Unit 5 Assessment 5901

1. All of the following are used to move refuse EXCEPT:

2. All of the following are forms of size reduction in solid waste management EXCEPT:

3. Two major considerations in the design of MSW storage facilities are:

4. __________ is a process of separation by size.

5. Compute the rotor speed of a shredder. The shredder's motor inertia is 75,000 lb-ft², starting time is 30 seconds, and power is 80 kW.

6. __________ respond to the problem of separating nonferrous metals from the remainder of refuse and depend on the ability of metals to conduct electrical currents.

7.  All of the following are forms of modified classifiers EXCEPT:

8. Two methods that are presently used to reduce the damage when explosions occur in refuse shredders are:

9. The operation of the cyclone causes particles that have a greater mass to move __________ towards the high-velocity rotating wall.

10. One of the first size reduction devices used for solid waste processing was the __________.

11.  Explain how magnets are used as electromechanical separators. Describe their usage in detail, and explain some potential problems with their usage. What are some advantages?

Your response should be at least 200 words in length.

12.  Describe some difficulties in processing MSW. Identify and explain some of the methods that are used to process MSW. Provide detailed examples. In terms of the processing, which application do you feel is more beneficial than others?

Your response should be at least 200 words in length.