System parameters governed by jump processes: a model for removal of air pollutants

1984 ◽  
Vol 16 (03) ◽  
pp. 603-617 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Stein
Keyword(s):  
Air Pollutants ◽  
Removal Rate ◽  
General Setting ◽  
Jump Processes ◽  
Dry Period ◽  
Removal Rates ◽  
System Parameters ◽  
Removal Processes

The asymptotic moments of the concentration of a pollutant subject to rainout and dry removal are given. Both the lengths of the wet and dry periods and the wet and dry removal rates are allowed to be random, although the removal rate is assumed to be fixed within any one wet or dry period. The results hold in a more general setting than removal processes, so its is hoped that they will be applicable to other problems.

System parameters governed by jump processes: a model for removal of air pollutants

1984 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 603-617 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Stein
Keyword(s):  
Air Pollutants ◽  
Removal Rate ◽  
General Setting ◽  
Jump Processes ◽  
Dry Period ◽  
Removal Rates ◽  
System Parameters ◽  
Removal Processes

The asymptotic moments of the concentration of a pollutant subject to rainout and dry removal are given. Both the lengths of the wet and dry periods and the wet and dry removal rates are allowed to be random, although the removal rate is assumed to be fixed within any one wet or dry period. The results hold in a more general setting than removal processes, so its is hoped that they will be applicable to other problems.

Analysis of organic removal rates in the aerated submerged fixed film process

1998 ◽  
Vol 38 (8-9) ◽  
pp. 213-221 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohamed F. Hamoda ◽  
Ibrahim A. Al-Ghusain
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Plant ◽  
Removal Rate ◽  
Domestic Wastewater ◽  
Removal Rates ◽  
Hydraulic Loading ◽  
Organic Removal ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Fixed Film ◽  
Cod Removal Rate ◽  
And Performance

Performance data from a pilot-plant employing the four-stage aerated submerged fixed film (ASFF) process treating domestic wastewater were analyzed to examine the organic removal rates. The process has shown high BOD removal efficiencies (> 90%) over a wide range of hydraulic loading rates (0.04 to 0.68 m3/m2·d). It could also cope with high hydraulic and organic loadings with minimal loss in efficiency due to the large amount of immobilized biomass attained. The organic (BOD and COD) removal rate was influenced by the hydraulic loadings applied, but organic removal rates of up to 104 kg BOD/ m2·d were obtained at a hydraulic loading rate of 0.68 m3/m2·d. A Semi-empirical model for the bio-oxidation of organics in the ASFF process has been formulated and rate constants were calculated based on statistical analysis of pilot-plant data. The relationships obtained are very useful for analyzing the design and performance of the ASFF process and a variety of attached growth processes.

The comparison of trichloroethylene removal rates by methane- and aromatic-utilizing microorganisms

1998 ◽  
Vol 38 (7) ◽  
pp. 19-24 ◽  
Author(s):  
C.-J. Lu ◽  
C. M. Lee ◽  
M.-S. Chung
Keyword(s):  
Cell Concentration ◽  
Removal Rate ◽  
Carbon Sources ◽  
Batch Reactors ◽  
Initial Cell Concentration ◽  
Removal Rates ◽  
Initial Cell ◽  
Toluene Concentration ◽  
Cell Source ◽  
Removal Efficiencies

The comparison of TCE cometabolic removal by methane, toluene, and phenol utilizers was conducted with a series of batch reactors. Methane, toluene, or phenol enriched microorganisms were used as cell source. The initial cell concentration was about 107 cfu/mL. Methane, toluene, and phenol could be readily biodegraded resulting in the cometabolic removal of TCE. Among the three primary carbon sources studied, the presence of phenol provided the best cometabolic removal of TCE. When the concentration of carbon source was 3 mg-C/L, the initial TCE removal rates initiated by methane, toluene, and phenol utilizers were 1.5, 30, and 100 μg/L-hr, respectively. During the incubation period of 80 hours, TCE removal efficiencies were 26% and 96% with the presence of methane and toluene, respectively. However, it was 100% within 20 hours with the presence of phenol. For phenol utilizers, the initial TCE removal rates were about the same, when the phenol concentrations were 1.35, 2.7, and 4.5 mg/L. However, TCE removal was not proportional to the concentrations of phenol. TCE removal was hindered when the phenol concentration was higher than 4.5 mg/L because of the rapid depletion of dissolved oxygen. The presence of toluene also initiated cometabolic removal of TCE. The presence of toluene at 3 and 5 mg/L resulted in similar TCE removal. The initial TCE removal rate was about 95 μg/L-hr at toluene concentrations of 3 and 5 mg/L compared to 20 μg/L-hr at toluene concentration of 1 mg/L.

