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Applying electromagnetic surveys as pre-screening tools prior to open dump mining

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The electrical resistivity tomography (ERT) survey is a common geophysical survey for characterising waste in final disposal sites. However, the ERT survey is costly in terms of labour, price, and time requirements. This research aims to investigate the feasibility of using an electromagnetic (EM) survey in the preliminary assessment of waste quality for refuse-derived fuel (RDF) production. In this study, the EM survey was carried out together with an ERT survey. The two surveys were analysed qualitatively and quantitatively, and the results showed a correlation between them. It was determined that EM surveys have the potential to identify and locate the different kinds of waste suitable for use in the RDF production process. EM surveys identify waste composition through low electrical conductivity values that correlate with high electrical resistivity values in ERT surveys. Therefore, EM surveys are a suitable pre-screening tool in open dump mining that can combat ERT survey limitations and increase the efficiency of waste investigation.

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Acknowledgements

The authors would like to express their gratitude to The National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT), The Joint Graduate School of Energy and Environment (JGSEE), King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi and the Center of Excellence on Energy Technology and Environment (CEE), PERDO, Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation for the financial support provided to perform this study. We would also like to show our gratitude to the Department of Earth Sciences, Faculty of Science, Kasetsart University for supporting the instrument during this research.

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  1. The Joint Graduate School of Energy and Environment, King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi, Bangkok, Thailand

    Pornchanok Boonsakul, Sirintornthep Towprayoon & Komsilp Wangyao

  2. School of Energy, Environment and Materials, King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi, Bangkok, Thailand

    Sasidhorn Buddhawong & Soydoa Vinitnantharat

  3. Faculty of Science, Kasetsart University, 50 Thanon Ngam Wong Wan, Khwaeng Lat Yao, Khet Chatuchak, Bangkok, 10900, Thailand

    Desell Suanburai

  4. Center of Excellence on Energy Technology and Environment (CEE), PERDO, Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, Bangkok, Thailand

    Pornchanok Boonsakul, Sirintornthep Towprayoon & Komsilp Wangyao

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Boonsakul, P., Buddhawong, S., Towprayoon, S. et al. Applying electromagnetic surveys as pre-screening tools prior to open dump mining. J Mater Cycles Waste Manag 23, 1518–1530 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10163-021-01232-5

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