Solid waste analysis and minimization : a systems approach / Matthew J. Franchetti.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Franchetti, Matthew J., author.

Series:

McGraw-Hill's AccessEngineering

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Waste minimization.

Factory and trade waste.

Genre:

Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

New York, N.Y. : McGraw-Hill Education, [2009]

Language Note:

In English.

Summary:

Solid Waste Analysis and Minimization: A Systems Approach offers up-to-date technical details on current and potential solid waste minimization practices. This authoritative resource presents a framework for the proper application of solid waste analysis tools, and demonstrates the benefits in terms of environmental impact, process efficiencies, and financial enhancement. Twenty-one real-world case studies covering all industries, from manufacturing to service facilities, are included. -- Publisher description.

Contents:

Pt. 1. Why solid waste reduction?

part 2. Solid waste assessment strategies

part 3. Solid waste generation modeling: characterization, prediction, and evaluation

part 4. Case studies.

Notes:

Print version c2009.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Electronic reproduction. New York, N.Y. : McGraw Hill, 2009. Mode of access: World Wide Web. System requirements: Web browser. Access may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions.

Description based on cover image and table of contents, viewed on August 20, 2009.

Contains:

Definition of solid waste analysis and minimization.

Background and fundamentals of solid waste analysis and minimization.

Benefits of solid waste management and minimization.

Deployment alternatives.

Creating a successful solid waste minimization launch.

The six sigma systems approach for deployment.

Metrics and performance measurement for solid waste management.

The general approach for a solid waste assessment.

Training and implementation.

Communicating and leveraging success.

The role of creativity, invention, and innovation in solid waste minimization.

Research methodology.

Data collection.

Solid waste characterization by business activities.

Solid waste estimation and prediction.

Benchmarking and evaluation.

Model development and integration.

Model validation and case study application.

Model summary and recommendations for future research.

Agricultural, forestry, and fishing applications.

Mining applications.

Construction applications.

Food and kindred product manufacturing applications.

Apparel- and fabric-manufacturing applications.

Wood- and lumber-manufacturing applications.

Paper manufacturing applications.

Printing and publishing applications.

Chemical and petroleum processing applications.

Plastic and rubber manufacturing.

Primary and fabricated metal industries.

Electronics, semiconductors, and other electrical equipment.

Industrial and commercial machinery including automotive manufacturing.

Transportation, logistical, and warehousing applications.

Health system applications.

Commercial, retail, financial, and government office applications.

Accommodations and food service applications.

Automotive service applications.

Education applications.

International manufacturing applications.

International service applications.

Other Format:

Print version: Solid waste analysis and minimization : a systems approach.

ISBN:

0071703152

9780071605243

007160524X (print-ISBN)

OCLC:

423405081

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.