Assume a rough estimate of MSW composition is 60 % of paper (assume cellulose, C6H10O5, moisture content 6%) and 40% food waste (assume sugar, C6H12O6, moisture content 70%). Estimate the HHV using both ultimate analysis and compositional analysis.

Assume a rough estimate of MSW composition is 60 % of paper (assume cellulose, C6H10O5, moisture content 6%) and 40% food waste (assume sugar, C6H12O6, moisture content 70%). Estimate the HHV using both ultimate analysis and compositional analysis.

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Assume a rough estimate of MSW composition is 60 % of paper (assume cellulose,

C6H10O5, moisture content 6%) and 40% food waste (assume sugar, C6H12O6,

moisture content 70%). Estimate the HHV using both ultimate analysis and

compositional analysis.

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