Abstract:The methodology of modelling and object analysis of management systems includes, inter alia, operations connected with the definition of special object types being an imitation of components (objects-sources of waste generation, objects for waste neutralisation, networks of roads, natural environment components, waste substances, etc.) [4, 6-7]. Since the systems are investigated in the GIS technology, some objects are assigned attributes of spatial representation (location coordinates, geometric and graphic a… Show more
“…In connection with this, the scientific discussions more and more often draw attention to the issue of the so-called ecological security. The priority here is proper waste management, and in particular, taking actions so that the largest possible quantities of wastes can be re-used [1,2]. This activity is not only intended to prevent the formation of unwanted waste heaps, but also aims to reduce the extraction of natural resources.…”
The paper describes a new model of concrete production, which contains a glass cullet. A worn-out car side window have been used for the production of recycled glass aggregate (RGA) and its properties were examined. The RGA was used in concrete as a 50% and 100% mass substitute of the traditional aggregate. Basic tests of fresh concrete mix and hardened concrete were carried out. The consistency, the air content in the concrete mix, the density of hardened concrete, water absorption, water resistance, frost resistance, and the compressive strength (after 9, 28, and 90 days) were evaluated. Composite samples were also subjected to microscopic analysis. The results showed that the RGA can be recommended as an aggregate for concretes, and the features of the RGA concrete are more favorable than those of traditional concrete. The microscopic analyses allowed us to identify the reasons for improving the properties of the RGA composites.
“…In connection with this, the scientific discussions more and more often draw attention to the issue of the so-called ecological security. The priority here is proper waste management, and in particular, taking actions so that the largest possible quantities of wastes can be re-used [1,2]. This activity is not only intended to prevent the formation of unwanted waste heaps, but also aims to reduce the extraction of natural resources.…”
The paper describes a new model of concrete production, which contains a glass cullet. A worn-out car side window have been used for the production of recycled glass aggregate (RGA) and its properties were examined. The RGA was used in concrete as a 50% and 100% mass substitute of the traditional aggregate. Basic tests of fresh concrete mix and hardened concrete were carried out. The consistency, the air content in the concrete mix, the density of hardened concrete, water absorption, water resistance, frost resistance, and the compressive strength (after 9, 28, and 90 days) were evaluated. Composite samples were also subjected to microscopic analysis. The results showed that the RGA can be recommended as an aggregate for concretes, and the features of the RGA concrete are more favorable than those of traditional concrete. The microscopic analyses allowed us to identify the reasons for improving the properties of the RGA composites.
“…For instance Helms and Heidt [17] found that up to 6% of NO x (and up to 10% of PM) traffic related emissions in Germany are caused by mobile construction machinery. Under the assumption, that concentrations in the air in a case of emission sources of low height, are proportional to emissions (what is fulfilled roughly in city-centers) and taking into consideration the 48% share of NO x emission from road-transport sector in total [24,25,26,27] (39% road transport + 9% nonroad transport), the share of construction machines in total NO x concentration yields about 3%. The similar calculations made by Millstein and Harley [18], which assigned 11% of NO x (and 14% of total 1-hour NO 2 level in the air in the vicinity of the conducted construction works was not exceeded.…”
Section: Discussion Of Results and Con-clusionsmentioning
The rout Drogowa Trasa Średnicowa (DTŚ) Katowice-Gliwice (diametrial highway) creates an important way from the communication and economic point of view for the whole, strongly urbanized area of the socalled Katowice conurbation, which is a polycentric urban form. It integrates 52 municipalities of the Śląskie Voivodeship and 2 municipalities from the Małopolskie Voivodeship, covering an area of 1354 km² inhabited by 2,631.2 thousand inhabitants (in 2017) [1]. This conurbation forms the largest agglomerated area in Poland. In the conurbation area there is an important transport hub, located at the intersection of two routes of European importance-A1 and A4 motorways. About 12% of traffic in the Conurbation is the transit traffic running mainly through the system of these highways, the remaining 88% is about local origin [2]. Its high intensity forced the implementation of locally integrated public transport system, which DTS is the most important element. The main tasks of DTŚ include [2]: 1. Providing basic road links between individual functional units of the conurbation, 2. Increasing the speed of communication, and therefore saving time of travel, 3. Ensuring traffic safety for all road users and reducing the number of accidents, 4. Introduction of new quality in the post-industrial landscape, creating its positive image, which strengthens the attractiveness of these areas for investors. 5. Reduction of environmental nuisance.
“…Recovery of energy from the municipal waste should constitute a method that is complementary to recycling and leads to the decrease of the stream of waste directed to landfills. From the energetic and economic point of view, some fractions selected from the stream of municipal waste constitute precious energetic material [8][9][10][11][12][13]. This management method has another advantage -it can cover all types of waste -especially non-uniform and contaminated for example with organic fraction [13][14][15][16][17].…”
Section: Methods Of Energy Recovery From the Wastementioning
It is observed that in the world economy the consumption of the natural resources increases which results in the growth of a stream of municipal and industrial waste. Both of these phenomena belong to the most important civilization problems. One of the potential directions of the waste management should be the recovery of energy from the combustible fraction. One of the possibilities to convert energy from waste into usable power is gasification, i.e. transformation of the municipal waste into syngas. The paper presents a concept of a gasification plant for gasification of selected organic waste. Tests were conducted for selected fractions from the stream of municipal waste. Simulation calculations of the gasification process were performed with the help of software ChemCAD 7.0.0.
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