Effect of operating parameters on color and COD removal performance of SBR: sludge age and initial dyestuff concentration

Effect of sludge and initial dyestuff concentration on color and COD removal performance of anaerobic-aerobic sequential batch reactor was investigated. Remazol Red RR a vinylsulphonyl (VS) and monochlortriazine (MCT), reactive azo dye was used in the study. Sludge age was varied between thetaC=12 days and thetaC=30 days and dyestuff concentration was between D0=50 and D0=500 mg l(-1). The maximum color and COD removal was obtained as 95% and 70% for D0=60 mg l(-1) and COD0=800 mg l(-1) at 15 days sludge retention time, respectively, and no further improvement was observed when sludge age was increased to 30 days. The main color removal phase in this operation system was the anaerobic phase. Because, the color removal efficiency was already above 95% under anaerobic condition and therefore, the contribution of aerobic phase to color removal was negligible. Increasing dyestuff concentration did not significantly affect the decolorization. It was possible to obtain over 90% dyestuff removal even at D0=500 mg l(-1). SBR system reduces 1000 mg l(-1) initial COD concentrations to about 400 mg l(-1) for dyestuff concentration up to 150 mg l(-1). COD removal efficiency decreased from 70% to 60% by increasing initial dyestuff concentration from 100 to 500 mg l(-1). The results indicated that dyestuff and COD are mainly used by anaerobic organisms and aeration does not improve the performance of SBR system.     

The color removal of dye wastewater by magnesium chloride/red mud (MRM) from aqueous solution

In this study, the MgCl₂/red mud system (MRM) was used to investigate the color removal efficiency of dye solutions. Parameters such as the effect of the dosage of red mud (RM) and MgCl₂ have been studied. The effect of pH on the conversion rate of Mg²⁺ has also been studied. The color removal efficiency of MRM was compared with that of PAC/RM and PAC/NaOH. Meanwhile, the color removal efficiency of RM was compared with that of NaOH. The results show that the MRM system can remove more than 98% of the coloring material at a dosage of 25 g RM/L dye solution and a volume of 1.5 mL MgCl₂/L dye solution in the decolorization process of reactive dye, acid dye and direct dye. The color removal efficiency was better than PAC/RM and PAC/NaOH system. The adsorption data have been analyzed using Langmuir and Freundlich isotherms. The results indicated that both models provide the best correlation of the experimental data. The decolorization mechanism of MRM was discussed, too. The MRM system was a viable alternative to some of the more conventional forms of chemical treatment of dye solutions and also provided another way to make use of industrial waste red mud.     

Effect of bio-sludge concentration on the efficiency of sequencing batch reactor (SBR) system to treat wastewater containing Pband Ni

The removal efficiency of sequencing batch reactor (SBR) system with synthetic industrial estate wastewater (SIEWW) containing Ni²⁺ or Pb²⁺ was increased with the increase of mixed liquor suspended solids (MLSS). But, the sludge volume index (SVI) of the system was increased up to higher than 100 mL/g under MLSS of up to 4000 mg/L. Also, the effluent NO₃⁻ was decreased with the increase of MLSS. The heavy metals (Ni²⁺ or Pb²⁺), BOD₅, COD and TKN removal efficiencies of SBR system with SIEWW containing 5 mg/L heavy metal (Ni²⁺ or Pb²⁺) under MLSS of 3000 mg/L were 83–85%, 96–97%, 95–96% and 83–94%, respectively. The increase of heavy metal (Ni²⁺ or Pb²⁺) concentrations of SIEWW from 5 to 50 mg/L were not significantly effected to both COD and BOD₅ removal efficiencies (they were reduced by only 4–5%), but they were strongly effected to both TKN and heavy metals removal efficiencies (they were reduced by 15 and 20–30%, respectively). Both Ni²⁺ and Pb²⁺ could repress the growth of both nitrification and denitrification bacteria. And Ni²⁺ was more effective than Pb²⁺ to reduce the heavy metals removal efficiency. The SBR system could be applied to treat the industrial estate wastewater (IEWW) containing both Pb²⁺ and Ni²⁺ even the heavy metals concentrations was up to 5 mg/L, but the removal efficiency was quite low and excess bio-sludge did not produce. However, the system efficiency could be increased with the increase of BOD₅ concentration of the wastewater. The Pb²⁺, Ni²⁺, COD, BOD₅ and TKN removal efficiencies of the system with IEWW containing 500 mg/L BOD₅, 5 mg/L Ni²⁺ and 5 mg/L Pb²⁺ under HRT of 3 days were 85.68 ± 0.31%, 87.03 ± 0.21%, 86.0 ± 0.5%, 94.04 ± 0.4% and 90.5 ± 0.9%, respectively. And the effluent SRT, SS and SVI of the system were 44.7 ± 0.6 days, 150 ± 6 mg/L and 100 mL/g, respectively.     

