Sunday, October 8, 2023

To reduce world hunger, governments need to think beyond making food cheap — The Conversation

Hi. I found an article that you might like: "To reduce world hunger, governments need to think beyond making food cheap" — https://theconversation.com/to-reduce-world-hunger-governments-need-to-think-beyond-making-food-cheap-142361

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The Green Revolution is a warning, not a blueprint for feeding a hungry planet

https://news.yahoo.com/green-revolution-warning-not-blueprint-123415442.html?soc_src=social-sh&soc_trk=ma

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Friday, October 6, 2023

Wastewater management -A Short Study

 Wastewater management refers to the collection, treatment, and safe disposal or reuse of wastewater[1]. Wastewater, also known as sewage, contains impurities that need to be removed before it can be released into natural bodies of water or reused for various purposes[1].


The process of wastewater treatment involves several steps, including physical, biological, and chemical processes, to remove contaminants from the wastewater[1]. It typically includes the removal of solids, organic matter, nutrients (such as nitrogen and phosphorus), and harmful substances like pathogens and toxic chemicals[1].



Proper wastewater management is essential for protecting public health and the environment[1]. It helps prevent the contamination of surface water and groundwater sources, reducing the risk of waterborne diseases and ensuring the availability of clean water for various uses[1].


In addition to protecting human health, wastewater management plays a crucial role in sustainable development. By treating and reusing wastewater, valuable resources such as water, nutrients, and energy can be recovered[1]. This contributes to water conservation, reduces the strain on freshwater sources, and promotes a circular economy approach to resource management[1].


To optimize wastewater treatment and sanitation, it is important to consider the causes and impacts of the global water quality crisis, as well as implement innovative solutions[2]. Advances in technology have led to new trends in the wastewater management industry, such as digital platforms for waste management and the adoption of more efficient treatment systems[3].



Overall, wastewater management is a critical aspect of environmental stewardship, public health protection, and sustainable development[1][3].


Sources:


Wastewater treatment | Process, History, Importance, Systems | Encyclopedia Britannica


Wastewater management: 1. Introduction - GreenFacts


New Technology Trends in the Wastewater Management Industry - Forbes Wastewater treatment | Process, History, Importance, Systems | Encyclopedia Britannica Wastewater treatment | Process, History, Importance, Systems | Encyclopedia Britannica


Wastewater management refers to the collection, treatment, and safe disposal or reuse of wastewater[1]. Wastewater, also known as sewage, contains impurities that need to be removed before it can be released into natural bodies of water or reused for various purposes[1].


The process of wastewater treatment involves several steps, including physical, biological, and chemical processes, to remove contaminants from the wastewater[1]. It typically includes the removal of solids, organic matter, nutrients (such as nitrogen and phosphorus), and harmful substances like pathogens and toxic chemicals[1].


Proper wastewater management is essential for protecting public health and the environment[1]. It helps prevent the contamination of surface water and groundwater sources, reducing the risk of waterborne diseases and ensuring the availability of clean water for various uses[1].


In addition to protecting human health, wastewater management plays a crucial role in sustainable development. By treating and reusing wastewater, valuable resources such as water, nutrients, and energy can be recovered[1]. This contributes to water conservation, reduces the strain on freshwater sources, and promotes a circular economy approach to resource management[1].


To optimize wastewater treatment and sanitation, it is important to consider the causes and impacts of the global water quality crisis, as well as implement innovative solutions[2]. Advances in technology have led to new trends in the wastewater management industry, such as digital platforms for waste management and the adoption of more efficient treatment systems[3].


Overall, wastewater management is a critical aspect of environmental stewardship, public health protection, and sustainable development[1][3].


Sources:


Wastewater treatment | Process, History, Importance, Systems | Encyclopedia Britannica


Wastewater management: 1. Introduction - GreenFacts


New Technology Trends in the Wastewater Management Industry - Forbes

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Sunday, October 1, 2023

PRIMARY WASTEWATER TREATMENT

                                   PRIMARY WASTEWATER  TREATMENT


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Physical processes that remove non-homogenize solids and

Homogenize the remaining effluent.

The purpose of wastewater treatment is to remove the

contaminates from wastewater to that treated water can meet the

Acceptable quality standards.

• The quality standards usually depend upon whether water will be

reused or discharged into a receiving stream.

• These types of processes can be classified as

􀀀 Physical

􀀀 Chemical

􀀀 Biological

• The primary treatment of wastewater involves two essential steps:

Pretreatment and sedimentation.

• Pretreatment is a crucial phase where large suspended and

floating solids are removed from the wastewater.

