Injected Air Stimulates Aerobic Degradation

摘要

American Technologies Inc. (142 Fairbanks Rd., Oak Ridge, TN 37830-7078; Tel: 865-481-4844) has described a method of decomposing municipal solid waste (MSW) within a landfill by converting the landfill to aerobic degradation.Aerobic decomposition of wastes is well known. Composting, for example, has been practiced in agriculture for centuries. However, most modern landfills are operated in an anaerobic manner because of regulatory requirements Nonetheless, there are advantages to aerobic decomposition of the types of wastes are found in landfills and, accordingly, consider able investigation and interest exists.