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The alcohol industries are growing extensively worldwide due to widespread industrial applications of alcohol such as in chemicals, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, beverages, food and perfumery industry, etc. During production of alcohol by... more
The alcohol industries are growing extensively worldwide due to widespread industrial applications of alcohol such as in chemicals, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, beverages, food and perfumery industry, etc. During production of alcohol by fermentation process results in discharge of highly polluted wastewater known as spent wash. Distillery spent wash wastewater is called highly polluted waste products because of low pH value, dark brown colour, high temperature, and organic content. If it disposed untreated into water it creates troublesome situations for the rivers, aquatic life, and fertility of soil. So, it is very necessary to arrest such situations to keep environment healthy. Due to treating such type of wastewater organic and inorganic pollutants in the spent wash can be removed. This paper reviewed in detail existing biological treatments. The biological treatments are based on anaerobic and aerobic processes. This study dealing with role of microorganism's viz., bacteria, fungi, algae in degradation of spent wash. In which microorganisms converts the complex organic compound into simpler and more stable compounds.
This study aims to (1) convert agricultural waste to biochar through pyrolysis, (2) examine its physiochemical characteristics, and (3) investigate its potential role as fuel and catalyst in energy recovery technologies. The produced... more
This study aims to (1) convert agricultural waste to biochar through pyrolysis, (2) examine its physiochemical characteristics, and (3) investigate its potential role as fuel and catalyst in energy recovery technologies. The produced biochars at 250, 350, and 450 °C showed a wide range of mineralogical composition, high porosity, and thermal stability, and alkaline pH that make biochar suitable for improving the processes of energy recovery technologies such as anaerobic digestion (AD), transesterification and pyrolysis. The alkaline pH of biochars can neutralize the acidic condition and increase the digestibility of the feedstock in AD process for enhanced methane (CH4) production. Biochar favors the transesterification process for biodiesel production due to products separation and high stability under basic and acidic conditions. In pyrolysis process, biochar can act as a catalyst to increase the degradation rates of plastic or biomass wastes or can be used as an adsorbent material during the post-treatment to improve the quality of the liquid oil. The high heating values (HHV) of biochars produced at 250, 350 and 450 °C were 24, 23.64 and 23.08 MJ kg-1. This characteristic of biochar along with the high tendency of slagging indicate that biochar could be used itself as a source of energy. Biochar can also act as a promising low-cost adsorbent for capturing carbon dioxide (CO2) due to its highly porous structure and sorptive capacity and subsequently the conversion of absorbed CO2 to fuel. Research is yet required on the application of biochar in pyrolysis and capturing and catalyzing the conversion reactions of CO2 to fuels.
Biogas potential was explored for animal manure, wheat straw, food waste and rice straw. Batch experiments were performed at a laboratory scale using potential biomethane assays (BMP) for a period of 50 days. The biogas yield was observed... more
Biogas potential was explored for animal manure, wheat straw, food waste and rice straw. Batch experiments were performed at a laboratory scale using potential biomethane assays (BMP) for a period of 50 days. The biogas yield was observed higher when using rice straw (0.40 m3/kg VSadded) as a substrate, as compared to wheat straw (0.33 m3/kg VSadded) and animal manure (0.30 m3/kg VSadded) substrates. Around 10% of biogas was produced in the initial phase of 4 days for manure, wheat straw, and rice straw feedstocks. During the middle phase of 30 days for these feedstocks, 65 – 80% of biogas was produced. Less than 20% of biogas was produced during the final phase of last 16 days of the experiment. The biogas production from food waste was found lowest (0.02 m3/kg VSadded) among all substrates. Therefore, the anaerobic digestion (AD) of both food waste and animal manure is more suited in co-digestion fashion than mono-digestion.
