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Odour emissions from MSW composting process steps

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  • Selena Sironi
  • Laura Capelli
  • Paolo Centola
  • Renato Del Rosso

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This study brought to the definition and the calculation of Odour Emission Factors (OEFs), which enable the estimation of odour emissions from a composting plant by relating the quantity of odour emitted to the atmosphere to a given associated activity. The results show that the aerobic biological treatment has the highest odour impact, with an OEF of 1.4 × 108 ouE t−1. Moreover, the efficiency values that were measured on the odour abatement systems adopted in the monitored plants are presented: Biofilters have an average efficiency value of 93.88%, whereas scrubbers have very variable efficiencies, with an average value of 44.12%.

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  • Selena Sironi & Laura Capelli & Paolo Centola & Renato Del Rosso, 2007. "Odour emissions from MSW composting process steps," International Journal of Environmental Technology and Management, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 7(3/4), pages 304-316.
    • Handle: RePEc:ids:ijetma:v:7:y:2007:i:3/4:p:304-316
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