Question

1. A solid waste (SW) incinerator generates 17 lb of PM in the exhaust per US short ton of SW, without particulate control equipment. If 70 scm (standard m3) of exhaust are produced per pound of SW incinerated, determine the percent of PM that must be removed by control equipment from the exhaust to satisfy the national emission standard of 34 mg of PM/m3.

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