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Optimization of solid waste collection system for Bangkok City, Thailand

AuthorRangsan Pinthong
Call NumberAIT Thesis no. EV-87-17
Subject(s)Refuse and refuse disposal--Thailand--Bangkok
Mathematical optimization
NoteA thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science, School of Environment, Resources and Technology
PublisherAsian Institute of Technology
AbstractA study was carried out to determine optimum situation for collection and transportation of solid wastes for the city of Bangkok. Models were development to quantify and analyze the relationship of the parameters of solid waste collection systems in Bangkok. The solid waste collection data was obtained from the five collection areas in Yannawa District. The parameters and variables that affect the solid waste collection systems in Bangkok were analyzed by means of statistical analysis and computer simulation model. The Collection cost and efficiency of collection were the tools for deciding the optimum situation. The load-container truck of 12 cu. m with 1 crew, using station collection method, was found to be the best system to be used in solid waste collection systems. The use of transfer station between the collection areas and the disposal site was determined to be appropriate. The Capacity and location of a transfer station were determined by Fortran Programming. The transfer station of 816 cu. m capacity could be located at 5 or 10 km far from disposal site if the distance between disposal site and collection areas was 20 km. The combination of solid waste collection Systems and transfer station system would give lesser cost than employing solid waste collection systems only.
Year1987
TypeThesis
SchoolSchool of Environment, Resources, and Development (SERD)
DepartmentOther Field of Studies (No Department)
Academic Program/FoSEnvironmental Engineering and Management (EV)
Chairperson(s)Chongrak Polprasert
Examination Committee(s)Vigneswaran, Saravanamuthu
Scholarship Donor(s)Government of Federal Republic of Germany
DegreeThesis (M.Sc.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1987


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