τουρισμού, των οικονομικών και των μεταφορών της ΠΔΕ. Επίσης δίνονται στοιχεία για τα φυσικά χαρακτηριστικά της ΠΔΕ (κυρίως ύδατα), του κλίματος και των προστατευόμενων περιοχών της ΠΔΕ. Στο 3ο κεφάλαιο γίνεται πρόβλεψη της ποσότητας και της ποιοτικής σύστασης των ΑΣΑ που παράγονται στην ΠΔΕ για το έτος έναρξης λειτουργίας της ΕΚΑΣΑ, το 2020. Σύμφωνα με στοιχεία των απογραφών του 1991 και του 2001 και τον εποχικό πληθυσμό του 2009 που πάρθηκε από την Ελληνική Στατιστική Αρχή, (ΕΛ.ΣΤΑΤ) υπολογίζεται ο ισοδύναμος πληθυσμός της ΠΔΕ σε περίπου 850.000 κατοίκους. Έπειτα λαμβάνεται ο ρυθμός παραγωγής ΑΣΑ ανά κάτοικο και ημέρα από τον Παναγιωτακόπουλο, [Παναγιωτακόπουλος, 2008] και υπολογίζεται η ετήσια συνολική παραγωγή των ΑΣΑ για την ΠΔΕ το 2020 σε περίπου 372.000 τόνους. Ακολούθως λαμβάνεται η ποιοτική σύσταση των ΑΣΑ από τον Οικονομόπουλο, [Οικονομόπουλος, 2009] καθώς και ότι το 10% της συνολικά παραγόμενης ποσότητας ΑΣΑ ανακυκλώνεται το 2020. Τέλος αφού αφαιρεθεί η ποσότητα των ΑΣΑ που ανακυκλώνεται εκτιμάται η συνολική ποσότητα των ΑΣΑ που δύναται να καεί σε περίπου 335.000 τόνους. Στο 4ο κεφάλαιο επιλέγεται η θέση της ΕΚΑΣΑ στην Βιομηχανική Περιοχή της Πάτρας (ΒΙΠΕ). Η ΕΚΑΣΑ είναι βιομηχανική μονάδα, παράγει ατμό για άλλες βιομηχανίες και είναι σε κοντινή απόσταση από τον κύριο παραγωγό ΑΣΑ της ΠΔΕ, τον Δήμο Πατρέων. Παρουσιάζονται οι Σταθμοί Μεταφόρτωσης Απορριμμάτων (ΣΜΑ) και οι διαφορετικές μέθοδοι σχεδιασμού τους. Με τους ΣΜΑ θεωρείται ότι μπορεί να επιτευχθεί οικονομικότερη μεταφορά και μεταφόρτωση των ΑΣΑ στην ΕΚΑΣΑ σε σχέση με την μεταφορά με απορριμματοφόρα (Α/Φ). Εδώ ελέγχεται η οικονομία που επιτυγχάνουν ανά Καλλικρατικό Δήμο. Ο ΣΜΑ τοποθετείται στο κέντρο του Καλλικρατικού Δήμου και οι Πηγές Παραγωγής ΑΣΑ (ΠΠΑΣΑ) θεωρούνται οι Καποδιστριακοί Δήμοι με ποσότητες που εκτιμώνται στο 3ο κεφάλαιο. Στοιχεία κόστους λαμβάνονται μερικώς από εμπειρικά στοιχεία των Περιφερειών της Δυτικής Μακεδονίας και της Ανατολικής Μακεδονίας και Θράκης καθώς και από βιβλιογραφικές αναφορές. Συμπεραίνεται ότι η χρήση των ΣΜΑ ρίχνει το μεταφορικό κόστος των ΑΣΑ, στους περισσότερους Δήμους της ΠΔΕ, με ελάχιστες εξαιρέσεις. Ελέγχονται επίσης μέθοδοι επιχειρησιακής έρευνας και εκτιμάται αδυναμία εφαρμογής τους αφού προϋποθέτουν σαφείς θέσεις χωροθέτησης των ΣΜΑ, κάτι που είναι δύσκολο και πολύπλοκο να εκτιμηθεί. Στο 5ο κεφάλαιο αρχικά παρουσιάζονται οι τεχνικές καύσης των ΑΣΑ και επιλέγεται ως τεχνική καύσης των ΑΣΑ της ΠΔΕ η μαζική καύση των ΑΣΑ σε εστία με εσχάρες. Η τεχνική αυτή είναι η πιο διαδεδομένη και με πιο αξιόπιστα στοιχεία. Έπειτα εκτιμάται η Κατώτατη Θερμογόνος Δύναμη (ΚΘΔ) των ΑΣΑ βάσει των μετρήσεων του Καραγιαννίδη, [Karagiannidis et al., 2010] για την θερμική αξία των ΑΣΑ της Θεσσαλονίκης και της εκτιμώμενης σύστασης των ΑΣΑ από τον Οικονομόπουλο. Η ΚΘΔ εκτιμάται σε 10,885 Mj/kg ΑΣΑ, τιμή ίση και μεγαλύτερη από αυτή που έχουν τα ΑΣΑ σε μεγάλες ευρωπαϊκές χώρες. Ακόμα λαμβάνεται ένα απλό θερμικό δίκτυο για την ΕΚΑΣΑ από το βιβλίο του Κ.Χ. Λέφα, [Λέφας, 1982] για παραγωγή ηλεκτρικής και θερμικής ενέργειας και εκτιμώνται οι βαθμοί απόδοσης της ΕΚΑΣΑ. Τέλος εξετάζεται αν η ΕΚΑΣΑ μπορεί να θεωρηθεί διαχείριση ανάκτησης (ισοδύναμη με την μηχανική και βιολογική επεξεργασία) ή διάθεσης (ισοδύναμη των ΧΥΤΑ) των ΑΣΑ, βάσει του συντελεστή R1 που εισάγει η οδηγία 2008/98/EΚ και στατιστικών στοιχείων της Ευρωπαϊκής Συνομοσπονδίας των ΕΚΑΣΑ (CEWEP). Η ΕΚΑΣΑ πετυχαίνει R1 μεγαλύτερο του 0,65 για παραγωγή μόνο ηλεκτρικής ενέργειας και για συμπαραγωγή ηλεκτρικής και θερμικής ενέργειας. Στο 6ο κεφάλαιο αρχικά παρουσιάζονται οι αέριες εκπομπές, τα υγρά απόβλητα και τα στερεά υπολείμματα των ΕΚΑΣΑ. Οι αέριες εκπομπές των ΕΚΑΣΑ, με χρήση σύγχρονων συσκευών ελέγχου των αέριων εκπομπών, παραμένουν αρκετά κάτω από την όρια που θέτει η οδηγία 2000/76/ΕΚ. Οι ΕΚΑΣΑ παράγουν τέφρα που είναι αδρανές υλικό και διατίθεται με ασφάλεια σε ΧΥΤΥ. Η ιπτάμενη τέφρα που παράγεται μετά από επεξεργασία σταθεροποιείται και έπειτα μπορεί να διατεθεί σε ΧΥΤΥ. Δίνονται στοιχεία για την μέση σύσταση των παραπάνω καθώς και τα όρια που θέτει η Ευρωπαϊκή