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2008-09-13 Down Under

Australian neighbourhood risks exploding, international experts called in

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Posted by Oztralian 2008-09-13 00:00|| || Front Page|| [3 views ] Top

#1 First step: Install vents at the sealed dump to reduce internal pressure and control where the gases exit the sealed dump site. The gases can be burned or otherwise be used if enough gasses are available for power generation.

I wonder who got rich putting a subdivision next to or on a dump site with lots of organics in it.

It sounds like a poor job of sealing the site (of course quality control can be a huge factor) and the Engineering design probably sucks (if there was one).

Posted by tipover 2008-09-13 10:51|| 2008-09-13 10:51|| Front Page Top

#2 Cap the dump and capture the methane. There are places in southern California that the methane is used to power engines for uses like pumping sewage.

Google "landfill methane" and learn all about it. EPA even has "Outreach Programs". I kid thee not.

Posted by Alaska Paul 2008-09-13 14:10|| 2008-09-13 14:10|| Front Page Top

#3 Or a job of poor community organizing.

Posted by Nero Phamp7355 2008-09-13 19:18|| 2008-09-13 19:18|| Front Page Top

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