Discussion of and reply to ``Processing of scrap tires: Technology and market applications``

Conference · Tue Oct 31 23:00:00 EST 1995

OSTI ID:118717

Cosulich, J ^[1]; Smisko, J ^[2]; Niessen, W R ^[3]; Blumenthal, M H ^[4]

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1. Los Angeles County Sanitation District, Whittier, CA (United States)
2. County Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County, Commerce, CA (United States)
3. Camp Dresser and McKee, Inc., Cambridge, MA (United States)
4. Scrap Tire Management Council, Washington, DC (United States)

Publication of this paper by Michael H. Blumenthal provides an excellent overview of scrap tire market opportunities, processing options, and some legislative background. The authors present some comments and areas that need addition coverage or clarification. These include the following: durability of new tires made from recycled rubber; cost data; tire derived fuel; landfilling of tires; composition of tires; processing equipment; and processing problems. This article also contains Mr. Blumenthal`s reply to the comments and questions.

• OSTI ID: 118717
• Report Number(s): CONF-940652--; ISBN 0-7918-1209-X
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
MARKET
MUNICIPAL WASTES
RECYCLING
SCRAP
TIRES
WASTE PROCESSING