胶粉加工参数对活化胶粉/丁苯橡胶复合改性沥青性能的影响

为了研究胶粉加工参数对活化胶粉/丁苯橡胶(SBR)复合改性沥青性能的影响,得到胶粉的最佳加工参数,采用废食用油来活化胶粉,选取不同掺配比例(胶粉质量∶废食用油质量)、加热温度、加热时间制备活化胶粉,复配SBR制备复合改性沥青。通过沥青常规性能试验、旋转薄膜加热试验(RTFOT),对复合改性沥青的高温性能、低温性能、黏度、存储稳定性和抗老化性能进行分析研究。结果表明:胶粉加工参数对复合改性沥青的综合性能影响显著;胶粉的最佳加工参数建议为掺配比例1∶1、加热温度160℃、加热时间90min;复合改性沥青的常规性能与90^#基质沥青相比提升显著且优于SBR、活化胶粉改性沥青。     

The effect of pre-ozone oxidation on acute toxicity and inert soluble COD fractions of a textile finishing industry wastewater

The present work evaluates pre-ozonation for removal of acute toxicity, color and COD as well as reduction of inert soluble COD fractions in two wastewater samples (S1 and S2) taken from a textile finishing industry, located in Istanbul (Turkey). The wastewater samples were oxidized at original pH of 8.6-8.8 under 18.5-24 mg/L of applied ozone doses. Acute toxicity was monitored using Daphnia magna. The results showed that pre-ozonation improved the biodegradability and reduced the acute toxicity. Acute toxicity in raw wastewaters was reduced by 80-90% using 129-200 mg/L transferred ozone (TrO(3)) concentrations. At this point, 86-96% of color, 33-39% of soluble COD and 57-64% of total COD were removed from wastewaters. Both color and COD parameters were found related to the acute toxicity of the wastewater. Pre-ozonation decreased the inert soluble COD fraction (S(I)) of raw wastewater while soluble product formation (S(P)) increased slightly (5-10 mg/L). However, residual COD (the sum of S(I) and S(P)) remained below discharge limit.     

The effect of sudden material handling system breakdown on the performance of a JIT system

In this paper we explore the impact of sudden breakdown of the material handling system on the performance of a traditional kanban system (TKS). TKS, which is an element of the just-in-time system, is designed to operate in an ideal environment such as constant processing times and uninterrupted processing. However, in a real life environment, the TKS could be subjected to various unpredictable factors including stochastic processing times and process interruption due to equipment failure. These factors would seriously strain the performance of TKS. We consider a TKS in which some stations are dependent on a material handling system to move parts between them. We study the effect of a sudden breakdown of such a material handling system on the performance of the TKS. In addition, we also study a newly developed kanban system (which dynamically and systematically manipulates the number of kanbans in order to offset the blocking and starvation caused by these factors during a production cycle) under the same conditions. We refer to the new system as the 'flexible kanban system' (FKS). We compare the overall performances of the TKS and FKS by considering a variety of cases. We present the solution procedure, results and discussion for these cases.     

Bioleaching of spent Ni-Cd batteries by continuous flow system: effect of hydraulic retention time and process load

Spent Ni–Cd batteries bring a severe environmental problem that needs to be solved urgently. A novel continuous flow two-step leaching system based on bioleaching was introduced to dissolve heavy metals in batteries. It consists of an acidifying reactor which was used to culture indigenous thiobacilli and a leaching reactor which was used to leach metals from spent batteries. The indigenous acidophilic thiobacilli in sewage sludge was used as the microorganisms and the sludge itself as culture medium. Bioleaching tests at different hydraulic retention time (HRT) and process load in the leaching reactor were performed. The results showed that the longer the HRT (1, 3, 6, 9 and 15 days) was, the more time required to achieve the complete leaching of Ni, Cd and Co. The maximum dissolution of cadmium and cobalt was achieved at higher pH values (3.0–4.5) while the leaching of nickel hydroxide and nickel in metallic form (Ni⁰) were obtained separately in different acidity (pH 2.5–3.5). It cost about 25, 30 and more than 40 days to remove all of the three heavy metals with the process load of two, four and eight Ni–Cd batteries under the conditions that the ingoing bio-sulphuric acid was 1 L d⁻¹ and HRT was 3 days.     

