This document summarizes a study that examined immobilizing mud from a zinc plating plant and waste zeolite materials with Portland cement. Samples with different proportions of mud and zeolite-mud mixtures were prepared and tested. Leachability was assessed using a modified leaching test, where zinc concentrations in eluates were measured after different time periods. A diffusion model was used to assess zinc diffusion speeds and leaching mechanisms. Mechanical strength tests were also conducted. The study aimed to determine the effectiveness of immobilizing zinc-containing wastes with cement and understand the chemical and physical processes involved.
This document summarizes a study that assessed the chemical, physical, and biological properties of new and field-conditioned cross-linked polyacrylamide gels. Both new gels and gels aged 1-6 years in fields contained low levels of acrylamide and acrylic acid monomers, except when subjected to elevated temperatures which caused higher monomer release. Gel water holding capacity decreased sharply within 18 months of field placement due to environmental conditions like UV exposure and freeze/thaw cycles. Microscopy revealed that gels became increasingly colonized by fungi and bacteria over time in fields. The study concluded that cross-linked polyacrylamide placed in soil is relatively stable but loses effectiveness due to declining water retention, raising questions
Influence of alkaline substances (carbonates and bicarbonates of sodium) in w...eSAT Publishing House
IJRET : International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology is an international peer reviewed, online journal published by eSAT Publishing House for the enhancement of research in various disciplines of Engineering and Technology. The aim and scope of the journal is to provide an academic medium and an important reference for the advancement and dissemination of research results that support high-level learning, teaching and research in the fields of Engineering and Technology. We bring together Scientists, Academician, Field Engineers, Scholars and Students of related fields of Engineering and Technology.
The document summarizes research on manufacturing ultra-light ceramsite from slate waste in Shangri-la, China. Key findings include:
1) Through orthogonal experimentation, the optimal production parameters were determined as preheating at 300°C for 25 minutes and sintering at 1230°C for 20 minutes.
2) Analysis showed sintering temperature had the greatest influence on physical properties of the ceramsite, followed by sintering time, preheating temperature, and preheating time.
3) The optimal ceramsite had a bulk density of 729 kg/m3, water absorption of 5.1%, and expansion ratio of 50%, meeting standards for ultra-light cerams
This document examines the reactivity of cement combinations containing Portland cement, fly ash, silica fume, and metakaolin by investigating their calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)2) consumption. Various binary and ternary cement pastes were tested at ages of 28, 90, and 180 days. The results show that silica fume consumed the most Ca(OH)2, followed by metakaolin, then fly ash. Ca(OH)2 consumption increased with age and addition content up to certain limits. Combinations with finer pozzolans like silica fume and metakaolin showed higher reactivity, especially at early ages.
International Journal of Engineering and Science Invention (IJESI) is an international journal intended for professionals and researchers in all fields of computer science and electronics. IJESI publishes research articles and reviews within the whole field Engineering Science and Technology, new teaching methods, assessment, validation and the impact of new technologies and it will continue to provide information on the latest trends and developments in this ever-expanding subject. The publications of papers are selected through double peer reviewed to ensure originality, relevance, and readability. The articles published in our journal can be accessed online.
The article is devoted to the problem of limiting water inflow in a production well.
The authors consider the main features of the reservoir, which contribute to
premature flooding. This paper presents the basic classification of plugging selective
compositions, outlines the advantages and disadvantages of each type. Gel composed
of carboxymethylcellulose, chromium acetate and copper sulfate was developed for
water production restriction. An alternative way was offered to determine the optimal
concentrations of plugging compositions on the change of the total porosity and x-ray
density measured in the x-ray tomograph. Dynamics of the effective viscosity on the
magnitude of the gap, simulating the fracture was obtained – the viscosity decreases
logarithmically. Filtration experiments confirmed the selective properties of the gelforming
composition
1) The document examines the role of various catalysts (HCl, H2SO4, CH3COOH, HF, NH4OH) in the fabrication of silica films using a sol-gel process.
2) It was found that different catalysts can have dramatic effects on the porosity, optical quality, shrinkage, thickness, structural evolution during thermal treatment, and stress of the films. For example, using H2SO4 instead of HCl as the catalyst increased the porosity of thermally treated films from 2.8% to 31%.
3) Experiments were conducted to study the effects of various catalysts on silica films fabricated via spin coating of precursor solutions and subsequent thermal
This document summarizes a study that assessed the chemical, physical, and biological properties of new and field-conditioned cross-linked polyacrylamide gels. Both new gels and gels aged 1-6 years in fields contained low levels of acrylamide and acrylic acid monomers, except when subjected to elevated temperatures which caused higher monomer release. Gel water holding capacity decreased sharply within 18 months of field placement due to environmental conditions like UV exposure and freeze/thaw cycles. Microscopy revealed that gels became increasingly colonized by fungi and bacteria over time in fields. The study concluded that cross-linked polyacrylamide placed in soil is relatively stable but loses effectiveness due to declining water retention, raising questions
Influence of alkaline substances (carbonates and bicarbonates of sodium) in w...eSAT Publishing House
IJRET : International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology is an international peer reviewed, online journal published by eSAT Publishing House for the enhancement of research in various disciplines of Engineering and Technology. The aim and scope of the journal is to provide an academic medium and an important reference for the advancement and dissemination of research results that support high-level learning, teaching and research in the fields of Engineering and Technology. We bring together Scientists, Academician, Field Engineers, Scholars and Students of related fields of Engineering and Technology.
The document summarizes research on manufacturing ultra-light ceramsite from slate waste in Shangri-la, China. Key findings include:
1) Through orthogonal experimentation, the optimal production parameters were determined as preheating at 300°C for 25 minutes and sintering at 1230°C for 20 minutes.
2) Analysis showed sintering temperature had the greatest influence on physical properties of the ceramsite, followed by sintering time, preheating temperature, and preheating time.
3) The optimal ceramsite had a bulk density of 729 kg/m3, water absorption of 5.1%, and expansion ratio of 50%, meeting standards for ultra-light cerams
This document examines the reactivity of cement combinations containing Portland cement, fly ash, silica fume, and metakaolin by investigating their calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)2) consumption. Various binary and ternary cement pastes were tested at ages of 28, 90, and 180 days. The results show that silica fume consumed the most Ca(OH)2, followed by metakaolin, then fly ash. Ca(OH)2 consumption increased with age and addition content up to certain limits. Combinations with finer pozzolans like silica fume and metakaolin showed higher reactivity, especially at early ages.
International Journal of Engineering and Science Invention (IJESI) is an international journal intended for professionals and researchers in all fields of computer science and electronics. IJESI publishes research articles and reviews within the whole field Engineering Science and Technology, new teaching methods, assessment, validation and the impact of new technologies and it will continue to provide information on the latest trends and developments in this ever-expanding subject. The publications of papers are selected through double peer reviewed to ensure originality, relevance, and readability. The articles published in our journal can be accessed online.
The article is devoted to the problem of limiting water inflow in a production well.
The authors consider the main features of the reservoir, which contribute to
premature flooding. This paper presents the basic classification of plugging selective
compositions, outlines the advantages and disadvantages of each type. Gel composed
of carboxymethylcellulose, chromium acetate and copper sulfate was developed for
water production restriction. An alternative way was offered to determine the optimal
concentrations of plugging compositions on the change of the total porosity and x-ray
density measured in the x-ray tomograph. Dynamics of the effective viscosity on the
magnitude of the gap, simulating the fracture was obtained – the viscosity decreases
logarithmically. Filtration experiments confirmed the selective properties of the gelforming
composition
1) The document examines the role of various catalysts (HCl, H2SO4, CH3COOH, HF, NH4OH) in the fabrication of silica films using a sol-gel process.