• Flow measurement and prechlorination are sometimes included in

the pretreatment process to prevent odors.

• Sedimentation follows the pretreatment and aids in further

separation of particles from the wastewater.• Efficient pretreatment ensures smooth operation in the subsequent treatment processes. • The removal of suspended solids during pretreatment prevents interference with later treatment stages. • Prechlorination is applied as part of pretreatment to avoid any potential odors in the following processes.

Pretreatment in Wastewater Treatment

•Pretreatment involves two key steps: screening and grit removal. •Screens come in various sizes and shapes, tailored to the characteristics of the solids to be removed. •Cleaning methods include manual and mechanical approaches.

Screening Process

• Fixed bar screens are commonly used in domestic wastewater treatment facilities. • Fixed bar screens consist of parallel metal bars. •Apertures range from 20-60 mm for coarse screens, and 10-20 mm for medium and fine screens.







Coarse Screens •Coarse screens eliminate large solids before fine screening. • Helps prevent clogging issues in downstream processes. •Ensures effective functioning of the fine screen.
Enhanced Efficiency with Fine Screens
 • Fine screens remove smaller particles from wastewater. 
•Apertures range from 10-20 mm, targeting finer solids. 
•Preceded by coarse screens for optimal performance.
Grit Removal:
                        •Grit removal is a crucial aspect of pretreatment.
•Involves eliminating heavy particles like sand and gravel. 
•Ensures protection of downstream equipment from abrasion.
Sedimentation Process in Waste Treatment:
Sedimentation removes settleable solids from water using gravitational settling. 
• Key goal: separate sludge from clear liquid for effective waste treatment.
Tank Designs:
Three main tank designs: rectangular horizontal flow, circular radial flow, and vertical flow basins.
 • Each design has unique mechanisms for sludge removal and effluent clarification.
Rectangular Horizontal Flow Tanks:
Feed is introduced at one end, and overflow is collected at the surface. • Floating material scraped into a screen, and settled solids into a sludge hopper. • •Endless conveyor mechanism aids in the process.
Circular Radial Flow Tanks:
Feed enters through the center well, and clarified effluent is collected at the periphery. •Rotary sludge scraper forces settled sludge into a central hopper. •Surface skimming board removes scum efficiently.
Vertical Flow Tanks:
Suitable for small treatment plants. • Feed applied at tank bottom, effluent rises through suspension. •Sludge blanket maintained at the bottom, acts as a filter for small particles. •Careful control of sludge withdrawal and bleeding is necessary to avoid losing the blanket.

Importance of Sludge Blanket:
•Sludge blanket vital for effective particle filtration. • Maintains suspended particles, and acts as a filter layer. • Control measures needed to prevent blanket loss.
Sedimentation:
• Crucial process in water treatment and quality management. • Utilizes sedimentation basins or clarifiers. • Remove suspended particles and solids from water. • It results in improved water clarity and quality. • Clarifies water by allowing particles to settle.
Flotation:
Particles of density very close to that of water are very difficult to settle in normal sedimentation tanks and take a long time to separate. •In such cases, the separation can be specced up by a crating of the effluent whereby air bubbles are attached to the suspended matter. •The two types of flotation used commonly are a) dispersed-air flotation and b) dissolved-air flotation.
Dispersed-Air Flotation:
Air is introduced directly into the liquid. • Done through a revolving impeller or diffuser. • Generates 1 mm diameter air bubbles. • Turbulence from bubbles can break up fragile floc particles. • Less favored for municipal wastewater treatment due to turbulence. • Limited use in treating industrial wastes with oil, grease, and fine powders.

Dissolved-Air Flotation:
Air brought into contact with wastewater at high pressure. • Pressure reduced to release micron-sized bubbles. • Micron-sized bubbles carry suspended solids and oil to the tank surface. • Pressure systems can degrade flocculent suspensions or oil emulsions. • Recirculation of clear effluent prevents degradation.


Dissolved-Air Flotation:
Compressed air is introduced into the recycle pump discharge for contact. •Recycled flow mixed with influent for flotation. •Pressurization flow based on the required air-to-solids ratio. •Effective ratios range from 0.01 to 0.05, with design value often 0.02. •Residence time in the flotation tank is about 30 minutes.
REFERENCES:
Environmental Pollution and Control, 4th ed. by J. Jeffrey Peirce, P. Aarne Vesilind, Ruth F. Weiner •Environmental Pollution and Control,5th ed. by C S Rao •https://www.keeservices.com/dispersed-air-flotation-syst ems/
                                 
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