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Estimates of CO<SUB align=right>2</SUB> emissions reduction and potential power generation from biogas at Mare Chicose landfill
Mudhoo, Ackmez; Mohee, Romeela - In: International Journal of Global Environmental Issues 9 (2009) 1/2, pp. 169-192
In this study, the annual generation of Landfill Gas (LFG) and methane using the Scholl-Canyon model have been …<SUB align="right">2</SUB> emissions intensities from flaring of methane have been estimated for 2008-2030. The total LFG … generation has amounted to 319.8-2371.2 Mm³ for 1998-2030. At 50% (v/v), methane content and 60% recovery, the maximum LFG …
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An overview for energy recovery from municipal solid wastes (MSW) in Malaysia scenario
Noor, Zainura Zainon; Yusuf, Rafiu Olasunkanmi; Abba, … - In: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 20 (2013) C, pp. 378-384
Malaysia with five of them recovering methane. With a biodegradable component of more than 60%, MSW landfills are potential … sources of cheaper and cleaner landfill gas (LFG). 310,225t of methane were emitted from the MSW landfills in 2010 with carbon …
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Using landfill gas: A UK perspective
Brown, Keith A.; Maunder, David H. - In: Renewable Energy 5 (1994) 5, pp. 774-781
Landfill gas (LFG) is a flammable and potentially harmful mixture of methane, carbon dioxide and a large number of …
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Methane generation in landfills
Themelis, Nickolas J.; Ulloa, Priscilla A. - In: Renewable Energy 32 (2007) 7, pp. 1243-1257
Methane gas is a by-product of landfilling municipal solid wastes (MSW). Most of the global MSW is dumped in non …-regulated landfills and the generated methane is emitted to the atmosphere. Some of the modern regulated landfills attempt to capture and … methane annually, 70% of which is used to generate heat and/or electricity. The landfill gas situation in the US was used to …
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Biogas as an option for industrial applications
Arvola, Jouko; Belt, Pekka; Harkonen, Janne; Kess, Pekka; … - In: International Journal of Sustainable Economy 4 (2012) 1, pp. 71-88
Biogas is typically burned to produce electricity or used as vehicle fuel. This case study analyses possibilities to utilise biogas directly in industrial applications to replace current fossil raw materials. True industrial cases are analysed by considering economic impacts of using either...
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Landfill Guidelines: An Approach to Support Climate Change-Friendly Landfill Investments Title: Directrices sobre vertederos: Un enfoque favorable a la inversión en vertederos
Breisinger, Milena; Brackmann, Stefanie; Willumsen, Hans; … - Inter-American Development Bank - 2010
IDB is developing a Climate Change Strategy with a focus on sectors that contribute to greenhouse gas emissions, for which the Bank will promulgate good practices that encourage the use of appropriate greenhouse gas emissions reduction technologies. One selected subsector in the IDB climate...
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Ukrainè's bioenergy sector : trends and perspectives for the post-war green energy transition
Kurbatova, Tetiana; Sotnyk, Iryna; Trypolska, Galyna; … - In: International Journal of Energy Economics and Policy : IJEEP 13 (2023) 5, pp. 515-532
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Which Nutrient Criteria Should States and Tribes Choose to Determine Waterbody Impairment?: Using Science and Judgments to Inform Decision-making
Kenney, Melissa A - 2007
Nutrients are the number one water pollution problem for U.S. lakes, reservoirs, and ponds. Excessive nutrients, such as nitrogen and phosphorus, lead to eutrophication, a condition that can include low oxygen levels, noxious algal blooms, and fish kills. Since eutrophication is a condition that...
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Should Advertising Remain a Tax-Deductible Business Expense?
Wengrover, Sally Ruth - 2009
Advertising expenses have been deductible ever since the income tax was enacted in 1913. Over the years, however, a number of analysts have questioned advertising's tax status. According to some, advertising creates intangible capital and should, therefore, be capitalized and amortized like...
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Integrated solid waste management: Toward a recycling model.
Yoon, Young-Chai. - Florida Atlantic University
Integrated Solid Waste Management systems consist, in order of their occurrence, of source reduction, recycling, composting, combustion, and landfilling. Present theory and practice emphasize recycling as the stage with the greatest potential for dealing with the problem of rapidly growing solid...
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