Relations between carbon removal rates, biofilm size and density of a novel anaerobic reactor: the inverse turbulent bed

2000 ◽  
Vol 41 (4-5) ◽  
pp. 253-260 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. Buffière ◽  
R. Moletta
Keyword(s):  
Removal Rate ◽  
Removal Rates ◽  
Carbon Removal ◽  
Biofilm Growth ◽  
Loading Rates ◽  
Biomass Activity ◽  
High Turbulence ◽  
The One ◽  
High Level ◽  
Very High

An anaerobic inverse turbulent bed, in which the biogas only ensures fluidisation of floating carrier particles, was investigated for carbon removal kinetics and for biofilm growth and detachment. The range of operation of the reactor was kept within 5 and 30 kgCOD· m−3· d−1, with Hydraulic Retention Times between 0.28 and 1 day. The carbon removal efficiency remained between 70 and 85%. Biofilm size were rather low (between 5 and 30 μm) while biofilm density reached very high values (over 80 kgVS· m−3). The biofilm size and density varied with increasing carbon removal rates with opposite trends; as biofilm size increases, its density decreases. On the one hand, biomass activity within the reactor was kept at a high level, (between 0.23 and 0.75 kgTOC· kgVS· d−1, i.e. between 0.6 and 1.85 kgCOD·kgVS · d−1).This result indicates that high turbulence and shear may favour growth of thin, dense and active biofilms. It is thus an interesting tool for biomass control. On the other hand, volatile solid detachment increases quasi linearly with carbon removal rate and the total amount of solid in the reactor levels off at high OLR. This means that detachment could be a limit of the process at higher organic loading rates.

scholarly journals Nitrogen removal processes in lakes of different trophic states from on-site measurements and historic data

2021 ◽  
Vol 83 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Beat Müller ◽  
Raoul Thoma ◽  
Kathrin B. L. Baumann ◽  
Cameron M. Callbeck ◽  
Carsten J. Schubert
Keyword(s):  
Eutrophic Lake ◽  
Oligotrophic Lake ◽  
Removal Rates ◽  
N Removal ◽  
Central Switzerland ◽  
Denitrification Activity ◽  
Historic Data ◽  
Anthropogenic Nitrogen ◽  
Removal Processes ◽  
Sediment Interface

AbstractFreshwater lakes are essential hotspots for the removal of excessive anthropogenic nitrogen (N) loads transported from the land to coastal oceans. The biogeochemical processes responsible for N removal, the corresponding transformation rates and overall removal efficiencies differ between lakes, however, it is unclear what the main controlling factors are. Here, we investigated the factors that moderate the rates of N removal under contrasting trophic states in two lakes located in central Switzerland. In the eutrophic Lake Baldegg and the oligotrophic Lake Sarnen, we specifically examined seasonal sediment porewater chemistry, organic matter sedimentation rates, as well as 33-year of historic water column data. We find that the eutrophic Lake Baldegg, which contributed to the removal of 20 ± 6.6 gN m−2 year−1, effectively removed two-thirds of the total areal N load. In stark contrast, the more oligotrophic Lake Sarnen contributed to 3.2 ± 4.2 gN m−2 year−1, and had removed only one-third of the areal N load. The historic dataset of the eutrophic lake revealed a close linkage between annual loads of dissolved N (DN) and removal rates (NRR = 0.63 × DN load) and a significant correlation of the concentration of bottom water nitrate and removal rates. We further show that the seasonal increase in N removal rates of the eutrophic lake correlated significantly with seasonal oxygen fluxes measured across the water–sediment interface (R2 = 0.75). We suggest that increasing oxygen enhances sediment mineralization and stimulates nitrification, indirectly enhancing denitrification activity.

