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Mitigating fugitive methane emissions from closed landfills: A pilot-scale field study.

Brienne Nelson¹, Richard G Zytner², Yohan Dulac³

¹Dillon Consulting Ltd. (formerly with Univ. of Guelph), Canada.

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Passive methane oxidation biosystems (PMOBs) effectively reduced landfill gas emissions by 73-100% in a pilot study. This low-maintenance technology offers a promising solution for mitigating greenhouse gas pollution from closed landfills.

Keywords:

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Area of Science:

Environmental Engineering
Biotechnology
Climate Science

Background:

Landfills are a significant source of national greenhouse gas emissions, including fugitive methane.
Managing landfill gas emissions is crucial for successful landfill reclamation and environmental protection.
Passive methane oxidation biosystems (PMOBs) are a promising low-maintenance strategy for mitigating fugitive emissions.

Purpose of the Study:

To design, construct, and monitor a pilot-scale PMOB for abating fugitive methane emissions from a closed landfill.
To evaluate the effectiveness of PMOBs in cold climates, considering factors like temperature, moisture, and oxygen supply.
To develop a long-term, low-maintenance solution for landfill methane mitigation.

Main Methods:

Designed and constructed a fully instrumented pilot-scale PMOB.
Monitored methane oxidation efficiencies under various conditions.
Considered PMOB media type, methane loading rates, hydraulic behavior, and ambient temperature.

Main Results:

Achieved methane oxidation efficiencies ranging from 73% to 100% during the monitoring period.
Demonstrated the capability of the designed PMOB to abate a significant portion of the methane load.
Collected data supporting the effectiveness of the PMOB in a real-world landfill setting.

Conclusions:

The designed PMOB is capable of effectively abating fugitive methane emissions from closed landfills.
This technology offers a low-maintenance, high-impact solution for municipalities managing landfill emissions.
Results provide valuable insights for landfill designers, operators, and regulatory bodies involved in methane mitigation.