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Thesis (M. Sc.)--University of Hong Kong, 2006.

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Facility location models presently available in solid waste management are reviewed. From these models, one is adapted and modified to optimally locate the modular incinerator plants and transfer stations in municipal solid waste systems. The criteria for optimization is developed in terms of minimum total costs of the system. The generation and composition of municipal solid waste at present, and projected estimates into the future, through the year 2000, are also presented. Recommendations are made for the use of modular incinerators and conservation of landfills and use of the optimization model for locating incinerator plants and transfer stations by the municipal solid waste managers.

published_or_final_version / Architecture / Master / Master of Landscape Architecture

Study and experiment indicate that, with existing technology, a modified open Brayton cycle can be used to burn common municipal refuse at atmospheric pressure and produce useful power while scrubbing the combustion product gases to remove pollutants.The hot combustion gases pass from a combustor through a turbine to a region below atmospheric pressure where they are scrubbed and cooled by mixing with water spray. The water spray and gas mixture is then exhausted to atmospheric pressure through a compressor.Although current compressor designs are workable in this application, a new design is needed which will have reduced water drag power loss.Ball State UniversityMuncie, IN 47306

Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Tulsa, 1995. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 118-127).

published_or_final_version / Environmental Management / Master / Master of Science in Environmental Management