scholarly journals Enhanced Wastewater Treatment by Immobilized Enzymes

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jakub Zdarta ◽  
Katarzyna Jankowska ◽  
Karolina Bachosz ◽  
Oliwia Degórska ◽  
Karolina Kaźmierczak ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Wastewater Treatment ◽  
Process Optimization ◽  
Organic Pollutants ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Removal Rate ◽  
Immobilized Enzymes ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Process Conditions ◽  
Removal Rates ◽  
Catalytic Cycles

Abstract Purpose of Review In the presented review, we have summarized recent achievements on the use of immobilized oxidoreductases for biodegradation of hazardous organic pollutants including mainly dyes, pharmaceuticals, phenols, and bisphenols. In order to facilitate process optimization and achievement of high removal rates, effect of various process conditions on biodegradation has been highlighted and discussed. Recent Findings Current reports clearly show that immobilized oxidoreductases are capable of efficient conversion of organic pollutants, usually reaching over 90% of removal rate. Further, immobilized enzymes showed great recyclability potential, allowing their reuse in numerous of catalytic cycles. Summary Collected data clearly indicates immobilized oxidoreductases as an efficient biocatalytic tools for removal of hazardous phenolic compounds, making them a promising option for future water purification. Data shows, however, that both immobilization and biodegradation conditions affect conversion efficiency; therefore, process optimization is required to achieve high removal rates. Nevertheless, we have demonstrated future trends and highlighted several issues that have to be solved in the near-future research, to facilitate large-scale application of the immobilized oxidoreductases in wastewater treatment.

Lubricant Removal, Degradation, and Recovery on Particulate Magnetic Recording Media

1992 ◽  
Vol 114 (1) ◽  
pp. 61-67 ◽  
Author(s):  
V. J. Novotny ◽  
T. E. Karis ◽  
N. W. Johnson
Keyword(s):  
Bulk Viscosity ◽  
Magnetic Recording ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Removal Rate ◽  
Lateral Diffusion ◽  
Recording Media ◽  
Magnetic Recording Media ◽  
Removal Rates ◽  
Linear Chains ◽  
Mechanical Durability

Lubrication of particulate magnetic recording media improves their mechanical durability in sliding and flying by several orders of magnitude compared with unlubricated media. Lubricant removal, degradation, and recovery were studied using microslit scanning Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and microspot scanning X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. These techniques measure the total and surface lubricant amounts in the porous film, respectively. Lubricant dynamics were compared for two physisorbed polyperfluoroalkylether lubricants of similar molecular weight but different molecular structure—Y with a CF3 side group and Z with linear chains. The bulk viscosity of Y was about ten times higher than the viscosity of Z. In sliding, the lubricant removal rate of Y was significantly higher than that of Z while in flying the removal rates were reversed. Removal rates in sliding were orders of magnitude higher than those in flying. Effective lateral diffusion coefficients estimated from the rate of lubricant reflow back to the depleted tracks were close to inversely proportional to the bulk viscosity. During sliding and flying both lubricants degraded as evidenced by chemically altered lubricant detected on the surfaces after dissolution of undegraded lubricant.

Mechanisms of High Efficiency and Stabilization of Baffled Constructed Wetland in Treatment of Domestic Sewage

2013 ◽  
Vol 295-298 ◽  
pp. 1057-1061 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chang Bing Ye ◽  
Zhi Ming Zhou ◽  
Ke Zhao ◽  
Qin Liu
Keyword(s):  
Constructed Wetland ◽  
Removal Rate ◽  
Short Circuit ◽  
Domestic Sewage ◽  
Wetland Plants ◽  
Stable Operation ◽  
Removal Rates ◽  
Operational Life ◽  
High Efficient ◽  
Hydraulic Load

