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SIGNIFICANCE OF SIZE REDUCTION IN SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT

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Citation:

Trezek, G. SIGNIFICANCE OF SIZE REDUCTION IN SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, D.C., EPA/600/2-77/131 (NTIS PB272096), 1977.

Description:

This report provides information from laboratory research conducted to characterize the size reduction of municipal solid waste (MSW). Results and data are presented on the relationships between refuse size distribution, particle size, grinding speed, moisture content, energy consumption, and feed rate. Also presented are some basic considerations for designing solid waste shredders.

Record Details:

Record Type:DOCUMENT( REPORT )
Product Published Date:07/31/1977
Record Last Revised:12/22/2005
Record ID: 32583