1.3 - Chemical and Physical Parameters of MSW
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What is the effect of high moisture content in MSW?
💡 Hint: Think about how moisture affects burning.
What does calorific value measure?
💡 Hint: Consider what you get from burning fuel.
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What is the ideal moisture content range for efficient waste processing?
💡 Hint: Think about how decomposition works best with moisture.
True or False: Higher calorific value means less energy recovery potential.
💡 Hint: Review what calorific value signifies.
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A municipal solid waste contains 50% organic matter with a moisture content of 40%. Calculate how much of this organic matter is likely to be biodegradable.
💡 Hint: Consider the percentage of organic waste that usually decomposes.
If a truck can carry 15 m³ of waste with an average bulk density of 300 kg/m³, calculate the total weight of the waste it can transport.
💡 Hint: Use the relationship between volume and density.
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