2) It was found that different catalysts can have dramatic effects on the porosity, optical quality, shrinkage, thickness, structural evolution during thermal treatment, and stress of the films. For example, using H2SO4 instead of HCl as the catalyst increased the porosity of thermally treated films from 2.8% to 31%.
3) Experiments were conducted to study the effects of various catalysts on silica films fabricated via spin coating of precursor solutions and subsequent thermal
This document discusses using clay minerals and organoclays as flocculants to pretreat brine wastewater (BWW) from the pickle industry. BWW is difficult to treat due to its low pH, high salt content, and high levels of suspended and organic matter. The study tested different clay minerals and berberine-modified organoclays in a two-step sedimentation process to reduce turbidity, total suspended solids (TSS), volatile suspended solids (VSS), and chemical oxygen demand (COD) in BWW. Preliminary tests showed Volclay KWK bentonite (VO) and Pangel C150 sepiolite (C150) were the most effective at reducing
STUDY ON EFFECT OF SOIL WASHING WITH DIFFERENT WASHING CYCLES ON PARTICLE SIZ...ijsrd.com
Soil contamination by heavy metals is a major problem at many contaminated sites now a day. According to EPA’s list of priority pollutants cadmium, chromium, copper, lead, mercury, nickel, and zinc are the most hazardous heavy metals found at many soil contaminated sites. Many techniques are employed for the decontamination of soils. This consists of various physiochemical as well as biological methods. Among these process soil washing is a physiochemical method, which has a very high efficiency for heavy metal removal from contaminated soils. It is a simple, ex situ remediation technology. In this process by the addition of washing water, heavy metals can be transferred from the degraded sediment to wash solution. This process can be enhanced by addition of acid washing, chelating agents or surfactants. Particle size always plays an important role in the removal of heavy metals. In this research paper an attempt has made to soil washing technology for removal of Pb and Cr from contaminated soil with the help of different combination of EDTA and DI water cycle. Another attempt has also made to find out the effect of particle size i.e. soil, silt and clay on the soil washing.
The document summarizes research on the phase transformation of sol-gel titania containing silica. Key findings include:
1) The addition of 5-10% silica to titania increases the specific surface area of the material from 89 m2/g to over 200 m2/g. Using ethanol as the solvent medium achieved the highest surface area of 232 m2/g.
2) The addition of silica increases the anatase-rutile phase transformation temperature of titania from around 800°C to higher temperatures.
3) The phase transformation was studied using X-ray diffraction and impedance spectroscopy. The addition of methanol or ethanol was found to enhance the formation of the rutile
This document summarizes a study that investigated the effect of water-to-cement ratio on sulfate corrosion of fine-grained concrete. Concrete samples with water-to-cement ratios of 0.4, 0.45, and 0.5 were exposed to 0.5% sulfuric acid or a solution simulating wastewater for periods of 1, 3, and 6 months. The pH and sulfate content of layers cut from the samples were measured. After 1 month of exposure, a small decrease in pH was observed only in surface layers, and sulfate penetration was limited to 5 mm. Longer exposure times showed slightly deeper sulfate penetration but did not significantly reduce pH or compromise reinforcement protection. Higher water-to-
This document discusses a study on the effect of leachate on the engineering properties of different types of bentonite. Five bentonites were tested: calcium bentonite and four sodium-activated bentonites. The bentonites were exposed to varying concentrations of acetic acid and calcium chloride solutions to simulate leachate components. Testing showed the liquid limit, plastic limit, plasticity index, free swell, percentage swell, and hydraulic conductivity of the bentonites changed when exposed to the chemical solutions. In general, properties were most affected by calcium chloride. The study developed mathematical models to predict hydraulic conductivity from other properties. Percentage swell showed the best correlation with hydraulic conductivity.
Influence of reaction medium on morphology and crystallite size of zinc oxidejournal ijrtem
ABSTRACT : Zinc oxide nanoparticles were prepared by reacting zinc chloride and sodium hydroxide in different mediums such as chitosan, poly vinyl alcohol, ethanol and starch. The materials were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), x-ray diffraction (XRD) studies, transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). Elemental analysis was done by energy dispersive X-ray Analysis (EDAX).
KEY WORDS : Nano zinc oxide, morphology, crystallite size
This document discusses mesoporous materials. It begins by defining porous materials and classifying them based on pore size as microporous, mesoporous, or macroporous. Mesoporous materials have pore sizes between 2-50 nm. The document then covers the synthesis of mesoporous materials using both soft template and hard template methods. It provides details on the synthesis process including use of surfactants to form micelles, interaction with inorganic precursors, and removal of templates. Finally, it discusses characterization techniques and some applications of mesoporous materials such as drug delivery and magnetic nanocomposites.
zeolites, types, nature, synthetic, processes, Deposits and properties;Physical characteristics of some naturally occurring zeolites; molecular sieves;Adsorption and related molecular sieving; zeolite catalysts
Comparative Study of Impact of Aluminium and Titanium Oxides Nanoparticles on...AJSERJournal
Drilling fluid has a lot of importance and application in the oil drilling process which includes the removing
of cuttings and prevention of fluid transfer to and from the rock strata. With the addition of nanoparticles it is possible
to facilitate in-situ control of the drilling fluid rheology, increasing the hydraulic efficiency of drilling campaigns and
reducing costs in a variety of reservoir environments. This study was aimed at investigating how water based drilling
fluid (WBDF) rheological property can be improved using Aluminum oxide and Titanium oxide nanoparticles. To achieve
this aim, ten laboratory samples of drilling fluids each in different proportion of additives and nanoparticles were
prepared and analyzed. The WBDF samples were prepared using the standard laboratory barrel (350 ml) method.
Different proportions of Xanthan gum, Aluminum oxide and Titanium oxide were used. Brookfield rotational viscometer
was used to determine the rheological properties of the samples. Also, the structural analysis of the interaction
between the nanoparticles and the xanthan gum were determined using Fourier Transformation Infra-red (FTIR)
spectroscopy. From the results obtained, it can be concluded that aluminum and titanium oxide nanoparticle improved
the rheological properties of the water based drilling fluid. In conclusion, the introduction of Aluminum oxide and
Titanium oxide nanoparticles improved the rheological performance of water based drilling fluids with xanthan gum
additive.
This document discusses mesoporous materials. It defines mesoporous materials as porous materials with pores between 2-50 nm in size, giving them high surface areas between 400-1000 m2/g. The document then covers the history of mesoporous materials, lists common types like MCM-41 and SBA-15, discusses their synthesis methods, and outlines key applications in areas like drug delivery, catalysis, sensors, and chromatography.
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This document summarizes a study on solidifying drilling fluid waste from coalbed methane drilling. Laboratory and field tests showed that treating drilling fluid waste with cement-based solidifying agents can meet pollution standards for burial and reuse. In a field test, 200m3 of drilling fluid waste from a well was solidified into rock within 10 days using this method. Tests found the leachate from the solidified rock met environmental standards and the rock had sufficient strength for further operations. The study concludes this solidifying method provides an affordable and environmentally-friendly way to treat drilling fluid waste from coalbed methane drilling.
Effect of the pillar ligand on preventing agglomeration of ZnO nanoparticles ...Iranian Chemical Society
Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) represent a new class of highly porous materials. On this regard, two nano porous metal-organic frameworks of [Zn2(1,4-bdc)2(H2O)2∙(DMF)2]n (1) and [Zn2(1,4-bdc)2(dabco)]·4DMF·1⁄2H2O (2), (1,4-bdc = benzene-1,4-dicarboxylate, dabco = 1,4-diazabicyclo[2.2.2]octane and DMF = N,N-dimethylformamide) were synthesized and characterized. They were used for preparation of ZnO nanomaterials. With calcination of 1, agglomerated ZnO nanoparticles could be fabricated, but by the same process on 2, the tendency of ZnO nanoparticles to agglomeration was decreased. In addition, the ZnO nanoparticles prepared from compound 2 had smaller diameter than those obtained from compound 1. In fact, the role of organic dabco ligands in 2 is similar to the role of polymeric stabilizers in formation of nanoparticles. Finally, considering the various applications of ZnO nanomaterials such as light-emitting diodes, photodetectors, photodiodes, gas sensors and dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs), it seems that preparation of ZnO nanomaterials from their MOFs could be one of the simple and effective methods which may be applied for preparation of them.
