Climate impact of an optimised gas treatment on old landfills

2022 ◽  
pp. 0734242X2110701
Author(s):  
Roland Berger ◽  
Joachim Lehner
Keyword(s):  
New Technology ◽  
Landfill Gas ◽  
Calorific Value ◽  
Climate Impact ◽  
Treatment Technology ◽  
Gas Treatment ◽  
Treatment Measures ◽  
Established Fact ◽  
New Treatment

It is a well-established fact that the quality and quantity of landfill gas (LFG) start declining after a landfill is closed to further waste intake. Conventional gas treatment and utilisation systems such as flares and gas-driven engines require a certain quality of LFG: specifically, a sufficient methane concentration. Various measures are utilised to maintain the necessary quality of LFG, including a turn-down of gas extraction rates and a shutdown of low-quality gas wells, resulting in a decline of LFG production. This, however, does not have to be the case. The low calorific value (LCV) LFG capture and treatment technology developed by e-flox and referred to in this article as ‘LCV LFG System’ can significantly increase the collection rate and the amount of treated methane in an old landfill. This article introduces such new treatment measures, describes gas capture calculation methodologies and presents actual results based on a medium-sized landfill in Germany. The study demonstrates, among other things, that the LCV LFG system can reduce the CO2 avoidance costs to roughly 10 €/tCO2eq. We present this new technology as a quick and straightforward measure of dealing with the climate issues related to methane emissions of old landfills.

Systematic literature review of clinical outcomes in adults with metastatic or advanced synovial sarcoma

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (35) ◽  
pp. 2997-3013
Author(s):  
Kentaro Kogushi ◽  
Michael LoPresti ◽  
Shunya Ikeda
Keyword(s):  
Synovial Sarcoma ◽  
High Frequency ◽  
Clinical Evidence ◽  
Systemic Treatment ◽  
Progression Free Survival ◽  
Treatment Modalities ◽  
Free Survival ◽  
New Treatment ◽  
Poor Outcomes

Background: Synovial sarcoma (SS) is a rare, aggressive soft tissue sarcoma with a poor prognosis after metastasis. The objective of this study was to conduct a systematic review of the clinical evidence for therapeutic options for adults with metastatic or advanced SS. Materials & methods: Relevant databases were searched with predefined keywords. Results: Thirty-nine publications reported clinical data for systemic treatment and other interventions. Data on survival outcomes varied but were generally poor (progression-free survival: 1.0–7.7 months; overall survival: 6.7–29.2 months) for adults with metastatic and advanced SS. A high frequency of neutropenia with systemic treatment and low quality of life post-progression were reported. Conclusion: Reported evidence suggests poor outcomes in adults with metastatic and advanced SS and the need for the development of new treatment modalities.

Effects and Risks of Distance Learning in Higher Education

2020 ◽  
pp. 61-73
Author(s):  
Yu. M. Tsygalov
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Online Education ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Higher Education System ◽  
First Results ◽  
Spread Of Infection ◽  
The Cost

The forced work of Russian universities remotely in the context of the pandemic (COVID-19) has generated a lot of discussion about the benefits of the new form of education. The first results were summed up and reports were presented, the materials of which showed that the main goal of online education — the prevention of the spread of infection, - has been achieved. Against this background, proposals and publications have appeared substantiating the effectiveness of the massive introduction of distance learning in Russia, including in higher education. However, the assessment of such training by the population and students in publications and in social networks was predominantly negative and showed that the number of emerging problems exceeds the possible benefits of the new educational technology. Based on the analysis of the materials of publications and personal experience of teaching online, the potential benefits and problems of distance learning in higher education in Russia are considered. It is proposed to consider the effects separately for the suppliers of new technology (government, universities) and consumers (students, teachers, society). It is substantiated that the massive introduction of online education allows not only to reduce the negative consequences of epidemics, but also to reduce budgetary funding for universities, optimize the age composition of teachers, and reduce the cost of maintaining educational buildings. However, there will be a leveling / averaging of the quality of education, and responsibility for the quality of training will shift from the state/universities to students. The critical shortcomings of online education are the low degree of readiness of the digital infrastructure, the lack of a mechanism for identifying and monitoring the work of students, information security problems, and the lack of trust in such training of the population. The massive use of online education creates a number of risks for the country, the most critical of which is the destruction of the higher education system and a drop in the effectiveness of personnel training. The consequences of this risk realization are not compensated by any possible budget savings.

