Prediction of Concentration in Landfill Gas Resulting from Construction and Demolition Debris and the Selection of Treatment Method
Publication: Journal of Environmental Engineering
Volume 146, Issue 6
Abstract
Hydrogen sulfide () concentration in landfill gas (LFG) is predominately dependent on the biodegradation of gypsum drywall, a major component of construction and demolition (C&D) debris. This study focuses on the impacts of sulfur input on the generation of in a landfill environment and proposes a unique method for future prediction of concentration in LFG based on available historical data. The volume of LFG generated was estimated using EPA’s Landfill Gas Emissions Model (LANDGEM). Yearly sulfur input was estimated from the C&D waste landfilled assuming 10%, 20%, and 25% gypsum content and approximately 18.5% sulfur content in gypsum. generation assumed to follow the first-order decay and projected for a series of decay rate () range from 0.45 to 0.90 and average generation potential equal to . Finally, an alternative analysis has been conducted by reviewing the available treatment technologies to select the most preferred treatment system to comply with the Title V air permit.
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Data Availability Statement
Some or all data, models, or code generated or used during the study are available from the corresponding author by request.
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Excel files developed (based on historical data, assumptions, and LANDGEM results).
Acknowledgments
The researchers thank Nathan P. Mayer for providing useful data and guidance throughout the research. The following individuals are thanked for their contributions to the research: Joseph Lakner, Neil Coffman, Alyssa Dalloo, and Justin Dacey.
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Received: Jun 20, 2019
Accepted: Nov 12, 2019
Published online: Apr 9, 2020
Published in print: Jun 1, 2020
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