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Horan, N.J., Smyth, M*.and May, A.*
School of Civil Engineering, University of Leeds, UK
*Aqua Enviro Ltd. Wakefield, UK
Corresponding Author Tel. +44924242255 Email matthewsmyth@aquaenviro.co.uk
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Abstract Operation of anaerobic digesters is not a simple process. But in view of the potential value of the methane […]
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Bungay, S.1,2, Collins, S.2, Baldock,T.3, 1Helix ECL, 2ACWA Services, 3Southern Water, UK
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Abstract: The Amtreat process is a high-rate activated sludge plant for treating high-strength ammonia liquors. The compact, high-rate ammonia treatment […]
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Riches, S.1 and Nossiter, P.2, 1Anglian Water, 2Black & Veatch, UK
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Abstract: The increasing use of enhanced digestion of biosolids has led to an increasing demand for treatment solutions of high […]
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Martin, N. and Le, M.S., United Utilities Group PLC, UK
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Abstract: With an ever increasing population, sewage sludge management has become a critical issue. The European FP7 project END-O-SLUDG aims […]
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Lemaire, R.1, Chauzy, J.1, Christensson, M.2 and Bigot, B.3, 1Veolia Water, France, 2AnoxKaldnes AB, Sweden, 3Veolia Water Solutions & Technologies, UK
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Abstract: Anaerobic sludge digestion and all its optimised variants are key processes in the quest of self-sufficient or even energy-positive […]
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Driessen, W., Reitsma, G. and Hülsen, T., Paques bv, The Netherlands
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Abstract: There is an increasing interest in anaerobic digestion of sewage sludge, organic waste and industrial effluents. Dewatering liquors and […]
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Lee, K.1, Ledoux, S.1, Kelleher, K.1, Murthy, S.2, Higgins, M.3 and Fountain, P.1, Thames Water Utilities, UK, 2DC Water, USA, 3Bucknell University, USA
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Abstract: Despite the increase in thermal hydrolysis pre-treatment (THP) plants used for treating sewage sludge, little is understood about the […]
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Krauss, W., Bucher Unipektin AG, Switzerland
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Abstract: Manufacturing of our consumer goods is based on specific and in many cases by patent protected know how. During […]
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Huppert, M.1,Asaadi, M.2, Shana, A.3, Fountain, P.3 and Hofmann, F.1, 1Bucher Unipektin AG, Switzerland, 2AD Technologies, UK, 3Thames Water Utilities, UK,
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Abstract: Bucher HPX presses are widely used in the fruit juice & cider industries and are well known for their […]
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Tilling, S., Burges Salmon LLP, UK
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Abstract: The control and management of odour is a key issue for waste handling facilities, water treatment plants and other […]
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Hall, S.1,2, Gibson, H.1, Lambert, A.M.2 and Hill, D.J.2, University of Wolverhampton, 2Crestwood Environmental Limited, UK
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Abstract: Bioaerosols are airborne particulate constituents that include microorganisms, cell components (e.g. endotoxins) and other inhalable particles (e.g. pollen). Whilst […]
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Evans, T.D., Tim Evans Environment, UK
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Abstract: This paper surveys the biosolids situation in Europe and aims to correct some of the myths and misinformation. It […]
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Evans, T.D.1 and Smith, S.R.2, 1Tim Evans Environment, 2Imperial College London, UK
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Abstract: Soil microbial biomass was used in the last two years of a five-year, randomized replicated field trial as a […]
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Litterick, A.1 ,Wood, M.1 and Booth, E.2, 1Earthcare Technical Ltd, UK, 2SAC
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Abstract: This paper summarises the findings from a recently completed WRAP-funded project which aimed to determine whether PAS 100 green […]
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Kerr, D., SCFI Group, Ireland
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Abstract: The water and sewerage industry generated over 665 GWh of renewable electricity last year, thanks in part to incentives […]
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Gueterbock, R., Clearfleau Limited, UK
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Introduction to on-site anaerobic digestion: Clearfleau is one of a limited number of British owned anaerobic digestion (AD) technology companies […]
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Crombie, K., Brownsort, P., Cross, A., Masek, O. and Sohi, S., UK Biochar Research Centre, University of Edinburgh, UK
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Abstract: Biochar is the porous, carbonaceous substance produced by pyrolysis of biomass for the purpose of safe, long-term storage of […]
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Carvalho, L.1, Di Berardino, S.2 and Duarte, E.1, 1Technical University of Lisbon, 2 LNEG – Laboratório Nacional de Energia e Geologia, Portugal
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Abstract: The current disposal of sludge from wastewater treatment of fish processing plants operating in Portugal is the landfill, a […]
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Carvalho, L. and Duarte, E., Technical University of Lisbon, Portugal
