Calculate the average annual methane production

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Question: An economic analysis is needed for a new municipal solid waste landfill. This includes determining the potential economic benefit from the gas that is generated when solid waste decomposes. The landfill is proposed at 14 acres, with a design capacity of 1 million cubic yards of capacity. The final capping system will require a 3-foot layer over the 14 acres, and the waste flow rate is 120,000 tons per year. Calculate:

(a) The life of the landfill.

(b ) The average annual methane production (assume all methane production has ceased by 15 years after landfill closure).

(c ) The dollar value of annual methane converted to electricity (neglect collection and energy production costs).

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