Ένωση (ΕΕ) και η Αμερικανική Υπηρεσία Περιβάλλοντος (EPA). Τέλος παρουσιάζονται τα συστήματα ελέγχου των αέριων εκπομπών. Στο 7ο κεφάλαιο εκτιμάται το κόστος κατασκευής της ΕΚΑΣΑ και τα αναμενόμενα έσοδα που μπορούν να προκύψουν από την πώληση της παραγόμενης ηλεκτρικής και θερμικής ενέργειας. Το κόστος εκτιμάται από την βιβλιογραφία. Ένα ποσοστό εσόδων μπορούν να υπολογιστούν βάση της επιδότησης που δίνει ο ν.3851/2010 για το βιοαποδομήσιμο κλάσμα των ΑΣΑ που θεωρείται βιομάζα και η ηλεκτρική ενέργεια που παράγεται από αυτό θεωρείται ανανεώσιμη (ΑΠΕ). Τα υπόλοιπα έσοδα που προκύπτουν από την παραγωγή ηλεκτρικής ενέργειας από το μη βιοαποδομήσιμο κλάσμα δεν δύναται να τιμολογηθούν. Επίσης τα έσοδα από την πώληση θερμότητας, θεωρείται ότι καλύπτουν την κατασκευή συστήματος τηλεθέρμανσης ως ανταποδοτικό όφελος για την τοπική κοινωνία που φιλοξενεί την ΕΚΑΣΑ. Το κόστος της ΕΚΑΣΑ συγκρίνεται με το παρόν κόστος της απόθεσης των ΑΣΑ σε ΧΥΤΑ και προκύπτει μικρότερο. Το κόστος του ΧΥΤΑ εκτιμάται σε 8-35 €/τόνο ΑΣΑ, ενώ της ΕΚΑΣΑ σε 10,5 – 26,125 €/τόνο ΑΣΑ. Καταλήγοντας, σε αυτή την εργασία, προτείνεται για πρώτη φορά η καύση των ΑΣΑ στην ΠΔΕ. Σύμφωνα με την σύγχρονη τεχνολογία, η καύση είναι μια οικονομική λύση με ελάχιστες περιβαλλοντικές επιπτώσεις, οι οποίες περιορίζονται σε τοπικό επίπεδο, σε αντίθεση με την διάθεση σε ΧΥΤΑ, όπου οι επιπτώσεις είναι αφενός τοπικές και αφ’ετέρου παγκόσμιες και ο έλεγχος των εκπομπών περιορισμένος. Η μεγάλη μείωση στον όγκο των ΑΣΑ (90%) που επιτυγχάνεται, ελαχιστοποιεί τις απαιτήσεις μεγάλων χώρων διάθεσης και αμβλύνει τις κοινωνικές και περιβαλλοντικές επιπτώσεις. Η δυνατότητα ανάκτησης ηλεκτρικής και θερμικής ενέργειας, καθώς και μετάλλων, καθιστούν βιώσιμη την καύση των ΑΣΑ. Τέλος, σημαντικό είναι και το γεγονός ότι η ενέργεια αυτή σε μεγάλο ποσοστό της (55,4%) θεωρείται ΑΠΕ. Επομένως, η ένταξη της καύσης των ΑΣΑ στην ολοκληρωμένη διαχείριση τους θα προσφέρει στην επίτευξη του στόχου της Ελλάδας για 40% ηλεκτρική ενέργεια από ΑΠΕ μέχρι το 2020 (ν.3851/2010). / This paper studies the combustion of municipal solid waste (MSW) and the possible creation of MSW incineration plant (each) in Western Greece (RWG). In the first chapter is to describe the management of MSW in foreign countries. Here are figures for leading countries in the combustion of MSW and the overall management of the MSW. Investigated initially the situation in Europe, the world and developing countries. The combustion of MSW is a method widely used in large and wealthy northern countries of Europe. This technology for processing MSW in many countries at up to 50% (eg Switzerland and Denmark) the overall management of MSW. Finally presents the recent directive of the European Parliament 2008/98/EK, which classifies the management of MSW and ranks MSW incineration with energy recovery over the applied in Greece burial of MSW and bottom of recycling. It also determines when the combustion of MSW is recovery and not disposal, in accordance with the R1 factor considered in chapter 5. Finally presented and Directive 99/31/EC of the European Parliament which provides for the gradual reduction of biodegradable municipal waste going to landfills, which can be done by burning. In the second chapter gives a brief introduction of the EDP. Is an overview of population, tourism, finance and transport of the EDP. Also given of the physical characteristics of the PDE (mainly water), climate and protected areas of the EDP. In the third chapter is predicting the quantity and qualitative composition of MSW produced in the EDP for the initial year of operation of each, in 2020. According to data from the censuses of 1991 and 2001 and the seasonal population of 2009 was taken from the Greek Statistical Authority (EL.STAT) estimated the equivalent population of EDP of 850,000 inhabitants. Then take the production rate of MSW per inhabitant and day by Panagiotakopoulos [Panagiotakopoulos, 2008] and calculate the total annual production of MSW in the EDP in 2020 to around 372,000 tonnes. Then take the qualitative composition of