Preliminary investigations on reducing the high radiation risk level of TENORM scale waste from petroleum industry

2018 ◽  
Vol 106 (9) ◽  
pp. 793-800 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohamed F. Attallah ◽  
Moustafa A. Hilal ◽  
Yasser T. Mohamed
Keyword(s):  
Radiation Risk ◽  
Petroleum Industry ◽  
Physicochemical Characteristics ◽  
Pilot Scale ◽  
Total Radioactivity ◽  
Risk Level ◽  
High Radiation ◽  
Economic Process ◽  
Before And After

Abstract The main objective of this study is directed to remove 226Ra, 228Ra radionuclides from TENORM scale waste without seriously degradation the physicochemical characteristics of soils or generating waste. It was found that 82, 87% removal of total radioactivity using successive washing by commercial and TX-100 solutions, respectively, after seven cycles. Some radiation risk before and after treatment with surfactants were determined. It is a promising and efficient as well as economic process. Our results from this task could provide a useful information for defining the establishing and operating on a pilot-scale plant for efficient and economic TENORM treatment.

Pilot-scale neutralisation of underground mine water

1996 ◽  
Vol 34 (10) ◽  
pp. 141-149 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. P. Maree ◽  
G. J. van Tonder ◽  
P. Millard ◽  
T. C. Erasmus
Keyword(s):  
Mine Water ◽  
Contact Time ◽  
Pilot Scale ◽  
Underground Water ◽  
Underground Mine ◽  
Economic Feasibility ◽  
Fluidised Bed ◽  
Chemical Composition Of Water ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Time Required

Traditionally acid mine water is neutralised with lime (Ca(OH)2). Limestone (CaCO3) is a cheaper alternative for such applications. This paper describes an investigation aimed at demonstrating that underground mine water can be neutralised with limestone in a fluidised-bed. The contact time required between the limestone and the acid water, chemical composition of water before and after treatment, and economic feasibility of the fluidised bed neutralisation process are determined. A pilot plant with a capacity of 10k1/h was operated continuously underground in a gold mine. The underground water could be neutralised effectively using the limestone process. The pH of the water was increased from less than 3 to more than 7, the alkalinity of the treated water was greater than 120 mg/l (as CaCO3) and the contact time required between mine water and limestone was less than 10 min (the exact contact time depends on the limestone surface area). Chemical savings of 56.4% can be achieved compared to neutralisation with lime.

Effects of aerobic plus explosive power exercises on bone remodeling and bone mineral density in young men

2017 ◽  
Vol 43 (1) ◽  
pp. 40-48
Author(s):  
Veysi Çay ◽  
Gurbuz Buyukyazi ◽  
Cevval Ulman ◽  
Fatma Taneli ◽  
Yeliz Doğru ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Maximal Oxygen Consumption ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
Exercise Group ◽  
Risk Level ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Maximal Heart Rate ◽  
Mineral Density ◽  
Explosive Power ◽  
Before And After ◽  
And Control

AbstractObjectives:This study aims to examine effects of aerobic jogging and explosive power exercises on body composition, maximal oxygen consumption (MaxVOMaterials and methods:Thirty seven healthy males were divided into exercise group (EG, n=19) and control group (CG, n=18). EG completed 10 weeks of outdoor aerobic (jogging at 60–70% maximal heart rate reserve starting from 20 min steadily increasing up to 28 min) and explosive power exercises (in 2–3 sets, with maximum repetitions lasting 15 s), 3 times per week. All measurements were taken before and after the exercise program. BMD was measured via dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA).Results:Body mass index (p<0.001) significantly decreased; MaxVOConclusion:Performing our outdoor exercise program in spring months might have an important role in the significant increase (9 vs. 22 ng/mL) in mean vitamin D level, which reached above the fracture risk level of 20 ng/mL.

scholarly journals New analytical methodology for studies of treatment procedures of landfill leachates - experiences from a pilot plant study

2019 ◽  
pp. 273-275
Author(s):  
Lennart Mårtensson ◽  
Staffan Bergström ◽  
Britt-Marie Svensson ◽  
Lennart Mathiasson
Keyword(s):  
Organic Compounds ◽  
Pilot Scale ◽  
Chemical Oxidation ◽  
Landfill Leachates ◽  
Analytical Methodology ◽  
Msw Landfill ◽  
Analytical Protocol ◽  
Low Concentrations ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Treatment Procedures

