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| URI: | http://purl.tuc.gr/dl/dias/89D0FF6C-0FA7-45BF-ACEE-B08A04723E45 | ||
| Year | 2025 | ||
| Type of Item | Diploma Work | ||
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| Bibliographic Citation | Alexandros Pangera, "System design for the sunstainable management of biowaste in the municipality of Limassol", Diploma Work, School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Technical University of Crete, Chania, Greece, 2025 https://doi.org/10.26233/heallink.tuc.104875 | ||
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The present study examines the management and utilization of biowaste in the Municipality of Limassol, with the aim of sustainable development and optimization both technically and economically, taking into account social acceptance and circular economy principles. Initially, a questionnaire consisting of 25 questions was compiled, addressed to the residents of the Municipality of Limassol. The content of the questions was aimed at evaluating the waste collection and in the Municipality, as well as their knowledge of various waste processing methods. Subsequently, the questions focused on biowaste to inform citizens and assess their knowledge in this area. The objective of the questionnaire was to investigate the opinion of citizens regarding the establishment of an organic waste processing unit in the Municipality of Limassol. Furthermore, composting and aerobic digestion were analysed as the methods for processing organic waste, presenting the framework from waste treatment to the final products generated. Based on the aforementioned processes, an approach to calculating the products was made using data collected from the Municipality of Limassol. For instance, it is mentioned that from the generated quantities of organic waste in the Municipality, it was calculated that 13825 tn/year of compost and 1500000 m3/year of methane, which indicates a highly positive first approach to the implementation of the facilities. In conclusion, the benefits arising from the processing of organic waste are numerous for the environment and the economy, primarily including the production of compost and methane for economic and environmental purposes. At the final stage, methods to improve processes are examined with the aim of increasing the quality and the quantity of the products. Last, the importance of informing residents about the proper functioning of the system is emphasized.
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