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ABSTRACT: Two landfill bioreactors were operated under aerobic and anaerobic conditions in a thermo-insulated room at a constant temperature of 32 degrees C. Reactors were filled with 19.5 kg of shredded synthetic solid waste prepared according to the average municipal solid waste compositions determined in Istanbul and operated under wet-tomb management strategy by using leachate recirculation. Aerobic conditions in the reactor were developed by using an air compressor. The results of experiments indicated that aerobic reactor had higher organic, nitrogen, phosphorus and alkali metal removal efficiencies than the anaerobic one. Furthermore, stabilization time considerably decreased when using aerobic processes with leachate recirculation compared to the anaerobic system with the same recirculation scheme.
Bioresource Technology 10/2008; 99(13):5418-26. · 4.98 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: The adsorption process is largely a surface-action phenomenon. In this study, sorption capacities for heavy metals on a solid waste matrix were investigated. Five heavy metals (iron, copper, zinc, nickel and cadmium) were chosen because of their availability in any landfill site. The conditions during all the experimental runs were pH 7.0, temperature 32 degrees C and suppressed microbial degradation. For adsorption isotherm (Freundlich and Langmuir) calculations, fixed quantities of heavy metal ions were mixed with variable quantities of solid waste. The ratio of mass of adsorbate per unit mass of adsorbent was changed five times, by changing only the adsorbent amount. The results showed that the time required to reach equilibrium varied from metal to metal but all reached equilibrium within the first 32 h. The relative potential of sorption of the individual metals and mixed metals on the solid waste matrix is Fe > Zn > Cu > Ni > Cd. The sorption capacity of domestic solid waste matrix for heavy metals is quite significant and this property might prove helpful for the in situ removal of heavy metals in landfill operation.
Journal of Hazardous Materials 06/2005; 121(1-3):223-32. · 4.17 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: The purpose of this research was to determine the fate and behavior of heavy metals co-disposed with municipal waste under methanogenic conditions. Two landfill simulating reactors, one with leachate recirculation and the other without, were operated in a constant room temperature at 32 degrees C. These reactors were filled with shredded and compacted municipal solid waste having a typical solid waste composition of Istanbul region. After the onset of the methanogenic conditions, the selected heavy metals including iron, copper, nickel, cadmium and zinc were added according to the amounts suggested for co-disposal under the directives of the Turkish Hazardous Waste Control Regulations. The results of the experiments indicated that about 90% of all heavy metals were precipitated from the reactors within the first 10 days due to the establishment of highly reducing environment and the formation of sulfide from sulfate reduction which provided heavy metal precipitation. No inhibition to the biological stabilization was observed.
Journal of Hazardous Materials 05/2003; 99(2):159-75. · 4.17 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: This research is focused on the management of moisture regime for a young landfill site in terms of leachate recirculation which entails the containment, collection and reinjection of leachate back into the landfill to promote in situ anaerobic biological treatment. Moreover, an innovative leachate management strategy was developed by using leachate recirculation from a mature landfill site into a young landfill site to provide accelerated waste stabilization. For this purpose, two reactors simulating young and old landfills were used in the laboratory. These reactors were loaded with shredded and compacted municipal solid waste with a typical composition determined for Istanbul Region. Both reactors were operated in a constant temperature room at 32 degrees C to enhance the growth of anaerobic microorganisms. Moreover, water was added to the reactors in order to simulate the annual rainfall. The reactor having the properties of old landfills was used as a control reactor. The reactor which represented the characteristics of young landfill was operated under four operational stages to enhance the activity of methanogenic population and accelerate waste stabilization. Results of this study indicated that the utilization of leachate recirculation enhanced waste stabilization in the young landfill by increasing the uniformity, and providing additional substrate and nutrients. Additions of buffer solutions of KOH and Na2CO3 together with leachate recirculation enhanced further waste stabilization and prevented possible acid inhibition. The utilization of external leachate recycled from the old landfill having desired acclimated anaerobic microorganisms, low organic content and higher buffer capacity into a young landfill could be a promising leachate management strategy for faster and controlled waste stabilization.
Water Science & Technology 02/2003; 47(12):215-22. · 1.12 Impact Factor