In this study we have in pilot scale tested different methods for treatment of leachate from amunicipal solid waste (MSW) landfill, Only to focus on sum parameters, nutrients and metalswhen designing treatment methodology for landfill leachate is not enough, it is also importantto measure the content of toxic organic compounds in low concentrations, However, it is notpractical to analyse all substances in the leachate and for making evaluation of treatmentsfeasible our own analytical protocol was created, The efficiency of tested treatmentprocedures was evaluated by measuring changes in concentrations of a number of chosenparameters and organic compounds before and after treatment The treatment methods testedthat showed the highest efficiency towards organic pollutants in leachate were ozonetreatment and chemical oxidation with Fenton's reagent However, more natural basedmethods like filtering the leachate through a bed with peat mixed with carbon containingbottom-ash showed promising results.

scholarly journals A Pilot Study Combining Ultrafiltration with Ozonation for the Treatment of Secondary Urban Wastewater: Organic Micropollutants, Microbial Load and Biological Effects

Water ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (12) ◽  
pp. 3458
Author(s):  
Cátia A. L. Graça ◽  
Sara Ribeirinho-Soares ◽  
Joana Abreu-Silva ◽  
Inês I. Ramos ◽  
Ana R. Ribeiro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Estrogenic Activity ◽  
Biological Effects ◽  
Pilot Scale ◽  
Microbial Load ◽  
Organic Micropollutants ◽  
Urban Wastewater ◽  
Limit Of Quantification ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Nematode Eggs

Ozonation followed by ultrafiltration (O3 + UF) was employed at pilot scale for the treatment of secondary urban wastewater, envisaging its safe reuse for crop irrigation. Chemical contaminants of emerging concern (CECs) and priority substances (PSs), microbial load, estrogenic activity, cell viability and cellular metabolic activity were measured before and immediately after O3 + UF treatment. The microbial load was also evaluated after one-week storage of the treated water to assess potential bacteria regrowth. Among the organic micropollutants detected, only citalopram and isoproturon were not removed below the limit of quantification. The treatment was also effective in the reduction in the bacterial loads considering current legislation in water quality for irrigation (i.e., in terms of enterobacteria and nematode eggs). However, after seven days of storage, total heterotrophs regrew to levels close to the initial, with the concomitant increase in the genes 16S rRNA and intI1. The assessment of biological effects revealed similar water quality before and after treatment, meaning that O3 + UF did not produce detectable toxic by-products. Thus, the findings of this study indicate that the wastewater treated with this technology comply with the water quality standards for irrigation, even when stored up to one week, although improvements must be made to minimise microbial overgrowth.

Pilot Scale Continuous Adsorption of Soluble Oil Wastewater by Modified Sugarcane Bagasse with Al2(SO4)3 as Adsorbent

2020 ◽  
Vol 990 ◽  
pp. 177-182
Author(s):  
Toungrat Janpattanapong ◽  
Kowit Piyamongkala ◽  
Von Louie R. Manguiam
Keyword(s):  
Sugarcane Bagasse ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Adsorption Process ◽  
Fixed Bed ◽  
Pilot Scale ◽  
Breakthrough Curves ◽  
Continuous Adsorption ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Significant Uptake ◽  
Oil Wastewater

The modified sugarcane bagasse with aluminum sulfate was used as an adsorbent for the removal of soluble oil wastewater. The effects of the flow rate, 5 and 10 cm3/min and the number of columns used were thoroughly investigated in a continuous up-flow adsorption process. At the flow rate of 5 cm3/min respected to the 2nd column, the highest breakthrough point to adsorb soluble oil wastewater was at 6 hrs. The results confirmed that the modified sugarcane bagasse can be used as an adsorbent for fixed-bed continuous adsorption of soluble oil wastewater from steel pipe factory. The breakthrough curves were predicted by Yoon-Nelson model. This model may be fitted to predict the overall breakthrough curve using the experimental data gathered. In addition, the significant uptake of the soluble oil wastewater was demonstrated by the changes in the heat of combustion of the modified sugarcane bagasse before and after the adsorption process.