MSW by Economopoulos, [Economopoulos, 2009] and that 10% of the total produced quantity of MSW recycled in 2020. Finally, subtracting the amount of MSW recycled estimated the total amount of MSW that can be burned to about 335,000 tonnes. In the fourth chapter the chosen position EKAS the Industrial Area of ​​Patras (Industrial Zone). Each being the plant produces steam for other industries and is walking distance from the main MSW producer of the EDP, the Municipality of Patras. Presented the Waste Transfer Station (WTS) and different methods of design. With STDs considered to be achievable economical transport and transfer of MSW to EKAS in relation to transport garbage (M / F). This controlled the economy achieved by Kallikrates City. The STD is placed in the center Kallikaratous Municipality and the sources of MSW (PPASA) are the Kapodistrian Municipalities with quantities estimated in the third chapter. Cost data obtained in part by empirical evidence of the Regions of Western Macedonia and Eastern Macedonia and Thrace as well as bibliographic references. It is concluded that the use of STD throws the transport costs of MSW in most municipalities of EDP, with few exceptions. Also controlled methods of operational research and assess their inapplicability as clear positions require siting of STDs, which are complex and difficult to assess. In the fifth chapter presents the first technical combustion of MSW and selected as a technique of combustion of MSW PIP mass burning of MSW fireplace with grills. This technique is the most widespread and most reliable data. After assessing the Low Calorific Value (KTHD) of MSW based on measurements of Karagiannidis, [Karagiannidis et al., 2010] for the heat value of MSW in Thessaloniki and the estimated composition of MSW by Economopoulos. The KTHD estimated at 10,885 Mj / kg MSW, a price equal to and greater than that which the SMR in major European countries. Even taking a simple thermal network for EKAS from the book of CE Lefas [Lefas, 1982] to produce electricity and thermal energy and the estimated yield of each. Finally considering whether EKAS can be considered administration recovery (equivalent to the mechanical and biological treatment) or disposal (equivalent of landfills) of MSW, the rate R1 introduced by the Directive 2008/98/EK and statistics of the European Confederation of EKAS (CEWEP). The R1 gets EKAS than 0.65 for only electrical energy and combined heat and power. In the sixth chapter first presents the air emissions, effluents and solid residues each. Gaseous emissions from each, using modern equipment to control air emissions remain well below the limits set in Directive 2000/76/EC. The EKAS produce ash is an inert material and safely disposed of in landfills. The fly ash produced after treatment stabilizes and then can be placed in landfills. Given of the average composition of the above and the limits set by the European Union (EU) and the U.S. Environmental Agency (EPA). Finally put the control of gaseous emissions. In chapter 7 the estimated construction cost of each and the expected revenue can be derived from the sale of electricity and thermal energy. The cost is estimated from the literature. A percentage of revenue can be calculated based on the subsidy given by the n.3851/2010 the biodegradable fraction of MSW is biomass and electricity produced from it is renewable (RES). The remaining proceeds from the production of electricity from non-biodegradable fraction can not be billed. Also, revenue from the sale of heat, are deemed to cover the construction of district heating system as a contributory benefit for the local community hosts each. The cost of EKAS compared with the present cost of disposal of MSW in landfills and less apparent. The cost of landfill is estimated at 8-35 € / tonne of MSW, while the EKAS at 10,5 - 26,125 € / tonne of MSW. In conclusion, this work proposed for the first time the combustion of MSW in the EDP. According to modern technology, combustion is a cost effective solution with minimal environmental