Sanitary Landfill Compactor Evaluation.

摘要

This research has (1) determined the relative advantages and disadvantages of specialized landfill compactors, (2) examined some of the various types and brands of compactors available, and (3) provided criteria useful for the selecting sanitary landfill compactors. Three major types of compaction equipment were studied: tracked vehicles, rubber-wheeled vehicles, and steel-wheeled vehicles. It has been found that each type has specific advantages and disadvantages when applied to a sanitary landfill. Various studies on compacting machinery considered in this report have produced varying results. Research available now indicates that specialized compaction equipment is better than tracked vehicles; however, these compactors usually require an extensive amount of support equipment. Selection of compaction equipment for a military facility will be site-specific, but will depend mostly on the equipment's economic feasibility and the size of the landfill. (Author)