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Table 5 Uncertain parameters and domain definition with uniform probability distribution

From: Development of a superstructure optimization framework for the design of municipal solid waste facilities

Uncertain parameter

Unit

Mean

Max

Min

Electricity yield from incineration

kWh t−1

340

408

272

Electricity yield from gasification I

kWh t−1

1000

1200

800

Electricity yield from AD

kWh t−1

187.5

225

150

Electricity yield from pyrolysis

kWh t−1

490

588

392

Bioethanol yield from gasification II

t t−1

0.26

0.31

0.20

Paper yield from MRF

t t−1

0.9

1

0.72

Plastic yield from MRF

t t−1

0.75

0.9

0.6

Glass yield from MRF

t t−1

0.89

1

0.71

Fertilizer yield from AD

t t−1

0.27

0.32

0.22

Fertilizer yield from composting

t t−1

0.3

0.36

0.24