Water and wastes

The research herein builds on the work of Rojek (2003) and further investigates the bioremediation of NOM wastes. The aim of this research was to evaluate the effectiveness of selected white-rot fungi and yeast for the biodegradative removal of concentrated NOM from solution. The effectiveness of the white-rot fungus P. chrysosporium ATCC 34541 for the biological degradation of different batches of MIEXTM NOM concentrate and the effects of different characteristics of the NOM on the process and thus the resistance of the NOM to microbial removal were investigated.

131p runthenight05 01-03-2023 9 3   Download

Objectives of the study: Assessing the situation of catfish farming in some areas of the Mekong Delta as a basis for proposing measures to manage waste from catfish ponds; the survey and analysis in catfish ponds to assess the composition and characteristics; assessing the pollutants load of waste water from catfish ponds; assessing the possibility of wastewater treatment from catfish ponds and benefits of environmental when using wastewater for irrigating paddy fields.

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Objectives of this dissertation: Develop the optimal preparation procedure of modified biochar and activated carbon derived from an agricultural byproduct, such as corncob wastes; Investigate the physical and chemical properties of modified biochar and activated carbon; apply modified biochar and activated carbon in removal of ammonium from synthesised and real water under batch and column experiments.

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In this study, the chemical compositions of waste okra stalks and rice husks were investigated and their use, evaluated as raw materials for the Kraft pulping process. Pulp yield, Consistency and 1% NaOH solubility were determined.

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A series of blends consisting of Red mud(RM) varying from 1.5 to 3 g and Graphene oxide(GO) varying from 0 to 1.5 g to give a total of 3g were prepared.

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This paper explains how to convert the lost energy through exhaust system in internal combustion engines “ICE” to electric energy by using thermoelectric generators "TEG" with the benefit of the equipment’s which are already existed in most of the internal combustion engines such as water pump, heat exchanger, and exhaust system.

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The earth’s surface is two-thirds water, yet most of this is undrinkable or unusable because it is either seawater or ice. Of the 1% that is available as fresh water, most is used for farming or industry. Fresh water pollution is the major problem because many rivers and streams are being polluted with pesticides, industrial waste, and sewage. In poor and developing countries, the addition of sewage to the sources of water leads to diseases, and even death. A United Nations’ report estimates that more than 78% of people drink from polluted water supplies.

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But we are only now learning how to look after water. Acid rain has polluted as many as 18.000 lakes and our seas. And rivers are polluted with waste products. It is now very expensive to try to repair the damage which has been done. We have some hope for the future, though, because new sources of water have been discovered

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Research Reports IWMI’s mission is to improve the management of land and water resources for food, livelihoods and environment. In serving this mission, IWMI concentrates on the integration of policies, technologies and management systems to achieve workable solutions to real problems—practical, relevant results in the field of irrigation and water and land resources.

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It is estimated that approximately one-third of the world’s population are using groundwater for drinking purposes. Pollution of ground water due to industrial effluents is a major issue (Vasanthavigar et al., 2011). Poor groundwater quality brings negative impact to human health and plant growth. In developing countries like India, it is estimated that around 80% of all diseases are directly related to poor drinking water quality and unhygienic conditions (Olajire & Imeokparia, 2001; Vasanthavigar et al., 2011).

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Pot and field trials were carried out using sediment dredged from the port of Bremen (Germany) and deposited in a settling basin near Bremen; the sediment is polluted with Cd and Zn. Five iron-bearing materials were added to the soil (1% pure Fe in soil dry matter) to immobilize the heavy metals: ‘Red mud from the aluminium industry, sludge from drinking-water treatment, bog iron ore, unused steel shot and steel shot waste.

8p tudoia 06-04-2011 116 6   Download

Toxic heavy metals, i.e. copper (II), lead (II) and cadmium (II), can be removed from water by metallurgical solid wastes, i.e. bauxite waste red muds and coal fly ashes acting as sorbents. These heavy-metal-loaded solid wastes may then be solidified by adding cement to a durable concrete mass assuring their safe disposal. Thus, toxic metals in water have been removed by sorption on to inexpensive solid waste materials as a preliminary operation of ultimate fixation. Metal uptake (sorption) and release (desorption) have been investigated by thermostatic batch experiments.

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