Essays about: "PFPeA"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 12 essays containing the word PFPeA.

  1. 1. Is two stage GAC better than one stage GAC for removing PFAS at a DWTP? : Investigation of PFAS removal from drinking water using two stage granular activated carbon (GAC) filter

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Oliver Ekesiöö; [2023]
    Keywords : GAC; PFAS; drinking water treatment; two stage GAC;

    Abstract : The removal of 34 per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) were compared in a 1 stagegranular activated carbon (GAC) filtration to a 2 stage GAC filtration in a pilot study at adrinking water treatment plant (DWTP). The PFASs that were present in the water wereperfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS), perfluoropentanoic acid(PFPeA), perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA), perfluoroheptanoic acid (PFHpA), perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (PFBS), perfluoropentane sulfonic acid (PFPeS) and perfluorohexane sulfonic acid(PFHxS). READ MORE

  3. 2. PFAS in a Swedish wastewater treatment plant : An analysis of the effectiveness of major treatment steps on 33 PFAS

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och naturresurser

    Author : Jonatan Forsberg; [2022]
    Keywords : Northern Sweden; PFAS; municipal WWTP; MBBR; GAC;

    Abstract : Wastewater treatment plants (WWTP) are known spreaders of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) into the environment. Luleå University of Technology is conducting a yearlong study in which PFAS concentrations in the different treatment steps are measured at Uddebo treatment plant. READ MORE

  4. 3. Groundwater Movement and PFAS Transportation in the Vreta-Bålsta Esker

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Kevin Pettersson; [2020]
    Keywords : GMS; MODFLOW; MT3DMS; PFAS; modelling; GMS; MODFLOW; MT3DMS; PFAS; Modellering;

    Abstract : Håbo municipality is looking for alternative drinking water sources for its residence city of Bålsta. One possible source is the Vreta-Bålsta esker located northeast of Bålsta, which could be used for artificial infiltration and extraction of groundwater. READ MORE

  5. 4. Screening of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) in drinking water in Sweden

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Aquatic Sciences and Assessment

    Author : Erik Gunnars; [2020]
    Keywords : PFASs; drinking water; per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances; persistent organic pollutants; PFOA; PFOS;

    Abstract : Worldwide use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs), both legacy and past, are problematic due to their persistent nature. To date, PFASs are of high concern since they have been found not only in the environment but also in animals, plants and humans. READ MORE

  6. 5. Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFASs) Removal from Landfill Leachate : Efficiency Evaluation in Column Experiments

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Emelie Johnson; [2019]
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    Abstract : Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) are known for their wide spread in the environment, their persistent properties and their ability of biomagnification through the food chain. With properties such as oil and water repellence, temperature resistance and a long lifespan they have been frequently used in various areas, e.g. READ MORE