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Abstract: The present work pretends to improve the waste management policy at the ISA campus canteen. The main idea was […]
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Aylin Alagöz, B., Erdinçler, A., Yenigün, O., Boğaziçi University, Institute of Environmental Sciences, Turkey
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Abstract: Turkey is an energy-import dependent country while has many available renewable energy sources like “biogas”. The biogas generation has […]
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Williams, H.G., Kumi, P., Devlin, D., Williams, J., Dinsdale, R., Esteves, S. and Guwy, A., University of Glamorgan, UK
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Abstract: The organic fraction of municipal solid waste (OFMSW) can be treated by percolation with hot water (35Oc) to produce […]
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Reed, J.P., Devlin, D., Esteves, S.R.R., Dinsdale, R. and Guwy, A.J., University of Glamorgan, UK
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Abstract: A number of benefits can be gained from operating anaerobic digesters with improved knowledge of feedstocks characteristics, digestion chemistry […]
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Mushtaq, M., Banks, C.J. and Heaven, S., University of Southampton, UK
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Abstract: Pressurised carbon dioxide (P CO2) is a useful technique for non-thermal food sterilisation and has also been reported to […]
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Mills, N.1,2, Pearce, P.1, Farrow, J.1, Thorpe, R.1 and Kirkby, N.2, 1Thames Water Utilities Limited, 2University of Surrey, UK
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Abstract: The UK Water Industry currently generates approximately 800 GWh pa of electrical energy from sewage sludge, a renewable by-product […]
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Negral, L., Marañón E.*, Fernández-Nava Y. and Castrillón L., University Institute of Industrial Technology of Asturias, University of Oviedo, Spain
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Abstract: One of the aims of the “END-O-SLUDG” EU FP7 project focuses on the pre-treatment of sludge to enhance biogas […]
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Hu, R. and Le, M.S., United Utilities Group PLC, UK
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Abstract: Declining petroleum resources, increased demand by emerging economies, and political and environmental concerns about fossil fuels are driving the […]
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Smyth, M.1 and Horan, N.J.1,2, 1Aqua Enviro Limited, 2University of Leeds, UK
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Abstract Operation of anaerobic digesters is not a simple process. But in view of the potential value of the methane […]
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Esteves, S.R.R., Delvin, D., Dinsdale, R. and Guwy, A.J., Wales Centre of Excellence for Anaerobic Digestion, University of Glamorgan, UK
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Abstract: Anaerobic digestion is able to stabilise wastes, generate bioenergy and a product that is high in nutrients. AD is […]
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Dunnewijk, J. and Kluit, A., Nijhuis Water Technology, The Netherlands
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Abstract: Laboratory and pilot scale tests were done on waste water that originated from the influent and effluent of the […]
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Charlou, C., Sauceau, M. and Arlabosse, P., University of Toulouse, France
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Abstract: The sticky phase of the sludge, which occurs in disc and paddle dryers between 45 and 60% of dry […]
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Capon, N., Monsal, UK
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Abstract The UK water industry is currently going through an optimisation phase of anaerobic digestion assets, upgrading sites to ‘super […]
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Abu-Orf, M., Goss, T., Davies, G., Stinson, B. and Hartz, F., AECOM Water, USA
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Abstract: During the summer of 2010, the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) began a study comparing biosolids management options for […]
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Wang, L.1, Chabrier, J.P.2, Wanshan, L.3, 1Shanghai Municipal Sewerage Company, China, 2Enviro-Consult, France, 3Artelia Group, China
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Abstract: As the largest WWTP in Shanghai of China, Bailonggang WWTP is now generating 204 tons dry solids/day. 8 egg-shaped […]
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Stanford, C.1 and Clode, K.1, 1Southern Water, Environmental Power International Ltd, UK
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Abstract: Traditionally, sludge pyrolysis has been investigated on semi dry biosolids such as sludge cake. This paper presents the results […]
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Wilson, S.1, Oliver, B.2 and Merry, J.2, 1Dwr Cymru Welsh Water, 2Imtech, UK
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Abstract: Dwr Cymru Welsh Water’s strategy for AMP 5 was to install new CAMBI Advanced Digestion plants at Cardiff and […]
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Bigot, B.1 and Taylor, T.2, 1Veolia Water Solutions & Technologies, 2Yorkshire Water Services, UK
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Abstract: Yorkshire Water Services (YWS) is seeking to move away from the use of incineration for sludge disposal in favour […]
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Taylor, M.J.1, Rollett, A.J.1, Martindale, T.2, and Chambers, B.J.1, 1ADAS Gleadthorpe, 2Severn Trent Water, UK
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Abstract: Biosolids are a valuable source of plant available nutrients, particularly nitrogen (N) and phosphorus. Many research studies that have […]
