scholarly journals Experimental results on constructed wetland pilot system

2001 ◽  
Vol 44 (11-12) ◽  
pp. 387-392 ◽  
Author(s):  
J.M. González ◽  
G. Ansola ◽  
E. Luis

Research into a constructed wetland for wastewater treatment using M.H.E.A. (Hierarchical Mosaic of Artificial Ecosystems) pilot system was carried out over a vegetative period in 8 different flow and vegetable composition series. The system consisted of a free water pond as a first step working as primary treatment followed by a zone with Typha sp. and surface flow and finally a woody zone with a subsurface flow and planted with ligneous species (Salix sp., Populus sp., Fraxinus sp. and Alnus sp.). Removal efficiency in the study reflects an optimal result: 80-99% total suspended matter removal, 82-98% organic matter removal, 70-98% nutrients removal and up to 99.9% faecal bacterial disinfecting. Effluent characteristics were in accordance with European Union legislation criteria for wastewater treatment systems.

2003 ◽  
Vol 48 (5) ◽  
pp. 257-266 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. Boonsong ◽  
S. Piyatiratitivorakul ◽  
P. Patanaponpaiboon

The study evaluated the possibility of using mangrove plantation to treat municipal wastewater. Two types of pilot scale (100 × 150 m2) free water surface constructed wetland were set up. One system was a natural Avicennia marina dominated forest system. The other system was a newly planted system in which seedlings of Rhizophora spp., A. marina, Bruguiera cylindrica and Ceriops tagal were planted in 4 strips. Municipal wastewater was retained within the systems for 7 and 3 days, respectively. The results indicated that the average removal percentage of TSS, BOD, NO3-N, NH4-N, TN, PO4-P and TP in the newly planted system were 27.6-77.1, 43.9-53.9, 37.6-47.5, 81.1-85.9, 44.8-54.4, 24.7-76.8 and 22.6-65.3, respectively. Whereas the removal percentage of those parameters in the natural forest system were 17.1-65.9, 49.5-51.1, 44.0-60.9, 51.1-83.5, 43.4-50.4, 28.7-58.9 and 28.3-48.0, respectively. Generally, the removal percentages within the newly planted system and the natural forest system were not significantly different. However, when the removal percentages were compared with detention time, TSS, PO4-P and TP percentages removed were significantly higher in the 7-day detention time treatment. Even though the removal percentages were highly varied and temporally dependent, the overall results showed that mangrove plantation could be used as constructed wetland for municipal wastewater treatment in a similar way to the natural mangrove system.


2015 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 69-82 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anita Jakubaszek ◽  
Zofia Sadecka

Abstract This paper presents the results of the research work related to the removal efficiency from wastewater organic pollutants and suspended solids at HSSF (horizontal subsurface flow) constructed wetland. The average effectiveness defined as loss of value COD in wastewater has reached 77%, for BOD5 - 80% and TOC - 82%. The effect of seasonal temperature changes and the period of plant vegetation and rest on the effectiveness of wastewater treatment were also analyzed. The results of the presented research showed a decrease in the efficiency of removing organic pollutants from wastewater and suspended solids in the autumn and winter. During the vegetation the object in Małyszyn has been characterized by the effectiveness of wastewater treatment at the level of 78% for COD, 82% for BOD5, and in the non-vegetation period the effectiveness has decreased up to 75% for COD and 74% for BOD5. During the plants growth the total suspension was removed in 88%, whereas during the plants rest efficiency of removing lowered to 69%.


2014 ◽  
Vol 71 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andualem Mekonnen ◽  
Seyoum Leta ◽  
Karoli Nicholas Njau

In Africa, different studies have been conducted at different scales to evaluate wastewater treatment efficiency of constructed wetland. This paper aims to review the treatment performance efficiency of constructed wetland used in African countries. In the reviewed papers, the operational parameters, size and type of wetland used and the treatment efficiency are assessed. The results are organized and presented in six tables based on the type of wetland and wastewater used in the study. The results of the review papers indicated that most of the studies were conducted in Tanzania, Egypt and Kenya. In Kenya and Tanzania, different full-scale wetlands are widely used in treating wastewater. Among wetland type, horizontal subsurface flow wetlands were widely studied followed by surface flow and hybrid wetlands. Most of the reported hybrid wetlands were in Kenya. The results of the review papers indicated that wetlands are efficient in removing organic matter (biochemical oxygen demand and chemical oxygen demand) and suspended solids. On the other hand, nutrient removal efficiency appeared to be low.