This paper presents a novel design concept for using rock filters as in-line natural media in waste stabilization ponds. A pilot-scale algae-rock-filter pond (ARP) system was investigated in parallel with algae-based ponds (ABPs) over a... more
This paper presents a novel design concept for using rock filters as in-line natural media in waste stabilization ponds. A pilot-scale algae-rock-filter pond (ARP) system was investigated in parallel with algae-based ponds (ABPs) over a period of 6 months to evaluate the treatment efficacy of both systems. Each system entailed four equally sized ponds in a series and was continuously fed with domestic wastewater from Birzeit University. The removal rates of organic matter, nutrients, and fecal coliforms were monitored within each treatment system. The results obtained revealed that the ARP system was more efficient in the removal of organic matter [total suspended solids (TSS) and chemical oxygen demand (COD), 86% and 84%, respectively] and fecal coliforms (4 log) than the ABP system (81%, 81%, 3 log, respectively). The ARPs showed higher removal rates for ammonium and phosphorus (68.8% and 50.0%, respectively) compared with the ABPs (57.9% and 41.5%, respectively). The biogenic-aerated ARP option is a cost-effective and land-saving alternative with effluent quality suitable for restricted agricultural irrigation. The ARPs utilizing a new algae-biofilm design concept should be investigated at a large scale to enhance the information available to relevant decision makers, who are seeking sustainable on-site wastewater treatment alternatives.
Bio-electrochemical degradation of pentachlorophenol was carried out in single as well as dual chambered microbial fuel cell (MFC) with simultaneous production of electricity. The maximum cell potential was recorded to be 787 and 1021 mV... more
Bio-electrochemical degradation of pentachlorophenol was carried out in single as well as dual chambered microbial fuel cell (MFC) with simultaneous production of electricity. The maximum cell potential was recorded to be 787 and 1021 mV in single and dual chambered systems respectively. The results presented nearly 66 and 89% COD removal in single and dual chambered systems with corresponding power densities of 872.7 and 1468.85 mW m À2 respectively. The highest coulombic efficiency for single and dual chambered counterparts was found to be 33.9% and 58.55%. GC-MS data revealed that pentachlorophenol was more effectively degraded under aerobic conditions in dual-chambered MFC. Real-time polymerase chain reaction showed the dominance of exoelectrogenic Geobacter in the two reactor systems with a slightly higher concentration in the dual-chambered system. The findings of this work suggested that the aerobic treatment of pentachlorophenol in cathodic compartment of dual chambered MFC is better than its anaerobic treatment in single chambered MFC in terms of chemical oxygen demand (COD) removal and output power density.
This study aims to examine the effect of different co-substrates on the anaerobic degradation of pentachlorophenol (PCP) with simultaneous production of biogas. Acetate and glucose were added as co-substrates to monitor and compare the... more
This study aims to examine the effect of different co-substrates on the anaerobic degradation of pentachlorophenol (PCP) with simultaneous production of biogas. Acetate and glucose were added as co-substrates to monitor and compare the methanogenic reaction during PCP degradation. During the experiment, a chemical oxygen demand (COD) removal efficiency of 80% was achieved. Methane (CH4) production was higher in glucose-fed anaerobic reactors with the highest amount of CH4 (303.3 µL) produced at 200 ppm of PCP. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) demonstrates the high porous structure of anaerobic sludge with uniform channels confirming better mass transfer and high PCP removal. Quantitative real-time PCR (qPCR) revealed that methanogens were the dominating species while some sulfate reducing bacteria (SRBs) were also found in the reactors. The study shows that strategic operation of the anaerobic reactor can be a feasible option for efficient degradation of complex substrates like PCP along with the production of biogas.
- by Dr. Abdul-Sattar Nizami and +1
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- Renewable Energy, Biomass, Energy, Biorefinery
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The performance of two 464-L high rate algal ponds (HRAPs) treating 20- and 10-folds diluted swine manure at 10 days of hydraulic residence time was evaluated under continental climatic conditions in Castilla y Leon (Spain) from January... more
The performance of two 464-L high rate algal ponds (HRAPs) treating 20- and 10-folds diluted swine manure at 10 days of hydraulic residence time was evaluated under continental climatic conditions in Castilla y Leon (Spain) from January to October. Under optimum environmental conditions (from July to September), both HRAPs supported a stable and efficient carbon and nitrogen oxidation performance, with average COD and TKN removal efficiencies of 76 ± 11% and 88 ± 6%, respectively, and biomass productivities ranging from 21 to 28 g/m2 d. Nitrification was identified as the main TKN removal mechanism at dissolved oxygen concentrations higher than 2 mg/L (accounting for 80–86% of the TKN removed from January to May and for 54% from July to September). On the other hand, empirical evidences of a simultaneous nitrification–denitrification process were found at dissolved oxygen concentrations lower than 0.5 mg/L (high organic loading rates). However, despite the achievement of excellent COD and nitrogen oxidation performance, phosphorous removal efficiencies lower than 10% were recorded in both HRAPs probably due to the high buffer capacity of the piggery wastewater treated (absence of abiotic pH-mediated View the MathML source precipitation). Finally, a detailed monitorization of the dynamics of microalgae population revealed that the combination of moderate temperatures/solar irradiances and high organic loading rates, prevailing during late spring and summer, supported higher microalgae diversities than those found during winter conditions.
