A model for determining the fate of hazardous constituents in waste during in-vessel composting /

been performed to determine which parameters most influence

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Bollineni, Prasanthi, 1971-
Format: Thesis eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified] ; 1994.
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Summary:been performed to determine which parameters most influence
biodegradation are found to be the major fate determining
Composting is one of the techniques that has evolved as a
data is required to quantify the slight differences observed.
develop a model for determining the fate of organic compounds
effect volatilization to a small extent. Air quality control
fate model. Fate of six aromatic compounds which fall into
hazardous compound undergoes when subjected to composting.
hours. Biodegradation rates are found to have very little
impact on volatilization of the compound. Air flow rate and
in waste during in-vessel composting Volatilization and
is determined and the results compared to the experimental
loss through these processes is evaluated by developing a
measures are recommended for the first few days to deal with
of this technique needs careful evaluation of the processes a
on model performance. The results obtained from the model
processes. Following mass balance approach the compound's
regulations on hazardous waste disposal. The implementation
safe disposal and predisposal alternative to the stringent
show close agreement with the experimental results. More
the model behavior and quantitatively describe their effects
The purpose of this thesis is to define these processes and
The volatilization loss is found to exist only for first few
the volatilization of a compound. Bulk density is found to
the volatilized gases.
three categories - volatile, semi-volatile, and non volatile,
values for validating the model. A sensitivity analysis has
volume of the waste are found to have a noticeable effect on
Item Description:"Major subject: Civil Engineering".
Vita.
Physical Description:x, 117 leaves : illustrations ; 28 cm.
Also available online.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.