Planning Level Cost-Benefit Analysis for Physical Separation at Confined Disposal Facilities

Abstract

This technical note is the fourth in a series providing guidance on evaluating the potential for recovery of dredged material from confined disposal facilities (CDFs) for beneficial use (BU). Olin-Estes and Palermo (2000a, 2000b) and Olin-Estes (2000) discuss physical separation concepts as they apply to dredged material recovery, mathematical relationships for estimating recoverable material, and methods for developing sampling plans for CDFs to support these evaluations. This technical note describes a conceptual approach to estimating the comparative cost benefit for separation as a volume reduction method, based on recoverable volume, processing cost, and disposal facility life and replacement cost.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 2002
Accession Number
ADA406473

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