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Results and Discussion<br />

1.2<br />

KMD<br />

1.1<br />

I3 O2.Methanol O3.Heptane<br />

1<br />

0.9<br />

0.8<br />

0.7<br />

0.6<br />

0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000<br />

NKM<br />

Figure 3-84 Kendrick plot overlap <strong>of</strong> I3, O2 and O3<br />

3.6.2 Lebanon Waste<br />

Kendrick plot has been employed as well for screening the chemical composition<br />

<strong>of</strong> Lebanon waste. The graphs <strong>of</strong> the two analysed samples in figure 3-85 shows<br />

that the two samples are very heterogeneous in nature. Their composition varies<br />

markedly as demonstrated by their Kendrick plot overlap in figure 3-85 especially<br />

in the high mass ranges. Leb S2 appears to have components with increased double<br />

bond equivalents compared to Leb S1 waste sample. This significant difference in<br />

chemical composition is certainly a pro<strong>of</strong> to the heterogeneity <strong>of</strong> the waste source.<br />

Nevertheless identification <strong>of</strong> harmful compounds allows estimating the impact <strong>of</strong><br />

such dumps over the environment. In all cases, this preliminary study forms a<br />

promising step towards exploring the chemical composition necessary to solve<br />

currently thousands <strong>of</strong> tons stored in the nasty dumps. In all cases, it is the scope <strong>of</strong><br />

the study that will recommend treatment strategies which eventually solve the<br />

problem. Such a study can be a good reference for screening the waste residues or<br />

treated waste (e.g. composted, biologically treated) before final landfilling.<br />

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