Essays about: "phosphorous recovery"

Found 4 essays containing the words phosphorous recovery.

  1. 1. Biowaste Non-Sorters : who cares. Examining arguments and factors from citizens not sorting biowaste in Copenhagen and recommendations for a way forward

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

    Author : Stephanie Touveneau Petersen; [2018]
    Keywords : biowaste; recycling; waste hierarchy; municipal waste management; urban resource management; phosphorous recovery; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : The Danes’ have the highest municipal waste generation per capita in the European Union and it is estimated that 40% of residual waste is biowaste. Fortunately, it is possible to address environmental pressures and counteract resource loss from incineration by the process of bio-gasification of collected biowaste in Denmark. READ MORE

  2. 2. Challenges during start-up of urine nitrification in an MBBR

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Kemiteknik (CI)

    Author : Ellen Ascard Edefell; [2017]
    Keywords : Urine; source-separation; urine stabilisation; nitrogen recovery; nitrification; moving bed biofilm reactor; MBBR; water engineering; environmental engineering; vattenförsörjningsteknik; avloppsteknik; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Nitrogen and phosphorous compounds are secreted by humans and treated in wastewater treatments plants. These substances are also found in agricultural fertilisers and needed for plant growth. Nutrient recycling is limited in conventional treatment systems and valuable products are lost. READ MORE

  3. 3. sSWOT-analysis of the introduction and usage of faecal sludge as fertiliser in agriculture in the Western Cape Province, South Africa

    University essay from KTH/Industriell ekologi

    Author : Felicia Frise; Anna Ringström; [2017]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : For future generations, securing nutrients and minimising the biochemical flows are significant challenges for humanity. Due to this, it is important to develop new phosphorous recovery methods from alternative sources to secure food production, reach sustainable development and circular economy. READ MORE

  4. 4. Phosphorous Desorbing Capacity of the Filter Materials Polonite® and Sorbulite®.

    University essay from KTH/Mark- och vattenteknik

    Author : Meheret Kassa; [2013]
    Keywords : Polonite®; Sorbulite®; Nutrient removal and recovery; Phosphorus; Sorbent; extracts; desorption;

    Abstract : Replacing the lost Phosphates from different ecosystems is not a question it’s an onus. This none replaceable and renewable resource is one of the vital nutrients where without it, cells, crops and human beings cannot function and live. READ MORE