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Journal of Environmental Science and Health, Part A
Toxic/Hazardous Substances and Environmental Engineering
Volume 36, 2001 - Issue 2
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STATISTICAL EVALUATION OF PCDD/F EMISSION DATA DURING SOLID WASTE COMBUSTION BY FUZZY CLUSTERING TECHNIQUES

P. Samaras Chemical Process Engineering Research Institute, 6th km Harilaou Thermi str., Thermi-Thessaloniki, 57001, GreeceCorrespondence[email protected]
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A. Kungolos Department of Planning and Regional Development, University of Thessaly, Volos, 38334, Greece
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T. Karakasidis Department of Civil Engineering, University of Thessaly, Volos, 38334, Greece
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D. Georgiou Department of Planning and Regional Development, University of Thessaly, Volos, 38334, Greece
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K. Perakis Department of Planning and Regional Development, University of Thessaly, Volos, 38334, Greece
Pages 153-161 | Received 30 Mar 2000, Published online: 18 Aug 2006

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