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Record Nr.

UNISALENTO991003216299707536

Titolo

Municipal solid waste incinerator residues [e-book] / A. John Chandler ... [et al.]

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Amsterdam ; New York : Elsevier, 1997

ISBN

9780444825636

0444825630

Descrizione fisica

xxxi, 974 p. : ill. ; 25 cm

Collana

Studies in environmental science ; 67

Altri autori (Persone)

Sloot, Hans van der

Altri autori (Enti)

International Ash Working Group

Disciplina

628.4457

Soggetti

Municipal solid waste incinerator residues

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Risorsa elettronica

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

This final treatise and the summary report represent the culmination of the International Ash Working Group (IAWG) efforts from Feb. 1990 through July 1996

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index

Sommario/riassunto

This text covers a broad spectrum of topics pertinent to the management of incinerator residues. Background information includes a history of incineration, and the influence of municipal waste composition, incinerator type air pollution control technologies on residue quality. Physical, chemical and leaching characteristics for the various ash streams are described, along with recommended sampling and evaluation methodologies. Residue handling and management options, including, treatment utilisation and disposal are also discussed in detail