The effect of accelerated aging on the interface of jute textile reinforced concrete

In this work the degradation mechanisms of concrete reinforced with natural jute textile are discussed. Double-sided pullout tests were performed on specimens reinforced with polymer-coated and uncoated jute fabrics. To obtain a composite with an enhanced durability performance a matrix with partial replacement of the Portland cement by metakaolin was used. Before testing, the specimens were subjected to accelerated aging conditions. After a curing period of 28 days in water the samples were exposed to a temperature of 40 °C and a relative humidity of 99% over 28, 56, 90, 180 and 365 days. Microstructural analyses were performed to evaluate the degradation of the jute yarn and the fiber-matrix interphase using an environmental scanning electron microscope. Thermogravimetric analysis was carried out in order to evaluate the calcium hydroxide content. The pullout results showed that coated fabrics formed a stronger bond than did the uncoated. For ordinary Portland cement matrix the maximum fiber pullout force decreased up to 85% after six months of accelerated aging. In the MK matrix the degradation process was retarded substantially. Polymer coatings improved the bond between fiber and matrix and reduced fiber degradation.     

A techno-economic feasibility study on removal of persistent colour and COD from anaerobically digested distillery effluent: a case study from India

The present study aims at evaluating the potential options for further reduction of persistent dark brown colour and COD from anaerobically digested distillery effluent from a distillery in West Bengal, India. Two alternatives viz. physico-chemical method and attached growth biological method were evaluated for their potential and cost effectiveness in removing the COD and colour from the effluent. Under the physico-chemical option, detailed coagulation study was carried out with a number of coagulants such as alum, potash alum, ferric chloride, ferrous sulphate and lime. Then, additional removal of COD as well as colour was tried by applying an oxidant such as hydrogen peroxide or bleaching powder. Finally, adsorption study was performed with adsorbents viz. powdered activated alumina, wood charcoal and activated bone char. Under the biological treatment option, the efficacy of two fungi namely Aspergillus fumigatus and Coriolus versicolor was studied in batch mode under sterile condition for different dilutions. Finally, the performance of A. fumigatus was evaluated in continuous mode under ambient condition with the aid of fabricated lab scale bio-filters for different flow rates. All experimental results clearly showed that the removal of colour and COD were inter-related. Physico-chemical treatment was efficient in overall 96% COD removal and 93% colour removal with a treatment cost of Rs. 3.21 per litre (1$ = Rs. 46), if double coagulation-flocculation followed by peroxide treatment followed by adsorption onto acid-treated bone char was adopted. Only double-flocculation followed by adsorption was also an alternative yielding an overall 84% COD removal and 74% colour removal at a very nominal cost of Rs. 0.41 per litre. A maximum of 70% colour could be removed by 10% A. fumigatus inoculum in raw wastewater sample in batch mode under sterile conditions. However, under ambient winter conditions, the maximum colour removal of 48% and COD removal of 32% could be achieved in continuous flow bio-filters. Treatments of the distillery wastewater by proposed physico-chemical method as well as by bio-filters employing attached growth of A. fumigatus have emerged out to be a promising and cost-effective option for the concerned industry as compared to conventional dilution approach.     

Lorenz系统中时间序列的相空间重构方法与特性

讨论了单变量非线性时间序列、重构相空间和恢复系统非线性动力学特性的方法。在对Lorenz系统的时间序列进行相空间重构的基础上，提出一种相空间重构新方法，即对重构后的相空间再作K-L变换。采用这种方法可以更多地保留系统信息，并消除重构相空间中各向量的相关性。     

R407C组分质量分数误差对压缩机性能测试-量热器法的影响

对于混合工质R407C，在生产过程中，其组分HFC32／HFC125／HFC134a浓度难以严格达到23％，25％和52％，并且由于试验装置的泄漏，其组分的浓度也会出现偏差。因此针对上述问题，讨论R407C组分质量分数误差≤5％时对压缩机性能测试的影响，从而提高测试精度与测试结果的可信度。     

Synthesis and performance of a novel polyurethaneurea as pervaporation membrane for the selective removal of phenol from industrial waste water

Hydroxyterminated polybutadiene (HTPB) was reacted with 2,4-toluene diisocyanate (TDI) followed by the addition of a diamine chain extender (prepared by the condensation reaction of 4,4'diaminodiphenylsulfone and terepthalaldehyde) to prepare an imine containing polyurethaneurea (PIUU). The prepared polyurethaneurea was caste in order to obtain polymer film. The new polyurethaneurea film showed high phenol selectivity as pervaporation membrane. About 88% phenol was obtained in condensed permeate when pervaporation was performed at 50°C with 7% aqueous phenol solution as feed and permeate side pressure was maintained at 5 mm of Hg.     

R407C组分质量误差对压缩机性能测试——流量计法的影响

对于混合工质R407C,在生产过程中其组分HFC32/HFC125/HFC1348浓度难以严格达到23%/25%/52%,并且由于试验装置的泄露,其组分的浓度也会有所偏差.针对上述问题,讨论了R407C各组分浓度误差小于5%时对压缩机性能实验-流量计法的影响,从而提高测试结果的精度.     

