Essays about: "OFMSW"

Found 4 essays containing the word OFMSW.

1. 1. Biogas Production in Abu Dhabi : An Evaluation based on Energy and Economy (Comparison of two plant designs)

   University essay from KTH/Industriell ekologi; KTH/Fastigheter och byggande

   Author : Omnia Bakhiet; Riham Mustafa; [2015]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : Abu Dhabi, which is the capital city of the United Arab Emirates, is known for its fast and advanced development in a short period of time. The city however generates a large amount of waste on a daily basis and a large amount of this is dumped or landfilled. READ MORE

3. 2. Feasibility study on making Van Maanenblok a near zero energy building urban neighbourhood

   University essay from KTH/Kraft- och värmeteknologi

   Author : Sriram Krishnamurthy; [2014]
   Keywords : near zero energy building; trias energetica;

   Abstract : The rapid exhaustion of the finite reserves of fossil-fuels adds to the woes on all walks of the society, and especially on the policy-makers, scientists and engineers to devise means to mitigate the consequences. Reducing energy demand and grid-dependency by decentralized energy production can help improve energy security of a nation. READ MORE

4. 3. Environmental impacts of alternative co-substrates for biogas production : a comparative life cycle assessment

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

   Author : Giovanna Catalina Croxatto Vega; [2012]
   Keywords : biogas; pig slurry; substrate; environmental impacts; wheat straw; OFMSW; organic fraction; municipal solid waste; solid fraction; separated slurry; LCA; life cycle assessment;

   Abstract : In recent years, the production of biogas from animal manure has gained increased attention in Denmark, as it has been identified as an important resource to reach the goal of a fossil free society by 2050. In addition, manure management with biogas production has been recognized as a viable way to reduce environmental impacts from animal production systems. READ MORE

5. 4. Environmental impact assessment of energy recovery from food waste in Singapore : comparing biogas production to incineration

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Energy and Technology

   Author : Lisa Bolin; [2009]
   Keywords : MSW; Waste Management; Biogas; Organic Waste; LCA; Life Cycle Assessment;

   Abstract : As a small and land scarce country, effective waste management is ofoutmost importance in Singapore. In this study the production of biogasthrough anaerobic digestion from the organic fraction of municipal solidwaste (OFMSW) was compared to incineration of the waste. At the momentalmost all of the OFMSW in Singapore is incinerated. READ MORE