scholarly journals Use of Shockwave intravascular lithotripsy for the treatment of symptomatic and severely calcified superior mesenteric artery stenosis

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Oscar Balboa Arregui ◽  
Carmen Seoane Pose ◽  
María Balboa Alonso ◽  
Teresa Bolaño Pampín
Keyword(s):  
Superior Mesenteric Artery ◽  
Mesenteric Artery ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Balloon Catheter ◽  
Artery Stenosis ◽  
Level Of Evidence ◽  
Calcified Plaque ◽  
Visceral Arteries ◽  
New Treatment ◽  
Mesenteric Artery Stenosis

Abstract Background We present the use of intravascular lithotripsy as a treatment for highly calcified superior mesenteric artery stenosis. Case presentation A 67-year-old diabetic man had chronic postprandial abdominal pain and weight loss. Computed tomography angiography revealed highly calcified stenosis of the superior mesenteric artery. Selective angiography confirmed severe stenosis. A Shockwave lithotripsy balloon catheter was successfully used via brachial access to modify calcified plaque and increase vascular lumen. After 12 months of follow-up the patient had gained weight and had no abdominal postprandial pain. Conclusion Intravascular lithotripsy could be considered a new treatment modality to modify calcified lesions in the visceral arteries. More controlled studies are needed to demonstrate the efficacy, safety and feasibility of this new technology. Level of evidence 4, Case Report

Can Innovative Technologies Overcome HbA1c Disparity for African-American Youth with Type 1 Diabetes?

2021 ◽  
pp. 193229682110213
Author(s):  
Stuart Chalew ◽  
Alan M. Delamater ◽  
Sonja Washington ◽  
Jayalakshmi Bhat ◽  
Diane Franz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Type 1 Diabetes ◽  
Racial Disparity ◽  
Diabetes Management ◽  
New Technology ◽  
African American Youth ◽  
Glucose Monitoring ◽  
Supportive Role

Achieving normal or near-normal glycemic control as reflected by HbA1c levels in patients with type 1 diabetes (T1D) is important for preventing the development and progression of chronic complications. Despite delineation and dissemination of HbA1c management targets and advances in insulin pharmacology, insulin delivery systems, and glucose monitoring, the majority of children with T1D do not achieve HbA1c goals. In particular, African Americans are more likely not to reach HbA1c goals and have persistently higher HbA1c than Non-Hispanic Whites. Availability of pumps and other technology has not eliminated the disparity in HbA1c. Multiple factors play a role in the persisting racial disparity in HbA1c outcome. The carefully designed application and deployment of new technology to help the patient/family and facilitate the supportive role of the diabetes management team may be able to overcome racial disparity in glycemic outcome and improve patient quality of life.

scholarly journals A guide to do randomized controlled trials in the field of otolaryngology

2021 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sameh M. Zamzam ◽  
Mosaad Abdel-Aziz ◽  
Ahmed Atef ◽  
Usama Abdel-Naseer ◽  
Mostafa Hamoda ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Randomized Controlled Trials ◽  
Study Groups ◽  
Controlled Trials ◽  
Main Body ◽  
Main Research ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
New Treatment ◽  
Meta Analyses ◽  
Based Medicine

Abstract Background Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) are prospective comparative studies in which study groups are allocated randomly to intervention or serve as controls. RCT is the mainstay to achieve evidence in the literature in clinical research. A RCT is the main research design to study the effect of an intervention and the only way to confirm the value of a new treatment. Main body RCT also gives the way to generate meta-analyses and systematic reviews giving a stronger evidence for clinical practice. Evidence-based medicine (EBM) is crucial for safe, effective, and standardized patient care. Although there is an agreement on the importance of performing RCT, it can be challenging to do it efficiently including different aspects like study design, funding, randomization, blinding, follow-up, data analysis, statistics, generalization of results, and reporting of quality of the studies. Conclusion In this article, we gave a comprehensive review for RCT in otolaryngology discussing their importance, advantages, and drawbacks, types, steps, challenges, reporting their quality and their prevalence in the literature.