This document discusses different types of materials, including metals, polymers, ceramics, composites, and smart materials. It provides details on their key properties and examples. Metals are good conductors of heat and electricity, while polymers are made of long molecular chains that can be cross-linked. Ceramics are inorganic materials made by heating materials like silica and clay. Composites have improved properties from combining materials with a matrix and reinforce. Smart materials change properties in response to stimuli like stress, temperature, or electric fields.
synthesis of fly ash based zeolite for wastewater purificationVinit Sehgal
This document summarizes the development of a novel zeolite synthesized from fly ash for treating wastewater. The synthesis process involves mixing fly ash with sodium hydroxide and refluxing for 98 hours at 383K until neutral pH is reached. This combination of conventional and microwave synthesis increases the zeolite's porosity and cation exchange capacity (CEC) for effective wastewater treatment. Characterization tests and efficiency tests were performed to evaluate the zeolite's ability to remove various cations and anions from wastewater via ion exchange and adsorption. Process optimization studies examined factors like CEC, pH control, reaction time and temperature to improve the zeolite synthesis.
This document summarizes a study that investigated the influence of temperature and pH on the morphology and color of cobalt aluminate (CoAl2O4) spinel powders prepared by the sol gel method. X-ray diffraction and infrared spectroscopy confirmed the formation of the spinel phase starting at 500°C regardless of pH. Transmission electron microscopy showed the powders were nanometric in size ranging from 20-90 nm, with particle size increasing with temperature. Colorimetry found the powders became increasingly blue at higher temperatures above 800°C, regardless of pH. The results indicate temperature strongly influences morphology and color, while pH has a significant but lesser effect. Powders synthesized at 1100°C and pH 7 had the best
This document presents the minor project of synthesizing Fe-Co MCM-41 catalyst for the preparation of carbon nanotubes by catalytic chemical vapor deposition. The objective is to achieve a high purity and performance catalyst by synthesizing Fe-Co MCM-41 with varying molar ratios of Fe and Co to silicon. The catalyst will be characterized using XRD and FT-IR. Synthesis of Fe, Co, and Fe-Co MCM-41 is described along with future work to improve yield and prevent impurities.
IJRET : International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology is an international peer reviewed, online journal published by eSAT Publishing House for the enhancement of research in various disciplines of Engineering and Technology. The aim and scope of the journal is to provide an academic medium and an important reference for the advancement and dissemination of research results that support high-level learning, teaching and research in the fields of Engineering and Technology. We bring together Scientists, Academician, Field Engineers, Scholars and Students of related fields of Engineering and Technology
IJRET : International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology is an international peer reviewed, online journal published by eSAT Publishing House for the enhancement of research in various disciplines of Engineering and Technology. The aim and scope of the journal is to provide an academic medium and an important reference for the advancement and dissemination of research results that support high-level learning, teaching and research in the fields of Engineering and Technology. We bring together Scientists, Academician, Field Engineers, Scholars and Students of related fields of Engineering and Technology
This document summarizes a study on the performance of different coagulants for water treatment. Alum (C1), poly aluminum chloride (PAC) (C2), and sodium aluminate (C3) were evaluated individually and in mixtures. Jar tests were conducted to determine optimum dosages for turbidities of 50, 100, 200, and 400 NTU. C1 and a mixture of C1 and C3 (CM3) removed 100% of turbidity up to 50 NTU. Above 50 NTU, C1, C2, and a mixture of C1 and C2 (CM1) removed 100% turbidity. Residual aluminum was lowest for CM1 at 0.02 mg/L and
This document presents a dual transform method for medical image compression that uses both singular value decomposition (SVD) and Haar wavelet transform. It compares the proposed dual transform method to existing Haar wavelet-SPIHT and DCT-SPIHT compression methods on 3 medical images. The dual transform method achieved higher compression ratios and PSNR values at 0.4 bits per pixel compared to the other methods, indicating better preservation of image quality at higher compression. The dual transform is thus concluded to be suitable for compressing medical images where no deterioration of image quality is acceptable.
This document discusses using clay minerals and organoclays as flocculants to pretreat brine wastewater (BWW) from the pickle industry. BWW is difficult to treat due to its low pH, high salt content, and high levels of suspended and organic matter. The study tested different clay minerals and berberine-modified organoclays in a two-step sedimentation process to reduce turbidity, total suspended solids (TSS), volatile suspended solids (VSS), and chemical oxygen demand (COD) in BWW. Preliminary tests showed Volclay KWK bentonite (VO) and Pangel C150 sepiolite (C150) were the most effective at reducing
STUDY ON EFFECT OF SOIL WASHING WITH DIFFERENT WASHING CYCLES ON PARTICLE SIZ...ijsrd.com
Soil contamination by heavy metals is a major problem at many contaminated sites now a day. According to EPA’s list of priority pollutants cadmium, chromium, copper, lead, mercury, nickel, and zinc are the most hazardous heavy metals found at many soil contaminated sites. Many techniques are employed for the decontamination of soils. This consists of various physiochemical as well as biological methods. Among these process soil washing is a physiochemical method, which has a very high efficiency for heavy metal removal from contaminated soils. It is a simple, ex situ remediation technology. In this process by the addition of washing water, heavy metals can be transferred from the degraded sediment to wash solution. This process can be enhanced by addition of acid washing, chelating agents or surfactants. Particle size always plays an important role in the removal of heavy metals. In this research paper an attempt has made to soil washing technology for removal of Pb and Cr from contaminated soil with the help of different combination of EDTA and DI water cycle. Another attempt has also made to find out the effect of particle size i.e. soil, silt and clay on the soil washing.
The document summarizes research on the phase transformation of sol-gel titania containing silica. Key findings include:
1) The addition of 5-10% silica to titania increases the specific surface area of the material from 89 m2/g to over 200 m2/g. Using ethanol as the solvent medium achieved the highest surface area of 232 m2/g.
2) The addition of silica increases the anatase-rutile phase transformation temperature of titania from around 800°C to higher temperatures.
3) The phase transformation was studied using X-ray diffraction and impedance spectroscopy. The addition of methanol or ethanol was found to enhance the formation of the rutile
This document summarizes a study that investigated the effect of water-to-cement ratio on sulfate corrosion of fine-grained concrete. Concrete samples with water-to-cement ratios of 0.4, 0.45, and 0.5 were exposed to 0.5% sulfuric acid or a solution simulating wastewater for periods of 1, 3, and 6 months. The pH and sulfate content of layers cut from the samples were measured. After 1 month of exposure, a small decrease in pH was observed only in surface layers, and sulfate penetration was limited to 5 mm. Longer exposure times showed slightly deeper sulfate penetration but did not significantly reduce pH or compromise reinforcement protection. Higher water-to-
This document discusses a study on the effect of leachate on the engineering properties of different types of bentonite. Five bentonites were tested: calcium bentonite and four sodium-activated bentonites. The bentonites were exposed to varying concentrations of acetic acid and calcium chloride solutions to simulate leachate components. Testing showed the liquid limit, plastic limit, plasticity index, free swell, percentage swell, and hydraulic conductivity of the bentonites changed when exposed to the chemical solutions. In general, properties were most affected by calcium chloride. The study developed mathematical models to predict hydraulic conductivity from other properties. Percentage swell showed the best correlation with hydraulic conductivity.
