SGER: Collaborative Research: Analysis of Landfill Temperatures and Gas Levels

Investigator(s):

James Hanson (PI)

Sponsor:

Lawrence Technological University, MI 48075 3133560200

Start Date/Expiration Date

2003-03-15 to 2005-08-31 (amended 2005-03-16)

Awarded Amount to Date:

$23,620

Abstract: The objective of this research is to determine thermal and gas regimes of landfills and to establish correlations between the measured parameters and operational and environmental conditions at landfills. It involves collaboration between Wayne State University and Lawrence Technological University, and various industrial partners. Three landfills, located in Michigan, New Mexico, and Alaska, have previously been instrumented and plans include instrumenting an additional site located in British Columbia, Canada. The project has three components: monitoring existing sensors, installing additional sensors, and analyzing data. Temperature and gas data are collected in the waste mass, liner systems, and the surrounding soils. This data will be used to generate an extensive database for use by researchers and practitioners. Comprehensive correlations between landfill byproducts (heat, gas, and leachate generation) and operational and environmental conditions will be developed. These correlations will provide tools for improving the state-of-the-art and state-of-the-practice of waste disposal and containment in landfills

NSF Org:

CMS - Division of Civil and Mechanical Systems

Award Number:

0301032

Award Instrument:

Standard Grant

Program Manager:

Richard J. Fragaszy
CMS Division of Civil and Mechanical Systems
ENG Directorate for Engineering

NSF Program(s):

GEOENVIRO ENG & GEOHAZARD MITI

Field Application(s):

Disaster & Natural Hazard

Program Reference Code(s):

CIS BASE RESEARCH, 1057
RENEWAL ENGINEERING, 1039
SMALL GRANTS-EXPLORATORY RSRCH, 9237

Program Element Code(s):

1636