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Sprigings, A. and Le, M.S., United Utilities Group PLC, UK
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Abstract: Currently a significant challenge facing sludge undertakers is the resurgence of E. coli in digested cake. The re-appearance of […]
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Sakrabani, R., Pawlett, M., Read, R. and Deeks, L., Cranfield University, UK
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Abstract: Sewage sludge recycling can be an important source of phosphorus in agricultural systems. The purpose of this study was […]
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Pepper, I., Miles, S., Williams, D. and Gerba, C., The University of Arizona, USA
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Abstract: In the United States, domestic wastewater is treated to produce either Class A or Class B biosolids, 60% of […]
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Nair, A. and Palmer, S.J., MWH (UK) Ltd, UK
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Abstract: From now, over forty year average asset life of a typical wastewater treatment facility to 2050, our water industry […]
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Page, K., Cardiff University, UK
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Abstract This paper presents initial results of an investigation of the potential of using PAS 100 graded compost and Compost-Like […]
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Vesuvanathan, S.1, Chellappan, S.1, Rouch, D.A.1, Smith, S.R.2 and Deighton, M1, 1RMIT University, Australia, 2Imperial College London, UK
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We aim to examine microbial safety for using biosolids as fertilizers in temperate climate regions, such as southern Australia. This […]
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Chaney, K.1, Murray, C.1, Smith, G.1 and Le, M.S.2, 1Harper Adams University College, 2United Utilities Group PLC, UK
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Abstract: This project aims to develop a new sludge management concept that reduces the volume of sludge using a more […]
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Lems, R., Linnemans, M. and Dirkse, E.H.M., DMT Environmental Technology, The Netherlands
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Abstract: Biogas is one of the most promising energy sources for the future. Biogas is a product from e.g. landfill […]
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Lems, R., Langerak, L. and Dirkse, E.H.M., DMT Environmental Technology, The Netherlands
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Abstract: More and more effort is put into the utilization of bio-solids. That can be an important source for useful […]
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Elagroudy, S.1, El-Gohary, F.2, Ghobrial, F.1 and Warith, M.3, 1Ain Shams University, Egypt, 2Water Pollution Research Department, National Research Centre, Egypt, 3Ryerson University, Canada
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Abstract: The impact of MW irradiation of WAS on biogas production has been investigated. For this purpose, WAS from a […]
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Edeki, L., Esteves, S.R.R. and Guwy, A., University of Glamorgan, UK
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Abstract: A techno-economic assessment of membrane separation systems for biogas upgrading to biomethane quality for injecting in to the natural […]
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Driessen, W., van Zessen, E. and Visser, Paques bv, The Netherlands
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Abstract: There is an increasing interest in the production and utilization of biogas as a source of sustainable energy. However, […]
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Shana, A.1, Ouki, S.2, Asaadi, M.3 and Pearce, P.1, 1Thames Water, 2University of Surrey, 3AD Technologies Ltd, UK
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Abstract: Over the last 16 years, different sludge pre-treatment processes have been retrofitted to existing sewage sludge treatment plants. The […]
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Riches, S.1 and Nossiter, P.2, 1Anglian Water, 2Black & Veatch, UK
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Abstract: During AMP 4 Anglian Water delivered four Advanced Digestion plants at King’s Lynn, Cottonvalley, Great Billing and Whitlingham. Collectively […]
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Panter, K.1 and Nilsen, P.J.2, 1Ebcor Ltd, UK, 2Cambi, Norway
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Abstract: The Chertsey Cambi Thermal Hydrolysis Plant (THP) was the first in the UK and has been in operation since […]
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Edgington, R., Gray, B. and Hyde, S., United Utilities, UK
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Abstract: There are numerous pre-treatment options and digestion enhancements available to improve on conventional mesophilic anaerobic digestion; some which give […]
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Oviasogie, U., Universitat Stuttgart, Germany
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Abstract: The implementation of the European Framework Directive (EFD) require integrated water resource management (IWRM), an important tool in managing […]
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Meyer, C.1, Krauß, M.1, Steinmetz, H.1
1 Institute for Sanitary Engineering, Water Quality and Solid Waste Management,
University of Stuttgart, Bandtaele 2, 70569 Stuttgart, Germany
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Natural groundwater is an important resource for drinking water, but in the majority of cases, it contains high quantities of […]
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Palmer, S. MWH (UK) Ltd
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Primary sedimentation is one of the first widely adapted wastewater treatment technologies and is now arguably one of the most […]
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O’ Brien, M., McEwan, M. and Mazier, S.