impacts, which are limited locally, as opposed to disposal in landfills, where the impact is both local and global, and on the other hand the control of emissions limited. The large decrease in the volume of MSW (90%) achieved, minimizing the requirements of large disposal sites and mitigate the social and environmental impacts. The recoverability of electricity and thermal energy and metals, making sustainable combustion of MSW. Finally, important is the fact that energy is a large percentage of (55.4%) is considered renewable. Therefore, the inclusion of the combustion of MSW in the integrated management will provide the objective of Greece's 40% electricity from renewables by 2020 (n.3851/2010).

<p>The amount of waste in the world increases every year due to an improved living standard andgrowing population. The problem is especially large in poor countries where the ability tohandle the waste is limited due to financial and management problems. If instead wastematerial is seen as a resource it can help reduce the amount of waste on landfill. Byincinerating waste and recover the energy it would also help reducing greenhouse gasemissions from landfill and give electric and thermal energy.Chisinau Municipality in the Republic of Moldova today lacks several important parts fora satisfying waste management. Today most of the waste generated in Chisinau municipalityends up at the municipality landfill. The current contract to use the landfill expires on the 31December 2010, if the municipality won’t be able to renew the contract they have to look forother ways to deal with the waste problem. As the dominating source for energy in Chisinau isimported natural gas, an effective way to reduce the use of gas for electricity and thermalenergy production would be to use waste material for incineration with energy recovery.Therefore, the goal with this thesis is to evaluate the possibility to extract energy from coincinerationof sewage sludge and waste material generated in Chisinau. To reach this goal thesituation in Chisinau where studied on site for two months, quantities and composition of thewaste material was investigated. Based on the data gathered on the waste, a suitabletechnology for the waste-to-energy (WTE) plant is proposed. The proposal is made based onthe assumption that a WTE plant would not be established until 2025.The result shows that the waste material in Chisinau can be used for co-incineration ofwaste and sludge. The calorific value of the waste material was determined to 7.87 MJ per kg.The suggested WTE plant has the total power of 138 MW, the result based on that all wastematerial available 2025 are incinerated. Annually this makes it possible to recover 1152 TJ(320 GWh) electric power and 2650 TJ (736 GWh) heat, based on 8000 operating hoursannually.Even if a WTE plant sounds like a good investment it is a long time before a plant couldoperational. Much is to be made in the waste management to have well-functioninginfrastructure that will work together with an incineration plant. Furthermore, the data used inthis study regarding the quantities is very uncertain and further studies in affected areas arenecessary before a WTE plant can be established.</p> / <p>Den totala mängden avfall i världen ökar varje år som följd av ökad folkmängd ochlevnadsstandard. Problemet är extra påtagligt i fattiga länder med begränsade ekonomiskaresurser för att ta hantera avfallet. Om avfallet istället skulle ses som en resurs skulle detkunna reducera andelen avfall som läggs på deponi. Genom att förbränna avfallet medenergiåtervinning skulle också växthusgaserna från deponering minska och samtidigt geelektrisk och termisk energi.Chisinau kommun i Republiken Moldavien saknar idag flera vitala delar iavfallshanteringen. Idag slutar den största delen av avfallet som produceras i Chisinaukommun på den kommunala deponin. Kontraktet för att använda deponin löper ut den sistadecember 2010, om Chisinau kommun inte tillåts förnya kontraktet är det nödvändigt att sesig om efter nya lösningar för avfallshanteringen. Eftersom