A waste stabilisation pond (WSP) system formed by two anaerobic ponds, a facultative pond and a maturation pond was studied from December 2003 to September 2004 in north-western Spain in order to evaluate its efficiency in the removal... more
A waste stabilisation pond (WSP) system formed
by two anaerobic ponds, a facultative pond and a maturation
pond was studied from December 2003 to September 2004 in
north-western Spain in order to evaluate its efficiency in the
removal of faecal indicator bacteria (total coliforms, Escherichia
coli, faecal streptococci), coliphages, helminth eggs
and protozoan (oo)cysts (Cryptosporidium and Giardia).
Furthermore, sediment samples were collected from the
bottom of the ponds to assess the settling rates and thus
determine the main pathogen removal mechanisms in the
WSPs system. The overall removal ranged from 1.4 log units
for coliphages in the cold period to 5.0 log units for E. coli in
the hot period. Cryptosporidium oocysts were reduced by an
average of 96%, Giardia cysts by 98% and helminth eggs by
100%. The anaerobic ponds showed significantly higher
surface removal rates (4.6, 5.2 and 3.7 log (oo)cysts/eggs
removed m−2 day−1, respectively) than facultative and
maturation ponds. Sunlight and water physicochemical
conditions were the main factors influencing C. parvum
oocysts removal both in the anaerobic and maturation ponds,
whereas other factors like predation or natural mortality were
more important in the facultative pond. Sedimentation, the
most commonly proposed mechanism for cyst removal had,
therefore, a negligible influence in the studied ponds.
by two anaerobic ponds, a facultative pond and a maturation
pond was studied from December 2003 to September 2004 in
north-western Spain in order to evaluate its efficiency in the
removal of faecal indicator bacteria (total coliforms, Escherichia
coli, faecal streptococci), coliphages, helminth eggs
and protozoan (oo)cysts (Cryptosporidium and Giardia).
Furthermore, sediment samples were collected from the
bottom of the ponds to assess the settling rates and thus
determine the main pathogen removal mechanisms in the
WSPs system. The overall removal ranged from 1.4 log units
for coliphages in the cold period to 5.0 log units for E. coli in
the hot period. Cryptosporidium oocysts were reduced by an
average of 96%, Giardia cysts by 98% and helminth eggs by
100%. The anaerobic ponds showed significantly higher
surface removal rates (4.6, 5.2 and 3.7 log (oo)cysts/eggs
removed m−2 day−1, respectively) than facultative and
maturation ponds. Sunlight and water physicochemical
conditions were the main factors influencing C. parvum
oocysts removal both in the anaerobic and maturation ponds,
whereas other factors like predation or natural mortality were
more important in the facultative pond. Sedimentation, the
most commonly proposed mechanism for cyst removal had,
therefore, a negligible influence in the studied ponds.
The influence of flue gas sparging (7% CO(2)) on the performance of two 465 L High-Rate Algal Ponds (HRAPs) treating diluted swine manure at 10 days of hydraulic retention time was evaluated under continental climatic conditions (Castilla... more
The influence of flue gas sparging (7% CO(2)) on the performance of two 465 L High-Rate Algal Ponds (HRAPs) treating diluted swine manure at 10 days of hydraulic retention time was evaluated under continental climatic conditions (Castilla y León, Spain). COD, NH(4)(+), and PO(4)(3-) removal efficiencies were not significantly affected by flue gas input (at 2.2 and 5.5 L min(-1)), which suggests that CO(2) sparging does not compromise wastewater treatment in HRAPs. In this particular study, COD and NH(4)(+) removal efficiencies of 56+/-31% (near to maximum swine manure biodegradability) and 98+/-1%, respectively, were consistently maintained, regardless of the environmental and operational conditions. CO(2) sparging resulted however in lower pH values (approximately 2 units lower) and an enhanced NH(4)(+) nitrification (higher NO(3)(-) and NO(2)(-) concentrations) compared to the system operated in the absence of flue gas supply. Biomass concentration was only higher (approximately 30% than in the control HRAP) when flue gases were supplied at 5.5 L min(-1), probably due to the fact that the higher irradiances and temperatures prevailing within this experimental period resulted in an inorganic carbon-limited scenario in the control HRAP. Therefore, it can be concluded that CO(2) assimilation would be ultimately dependent on the occurrence of inorganic carbon limitation and will never occur in light, COD or nutrients-limited scenarios.
