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McEwan, M.1 O’Brien, M.1 Mazier, S1. Lovett, D1. Black, K2. Ellner, M2.
1Perceptive Engineering Ltd, UK2Northumbrian Water Ltd, UK
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This paper considers how new techniques in advanced multivariable monitoring can be utilised to provide predictive diagnostics for waste water […]
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Al-Qahtani, N.A.
Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabia
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The purpose of this best practice is to provide essential guidelines for automating and monitoring chemical dosing systems and demonstrate […]
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Usmani, S.Q.1 , Le, M.S.2 and Semple, K.T.1
1 Lancaster Environment Centre, Lancaster University, UK,
2 United Utilities Water PLC, UK
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Energy intensive technologies are used to treat dissolved COD present in wastewater. Moreover, the use of traditional technologies produces large […]
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Bungay, S.1 and Collins, S.2 1Helix ECL, UK, 2 ACWA Services UK,
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The Amtreat process is a high-rate activated sludge plant for treating high-strength ammonia liquors with typical ammonia removal rates in […]
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Ghatnekar, S.D., Ghalsala-Dighe, D.S. and Ghatnekar, S.S.,
Biotechnology Resource Centre, India
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The paper describes the novel vermi-bio-filtration technology developed by BRC to treat the liquid effluents produced by Gujrat based juice […]
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Heimersson, S., Svanström, M. and Peters, G.
Chemical Environmental Science, Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden
Email: sara.heimersson@chalmers.se
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Abstract: The value of life cycle assessments depends on their completeness and on how well the assessment answers the question […]
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Vergara, L.1, Nickel, K.2 and Neis, U.2,3
1Ultrawaves Reactors Ltd, UK. 2Ultrawaves GmbH, Germany,
3Technical University of Hamburg – Hamburg, Germany
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Abstract Wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) are typically designed under conservative design guidelines and are operated based on historic practices. Such […]
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Höfken, M., Steidl, W., Huber, P. and Björndal, J., INVENT Umwelt- und Verfahrenstechnik AG, Germany
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In the field of wastewater treatment, efficient mixers are needed to suspend solids and homogenise in large mixing and equalization […]
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Miller, K. J.1, Harris, J.2, Pawlett, M.2, Ritz, K.2, Tyrrel, S. 2 and Le, M.S. 1, 1United Utilities Group PLC, UK, 2Cranfield University
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Dewatering sludge cake by centrifugation often leads to a significant increase in E. coli immediately after the operation and quite […]
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Taylor M1, Sutherland J2, Comber S3, Chambers B1, 1ADAS UK Ltd, 2Atkins Ltd, 3Plymouth University
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As a result of the relatively long persistence of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in the environment, concerns have been expressed […]
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Bajón Fernández, Y., McAdam, E., Soares, A., Vale, P., Cartmell, E., Cranfield Water Science Institute, Cranfield University
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Carbon dioxide (CO2) enrichment may be applied in anaerobic digestion (AD) to improve methane generation and to obtain a ‘closed […]
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Winter, P.1, Gonzalez, C.1, Smith, S.2, 1Thames Water, 2Imperial College London
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The objective of this project was to measure the performance of mesophilic anaerobic digestion (MAD) of mixed primary and secondary […]
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Wilson, T.1, Schroedel, R.2, Schafer, P.2, Pagilla, K.3, 1TEWEELLC, 2Brown & Caldwell, USA, 3IIT, Chicago
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In the US, there is increasing interest in anaerobic digester (AD) foaming. Various groups have recently initiated research programs. These […]
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Nielfa, A.1, Fdz-Polanco, M.1, Cano, R.1, Vinot, M.2, Fernandez, E.2, 1University of Valladolid, Spain, 2URBASER
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Abstract The handling and disposal of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) is a growing concern as the volume of waste continues […]
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Wheeler, R.S., Gibbs, P.A., Rudd, C., 4R Group
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Abstract There are multiple mechanical biological treatment (MBT) facilities treating non-source segregated municipal solid waste (MSW) in the UK, with […]
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Wilkerson, B., King’s College London and SuperSustain
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Abstract Digester technology is scalable and can technically be used on farms of different sizes. Nevertheless, on-farm digesters are primarily […]
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Huppert, M., Bucher Unipektin AG
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Abstract The production of leather from hides generates waste water which contains fat, proteins and chemicals. The waste water must […]
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Stelton, H.1, Depala, P.1, Ford, B.2, 1Anglian Water, 2Inverter Drive Systems
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Abstract Primary and co-settled sludges are commonly removed from settlement tanks using timed, pumped, auto-desludge systems that are neither sensitive […]
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Nielsen, S.1, Cooper, D.J.2, 1Orbicon A/S, 2ARM Ltd
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Abstract The most common methods of dewatering sludge are centrifugation which typically produces solids content of approximately 15% and filter […]
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Mills, N.1, Perrault, A.1, Pearce, P.1, Thorpe, R.2, 1Thames Water Innovation, 2University of Surrey
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Abstract Thames Water owns and operates two sludge incinerators, Crossness and Beckton which have respective throughputs of 90 and 190TDS/day. […]
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Prof Brian Chambers, Head of Soils & Nutrients, ADAS UK Ltd
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Abstract The extent to which the recycling of organic materials to agricultural land can benefit soil carbon and potentially mitigate […]
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Lems, R., Langerak, J., Dirkse E.H.M. , DMT Environmental Technology
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Abstract More and more effort is being put into the utilization of organic waste streams in anaerobic digesters, producing useful […]
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Del Piccolo, C.1, Durand, B.2, Bigot, B.3, 1VWS Italia, 2Veolia STI France, 3VWS