Effect of Chlorine Dioxide Gas Treatment on Surface Sterilization of Grape

2011 ◽  
Vol 236-238 ◽  
pp. 2939-2944 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ri Ya Jin ◽  
Shuang Qi Hu ◽  
Zhi Chao Chi
Keyword(s):  
Chlorine Dioxide ◽  
Treatment Time ◽  
Reducing Sugar ◽  
Gas Treatment ◽  
Surface Sterilization ◽  
Log Reduction ◽  
Chlorine Dioxide Gas ◽  
Spoilage Bacteria ◽  
Effect Of Chlorine

Experiments were conducted to investigate the effect of concentration and duration of chlorine dioxide gas treatment on Surface sterilization of grape at 25°C. The results showed that the values of inactivate bacterial log reduction ofBotrytis cinerea,Penicilliumandalternariaincreased with the increasing of ClO2gas concentrations and treatment time. When the concentrations and treatment time was about 10 mg/m3and 30 minutes, respectively, more than 4 log reduction was obtained for the three spoilage bacteria on grape surface. Furthermore, the effect of chlorine dioxide gas treatment on quality of grape was investigated. It was found that the contents of vitamin C (Vc) and reducing sugar (RS) in grape also increased compared with grape without ClO2gas treatment.

Coking Wastewater Physico-Chemical Treatment Technology Evolvement Review

2013 ◽  
Vol 864-867 ◽  
pp. 88-95 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhi Jiao Liu ◽  
Yun Lng Yang
Keyword(s):  
Wastewater Treatment ◽  
Water Oxidation ◽  
Photocatalytic Oxidation ◽  
Recovery Process ◽  
Coking Wastewater ◽  
Fenton Reagent ◽  
Treatment Technology ◽  
Gas Treatment ◽  
Physico Chemical ◽  
Treatment Research

Coal coking wastewater is generated from coking, coal gas purification and coking product recovery process, its composition is complex and difficult to degrade. By introducing the coking wastewater treatment research and application, such as adsorption,coagulation and sedimentation, flue gas treatment and other physical methods, as well advanced oxidation, wet oxidation, Fenton reagent method, photocatalytic oxidation, ultrasonic oxidation, ozone oxidation method, electrochemical oxidation, supercritical water oxidation, incineration and plasma technology, this paper puts forward the trend of coking wastewater treatment technology.

Influence of Roller on Tooth Height of Internal Spline Formed by Spin-Forming

2012 ◽  
Vol 522 ◽  
pp. 268-271
Author(s):  
Ling Yan Sun ◽  
Qin Xiang Xia ◽  
Xiu Quan Cheng ◽  
Bang Yan Ye
Keyword(s):  
New Technology ◽  
Internal Surface ◽  
Height Distribution ◽  
Forming Force ◽  
Nose Radius ◽  
Forming Process ◽  
Element Simulation ◽  
Gear Manufacturing ◽  
Spinning Force

Spin-forming of part with internal tooth is a new technology of the near-net forming in gear manufacturing field. And the main purpose of the parts spin-forming is to shape teeth on the internal surface of blank. In order to improve the forming quality of internal tooth, the effect of roller on tooth height of spline was investigated by processing experiments and finite element simulation. The result indicates that, for full-radius roller, a large nose radius has also witnessed a discernible growth in spinning force and tooth height; considering the uniformity of tooth height distribution of spun part and decrease in forming force, the bio-conical roller is more suitable for this forming process

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