den dominerande källan för energii Chisinau är importerad gas, skulle ett effektivt sätt att reducera gasanvändningen vid el ochtermisk energiproduktion att förbränna avfall med energiåtervinning.Av den orsaken är målet med studien att utvärdera möjligheterna att utnyttjasamförbränning med energiåtervinning av avfall och avloppsslam från Chisinau kommun. Föratt nå detta mål har den nuvarande situationen i Chisinau kommun studerats på plats under tvåmånaders tid, detta för att undersöka vilka mängder avfall som årligen produceras och huravfallets fraktionsfördelning ser ut. Baserat på de data som samlats in föreslogs en lämpligavfallsförbränningsanläggning. Förslaget är baserat på antagandet att enavfallsförbränningsanläggning inte är etablerad förrän tidigast 2025.Resultatet visar att det är möjligt att samförbränna avloppsslam och avfall i Chisinau. Detkalorimetriska värmevärdet för avfallet och slammet har bestämts till 7.87 MJ per kg. Det irapporten presenterade förslag på kraftvärmeverk för avfallsförbränning kommer att ha entotal effekt av 138 MW, resultatet är baserat på att allt tillgängligt kommunalt avfall 2025förbränns. Kraftvärmeverket beräknas årligen utvinna TJ (320 GWh) elektrisk energi och2650 TJ (736 GWh) termisk energi, beräknad på 8000 drifttimmar årligen.Även om en avfallsförbränningsanläggning låter som en god investering så ligger detlångt fram i tiden innan en sådan anläggning är möjlig att etablera. Först måste en brafungerande infrastruktur som fungerar tillsammans med avfallsförbränningsanläggningenupprättas. Vidare bör poängteras att de data som använts i denna studie gällandeavfallsmängder är ytterst osäkra och ytterligare studier inom området krävs innan enavfallsförbränningsanläggning kan etableras.</p>

Current municipal solid waste (MSW) practices have encouraged rapid waste degradation (stabilization) as an alternative to past methods of isolating the waste from the surrounding environment. There are challenges to rapid-stabilization technology, in particular, the management of the in-situ MSW moisture content.<p> The primary objective of this study was to evaluate the use of capacitance moisture probes for the purpose of measuring the moisture content within MSW. Capacitance moisture probes have not previously been used in MSW, however their use in agriculture is extensive and knowledge of their potential for monitoring MSW is limited.<p> The specific objectives of this research were to: i) establish a laboratory based correlation between sensor data and volumetric moisture content in MSW, ii) establish a correlation between field-installed capacitance sensors and moisture content derived from continuous-depth in-situ sampling of MSW, and iii) demonstrate the ability of capturing advancing/receding moisture fronts with the field-installed capacitance sensors.<p> Laboratory trials were conducted using hand-compacted MSW at volumetric moisture contents ranging from 15%-55% and a manual type of capacitance sensor. This series of laboratory trials successfully produced a correlation between sensor output and volumetric moisture content.<p> To evaluate the sensors in a real-world application, two configurations of capacitance moisture probes were installed in the field: i) an in-place, continuous-time capacitance probe, and ii) a portable, continuous-depth at discrete time, capacitance probe.<p> Field results indicated that capacitance moisture probes were able to capture the passing of both an artificially and naturally induced moisture front, though quantitative correlation between the in-situ moisture content of the sampled MSW and the readings of the sensors could not be achieved.<p> The reasons for this were a combination of three factors:<p> 1. The introduction of void-space during sensor installation significantly reduced sensor output;<p> 2. Poor MSW sampling technique resulted in 57% recovery (causing the exact origin of samples to be unknown); and<p> 3. The sampling technique disturbed the MSW samples, resulting in incorrect volumetric moisture contents in the samples.