Estimate daily waste generation and required incinerator throughput per MEPC.244(66) (revised IMO Type-Approval) - plastic, food, sludge.
Formula
$$ \dot m_{inc} = \frac{\text{POB} \cdot q_{dry} + \dot m_{sludge}}{t_{op}} $$
Symbol legend
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| $POB$ | Persons on board | pax | muster list |
| $q_{dry}$ | Dry waste per capita | kg/day | MEPC.159(55) |
| $\dot m_{sludge}$ | Sludge rate | kg/day | O/W separator data |
| $t_{op}$ | Daily operating hours | h | ER planning |
Sources
- MEPC.244(66) Incinerator Type-Approval.