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Aeration Optimization for the Biodrying of Market Waste Using Negative Ventilation: A Lysimeter Study

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  • Ye Nyi Nyi Lwin

    (The Joint Graduate School of Energy and Environment (JGSEE), King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi, Bangkok 10140, Thailand
    Center of Excellence on Energy Technology and Environment (CEE), Ministry of Higher Education Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI), Bangkok 10140, Thailand)

  • Abhisit Bhatsada

    (The Joint Graduate School of Energy and Environment (JGSEE), King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi, Bangkok 10140, Thailand
    Center of Excellence on Energy Technology and Environment (CEE), Ministry of Higher Education Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI), Bangkok 10140, Thailand)

  • Sirintornthep Towprayoon

    (The Joint Graduate School of Energy and Environment (JGSEE), King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi, Bangkok 10140, Thailand
    Center of Excellence on Energy Technology and Environment (CEE), Ministry of Higher Education Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI), Bangkok 10140, Thailand)

  • Suthum Patumsawad

    (Department Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok, Bangkok 10800, Thailand)

  • Noppharit Sutthasil

    (Department of Environmental Health, School of Health Science, Mae Fah Luang University, Chiang Rai 57100, Thailand)

  • Komsilp Wangyao

    (The Joint Graduate School of Energy and Environment (JGSEE), King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi, Bangkok 10140, Thailand
    Center of Excellence on Energy Technology and Environment (CEE), Ministry of Higher Education Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI), Bangkok 10140, Thailand)

Abstract

This study investigates the optimization of aeration rates for the biodrying of market waste using negative-pressure ventilation. Market waste, characterized by a high moisture content (MC) and rapid decomposition, presents challenges in waste management. Over 12 days, three aeration rates (ARs) of 0.2, 0.4, and 0.6 m 3 /kg/day were examined, and the most effective continuous ventilation configuration was identified in terms of heat generation, moisture reduction, and biodrying efficiency. The results indicate that the most effective AR for heat retention and moisture removal was 0.2 m 3 /kg/day, achieving a 6.63% MC reduction and a 9.12% low heating value (LHV) increase. Gas analysis showed that, while AR 0.2 supported high microbial activity during the initial 7 days, AR 0.6 sustained higher overall CO 2 production due to its greater aeration rate. The findings also suggest that the biodrying of market waste with a high initial MC can achieve significant weight loss and leachate generation when paired with a high aeration rate of 0.6 m 3 /kg/day, with a 69.8% weight loss and increased waste compaction being recorded. The study suggests that variable ARs can optimize biodrying, making market waste more suitable for conversion to refuse-derived fuel or landfill pre-treatment and improving waste-to-energy processes and sustainability.

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  • Ye Nyi Nyi Lwin & Abhisit Bhatsada & Sirintornthep Towprayoon & Suthum Patumsawad & Noppharit Sutthasil & Komsilp Wangyao, 2024. "Aeration Optimization for the Biodrying of Market Waste Using Negative Ventilation: A Lysimeter Study," Clean Technol., MDPI, vol. 6(4), pages 1-18, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jcltec:v:6:y:2024:i:4:p:73-1536:d:1524816
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