The digestion of baker’s yeast wastewater was monitored by gas production intensity and composition of gaseous and liquid phases. Favorable coexistence of sulfate reducing bacteria and methanogens was explained by the presence and... more
The digestion of baker’s yeast wastewater was monitored by gas production intensity and composition of gaseous and liquid phases. Favorable coexistence of sulfate reducing bacteria and methanogens was explained by the presence and metabolism of trimethylamine, a degradation product of betaine. Concentration of sulfides decreased at the expense of betaine degradation with final products S0 and N2. Since biological wastewater treatment was complicated by both high content of SO42-, eventually becoming reduced to toxic H2S, and high total nitrogen content, a technological solution that links sulfate reduction to elemental sulfur coupled with reactions producing gaseous nitrogen may have great practical value.
Similarly to most of Mediterranean EU member states, Portugal regularly experience severe water supply and demand imbalances, particularly in the summer months. Tourism is a very important economic activity in Portugal and is pushing... more
Similarly to most of Mediterranean EU member states, Portugal regularly experience severe water supply and demand imbalances, particularly in the summer months.
Tourism is a very important economic activity in Portugal and is pushing water demand particularly in regions suffering occasional water deficit, like the southern half part of Portugal mainland. Golf courses are an important tourist factor contributing to water demand rising. A number of golf courses are installed in tourist areas and need high amount of water for irrigation.
Water reuse is a very important management strategy in situations of water scarcity. Portugal badly needs to include treated wastewater as a dependable resource in the nation water resources management. Sustainable water reuse requires technical guidelines to ensure the public health and environmental protection but the economic sustainability is crucial for the success of water reuse projects as a strategy of water conservation. This paper briefly presents Portuguese guidelines on water reuse focusing mainly on the aspects to be taken into account in the assessment of the economic viability of water reuse projects, such as the model of tariff structure, the costs to internalise, share of costs among users and recovery of investment costs.
Tourism is a very important economic activity in Portugal and is pushing water demand particularly in regions suffering occasional water deficit, like the southern half part of Portugal mainland. Golf courses are an important tourist factor contributing to water demand rising. A number of golf courses are installed in tourist areas and need high amount of water for irrigation.
Water reuse is a very important management strategy in situations of water scarcity. Portugal badly needs to include treated wastewater as a dependable resource in the nation water resources management. Sustainable water reuse requires technical guidelines to ensure the public health and environmental protection but the economic sustainability is crucial for the success of water reuse projects as a strategy of water conservation. This paper briefly presents Portuguese guidelines on water reuse focusing mainly on the aspects to be taken into account in the assessment of the economic viability of water reuse projects, such as the model of tariff structure, the costs to internalise, share of costs among users and recovery of investment costs.
The microstratification of the metalimnetic community in Lake Cisó was followed through the diel cycle by means of a fine sampler with syringes spaced at 3 cm intervals. Populations were sharply stratified. The uppermost part of the... more
The microstratification of the metalimnetic community in Lake Cisó was followed through the diel cycle by means of a fine sampler with syringes spaced at 3 cm intervals. Populations were sharply stratified. The uppermost part of the metalimnion was occupied by the rotifer Anuraeopsis fissa. Next, layers of the ciliate Coleps hirtus and the flagellate Cryptomonas phaseolus were found. Finally, purple sulfur bacteria appeared at the bottom part of the metalimnion. Although in lower abundances, characteristic populations of ciliates were found at each depth: Strombidium inhabited zones with oxygen, while Plagiopyla and Metopus lived at depths with sulfide. Several members of the community moved vertically about 20 cm during the diel cycle. Cryptomonas performed larger vertical migrations of 40 cm. This organism concentrated at the upper metalimnion during the day, and dispersed through the lower metalimnion during the night. At night, Cryptomonas lived in an environment without oxygen and with sulfide concentrations up to 0.6 mM.
Community structure in Lake Cisó: Biomass allocation to trophic groups and differing patterns of seasonal succession in the meta- and epilimnion.
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