End-of-Life Tyres

End-of-Life Tyres
Author: Peter Dufton
Publisher: iSmithers Rapra Publishing
Total Pages: 208
Release: 2001
Genre: Combustion
ISBN: 1859572413

Much has happened recently in the field of waste management and this has had a strong impact on the handling of used tyres. This report provides up-to-date data and comment about the progress in the UK, Europe and North America in the handling of the problem of used tyres once removed from vehicles. Legislation in Europe is concentrating the minds of authorities and operators alike, to provide sustainable solutions to the recovery and recycling of these tyres and to maximise the benefit from such activity.

Biomass Volume Estimation and Valorization for Energy

Biomass Volume Estimation and Valorization for Energy
Author: Jaya Shankar Tumuluru
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Total Pages: 518
Release: 2017-02-22
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9535129376

This book is the outcome of contributions by many experts in the field from different disciplines, various backgrounds, and diverse expertise. This book provides information on biomass volume calculation methods and biomass valorization for energy production. The chapters presented in this book include original research and review articles. I hope the research presented in this book will help to advance the use of biomass for bioenergy production and valorization. The key features of the book are: Providing information on biomass volume estimation using direct, nondestructive and remote sensing methods Biomass valorization for energy using thermochemical (gasification and pyrolysis) and biochemical (fermentation) conversion processes.

Tire Waste and Recycling

Tire Waste and Recycling
Author: Trevor Letcher
Publisher: Academic Press
Total Pages: 652
Release: 2021-03-25
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0128206861

Tire Waste and Recycling takes a methodical approach to the recycling of tires, providing a detailed understanding on how to manage, process, and turn waste tires into valuable materials and industrial applications. Sections cover fundamental aspects such as tire use, composition, trends, legislation, the current global situation, the possibilities for moving towards a circular economy, lifecycle options, treatment methods, and opportunities for re-use, recycling and recovery. Subsequent sections of the book focus on specific technologies that enable the utilization of waste tires in the development of high value materials and advanced applications. Finally, the future of tire recycling is considered. This is an essential resource for scientists, R&D professionals, engineers and manufacturers working in the tire, rubber, waste, recycling, automotive and aerospace industries. In academia, the book will be of interest to researchers and advanced scientists across rubber science, polymer science, materials engineering, environmental science, chemistry and chemical engineering. - Offers systematic coverage of tire recycling, covering composition, lifecycle, processing options, material developments and latest technologies - Explains end-of-life-options in detail, considering approaches and methods for reduction, re-use, recycling and recovery - Explores key application and product areas for recycled tire materials, from civil engineering, sports and leisure, to roads and transport, construction, automotive, and many more

New Frontiers on Life Cycle Assessment

New Frontiers on Life Cycle Assessment
Author: Antonella Petrillo
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Total Pages: 105
Release: 2019-06-05
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1838806938

The purpose of this book is to collect a high-quality selection of contemporary research articles on life cycle perspectives when we want to assess and predict the sustainability of solutions that lie in front of us.The book focuses on methodologies and tools used for life cycle sustainability management covering environmental, social, and economic aspects in business practices, including modeling and simulation-based approaches. In particular, the book aims to collect research, applications, and case studies in the field of environmental analysis and industrial ecology, with a focus on how to assess contributions to increase resource efficiency and reduce environmental impact on production and service systems in a life cycle perspective (raw material extraction, production, use, and end-of-life management).This book is intended to be a useful resource for anyone who deals with this issue.

Tyre Recycling

Tyre Recycling
Author: Valerie Shulman
Publisher: iSmithers Rapra Publishing
Total Pages: 148
Release: 2004
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9781859574898

This is an expert overview on the topic of tyre recycling. It summarises current practices and the factors that have contributed to their growth and efficacy as viable, economically and environmentally sound methods of dealing with post-consumer tyres. The primary area of study of this report is the EU, but reports from the US have also been cited. Statistics from the EU markets, which illustrate changes in the industry since the inception of the European Tyre Recycling Association a decade ago are incorporated. Around 400 references with abstracts from recent global literature accompany this review, sourced from the Polymer Library, to facilitate further reading. A subject index and a company index are included.