To solve the problem of short-circuit of individual current constructed wetland, a baffled constructed wetland was designed and applied to treat domestic sewage by our research group. The wetland plants were composed of Eichhormia crassipes, Oenanthe javanica, Cyperusalternifolius, Phragmites communis and Aquatic. The results of 18 month indicated that the optimal hydraulic load of baffled constructed wetland was 2.0~2.2 m3/(m2•d). At the hydraulic load of 2.0m3/(m2•d), the COD, TN and TP removal rates of baffled constructed wetland could be over 76.40%, 76.12%, 65.37%, respectively, at 24°C. When the temperature decreased to 12°C, the COD, TN, TP removal rates of system decreased to 67.56%、62.75% and 61.33%, respectively; The SS removal rate of the first 6 compartments was about 79.5% and that of system could maintain 87.18% during the operation of system. Based on the results of trial, the mechanisms of extending the baffled constructed wetland's operational life was owed to high efficient SS removal rate of the first 6 compartments which was used as constructed wetland and anaerobic baffled reactor (ABR). As a result, the long-term stable operation of system in treatment of domestic sewage was explained with extending about 5 times service life than that of individual current constructed wetland. The mechanisms of higher efficiency of baffled constructed wetland in treatment of domestic sewage were owed to the longer flow line of system and the up-down flow of domestic sewage makes pollutant more intimate contact with roots of wetland plants.

scholarly journals Effect of Cell Density on the Removal of Microcystis by Coagulation

2020 ◽  
Vol 42 (6) ◽  
pp. 319-326
Author(s):  
Joo Eun Han ◽  
Wontae Lee
Keyword(s):  
Surface Water ◽  
Chlorophyll A ◽  
Cell Density ◽  
Target Cell ◽  
Removal Rate ◽  
Nakdong River ◽  
Removal Rates ◽  
Cell Densities

Objectives:This study evaluated the removal of <i>Microcystis</i> by coagulation in raw waters with three different cell densities.Methods:Raw waters were prepared at three different cell densities (target cell densities of 10,000, 100,000, and 1,000,000 cell/mL; actual cell densities of 9,950, 102,000, and 991,000 cell/mL) by adding <i>Microcystis</i> into surface water from Nakdong river. Jar-tests were conducted with PACL, alum, illite, and loess at dosages of 0-150 mg/L.Results and Discussion:Regardless of coagulant types, the removal rates of <i>Microcystis</i> increased as the coagulant dosages increased. PACl and alum exhibited higher removal rates than illite and loess; PACl was the best coagulant to remove <i>Microcystis</i>. Removal of chlorophyll-a was highest when PACl added at 20.4 mg/L, and no significant increase in removal rate was observed with higher dosages of PACl. However, removal rates of chlorophyll-a by illite and loess gradually increased as the dosages increased.Conclusions:With the coagulants tested in this study, removal rates of <i>Microcystis</i> increased as the coagulant dosages increased. Removal rates of <i>Microcystis</i> increased as the cell densities increased probably because <i>Microcystis</i> acted as particles which could enhance the coagulation efficiency.

Multistage Soil Filter System for Rainwater Collection and Use

2011 ◽  
Vol 695 ◽  
pp. 622-625
Author(s):  
Sang Ho Lee ◽  
Jung Soo Mun ◽  
Young Min Kim ◽  
Sookh Yun Nam ◽  
Ree Ho Kim
Keyword(s):  
Rainfall Intensity ◽  
Removal Rate ◽  
Point Sources ◽  
Zeolite A ◽  
Removal Rates ◽  
Filter System ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Predicted Values ◽  
Design Factors ◽  
Media Layer

Rainwater collection and use is usually considered for runoff from building roofs. Runoff from impervious layers such as roads and pavements, however, has hardly been used as water supply due to its high pollutant concentration. If runoff from roads will be treated and used properly, though, it can be a good water resource and will contribute minimally to a non-point source. In this study, a multistage soil filter system (MSFS) composed of a gravel layer, a functional-media layer with zeolite, a sand layer, and a lawn layer, was developed to treat the runoff from roads and green areas. To evaluate the performance of MSFS, its removal rate of total suspended solids (TSS) was investigated based on the rainfall intensity and the thickness of each layer. The experiment results were compared with the predicted values using the MinitabTM program. The TSS removal rates ranged from 82 to 96%, with various combinations of experiment conditions. The predicted removal rates well fitted with the removal rates obtained from the experiment. An equation was formulated for predicting the TSS removal rate based on the rainfall intensity and the thickness of each layer. The optimum design factors for MSFS considering its TSS removal rate could be derived based on such equation. Based on the study results, it is expected that MSFS can contribute to securing water resources and to controlling non-point sources.

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