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Abstract A waste- to- energy plant is described for the treatment of about 13 types of different organic substrates in […]
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Cano R.1, Fdz-Polanco M.1, Nielfa A.1, Vinot M.2, Fernández E.2, 1 Universidad de Valladolid, 2Urbaser S.A., Spain
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Abstract Anaerobic digestion as a treatment of Municipal Solid Wastes (MSW) has become a new clean technology based on energy […]
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Ringoot, D.1, Kleiven, H.1, Panter, K.2, 1Cambi A.S, Norway, ²Ebcor Ltd., UK
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Abstract Cambi A.S. of Norway has developed thermal hydrolysis (TH) with steam explosion since the early nineties into a proven […]
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Barua, R., Lee, K., Mills, N., Ouki, S., Thorpe, R., Thames Water Innovation, Centre for Environmental Strategy, University of Surrey
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Abstract Thermal hydrolysis process (THP) is a sludge pre-treatment process that provides improved anaerobic digestion performance. THP heats the sludge […]
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Shana, A.1, Ouki, S.2, Asaadi, M.3, Pearce, P.1, Mancini, G.2, 1Thames Water, Innovation & Development, UK, 2Surrey University, 3AD Technologies Ltd
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Abstract The use of Thermal Hydrolysis Process (THP) as an intermediate treatment configuration rather than as a pre-treatment process has […]
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Wilson, S.1, Brown, R.¹, Oliver, B.2, Merry, J², 1Dwr Cymru Welsh Water, 2 Imtech
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Abstract Dwr Cymru Welsh Water’s strategy for AMP 5 has now been fully implemented, including the CAMBI Advanced Digestion plants […]
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Leach, K.1 and Edgington, R.M.2, 1United Utilities PLC, 2 United Utilities
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Abstract Lancaster sludge treatment centre treats the indigenous and imported sludges from the surrounding area. In 2011, an enhanced enzymic […]
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Rawlinson, D.1, Oliver, B.2, 1Northumbrian Water, 2 Imtech Process
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Abstract Northumbrian Water’s latest Advanced Digestion plant at Howdon Waste water Treatment Works has now been completed and is in […]
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Neis, U.1, Nickel, K.1, Vergara, L.2, 1Technical University of Hamburg and Harburg, 2Ultrawaves Reactors Ltd
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Abstract Within the UK and Europe the needs for removal of the nutrients nitrogen and phosphorus, is driven by the […]
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Negral L., Marañón E., Fernández-Nava Y., Castrillón L., University Institute of Industrial Technology of Asturias, Spain
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Abstract Biodegradability tests were performed on sewage sludge to assess the effect of conditioning additives (FeCl3 and cationic polyelectrolytes) on […]
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van Dijk, l., Sustec Consulting & Contracting bv, Netherlands
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Abstract Recovery of phosphorous and ammonium from concentrated wastewater streams is getting more and more important nowadays. Phosphorous is a […]
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Taylor, C. and Edgington, R.M., United Utilities Group PLC
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Abstract Three sludge treatment centres in United Utilities have had lime dosing systems installed as part of a capital programme […]
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Kendir, E., Sanin, F.D., Kentel, E., Middle East Technical University, Turkey
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Abstract Biosolids which are treated and processed sewage sludge are valuable products which include 40-80 % dry weight organic matter […]
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Chaney K.1, Murray, C.1, Smith G 1, and Le, M.S.2, 1,Harper Adams University College, 2United Utilities Group PLC
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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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Chambers B1, Gale P2, Litterick A3, Longhurst P4, Taylor M1, Tompkins D5, Tyrrel S4, 1ADAS, 2AVHLA, 3Earthcare Technical, 4Cranfield University, 5WRAP
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Abstract This paper reports on the development of guidance for the application of BSI PAS110 digestates (biofertilisers) in agriculture. Evidence […]
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Chambers B1, Gale P2, Litterick A3, Longhurst P4*, Taylor M1, Tompkins D5, Tyrrel S4, 1ADAS, 2AVHLA, 3Earthcare Technical, 4Cranfield University, 5WRAP
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Abstract This paper reports on the completion of a quantitative assessment of residual risks for PAS110 biofertilisers. The work focuses […]
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Pepper, I.L., The University of Arizona
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Abstract Copper mine tailings are essentially crushed rock and a perfect inorganic matrix resembling soil. However, such tailings are dissimilar […]
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Whipps, A., Pell Frischmann Consultants
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Abstract To support the delivery of a number of actions contained in the AD Strategy and Action Plan (June 2011) […]
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I’Ons, D., Mattsson, A., Davidsson, F., Mattsson, J., Gryaab AB, Sweden
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Abstract REVAQ is a voluntary certification system used to regulate the application of wastewater sludge on agricultural land in Sweden. […]
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Lovitt, R., Zacharof, M.P., Gerardo, M.L., Swansea University
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Abstract The fluids remaining after the digestion are a significant and growing problem as they contain large amounts of ammonia […]
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Driessen, W., Ettingen van, M., Remy, M., Hendrickx, T. , Paques bv, The Netherlands
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Abstract The Anammox® process is a biological treatment system for removal of ammoniacal nitrogen. The Anammox® process has been successfully […]
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Edgington, R.M., United Utilities Group PLC
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Abstract Davyhulme WwTW is United Utilities largest sewage and sludge treatment facility. The current sludge treatment facility is being expanded […]
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Bungay, S., Helix ECL
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Abstract Over the last 20 years a number of biological treatment processes have emerged for treating high-strength ammonia liquors. In […]
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Bungay, S., Helix ECL
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Abstract Over the last 20 years a number of biological treatment processes have emerged for treating high-strength ammonia liquors. In […]