Recycling and Re-use of Waste Rubber

Recycling and Re-use of Waste Rubber
Author: Martin J. Forrest
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Total Pages: 303
Release: 2019-05-06
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3110644231

Recycling of rubber materials is necessary from both an environmental and economic perspective. This book describes everything from the world market to the many novel technologies and processes developed for the re-use and recycling of our common rubber materials. Devulcanization, production of rubber crumbs, reprocessing and manufacture of new materials are thoroughly described and discussed.

Recycling and Reuse of Used Tyres

Recycling and Reuse of Used Tyres
Author: Ravindra K. Dhir
Publisher: Thomas Telford
Total Pages: 348
Release: 2001
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9780727729958

Substantial quantities of used tyres are being discarded annually throughout the world and this is likely to increase in line with the growth in road traffic. Given the environmental economic implications of this waste, the many regulating bodies world-wide are actively promoting policies aimed at recycling and reuse of the material for recovery as a valuable resource. However, in many parts of the world, recycled tyre technology is still in its infancy.This book presents the proceedings of an International Symposium organised by the Concrete Technology Unit, University of Dundee which brings together some of the worlds leading experts in the field of used tyre recycling.

Design Tools and Methods in Industrial Engineering II

Design Tools and Methods in Industrial Engineering II
Author: Caterina Rizzi
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 968
Release: 2021-12-01
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3030912345

This book gathers original papers reporting on innovative methods and tools in design, modelling, simulation and optimization, and their applications in engineering design, manufacturing and other relevant industrial sectors. Topics span from advances in geometric modelling, applications of virtual reality, innovative strategies for product development and additive manufacturing, human factors and user-centered design, engineering design education and applications of engineering design methods in medical rehabilitation and cultural heritage. Chapters are based on contributions to the Second International Conference on Design Tools and Methods in Industrial Engineering, ADM 2021, held on September 9–10, 2021, in Rome, Italy, and organized by the Italian Association of Design Methods and Tools for Industrial Engineering, and Dipartimento di Ingegneria Meccanica e Aerospaziale of Sapienza Università di Roma, Italy. All in all, this book provides academics and professionals with a timely overview and extensive information on trends and technologies in industrial design and manufacturing.

A Portrait of State-of-the-Art Research at the Technical University of Lisbon

A Portrait of State-of-the-Art Research at the Technical University of Lisbon
Author: Manuel Seabra Pereira
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 605
Release: 2007-11-24
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1402056907

This book celebrates the 75th anniversary of The Technical University of Lisbon (UTL). It provides a compelling picture of current state-of-art research at UTL. It contains the edited version of the invited lectures from a two day Symposium and brings together a comprehensive summary of high quality research contributions across basic and applied sciences. A broad spectrum of topics is covered reflecting UTL’s worldwide recognition.

Sustainable Geotechnics

Sustainable Geotechnics
Author: Slobodan B Mickovski
Publisher: Mdpi AG
Total Pages: 112
Release: 2021-08-30
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9783036514796

Today, modern Geotechnical Engineers, who in the past would have considered the phenomena occurring in the (primarily soil) environment, are faced with developments in environmental sciences that are becoming increasingly more detailed and sophisticated, with the natural phenomena and processes surrounding the civil engineering infrastructure being modeled, designed, monitored, and assessed in a more holistic way. This book brings together the state of the art in geotechnics with a focus on sustainable design, resilience, construction, and monitoring of the performance of geotechnical assets from ground investigations, through foundation and drainage design to soil stabilization and reinforcement. Engineers and scientists working in the fields of green infrastructure, nature-based solutions, sustainable drainage, eco-engineering, hydro-geology, landscape planning, plant science, environmental biology or bio-chemistry, earth sciences, GIS, and remote sensing are represented here by articles that show significant geotechnical components or applications. Case studies showcasing the application of the sustainable development principles (e.g., reuse, recycle, reduce; stakeholder engagement; public health; UN Global Sustainability Goals) in Geotechnics are also included in this book.