Generation, characteristics and energy potential of solid municipal waste in Nigeria
The generation, characteristics and energy potential of municipal solid waste for power generation in Nigeria is presented in this paper. Nigeria generates 0.44-0.66 kg/capita/day of MSW with a waste density of 200-400 kg/m3 leading to large volumes of poorly managed waste. The direct burning of th...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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University of Cape Town
2017-10-01
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Series: | Journal of Energy in Southern Africa |
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Online Access: | https://journals.assaf.org.za/jesa/article/view/3172 |