Valorización energética de los Residuos Sólidos Urbanos (RSU) generados en el Litoral Ecuatoriano
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https://doi.org/10.47230/unesum-ciencias.v9.n1.2025.42-50Keywords:
Urban solid waste, characterization, calorific value, energy recoveryAbstract
The aim of this study was to evaluate solid waste energy through the characterization, determination of the elemental composition, and estimation of the energy potential of the El Empalme canton located on the Ecuadorian coast. For 2 months, 8 samples of 50 kg each were collected through the NORM NMX-AA-015-1985. ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION - SOIL POLLUTION - MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE - SAMPLING - FOURTH METHOD, and then mathematical equations were used to establish the volumetric weight, determination of the physical composition of the waste; and the caloric power by empirical models (Dulong, Steuer's and Scheure's Kestners). Organic waste accounted for 62.25% of the 15 categories identified, followed by glass (7.35%); plastic (12.78%); metal (1.58%) and others (2.78%). Similarly, the presence of C was found in greater amounts in food waste (72.21%); followed by cardboard (66.52%); and wood (60.09%). The caloric power analyzed with the estimate shows a variability significant.
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