Influence of reaction medium on morphology and crystallite size of zinc oxidejournal ijrtem
ABSTRACT : Zinc oxide nanoparticles were prepared by reacting zinc chloride and sodium hydroxide in different mediums such as chitosan, poly vinyl alcohol, ethanol and starch. The materials were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), x-ray diffraction (XRD) studies, transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). Elemental analysis was done by energy dispersive X-ray Analysis (EDAX).
KEY WORDS : Nano zinc oxide, morphology, crystallite size
This document discusses mesoporous materials. It begins by defining porous materials and classifying them based on pore size as microporous, mesoporous, or macroporous. Mesoporous materials have pore sizes between 2-50 nm. The document then covers the synthesis of mesoporous materials using both soft template and hard template methods. It provides details on the synthesis process including use of surfactants to form micelles, interaction with inorganic precursors, and removal of templates. Finally, it discusses characterization techniques and some applications of mesoporous materials such as drug delivery and magnetic nanocomposites.
zeolites, types, nature, synthetic, processes, Deposits and properties;Physical characteristics of some naturally occurring zeolites; molecular sieves;Adsorption and related molecular sieving; zeolite catalysts
Comparative Study of Impact of Aluminium and Titanium Oxides Nanoparticles on...AJSERJournal
Drilling fluid has a lot of importance and application in the oil drilling process which includes the removing
of cuttings and prevention of fluid transfer to and from the rock strata. With the addition of nanoparticles it is possible
to facilitate in-situ control of the drilling fluid rheology, increasing the hydraulic efficiency of drilling campaigns and
reducing costs in a variety of reservoir environments. This study was aimed at investigating how water based drilling
fluid (WBDF) rheological property can be improved using Aluminum oxide and Titanium oxide nanoparticles. To achieve
this aim, ten laboratory samples of drilling fluids each in different proportion of additives and nanoparticles were
prepared and analyzed. The WBDF samples were prepared using the standard laboratory barrel (350 ml) method.
Different proportions of Xanthan gum, Aluminum oxide and Titanium oxide were used. Brookfield rotational viscometer
was used to determine the rheological properties of the samples. Also, the structural analysis of the interaction
between the nanoparticles and the xanthan gum were determined using Fourier Transformation Infra-red (FTIR)
spectroscopy. From the results obtained, it can be concluded that aluminum and titanium oxide nanoparticle improved
the rheological properties of the water based drilling fluid. In conclusion, the introduction of Aluminum oxide and
Titanium oxide nanoparticles improved the rheological performance of water based drilling fluids with xanthan gum
additive.
This document discusses mesoporous materials. It defines mesoporous materials as porous materials with pores between 2-50 nm in size, giving them high surface areas between 400-1000 m2/g. The document then covers the history of mesoporous materials, lists common types like MCM-41 and SBA-15, discusses their synthesis methods, and outlines key applications in areas like drug delivery, catalysis, sensors, and chromatography.
Welcome to International Journal of Engineering Research and Development (IJERD)IJERD Editor
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This document summarizes a study on solidifying drilling fluid waste from coalbed methane drilling. Laboratory and field tests showed that treating drilling fluid waste with cement-based solidifying agents can meet pollution standards for burial and reuse. In a field test, 200m3 of drilling fluid waste from a well was solidified into rock within 10 days using this method. Tests found the leachate from the solidified rock met environmental standards and the rock had sufficient strength for further operations. The study concludes this solidifying method provides an affordable and environmentally-friendly way to treat drilling fluid waste from coalbed methane drilling.
Effect of the pillar ligand on preventing agglomeration of ZnO nanoparticles ...Iranian Chemical Society
Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) represent a new class of highly porous materials. On this regard, two nano porous metal-organic frameworks of [Zn2(1,4-bdc)2(H2O)2∙(DMF)2]n (1) and [Zn2(1,4-bdc)2(dabco)]·4DMF·1⁄2H2O (2), (1,4-bdc = benzene-1,4-dicarboxylate, dabco = 1,4-diazabicyclo[2.2.2]octane and DMF = N,N-dimethylformamide) were synthesized and characterized. They were used for preparation of ZnO nanomaterials. With calcination of 1, agglomerated ZnO nanoparticles could be fabricated, but by the same process on 2, the tendency of ZnO nanoparticles to agglomeration was decreased. In addition, the ZnO nanoparticles prepared from compound 2 had smaller diameter than those obtained from compound 1. In fact, the role of organic dabco ligands in 2 is similar to the role of polymeric stabilizers in formation of nanoparticles. Finally, considering the various applications of ZnO nanomaterials such as light-emitting diodes, photodetectors, photodiodes, gas sensors and dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs), it seems that preparation of ZnO nanomaterials from their MOFs could be one of the simple and effective methods which may be applied for preparation of them.
This document discusses different types of materials, including metals, polymers, ceramics, composites, and smart materials. It provides details on their key properties and examples. Metals are good conductors of heat and electricity, while polymers are made of long molecular chains that can be cross-linked. Ceramics are inorganic materials made by heating materials like silica and clay. Composites have improved properties from combining materials with a matrix and reinforce. Smart materials change properties in response to stimuli like stress, temperature, or electric fields.
synthesis of fly ash based zeolite for wastewater purificationVinit Sehgal
This document summarizes the development of a novel zeolite synthesized from fly ash for treating wastewater. The synthesis process involves mixing fly ash with sodium hydroxide and refluxing for 98 hours at 383K until neutral pH is reached. This combination of conventional and microwave synthesis increases the zeolite's porosity and cation exchange capacity (CEC) for effective wastewater treatment. Characterization tests and efficiency tests were performed to evaluate the zeolite's ability to remove various cations and anions from wastewater via ion exchange and adsorption. Process optimization studies examined factors like CEC, pH control, reaction time and temperature to improve the zeolite synthesis.
This document summarizes a study that investigated the influence of temperature and pH on the morphology and color of cobalt aluminate (CoAl2O4) spinel powders prepared by the sol gel method. X-ray diffraction and infrared spectroscopy confirmed the formation of the spinel phase starting at 500°C regardless of pH. Transmission electron microscopy showed the powders were nanometric in size ranging from 20-90 nm, with particle size increasing with temperature. Colorimetry found the powders became increasingly blue at higher temperatures above 800°C, regardless of pH. The results indicate temperature strongly influences morphology and color, while pH has a significant but lesser effect. Powders synthesized at 1100°C and pH 7 had the best
This document presents the minor project of synthesizing Fe-Co MCM-41 catalyst for the preparation of carbon nanotubes by catalytic chemical vapor deposition. The objective is to achieve a high purity and performance catalyst by synthesizing Fe-Co MCM-41 with varying molar ratios of Fe and Co to silicon. The catalyst will be characterized using XRD and FT-IR. Synthesis of Fe, Co, and Fe-Co MCM-41 is described along with future work to improve yield and prevent impurities.
IJRET : International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology is an international peer reviewed, online journal published by eSAT Publishing House for the enhancement of research in various disciplines of Engineering and Technology. The aim and scope of the journal is to provide an academic medium and an important reference for the advancement and dissemination of research results that support high-level learning, teaching and research in the fields of Engineering and Technology. We bring together Scientists, Academician, Field Engineers, Scholars and Students of related fields of Engineering and Technology
IJRET : International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology is an international peer reviewed, online journal published by eSAT Publishing House for the enhancement of research in various disciplines of Engineering and Technology. The aim and scope of the journal is to provide an academic medium and an important reference for the advancement and dissemination of research results that support high-level learning, teaching and research in the fields of Engineering and Technology. We bring together Scientists, Academician, Field Engineers, Scholars and Students of related fields of Engineering and Technology
This document summarizes a study on the performance of different coagulants for water treatment. Alum (C1), poly aluminum chloride (PAC) (C2), and sodium aluminate (C3) were evaluated individually and in mixtures. Jar tests were conducted to determine optimum dosages for turbidities of 50, 100, 200, and 400 NTU. C1 and a mixture of C1 and C3 (CM3) removed 100% of turbidity up to 50 NTU. Above 50 NTU, C1, C2, and a mixture of C1 and C2 (CM1) removed 100% turbidity. Residual aluminum was lowest for CM1 at 0.02 mg/L and
This document presents a dual transform method for medical image compression that uses both singular value decomposition (SVD) and Haar wavelet transform. It compares the proposed dual transform method to existing Haar wavelet-SPIHT and DCT-SPIHT compression methods on 3 medical images. The dual transform method achieved higher compression ratios and PSNR values at 0.4 bits per pixel compared to the other methods, indicating better preservation of image quality at higher compression. The dual transform is thus concluded to be suitable for compressing medical images where no deterioration of image quality is acceptable.