Perceptive Engineering Ltd
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Widespread use of online instrumentation in the wastewater industry in recent years has provided a large wealth of process information. […]
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Woodward, K.1 and Fowler, M.2
1United Utilities, UK, 2Tynemarch Systems Engineering Ltd, UK
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United Utilities (UU), as many other water companies, needs to minimise its operating costs and reduce its carbon emissions. Power […]
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Firth, W. and Hylands, K.N.1, Dawson, P.2
1Sustainable Resource Solutions Ltd, 2Rolawn Ltd
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Sustainable Resource Solutions Ltd (SRS) and Rolawn Ltd are collaborating in the development of a new and innovative soil improver […]
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Watkins, S.C.1, Watts, J.E.M.1, May E.1, Williams, J.B.2
- School of Biological Sciences, University of Portsmouth, Portsmouth, UK,
- 2. School of Civil Engineering and Surveying, University of Portsmouth, Portsmouth, UK
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Package treatment systems are typically used for isolated sources of commercial, industrial and agricultural waste. As overloaded sewage treatment plants […]
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Palmer, S. and Ajay Nair MWH (UK) Ltd
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The water industry faces four decades to 2050 in which its main operating costs will increase, increasing costs for customers […]
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Comber S, Mistry R, Gardner M, and Georges K
Atkins
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To meet the targets of the Water Framework Directive, existing Environmental Quality Standards (EQS) for many substances, including iron, are […]
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Fonseca, D. F.1 and Foresti E,2
1Laboratory of Biological Processes, Department of Hydraulics and Sanitation, São Carlos School of Engineering, University of São Paulo
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Nutrients levels reduction from wastewater can be accomplished by biological processes as autotrophic denitrification. Microbial communities in denitrifying reactor treating […]
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Roeleveld, P.1 and Uijterlinde, C.2, 1Royal Haskoning, 2STOWA, The Netherlands
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Introduction In 2008, the Global Water Research Coalition took the initiative to reflect on the future of municipal water management, […]
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Szilágyi, N.1,2, Kovács, R.1, Kenyeres, I.1, Csikor, Zs.2
1Organica Technologies, Hungary,
2 Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Hungary
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Modern society is rapidly placing new demands on the wastewater treatment field, which has changed little in the past several […]
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Vankerckhoven, E.1, Verbessem, B., Crauwels, S.1, Willems, K.A.1, and Rediers, H.1
1Laboratory for Process Microbial Ecology and Bioinspirational Management, Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology Consortium, Department of Microbial and Molecular Systems (M2S), Katholieke Universiteit Leuven Association, Campus De Nayer, Jan De Nayerlaan 5, B-2860 Sint-Katelijne-Waver, Belgium.
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The main objective of this study is to explore possible synergistic or additive effects of combinations of chemical disinfectants (sodium […]
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Goronszy, M.C.
Bisasco Pty Limited, Kings Langley, NSW. 2147. Australia
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The 270 MLD (ADWF) Jelutong Sewage Treatment Plant (JSTP), is designed to meet advanced treatment standards for biological nitrogen removal […]
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Ghatnekar, S.D.1, Sharma, S.M.1, Ghatnekar, S.S.2 and Dighe, D.S.2
1Biotechnology Resource Centre, India, 2Independent
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Present paper highlights protocol of Integrated Microbial and Algal Effluent Treatment (IMAET) biotechnology developed by Biotechnology Resource Centre (BRC), Mumbai, […]
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Solliece, L., Teufel, M. NIVUS GmbH
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The need of accurate flow rate measurements of wastewater is increasing during the last years in Europe. In UK the […]
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Barter, P.1 and Sherony, M.2
1Hydro International UK, 2 Hydro International US Wastewater
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Grit removal is a long established practice within the UK wastewater industry with a number of technologies having evolved to […]