Circulation concentration of CO2/propane mixtures and the effect of their charge on the cooling performance in an air-conditioning system

CO₂ and propane mixtures are considered as alternative refrigerants due to their negligible direct global warming potentials and favorable thermodynamic properties. To properly evaluate the system performance using zeotropic mixtures, the circulation concentration was measured and the cause for its shift from the charged concentration was discussed. The circulation concentration of CO₂/propane mixtures has increased CO₂ fraction than its charged concentration. In addition, the effect of refrigerant charge on the cooling performance was tested for the transcritical cycle of CO₂ and the subcritical cycle of CO₂/propane mixtures of 75/25 and 60/40 by the charged mass percentage. It is shown that CO₂ refrigeration system could operate without a significant impact on its COP over a relatively wider range from the optimum charge.     

The effect of some color centers on the coloration of natural and synthetic diamonds

Mechanisms of the formation of diamond coloration caused by the light absorption by basic impurity defects, which are optically active in the visible region, have been studied. The analytical relationships between the relative concentration of each defect and the diamond main color tone and saturation have been derived. The influence of the centers under study on the diamond coloration has been compared.     

餐饮油水分离器检测的入水油成份和浓度

分析梳理了国内外在用的餐饮油水分离器类型,结合了上海市的餐厨废弃油脂情况,合理选配了三种成分的餐厨废油作为油水分离器检测过程中的入水油成分,排除了过高和过低浓度的油水配比对油水分离器产品的影响,确定合理入水油浓度值。     

The effect of a catecholate chelator as a redox agent in Fenton-based reactions on degradation of lignin-model substrates and on COD removal from effluent of an ECF kraft pulp mill

We evaluated the effect of a catecholate chelator as a redox agent in Fenton-based reactions (known as chelator-mediated Fenton reaction-CMFR), in the presence of three different transition metals ions (Fe(2+), Fe(3+) and Cu(2+)) by determining the oxidative capability of CMFR towards lignin-model substrates. The potential application of mediated Fenton-based reactions as a novel process to treat pulp mill effluent was evaluated and monitored by chemical oxygen demand (COD) and total phenol removals from a combination of the effluents generated during an ECF bleaching stage. The catecholate chelator 3,4-dihydroxiphenilacetic acid (DOPAC) reduced both Fe(3+) and Cu(2+), in addition, the maximum Cu(2+) reduction activity was reached in a shorter time than for Fe(3+) reduction, however, the highest metal reduction activity was observed with Fe(3+). When DOPAC was added to Fenton-based reactions (Fe(3+)/H(2)O(2), Fe(2+)/H(2)O(2), Cu(2+)/H(2)O(2)) an increase in oxidative activities of these reactions were found as they resulted in great degradation improvement of the lignin-model substrates azure B, phenol red and syringaldazine. The same increase in oxidative capability of Fenton-based reactions in the presence of DOPAC was observed after effluent treatment, expressed by the increase in COD removal, namely, an increase in the range of about 70% in COD removal when Fe(2+) or Fe(3+) was the catalytic metal and about 25% for Cu(2+). However CMFR lead to an increase in total phenol content. As COD removal by CMFR system using Fe(3+) and Fe(2+) was not significantly different and that Fe(3+) ions promoted lesser increase in total phenol content, Fe(3+) was chosen for experimental optimization. At optimum conditions, 75% of COD and 30% of total phenol removal were achieved.     

The removal of surface silica and its effect on the nitridation of high-purity silicon

Compacts of high-purity silicon powder were pretreated in hydrogen or argon to remove the surface silica and then nitrided in gas at atmospheric pressure and at 1623 K. The kinetics of nitridation were monitored continuously, the fracture surfaces of the nitrided samples examined using scanning electron microscopy and the alpha/beta nitride contents determined by X-ray diffraction. The experiments confirm that high-purity silicon powder, usually regarded as unreactive, can be rapidly nitrided to nearly complete conversion following pretreatments designed to remove the silica layer. The results suggest that nitridation occurred by the reaction of silicon vapour with nitrogen gas resulting in the deposition of massive Si₃N₄.     

The effect of salt concentration on the freezing point of meat simulants

Accurate data on the initial freezing point of cured meat is required to predict freezing rates or identify optimal slicing temperatures. However, little data was found in the literature. Experiments were therefore carried out using the ‘Karlsruhe test substance’ (‘Tylose’) with varying salt concentrations as a cured meat substitute. Initial freezing points were −1.4, −3.1, −4.1, −5.2 and −6.3 °C at salt contents of 0.5, 2, 3, 4 and 5 kg salt/100 kg sample, respectively. These values were within ±0.5 °C of published values for cured pork and within ±0.9 °C of theoretical predictions. Modifying the salt content of Tylose is therefore a simple way of determining the initial freezing point of cured lean meats, and Tylose modified in this way can be used to simulate the freezing of cured meat.