IJRET : International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology is an international peer reviewed, online journal published by eSAT Publishing House for the enhancement of research in various disciplines of Engineering and Technology. The aim and scope of the journal is to provide an academic medium and an important reference for the advancement and dissemination of research results that support high-level learning, teaching and research in the fields of Engineering and Technology. We bring together Scientists, Academician, Field Engineers, Scholars and Students of related fields of Engineering and Technology.
Experimental investigation on behavior of bamboo reinforced concrete membereSAT Publishing House
IJRET : International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology is an international peer reviewed, online journal published by eSAT Publishing House for the enhancement of research in various disciplines of Engineering and Technology. The aim and scope of the journal is to provide an academic medium and an important reference for the advancement and dissemination of research results that support high-level learning, teaching and research in the fields of Engineering and Technology. We bring together Scientists, Academician, Field Engineers, Scholars and Students of related fields of Engineering and Technology
Evaluvation of noise level and its adverse effect in metal die manufacuturing...eSAT Publishing House
IJRET : International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology is an international peer reviewed, online journal published by eSAT Publishing House for the enhancement of research in various disciplines of Engineering and Technology. The aim and scope of the journal is to provide an academic medium and an important reference for the advancement and dissemination of research results that support high-level learning, teaching and research in the fields of Engineering and Technology. We bring together Scientists, Academician, Field Engineers, Scholars and Students of related fields of Engineering and Technology
This document describes a system for automating power house control using wireless communication. The system uses microcontrollers, wireless modules like Zigbee, and a web interface to remotely monitor and control power outlets. Sensors measure current and send data to a server module over Zigbee. The system can automatically cut off power if a bill is unpaid or if overload is detected. A software module with PHP, JavaScript etc. allows users to view power status on internet-connected devices. The wireless system is low-cost, low data rate, self-healing and provides energy usage information to users for power management remotely.
IJRET : International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology is an international peer reviewed, online journal published by eSAT Publishing House for the enhancement of research in various disciplines of Engineering and Technology. The aim and scope of the journal is to provide an academic medium and an important reference for the advancement and dissemination of research results that support high-level learning, teaching and research in the fields of Engineering and Technology. We bring together Scientists, Academician, Field Engineers, Scholars and Students of related fields of Engineering and Technology
IJRET : International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology is an international peer reviewed, online journal published by eSAT Publishing House for the enhancement of research in various disciplines of Engineering and Technology. The aim and scope of the journal is to provide an academic medium and an important reference for the advancement and dissemination of research results that support high-level learning, teaching and research in the fields of Engineering and Technology. We bring together Scientists, Academician, Field Engineers, Scholars and Students of related fields of Engineering and Technology
IJRET : International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology is an international peer reviewed, online journal published by eSAT Publishing House for the enhancement of research in various disciplines of Engineering and Technology. The aim and scope of the journal is to provide an academic medium and an important reference for the advancement and dissemination of research results that support high-level learning, teaching and research in the fields of Engineering and Technology. We bring together Scientists, Academician, Field Engineers, Scholars and Students of related fields of Engineering and Technology
The document proposes a Congestion Control Anonymous Gossip (CCAG) protocol to improve reliable packet delivery in multicast routing protocols for mobile ad-hoc networks (MANETs). The CCAG protocol uses a two phase approach, first using an existing multicast protocol like MAODV to disseminate messages unreliably, then using a gossip protocol in the background to reliably recover any lost messages. The gossip protocol implements anonymous gossip, locality of gossip, cached gossip, and pull-based message exchange to provide reliability while minimizing overhead. Simulation results show the CCAG protocol achieves a 22% improvement in packet delivery ratio over MAODV, while also reducing congestion and variation in packets received by nodes.
IJRET : International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology is an international peer reviewed, online journal published by eSAT Publishing House for the enhancement of research in various disciplines of Engineering and Technology. The aim and scope of the journal is to provide an academic medium and an important reference for the advancement and dissemination of research results that support high-level learning, teaching and research in the fields of Engineering and Technology. We bring together Scientists, Academician, Field Engineers, Scholars and Students of related fields of Engineering and Technology
An algorithm for design of brick lining for irrigation channelseSAT Publishing House
IJRET : International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology is an international peer reviewed, online journal published by eSAT Publishing House for the enhancement of research in various disciplines of Engineering and Technology. The aim and scope of the journal is to provide an academic medium and an important reference for the advancement and dissemination of research results that support high-level learning, teaching and research in the fields of Engineering and Technology. We bring together Scientists, Academician, Field Engineers, Scholars and Students of related fields of Engineering and Technology
IJRET : International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology is an international peer reviewed, online journal published by eSAT Publishing House for the enhancement of research in various disciplines of Engineering and Technology. The aim and scope of the journal is to provide an academic medium and an important reference for the advancement and dissemination of research results that support high-level learning, teaching and research in the fields of Engineering and Technology. We bring together Scientists, Academician, Field Engineers, Scholars and Students of related fields of Engineering and Technology.
IJRET : International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology is an international peer reviewed, online journal published by eSAT Publishing House for the enhancement of research in various disciplines of Engineering and Technology. The aim and scope of the journal is to provide an academic medium and an important reference for the advancement and dissemination of research results that support high-level learning, teaching and research in the fields of Engineering and Technology. We bring together Scientists, Academician, Field Engineers, Scholars and Students of related fields of Engineering and Technology.
Natural disasters vulnerability assessment of gondia district, maharashtra, i...eSAT Publishing House
This document summarizes a study that assessed natural disaster vulnerability in Gondia District, Maharashtra, India using digital terrain modeling (DTM) and GIS techniques. The study focused on the Ghat-Tembhani-Chipia area, which experiences annual flooding. DTM and contour maps were generated from elevation data to analyze the topography. The maps identified areas vulnerable to flooding due to natural obstructions in rivers, inward depressions in land, and high water flow at river confluences. Addressing these issues could help minimize flooding impacts on lives and property in the region.
This document discusses investigating the behavior of a 3 degree of freedom spring mass damper system subjected to transient loads. It presents two models of the system with different damper configurations and derives the governing equations. The velocities and energies (kinetic and potential) of the oscillators are estimated by solving the equations for an exponential decaying, constant, and partial load over time. The results show the contribution of kinetic energy is minimal for oscillator 2 in all cases, while potential energy and contributions from oscillators 1 and 3 depend on the load type.
IJRET : International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology is an international peer reviewed, online journal published by eSAT Publishing House for the enhancement of research in various disciplines of Engineering and Technology. The aim and scope of the journal is to provide an academic medium and an important reference for the advancement and dissemination of research results that support high-level learning, teaching and research in the fields of Engineering and Technology. We bring together Scientists, Academician, Field Engineers, Scholars and Students of related fields of Engineering and Technology.
IJRET : International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology is an international peer reviewed, online journal published by eSAT Publishing House for the enhancement of research in various disciplines of Engineering and Technology. The aim and scope of the journal is to provide an academic medium and an important reference for the advancement and dissemination of research results that support high-level learning, teaching and research in the fields of Engineering and Technology. We bring together Scientists, Academician, Field Engineers, Scholars and Students of related fields of Engineering and Technology
Geopolymer Mortar Production Using Silica Waste as Raw Materialdrboon
This document summarizes a study on producing geopolymer mortar using silica waste as a raw material. Some key findings:
- Silica waste was analyzed and found to contain 71% silicon dioxide, meeting requirements for use in geopolymer production. Leaching tests found heavy metal concentrations within regulatory standards.
