Prospect of Bangkok refuse as fertilizing material | |
| Author | Praparat Panarom |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no.EV-81-9 |
| Subject(s) | Sewage as fertilizer--Thailand--Bangkok Refuse and refuse disposal--Thailand--Bangkok |
| Note | A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science, School of Environment, Resources and Development |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Abstract | Feasibility of utilizing Bangkok refuse as a source of organic fertilizer was investigated. Physico-chemical analyses were carried out for Bangkok refuse and compost. The analysis showed that the refuse collected from household and market is suitable for composting. The physical and chemical characteristics by this analysis for the compost was. made use in determining the compost maturity, fertilizing values, and toxic heavy metals. The result obtained indicated that mechanical method can be applied for the disposal of Bangkok refuse. The major plant nutrients in the finished compost is slightly lower than the ideal value which is suitable for small scale home gardening such as growing ornamental plants and grass. In addition, the level of toxic heavy metals was observed not to exceed the admissible values. |
| Year | 1981 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | School of Environment, Resources, and Development |
| Department | Department of Energy and Climate Change (Former title: Department of Energy, Environment, and Climate Change (DEECC)) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Environmental Engineering and Management (EV) |
| Chairperson(s) | Samorn Muttamara |
| Examination Committee(s) | Lohani, B.N. ; Nguyen, Cong Thanh |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | Government of Thailand |
| Degree | Thesis (M.Sc.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1981 |