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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