Essays about: "Greywater"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 24 essays containing the word Greywater.

  1. 16. Biochar and activated carbon filters for greywater treatment : comparison of organic matter and nutrients removal

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Energy and Technology

    Author : Christina Berger; [2012]
    Keywords : Phosphorous removal; Nitrogen removal; Vertical flow; Anionic;

    Abstract : Activated carbon has long been used for the treatment of water. The industrial activation processes increase the environmental footprint and cost of this product. READ MORE

  3. 17. Modeling of bark-, sand- and activated carbon filters for treatment of greywater

    University essay from

    Author : Susanna Ciuk Karlsson; [2012]
    Keywords : wastewater reuse; modeling; filters; organic matter; nutrients; CW2D; HYDRUS; avloppsvatten; modellering; filter; organiskt material; näringsämnen;

    Abstract : ABSTRACT Modeling of bark-, sand- and activated carbon filters for treatment of greywater Susanna Ciuk Karlsson   The part of the waste water produced in a household, originating from showers, dish - and wash water, is called greywater. It is possible to treat the greywater separately from the black water (toilet water) as it is less polluted and then use it for purposes such as garden irrigation. READ MORE

  4. 18. Treatment of Graywater as a Suitable Solution to Save Water and Electricity for Iraq's Householders

    University essay from Sektionen för lärande och miljö

    Author : Wamid Tawfiq; [2011]
    Keywords : Graywater; Treatment; Constructed wetland; consumption; aircooler;

    Abstract : Conscious governments in the developing countries try to keep abreast of developments, by offering better services to their citizens; one of the important services is to preserve the natural water resources. Implementation of constructed wetlands part of sustainable water resource management and ecosystem is a new approach for water treatment and biological disposal of contaminants, therefore families can contribute to these treatments through the use this system in their houses. READ MORE

  5. 19. Cyborglandskap : landskapet, människan och teknologin

    University essay from SLU/Landscape Architecture (until 121231)

    Author : Martin Nilsson; [2010]
    Keywords : cyborglandskap; teknologisering ; ljusarkitektur; jordbruk; vertikal odling; postmodernism; hydroponisk odling;

    Abstract : By using the cyborg as a structural tool to analyze certain aspects of human interaction with what can be perceived as landscape or landscape architectural elements, this thesis seeks to explore the concept of the cyborg landscape in order to place human practice in the context of postmodern ideas of the end of true nature. Ever since human kind has externalized evo-lution by using tools and extending the body with technological inventions, we have also taken our surroundings out of their natural trajectory. READ MORE

  6. 20. Designing a Sustainable System for Water Supply and Sanitation in Rural Peru

    University essay from Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Ida Maria Linnéa Persson; [2009]
    Keywords : water supply; sanitation; planning support; household water treatment; solar disinfection; rural Peru; dricksvatten; sanitet; planeringsstöd; hushållsrening av vatten; soldisinfektion; peruanska landsbygden; agua potable; saneamiento; apoyo de planificación; tratamiento domiciliario de agua; desinfección solar; zonas rurales de Perú;

    Abstract : Given the tremendous importance of water supply and sanitation (WSS) on health and welfare, the purpose of this thesis was to suggest a design of a sustainable WSS system for a rural village in the sub-Andean Amazon of Northern Peru. WSS planning and intervention in the developing world have traditionally been characterized by large failures, and to understand the related problems, this work was initiated with a literature review on the topic. READ MORE