2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 25-40 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Ennabili ◽  
M. Radoux

Nutrient absorption is a function, among others, aimed at macrophytes for wastewater treatment. In this work, Typha angustifolia, Phragmites australis, and Sparganium erectum were multi-annually compared in secondary and tertiary treatment of urban wastewater under Mediterranean climate. Phragmites shows higher growth in height and density during the vegetative period of 1.83-2.09 cm.d-1 and 29-49 times the planting density, respectively. Aerial biomass records 52.2-54.3, 38.1-41.0, and 19.4 t dw.ha-1 in Phragmites, Typha, and Sparganium in the same order. The underground biomass fluctuates depending on the rooting vigour from 1.45 t dw.ha-1 for Sparganium to 44.49 t dw.ha-1 for Phragmites in tertiary treatment. Nitrogen and phosphorus aerial mineralomasses are more important in Phragmites (787 kg N.ha-1) and Typha (107 kg P.ha-1) in secondary treatment. Phragmites is, by far, the most cumulative of N and P in its underground part. The N and P retention by the vegetated mesocosms apparently has overall relationship with N-NH4+ and P-PO43-. Compared to mesocosm input, Phragmites assimilates one’s maximum of 6.39% N in its aerial tissues and 7.86% P in the underground ones, whereas Typha records maxima of 14.8% N and 33.6% P in its aerial part with respect to corresponding mesocosm removal. ABSTRAK:Penyerapan nutrien adalah satu fungsi, antara lain, bertujuan untuk makrofit merawat sisa air. Kajian ini menggunakanTypha angustifolia, Phragmites australis dan Sparganium erectumbagi membandingkan pelbagai-jenis rawatan sekunder dan tertiar sisa air bandar pada iklim Mediterranean. Phragmites menunjukkan pertumbuhan tertinggi dalam ketinggian dan ketumpatandalam tempoh vegetatif iaitu 1.83-2.09 cm.d-1dan 29-49 kaliketumpatan penanaman, masing-masing. Rekod biojisim udara mencatatkan 52.2-54.3, 38.1-41.0, dan 19.4 t dw.ha-1 dalam Phragmites,Typha, dan Sparganium pada susunan sama. Biojisim bawah tanah berubah-ubah bergantung kepada kekuatanakar dari 1.45 t dw.ha-1 untuk Sparganium hingga 44.49 t dw.ha-1 untuk Phragmites dalam rawatan tertiar. Nitrogen dan Fosforus Mineralomassa udara adalah lebih penting untukPhragmites (787 kg N.ha-1) dan Typha (107 kg P.ha-1) dalam rawatan sekunder. Phragmites, setakat ini, paling kumulatif bagi N dan P pada bahagian bawah tanah. Pembendungan N dan P oleh mesokisme tumbuh-tumbuhan secara nyata berkaitan dengan N-NH4+ dan P-PO43-. Berbanding input mesokisme,Phragmites mengasimilasi maksimum pada N 6.39% tisu udara dan P 7.86% bahagian bawah tanah, manakala Typha mencatatkan maksima N 14.8% dan P 33.6% pada bahagian udara dengan penyingkiran mesokisme sepadan. ABSTRAK: Penyerapan nutrien adalah satu fungsi, antara lain, bertujuan untuk makrofit merawat sisa air. Kajian ini menggunakan Typha angustifolia, Phragmites australis dan Sparganium erectum bagi membandingkan pelbagai-jenis rawatan sekunder dan tertiar sisa air bandar pada iklim Mediterranean. Phragmites menunjukkan pertumbuhan tertinggi dalam ketinggian dan ketumpatan dalam tempoh vegetatif iaitu 1.83-2.09 cm.d-1 dan 29-49 kali ketumpatan penanaman, masing-masing. Rekod biojisim udara mencatatkan 52.2-54.3, 38.1-41.0, dan 19.4 t dw.ha-1 dalam Phragmites, Typha, dan Sparganium pada susunan sama. Biojisim bawah tanah berubah-ubah bergantung kepada kekuatan akar dari 1.45 t dw.ha-1 untuk Sparganium hingga 44.49 t dw.ha-1 untuk Phragmites dalam rawatan tertiar. Nitrogen dan Fosforus Mineralomassa udara adalah lebih penting untuk Phragmites (787 kg N.ha-1) dan Typha (107 kg P.ha-1) dalam rawatan sekunder. Phragmites, setakat ini, paling kumulatif bagi N dan P pada bahagian bawah tanah. Pembendungan N dan P oleh mesokisme tumbuh-tumbuhan secara nyata berkaitan dengan N-NH4+ dan P-PO43-. Berbanding input mesokisme, Phragmites mengasimilasi maksimum pada N 6.39% tisu udara dan P 7.86% bahagian bawah tanah, manakala Typha mencatatkan maksima N 14.8% dan P 33.6% pada bahagian udara dengan penyingkiran mesokisme sepadan.


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