New Techniques for Processing of Municipal Refuse

Abstract

New methods were investigated for processing and disposal of municipal refuse. Volume reduction techniques including incineration and several variations, pyrolysis, compaction, and grinding are discussed in detail. Resource recovery and storage, collection and transportation are also covered. New equipment for sanitary landfill operation and selected cost data conclude the report.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1971
Accession Number
AD0882746

Entities

People

  • Torsten Rothman

Organizations

  • Air Force Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Air Pollution
  • Air Pollution Control Equipment
  • Beds (Process Engineering)
  • Chemistry
  • Combustion
  • Liquids
  • Materials
  • Pyrolysis
  • Recovery
  • Solid Waste
  • Transportation
  • Vehicles
  • Waste Collection
  • Waste Disposal Facilities
  • Waste Management

Readers

  • Business Analytics
  • Environmental Engineering.