Standardization of activated sludge for biodegradation tests [PDF]
Activated sludges are an inoculum source commonly used in biodegradation studies, as wastewater treatment facilities constitute an entry point to the environment for many chemicals.
Coronel-Olivares, Claudia +7 more
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Classification of contaminants in diesel engine oils
Introduction. The deterioration of engine oil in an internal combustion engine (ICE) is directly related to the ingress of various pollutants into the crankcase. Depending on the type of contamination, the type of sediment on engine part surfaces varies.
S. V. Pashukevich
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Investigating the Reuse of the Return Sludge of the Clarifier unit to Improve the Efficiency of the Coagulation and Flocculation Process in the Water Treatment Plant [PDF]
To optimize the use of coagulants and coagulant aids, it is important to understand the structure of the sludge and its effect on parameters such as turbidity and color.
Farhad Panahi +3 more
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Effect of process parameters on the energy requirement in ultrasonical treatment of waste sludge [PDF]
Mechanical treatment methods are used as pre-treatment methods in order to enhance the efficiency of conventional sludge treatment processes and the sludge becomes more suitable for its complete treatment.
Kidak, Rana +2 more
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Study on HBA-SVM regression model for heat drying sludge moisture content real-time monitoring
Gridding method and black box method were used to acquire and analyze real-time monitoring of moisture content in heat-drying sludge. The properties and calculation methods of hot and humid air in heat-drying system were discussed to study the ...
ZHU Jianwei +3 more
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Bio-remediation of a sludge containing hydrocarbons [PDF]
Bio-augmentation has been used as a bio-remediation option for hydrocarbon-contaminated, oily-sludge restoration. This sludge was obtained from the Bonny-Terminal Improvement Project (BTIP) for Bonny Island, near Port Harcourt, Nigeria.
Okparanma, Reuben N. +4 more
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Biochar, as an emerging biotechnology, has been widely used in the remediation of soil organic pollution, mainly by promoting the abundance of related degrading bacteria in soil.
Siying Li, Xin Li, Yunyang Li, Yue Zhao
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The bioavailability of cadmium from sewage sludge-amended soils. [PDF]
PhDCadmium is a potentially toxic trace element present, at low concentrations, in a variety of environmental media. The processing of waste-waters produces sewage sludge, in which cadmium may be present at high concentrations.
Jackson, Andrew Philip
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Objetivou-se, com este trabalho, avaliar o efeito da cobertura do solo e doses de lodo de lagoa de decantação de água residuária de suinocultura na produtividade e na exportação de nutrientes pela beterraba, cultivar Early Wonder.
Maria A. N. Sediyama +3 more
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Effect of ultrasonic, thermal and ozone pre-treatments on waste activated sludge solubilisation and anaerobic biodegradability [PDF]
In order to enhance the efficiency of anaerobic digestion, the effects of ultrasounds, ozonation and thermal pre-treatment have been studied on waste activated sludge.
Xin Tian +7 more
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