scholarly journals Wildfire prevention through prophylactic treatment of high-risk landscapes using viscoelastic retardant fluids

2019 ◽  
Vol 116 (42) ◽  
pp. 20820-20827 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anthony C. Yu ◽  
Hector Lopez Hernandez ◽  
Andrew H. Kim ◽  
Lyndsay M. Stapleton ◽  
Reuben J. Brand ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Risk ◽  
Prophylactic Treatment ◽  
Treatment Strategies ◽  
Pilot Scale ◽  
Environmentally Benign ◽  
Fire Season ◽  
Fire Retardants ◽  
Wildfire Management ◽  
Ignition Probability ◽  
Before And After

Polyphosphate fire retardants are a critical tactical resource for fighting fires in the wildland and in the wildland–urban interface. Yet, application of these retardants is limited to emergency suppression strategies because current formulations cannot retain fire retardants on target vegetation for extended periods of time through environmental exposure and weathering. New retardant formulations with persistent retention to target vegetation throughout the peak fire season would enable methodical, prophylactic treatment strategies of landscapes at high risk of wildfires through prolonged prevention of ignition and continual impediment to active flaming fronts. Here we develop a sprayable, environmentally benign viscoelastic fluid comprising biopolymers and colloidal silica to enhance adherence and retention of polyphosphate retardants on common wildfire-prone vegetation. These viscoelastic fluids exhibit appropriate wetting and rheological responses to enable robust retardant adherence to vegetation following spray application. Further, laboratory and pilot-scale burn studies establish that these materials drastically reduce ignition probability before and after simulated weathering events. Overall, these studies demonstrate how these materials actualize opportunities to shift the approach of retardant-based wildfire management from reactive suppression to proactive prevention at the source of ignitions.

scholarly journals Risk Assessment Proposal In HydrauliC Presses With Fuzzy Logic

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 349-368
Author(s):  
Patricia Sluce
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Hydraulic Press ◽  
Risk Level ◽  
Safety Level ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Level 3 ◽  
Machine Safety ◽  
Level 1 ◽  
Object Of Study ◽  
Risk Categories

The aim of this study was to evaluate the safety level of industrial machines, in particular hydraulic press. The dissertation used hydraulic presses as the object of study. The research instruments used were machine safety analyzes based on normative items pre-established in ABNT NBR: 12100, possible accidents that these machineries can cause. The results show that hydraulic presses cause many accidents, in some situations dying. Through Annex B of ABNT NBR 14153: 2013, there are 4 risk categories for machinery, the greater the degree of risk, the more unsafe the machine is. The appraiser's experience is very important to analyze the machine and reach the level of risk level before and after the adjustment. Finally, it appears that the machine analyzed in this study was at risk level 3, after analysis and adaptations the same machine was at risk level 1, totally acceptable to maintain the operator's safety level.

scholarly journals Investigation of Electrohydraulic Effect on Physicochemical Characteristics of High-Resinous Oil “Karazhanbas”

2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (4) ◽  
pp. 315
Author(s):  
R.Kh. Salakhov ◽  
M. Seitzhanova ◽  
D.U. Bodykov ◽  
L.R. Sassykova ◽  
N.K. Zhakirova ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Oil ◽  
Hydrocarbon Composition ◽  
13C Nmr Spectroscopy ◽  
Physicochemical Characteristics ◽  
High Viscosity ◽  
Fragment Composition ◽  
Oil Hydrocarbons ◽  
Oil Fractions ◽  
Before And After ◽  
High Viscosity Oil

In order to change the viscosity of high-resinous oil of the “Karazhanbas” field (Kazakhstan), the effect of electrohydraulic action on it was studied. The effect of adding an organic solvent xylene on the rheological properties of oil is investigated. A comparative study of the hydrocarbon composition of oil before and after electrohydraulic impact was carried out by the method of gas chromatographymass spectrometry. Fragment composition of oil hydrocarbons before and after electrohydraulic treatment was determined by 1H and 13C NMR spectroscopy. It is shown that the conversion of heavy oil fractions to light ones begins with a five-time electrohydraulic impact. It is determined that 20‒25 electric discharge pulses are sufficient for the quantitative process of splitting hydrocarbons. It was found that the addition of xylene to high-viscosity oil leads to an increase in the conversion of hydrocarbons under electrohydraulic action. The content of paraffins and naphthalenes in high-viscosity oil is slightly reduced during electrohydraulic processing. In oil, after electrohydraulic action, a decrease in the proportion of protons of long alkyl terminal СН3-groups of hydrocarbons is observed, which indicates the process of decomposition of heavy oil fractions into light fractions.