- Particle size analysis was performed on silica waste and pure alumina. Silica waste was ground to a smaller particle size to improve quality.
- Mix designs with different ratios of silica waste, pure alumina, sodium hydroxide, and sodium silicate solution were tested. The ratio with 70% silica waste, 10% alumina, and 20% sodium hydroxide
This research article examines the utilization of brine sludge waste from chlor-alkali manufacturing in nonstructural building materials like paver blocks and bricks. The authors characterize the chemical and physical properties of the brine sludge and investigate its effects when added to cement-fly ash binders at different concentrations. They find that brine sludge can be safely added up to 35% for paver blocks and 25% for bricks without negatively impacting the engineering properties of the final products. Leachability studies also show that metals and impurities in the sludge become immobilized within the hardened matrix. The use of brine sludge in construction materials provides an alternative solution to disposal and reduces pollution from this industrial waste.
This research article examines the utilization of brine sludge, a waste product from chlor-alkali manufacturing, in nonstructural building components like paver blocks and bricks to provide a sustainable waste management solution. The article characterizes the properties of brine sludge and investigates its effect when added in varying concentrations to cement-fly ash binders. Test results show that brine sludge can be safely utilized up to 35% for paver blocks and 25% for bricks. Leachability studies confirm that metals and impurities in the sludge become immobilized in the hardened matrices and do not readily leach out. The use of brine sludge in construction materials could serve as an alternative to disposal and reduce pollution
International Journal of Engineering Research and Applications (IJERA) is an open access online peer reviewed international journal that publishes research and review articles in the fields of Computer Science, Neural Networks, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Plastic Engineering, Food Technology, Textile Engineering, Nano Technology & science, Power Electronics, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Computational mathematics, Image processing, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Environmental Engineering, VLSI Testing & Low Power VLSI Design etc.
Effect of deep chemical mixing columns on properties of surrounding soft clay...AltinKaradagli
This study examines an alkaline material for improving soft clay soil. A series of tests, including unconfined compression strength, pH, undrained shear strength, electrical conductivity, and microstructural analysis, were conducted.
STUDY OF MECHANICAL AND DURABILITY PROPERTIES OF GEOPOLYMER CONCRETEAbhilash Chandra Dey
This document summarizes a study that evaluated the durability of geopolymer concrete compared to ordinary Portland cement concrete when exposed to seawater. Two geopolymer concrete mixes using 8M and 14M sodium hydroxide solutions and one ordinary Portland cement concrete mix were prepared. Beams and cylinders made with each concrete mix were partially submerged in seawater and an accelerated corrosion test was performed on the reinforced beams by applying a voltage to induce corrosion. The time until cracking occurred due to corrosion was recorded and used to evaluate the durability performance of the different concrete mixes. The test results indicate that geopolymer concrete exhibited better resistance to chloride attack compared to ordinary Portland cement concrete.
This document summarizes a research paper that studied the abrasion resistance of geopolymer concrete at varying temperatures. The paper prepared geopolymer concrete samples using fly ash as the source material and an alkaline solution of sodium hydroxide and sodium silicate. Samples were cured at 25°C, 60°C, and 80°C and tested for abrasion resistance at 5-25 minutes using a tile abrasion testing machine. Results showed that abrasion resistance increased with higher curing temperature, with samples cured at 80°C showing the highest resistance. The paper concluded that geopolymer concrete has good abrasion resistance properties and further research is needed on mixtures with higher alkaline liquid ratios.
This study investigated acid treatment of waste concrete fines to enable circular concrete. The researchers optimized the acetic acid treatment process by varying concentration, liquid to solid ratio, reaction time and temperature. Treatment with 0.6M acetic acid at a liquid to solid ratio of 7 ml/g for 6 hours at ambient temperature extracted clean sand from the fines. The dried silica-rich residue showed pozzolanic properties comparable to fly ash and slag. The calcium-rich leachate could sequester significant CO2 by forming calcium carbonate. This research demonstrates that acid leaching of concrete fines produces reusable sand, a supplementary cementitious material, and enables CO2 sequestration, supporting the development of circular concrete.
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[12302945 - Archives of Civil Engineering] Some Durability Aspects of Ambient...SaravanaKumar686911
The document examines the durability of ambient cured bottom ash geopolymer concrete (BA GPC), specifically its resistance to accelerated corrosion, sorptivity, and water absorption. Testing found that BA GPC developed a stronger protective layer against chloride ion diffusion, providing better corrosion protection than conventional concrete. The initial and final rates of water absorption of BA GPC were about half that of conventional concrete. BA GPC also achieved higher compressive strengths than conventional concrete under ambient curing conditions.
Natural and calcined clayey diatomite as cement replacement materials microst...eSAT Publishing House
1) The document discusses the use of natural clayey diatomite (CD) and calcined clayey diatomite (CCD) as partial replacements for cement at levels of 5-15% by weight.
2) Testing showed that both CD and CCD act as high-efficiency pozzolans, consuming more calcium hydroxide and producing a finer pore structure compared to reference cement pastes.
3) Microstructural analysis found that cement composites with CD and CCD replacements had higher amounts of gel-like hydrate phases, indicating pozzolanic reactions were occurring.
Products of alkali activated calcareous fly ash and glass culleteSAT Publishing House
This document discusses research on products made from alkali-activated calcareous fly ash and glass cullet. Four mixtures were tested: fly ash with water only; fly ash activated with an alkaline solution; fly ash and glass cullet activated with an alkaline solution; and a pink version of the third mixture with 10% fly ash replaced by pigment. Prismatic and slab specimens were produced and tested for mechanical properties like compressive and flexural strength over time. The alkali-activated mixtures showed improved strength compared to fly ash with water only, due to geopolymer formation. The mixture with glass cullet performed better than the pigmented version, likely due to its lower liquid-to-solid ratio.
The document summarizes research on the effect of concentration on the structural and optical properties of copper sulfide (CuS) thin films deposited using chemical bath deposition. Thin films were deposited on glass substrates from aqueous solutions containing different concentrations of copper sulfate (0.05M to 0.15M). Scanning electron microscopy and atomic force microscopy images showed that films deposited at 0.1M copper concentration had a uniform, compact, and homogeneous structure, while higher concentrations resulted in non-uniform and unstable films. Absorbance, transmittance, and band gap measurements showed the optical properties varied with concentration. X-ray diffraction patterns indicated crystallinity depended on copper concentration in the bath solution.
Effect of concentration on structural and optical properties of cu s thin filmseSAT Journals
Abstract Thin films of Copper sulphide were deposited on glass substrates using chemical bath deposition technique at room temperature from the aqueous solution containing different concentration of copper sulphate between 0.05M and 0.15M. The effects of the copper concentration of the chemical bath on structural and optical properties of the amorphous thin film were investigated and discussed. The optical absorption and transmission of the thin films were observed between of 330-1100nm taken at room temperature. The optical band gaps of the as-synthesized copper sulphide thin film for various concentrations were measured. The surface morphology has been observed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and atomic force microscopy (AFM). The results obtained from AFM demonstrated that the reflectivity was closely related to the surface roughness of the film. High surface roughness has a strong scattering effect on light and lowers the reflectivity. X-ray diffraction (XRD) patterns show that crystallinities of the films are dependent on the copper concentration in the solution. Keywords: Copper sulphide, CBD; XRD; AFM; SEM; Thin films
Laboratory compaction study of fly ash mixed with lime precipitated electropl...eSAT Publishing House
The document summarizes a study on the compaction properties of fly ash mixed with lime precipitated electroplating waste sludge. Laboratory modified Proctor compaction tests were conducted on mixtures of fly ash and the waste sludge ranging from 5% to 60% sludge by weight of fly ash. The maximum dry density and optimum moisture content of the mixtures were evaluated. The results showed that mixtures containing 30-45% sludge by weight of fly ash had effective compaction properties. Specifically, mixtures containing 55% fly ash and 45% sludge were found to have compaction properties suitable for geotechnical and highway engineering applications like embankments.
