Use of natural zeolites as an impervious liner in sanitary landfills


Tuncan A., Tuncan M., GÜNEY Y., Koyuncu H.

15th International Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, İstanbul, Türkiye, 27 - 31 Ağustos 2001, ss.2013-2016 identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Bildiri / Tam Metin Bildiri
  • Basıldığı Şehir: İstanbul
  • Basıldığı Ülke: Türkiye
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.2013-2016
  • Anadolu Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır

Özet

The purpose of this study is to investigate certain features of a novel material proposed to serve as an impervious liner in sanitary landfills. Various ratios of bentonites and zeolites (B/Z) compacted at optimum water content were tested to determine the strength parameters, permeability, pH, heavy metals and other properties. A B/Z ratio of 0.10 was found to be an ideal landfill liner material regarding its low hydraulic conductivity and high CEC. The use of B/Z mixtures as an alternative to clay liners would significantly reduce the thickness of base liner for sanitary landfills.