scholarly journals Phytoremediation of emulsion paint wastewater using Azolla Pinnata, Eichhornia Crassipes and Lemna Minor

2021 ◽  
Vol 40 (3) ◽  
pp. 550-557
Author(s):  
E.A. Echiegu ◽  
C.O. Ezimah ◽  
M.E. Okechukwu ◽  
O.A. Nwoke
Keyword(s):  
Eichhornia Crassipes ◽  
Lemna Minor ◽  
Physicochemical Characteristics ◽  
Treated Wastewater ◽  
Preliminary Treatment ◽  
Azolla Pinnata ◽  
Heavy Metal Concentrations ◽  
Emulsion Paint ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Test Plants

The use of three macrophytes namely Azolla pinnata, Eichhornia crassipes and Lemna minor for the phytoremediation of emulsion paint wastewater was investigated. Samples of the paint wastewater and test plants were collected and analyzed for physicochemical characteristics and heavy metal concentrations before and after phytoremediation for six weeks. The TDS of the treated wastewater was reduced by over 80.0% by each of the test plants while the TSS increased as a result of debris from withered test plants. Dissolved oxygen reduction ranged from 12.5% to 50.0%, COD from 49.5% to 57.1%, BOD from 46.7% to 54.7, heavy metals from 11.0 to 92.5%. A. pinnata appears to have performed significantly better (P < 0.05) than the other plants followed by E. crassipies and L. minor. It can be concluded that the test plants (especially A. pinnata) can be effectively used for the preliminary treatment of paint wastewater.

scholarly journals Fortification of Maize Tortilla with an Optimized Chickpea Hydrolysate and Its Effect on DPPIV Inhibition Capacity and Physicochemical Characteristics

Foods ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (8) ◽  
pp. 1835
Author(s):  
Karla A. Acevedo-Martinez ◽  
Elvira Gonzalez de Mejia
Keyword(s):  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Soluble Protein ◽  
Physicochemical Characteristics ◽  
Protein Determination ◽  
Simulated Digestion ◽  
Physicochemical Changes ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Puncture Force ◽  
Hue Angle

Chickpea hydrolysates have shown bioactivity towards type 2 diabetes by inhibiting dipeptidyl peptidase (DPPIV) activity. The objective was to compare the effect of adding different levels of an optimized bromelain hydrolysate from chickpea isolated protein on DPPIV inhibition capacity and physicochemical properties of maize tortilla. White and blue maize tortillas, with no added chickpea hydrolysates were compared with fortified tortillas at the levels of 5%, 10%, and 15% w/w. Changes in color (L* a* b*, hue angle, and ΔE), texture (hardness, cohesiveness, and puncture force), and moisture were tested. Soluble protein determination and SDS-PAGE electrophoresis were used to characterize the protein profiles, and LC-MS-MS was used to sequence the peptides. DPPIV inhibition was evaluated before and after simulated gastrointestinal digestion. Peptides in the hydrolysates had high hydrophobicity (7.97–27.05 kcal * mol −1) and pI (5.18–11.13). Molecular docking of peptides showed interaction with DPPIV with an energy of affinity of –5.8 kcal/mol for FDLPAL in comparison with vildagliptin (−6.2 kcal/mol). The lowest fortification level increased soluble protein in 105% (8 g/100 g tortilla). DPPIV inhibition of white maize tortilla increased from 11% (fresh control) to 91% (15% fortification), and for blue tortilla from 26% to 95%. After simulated digestion, there was not a difference between blue or maize tortillas for DPPIV inhibition. Fortification of maize tortilla with chickpea hydrolysate inhibits DPPIV and can potentially be used in the prevention and management of type 2 diabetes. However, due to observed physicochemical changes of the fortified tortilla, sensory properties and consumer acceptance need to be evaluated.

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