Laboratory compaction study of fly ash mixed with lime precipitated electropl...eSAT Journals
Abstract This study aims at to utilize two industrial wastes like fly ash and electroplating waste sludge in various geotechnical and highway engineering applications such as filling of embankments, construction of highways, replacement of poor soil etc., by conducting laboratory modified compaction tests on plain fly ash (control specimen) and fly ash mixed with lime precipitated electroplating waste sludge. The lime precipitated waste sludge was mixed with fly ash from 5 to 60% with an increment of 5% by weight of fly ash. The combinations of each mixture were investigated in this study in order to evaluate the maximum dry density and optimum moisture content of the mix by modified Proctor compaction tests. The effects of fresh and remoulded samples, waste sludge and compactive effort on compaction properties of fly ash and fly ash-waste sludge mixes were also investigated in the present study. On the basis of modified compaction tests, the effective percentages of waste sludge were found between 30%–45% by weight of fly ash. Therefore, for practical consideration the results of 70%–55% fly ash and 30%–45% lime precipitated electroplating waste sludge have been considered in this study. Keywords: Fly ash; Lime Precipitated Electroplating Waste Sludge; Geotechnical and Highway Engineering; Modified Proctor Compaction Test; Compactive Effort
Application of Fe3O4 Sphere Doped with Zn for Enhanced Sonocatalytic Removal ...ijtsrd
The document describes research on using Fe3O4 spheres doped with zinc (Zn) as a sonocatalyst for removing hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)) from aqueous solutions. Fe3O4 spheres doped with Zn were synthesized using a simple solvothermal method. Characterization showed the Zn was successfully doped into the crystal structure of Fe3O4 spheres. Testing found the doped spheres had high sonocatalytic activity for degrading Cr(VI) under visible light, with 95.8% removal efficiency. The enhanced activity is attributed to the uniform sphere structure and metal doping effect.
The objective of this research is to study the possibility of using water based drilling mud waste as
raw material in the production of building brick making. The water based drilling mud wastes from a petroleum
drill hole of Phitsanulok basin, an onshore Tertiary basin located in northern Thailand, had been collected,
dried, ground, and analyzed its chemical composition by XRF and XRD analysis. Dried and ground drilling
mud waste powders were molded into a square shape steel box size 6.5x16x4 cm. to make the building brick
samples and sintered at1000oC, and were then tested according to the American Society for Testing and
Materials (ASTM) C67-11 and the Thai Industrial Standard(TIS) 77-2545 B.E. to test their water absorption
and compressive strength. The results of laboratory tests showed that the water absorption percent and the
compressive strength of building brick samples could be met the acceptable limits and was classified into grade
A brick according to the ASTM C67-11 and TIS 77-2545 B.E. standard. Therefore, the reuse of this waste
material in the building industry will contribute to the protection of the environment through great advantages
in waste minimization and beneficial income to the community through the utilization process in building
industry.
Effect of Iron on Some Geotechnical Properties of ClaysIRJET Journal
This document discusses a study on the effect of iron contamination on the geotechnical properties of two soils - a high plasticity clay (CH) and a low plasticity clay (CL). Tests were conducted by contaminating the soils with various molarities of ferric chloride solution. The results showed that iron contamination tended to initially reduce the liquid limit and plastic limit of the CH clay, but increased them at higher concentrations. For the CL clay, both the liquid limit and plastic limit increased with increasing iron concentration. The permeability of both soils significantly decreased with iron contamination but increased slightly at higher concentrations. In general, iron contamination altered the key geotechnical properties of the soils.
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Hudhud cyclone caused extensive damage in Visakhapatnam, India in October 2014, especially to tree cover. This will likely impact the local environment in several ways: increased air pollution as trees absorb less; higher temperatures without tree canopy; increased erosion and landslides. It also created large amounts of waste from destroyed trees. Proper management of solid waste is needed to prevent disease spread. Suggested measures include restoring damaged plants, building fountains to reduce heat, mandating light-colored buildings, improving waste management, and educating public on health risks. Overall, changes are needed to water, land, and waste practices to rebuild the environment after the cyclone removed green cover.
Impact of flood disaster in a drought prone area – case study of alampur vill...eSAT Publishing House
1) In September-October 2009, unprecedented heavy rainfall and dam releases caused widespread flooding in Alampur village in Mahabub Nagar district, a historically drought-prone area.
2) The flood damaged or destroyed homes, buildings, infrastructure, crops, and documents. It displaced many residents and cut off the village.
3) The socioeconomic conditions and mud-based construction of homes in the village exacerbated the flood's impacts, making damage more severe and recovery more difficult.
The document summarizes the Hudhud cyclone that struck Visakhapatnam, India in October 2014. It describes the cyclone's formation, rapid intensification to winds of 175 km/h, and landfall near Visakhapatnam. The cyclone caused extensive damage estimated at over $1 billion and at least 109 deaths in India and Nepal. Infrastructure like buildings, bridges, and power lines were destroyed. Crops and fishing boats were also damaged. The document then discusses coping strategies and improvements needed to disaster management plans to better prepare for future cyclones.
Groundwater investigation using geophysical methods a case study of pydibhim...eSAT Publishing House
This document summarizes the results of a geophysical investigation using vertical electrical sounding (VES) methods at 13 locations around an industrial area in India. The VES data was interpreted to generate geo-electric sections and pseudo-sections showing subsurface resistivity variations. Three main layers were typically identified - a high resistivity topsoil, a weathered middle layer, and a basement rock. Pseudo-sections revealed relatively more weathered areas in the northwest and southwest. Resistivity sections helped identify zones of possible high groundwater potential based on low resistivity anomalies sandwiched between more resistive layers. The study concluded the electrical resistivity method was useful for understanding subsurface geology and identifying areas prospective for groundwater exploration.
Flood related disasters concerned to urban flooding in bangalore, indiaeSAT Publishing House
1. The document discusses urban flooding in Bangalore, India. It describes how factors like heavy rainfall, population growth, and improper land use have contributed to increased flooding in the city.
2. Flooding events in 2013 are analyzed in detail. A November rainfall caused runoff six times higher than the drainage capacity, inundating low-lying residential areas.
3. Impacts of urban flooding include disrupted daily life, damaged infrastructure, and decreased economic activity in affected areas. The document calls for improved flood management strategies to better mitigate urban flooding risks in Bangalore.
Enhancing post disaster recovery by optimal infrastructure capacity buildingeSAT Publishing House
This document discusses enhancing post-disaster recovery through optimal infrastructure capacity building. It presents a model to minimize the cost of meeting demand using auxiliary capacities when disaster damages infrastructure. The model uses genetic algorithms to select optimal capacity combinations. The document reviews how infrastructure provides vital services supporting recovery activities and discusses classifying infrastructure into six types. When disaster reduces infrastructure services, a gap forms between community demands and available support, hindering recovery. The proposed research aims to identify this gap and optimize capacity selection to fill it cost-effectively.
