Description
An open-source computational tool designed to rapidly predict temperature dynamics within municipal solid waste landfills. The model uses a compartment-based heat balance approach to simulate the spatial and temporal distribution of temperatures, enabling identification of elevated temperature zones and assessment of heat-generating waste disposal strategies. Featuring a user-friendly graphical user interface (GUI), the software allows practitioners to input landfill geometry and waste composition parameters and generate simulation results in under one minute on standard computing devices. The tool supports planning, operational evaluation, and risk assessment without requiring specialized numerical modeling expertise.
The following information addresses common questions regarding access to the software, system requirements, and future maintenance.
Where can the code be obtained?
- The software can be downloaded through requests made to EREF. We will also provide the contact details of the programmer in the report.
Does one need to install Python to run the code? Or will the executable version run on any laptop/desktop?
- No. Python is needed to operate the software.
Is the code suitable only for Windows? Will it work on Mac computers or those running Linux?
- The software can only execute on Windows operating systems.
Is there a plan to maintain and update this code?
- Currently, there is no plan for software updates. However, the programmer can be contacted to update the model if there is interest and support for such improvements.
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