Percentage generation and estimated energy content of municipal solid waste at commercial area of Janipur, Jammu

Abstract

The present study involves the analysis of percentage generation and energy content (kj/kg) of municipal solid waste. A regression equation was used for estimating the energy content of municipal solid waste and to correlate the energy content with variables derived from physical composition of solid waste. The regres­ sion equation is relatively simple than the modified Dulong equation (MDE), which is generally used for estimating energy content of municipal solid waste.

Studies on solid waste generation and composition in the commercial area of Akhnoor Town, district Jammu

“…An overall study has revealed maximum percentage of biodegradable solid waste (97.09%) followed by inert solid waste (1.6%) and non-biodegradable solid waste (1.31%) which is in accordance with the finding of Rampal et al (2002), Kour (2004), Rampal et al (2005), Gupta et al (2008), Jaswal (2008 and Kewal (2010) who also recorded highest percentage of biodegradable waste.On making a comparative study of solid waste generated at all the four study zones, it was recorded that the total average solid waste generated (Kg/shop/month) was found to be maximum in Zone-I (632.221±5.508Kg) followed by Zone-II (566.986±2.916 Kg), Zone-IV (546.585±5.277 Kg) and Zone-III (520.111±4.247 Kg). The minimum value (520.111±4.247 Kg) of waste generated was exhibited by Zone -III.…”

“…Various workers, both from India and abroad have worked a lot on generation, composition and management of solid waste, but no work seems to have been done on solid waste generated in the commercial area of Akhnoor town. However, some workers like Rampal et al (2002), Kour (2004), Rampal et al (2005), Gupta et al (2007), Gupta et al (2008), Jaswal (2008) and Kewal ( 2010) have provided some fragmentary information on the generation and characteristics of waste of Jammu Municipality. In present study, an attempt has been made to assess the status of solid waste pollution in commercial areas of Akhnoor town.…”

Estimated energy content of solid waste at commercial area of Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir

“…He also suggested a sustainable system for waste disposal. Gupta and Manhas (2008) analyzed the percentage generation and energy content (kj/kg) of municipal area of Janipur, Jammu and highlighted that it has good potential of energy and this can be utilized for the production of energy in various forms. Tripathi et al, 2006, suggested vermicomposting for scientic disposal of solid waste.…”

“…Qudais and Qdais (2000) analysed energy content of municipal solid waste and its potential utilization in Jordan and reported that the energy content of MSW generated in Jordan accounts for 6% of the annual imported oil consumption of the country and may result in annual saving of US$ 24 million in case of utilization. Gupta and Manhas (2008) analysed percentage generation and energy content (kj/kg) of municipal solid waste and recommended it as a best alternative source of energy viz a-viz waste minimization. Thus, in the present study, an attempt has been made to explore the potential recovery of the energy available in the commercial solid waste generated in the township of Udhampur (J&K).…”