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Main Title Economic Analysis of the Processing and Disposal of Refuse Sludges.
Author Kos, P. ; Meier, P. M. ; Joyce., J. M. ;
CORP Author Curran Associates, Inc., Northampton, Mass.;Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, D.C.
Year Published 1974
Report Number EPA-68-03-0183; EPA-ROAPP-09ADA-04; EPA-670/2-74-037;
Stock Number PB-234 498
Additional Subjects Sewage treatment ; Refuse disposal ; Sludge disposal ; Garbage disposal ; Collection ; Sanitary sewers ; Pipeline transportation ; Combined sewers ; Hydraulics ; Grinders ; Economic analysis ; Computerized simulation ; Cost analysis ; Vacuum filtration ; Anaerobic processes ; Process charting ; Methane ; Sludge digestion ; Reclamation ; Mathematical models ; Solid waste disposal ; Slurries ; Hydraulic transportation ; Household refuse grinders ; Sanitary landfills ; Waste recycling
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NTIS  PB-234 498 Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. 07/26/2022
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Abstract
This is the second in a series of technical reports evaluating the economic and technical feasibility of wet systems for residential refuse collection. The major focus of this report is the economic and technical feasibility of sludge handling and disposal at wastewater treatment facilities modified to accept up to 0.5 percent by weight of ground residential refuse in their sewage influents. Using computer simulation techniques, the sensitivity of sludge handling and disposal operations to operating parameters and input conditions is examined. A substantial decrease in the unit cost of sludge handling (on a per ton of dry solids basis) over plants treating sewage alone can be expected, and suitable process chains include gravity thickening, vacuum filtration and either landfill or incineration. Energy recovery by way of anaerobic digestion is also considered.