Concept explainers
The volume occupied by
Answer to Problem 2.13P
The loose volume is
The baled volume is
Explanation of Solution
Given data:
Weight of the refuse is
Loose density for miscellaneous waste is
Baled density for miscellaneous waste is
Concept used:
Refer Table 2-5 and P2-13 for the composition, loose density and baled density of the refuse.
Component | Percent by weight | Loose density |
Baled density |
Newsprint | |||
Office paper | |||
Cardboard | |||
Glass | |||
HDPE | |||
PETE | |||
Yard waste | |||
Aluminum can | |||
Miscellaneous |
Calculation:
Calculate the loose density.
Here, the loose density is
Calculate the baled density.
Here, the baled density is
Write the expression to calculate the loose volume.
Here, the loose volume is
Substitute
Write the expression to calculate the baled volume.
Substitute
Conclusion:
Thus, the loose volume is
The baled volume is
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