Effect of lintel and lintel band on the global performance of reinforced conc...eSAT Publishing House
This document analyzes the effect of lintels and lintel bands on the seismic performance of reinforced concrete masonry infilled frames through non-linear static pushover analysis. Four frame models are considered: a frame with a full masonry infill wall; a frame with a central opening but no lintel/band; a frame with a lintel above the opening; and a frame with a lintel band above the opening. The results show that the full infill wall model has 27% higher stiffness and 32% higher strength than the model with just an opening. Models with lintels or lintel bands have slightly higher strength and stiffness than the model with just an opening. The document concludes lintels and lintel
Wind damage to trees in the gitam university campus at visakhapatnam by cyclo...eSAT Publishing House
1) A cyclone with wind speeds of 175-200 kph caused massive damage to the green cover of Gitam University campus in Visakhapatnam, India. Thousands of trees were uprooted or damaged.
2) A study assessed different types of damage to trees from the cyclone, including defoliation, salt spray damage, damage to stems/branches, and uprooting. Certain tree species were more vulnerable than others.
3) The results of the study can help in selecting more wind-resistant tree species for future planting and reducing damage from future storms.
Wind damage to buildings, infrastrucuture and landscape elements along the be...eSAT Publishing House
1) A visual study was conducted to assess wind damage from Cyclone Hudhud along the 27km Visakha-Bheemli Beach road in Visakhapatnam, India.
2) Residential and commercial buildings suffered extensive roof damage, while glass facades on hotels and restaurants were shattered. Infrastructure like electricity poles and bus shelters were destroyed.
3) Landscape elements faced damage, including collapsed trees that damaged pavements, and debris in parks. The cyclone wiped out over half the city's green cover and caused beach erosion around protected areas.
1) The document reviews factors that influence the shear strength of reinforced concrete deep beams, including compressive strength of concrete, percentage of tension reinforcement, vertical and horizontal web reinforcement, aggregate interlock, shear span-to-depth ratio, loading distribution, side cover, and beam depth.
2) It finds that compressive strength of concrete, tension reinforcement percentage, and web reinforcement all increase shear strength, while shear strength decreases as shear span-to-depth ratio increases.
3) The distribution and amount of vertical and horizontal web reinforcement also affects shear strength, but closely spaced stirrups do not necessarily enhance capacity or performance.
Role of voluntary teams of professional engineers in dissater management – ex...eSAT Publishing House
1) A team of 17 professional engineers from various disciplines called the "Griha Seva" team volunteered after the 2001 Gujarat earthquake to provide technical assistance.
2) The team conducted site visits, assessments, testing and recommended retrofitting strategies for damaged structures in Bhuj and Ahmedabad. They were able to fully assess and retrofit 20 buildings in Ahmedabad.
3) Factors observed that exacerbated the earthquake's impacts included unplanned construction, non-engineered buildings, improper prior retrofitting, and defective materials and workmanship. The professional engineers' technical expertise was crucial for effective post-disaster management.
This document discusses risk analysis and environmental hazard management. It begins by defining risk, hazard, and toxicity. It then outlines the steps involved in hazard identification, including HAZID, HAZOP, and HAZAN. The document presents a case study of a hypothetical gas collecting station, identifying potential accidents and hazards. It discusses quantitative and qualitative approaches to risk analysis, including calculating a fire and explosion index. The document concludes by discussing hazard management strategies like preventative measures, control measures, fire protection, relief operations, and the importance of training personnel on safety.
Review study on performance of seismically tested repaired shear wallseSAT Publishing House
This document summarizes research on the performance of reinforced concrete shear walls that have been repaired after damage. It begins with an introduction to shear walls and their failure modes. The literature review then discusses the behavior of original shear walls as well as different repair techniques tested by other researchers, including conventional repair with new concrete, jacketing with steel plates or concrete, and use of fiber reinforced polymers. The document focuses on evaluating the strength retention of shear walls after being repaired with various methods.
Monitoring and assessment of air quality with reference to dust particles (pm...eSAT Publishing House
This document summarizes a study on monitoring and assessing air quality with respect to dust particles (PM10 and PM2.5) in the urban environment of Visakhapatnam, India. Sampling was conducted in residential, commercial, and industrial areas from October 2013 to August 2014. The average PM2.5 and PM10 concentrations were within limits in residential areas but moderate to high in commercial and industrial areas. Exceedance factor levels indicated moderate pollution for residential areas and moderate to high pollution for commercial and industrial areas. There is a need for management measures like improved public transport and green spaces to combat particulate air pollution in the study areas.
Low cost wireless sensor networks and smartphone applications for disaster ma...eSAT Publishing House
This document describes a low-cost wireless sensor network and smartphone application system for disaster management. The system uses an Arduino-based wireless sensor network comprising nodes with various sensors to monitor the environment. The sensor data is transmitted to a central gateway and then to the cloud for analysis. A smartphone app connected to the cloud can detect disasters from the sensor data and send real-time alerts to users to help with early evacuation. The system aims to provide low-cost localized disaster detection and warnings to improve safety.
Coastal zones – seismic vulnerability an analysis from east coast of indiaeSAT Publishing House
This document summarizes an analysis of seismic vulnerability along the east coast of India. It discusses the geotectonic setting of the region as a passive continental margin and reports some moderate seismic activity from offshore in recent decades. While seismic stability cannot be assumed given events like the 2004 tsunami, no major earthquakes have been recorded along this coast historically. The document calls for further study of active faults, neotectonics, and implementation of improved seismic building codes to mitigate vulnerability.
Can fracture mechanics predict damage due disaster of structureseSAT Publishing House
This document discusses how fracture mechanics can be used to better predict damage and failure of structures. It notes that current design codes are based on small-scale laboratory tests and do not account for size effects, which can lead to more brittle failures in larger structures. The document outlines how fracture mechanics considers factors like size effect, ductility, and minimum reinforcement that influence the strength and failure behavior of structures. It provides examples of how fracture mechanics has been applied to problems like evaluating shear strength in deep beams and investigating a failure of an oil platform structure. The document argues that fracture mechanics provides a more scientific basis for structural design compared to existing empirical code provisions.
This document discusses the assessment of seismic susceptibility of reinforced concrete (RC) buildings. It begins with an introduction to earthquakes and the importance of vulnerability assessment in mitigating earthquake risks and losses. It then describes modeling the nonlinear behavior of RC building elements and performing pushover analysis to evaluate building performance. The document outlines modeling RC frames and developing moment-curvature relationships. It also summarizes the results of pushover analyses on sample 2D and 3D RC frames with and without shear walls. The conclusions emphasize that pushover analysis effectively assesses building properties but has limitations, and that capacity spectrum method provides appropriate results for evaluating building response and retrofitting impact.
A geophysical insight of earthquake occurred on 21 st may 2014 off paradip, b...eSAT Publishing House
1) A 6.0 magnitude earthquake occurred off the coast of Paradip, Odisha in the Bay of Bengal on May 21, 2014 at a depth of around 40 km.
2) Analysis of magnetic and bathymetric data from the area revealed the presence of major lineaments in NW-SE and NE-SW directions that may be responsible for seismic activity through stress release.
3) Movements along growth faults at the margins of large Bengal channels, due to large sediment loads, could also contribute to seismic events by triggering movements along the faults.
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Assessment of the leachability and mechanical stability of mud from a zinc plating plant and waste zeolite binding with portland cement
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ASSESSMENT OF THE LEACHABILITY AND MECHANICAL
STABILITY OF MUD FROM A ZINC-PLATING PLANT AND WASTE
ZEOLITE BINDING WITH PORTLAND CEMENT
Damir Barbir1
, Pero Dabić2
, Ana Lisica3
1
Department of Inorganic Technology, Faculty of Chemistry and Technology, University of Split, Croatia
2
Department of Inorganic Technology, Faculty of Chemistry and Technology, University of Split, Croatia
3
Department of Inorganic Technology, Faculty of Chemistry and Technology, University of Split, Croatia
Abstract
The study has examined the immobilization of mud from a zinc-plating plant and waste zeolite materials with Portland cement
type CEM I. Determination of leachability was assessed by NEN 7345 leaching test. The mechanical stability of immobilized
samples was tested by measuring compressive and flexural strength. The samples with the addition of mud showed high mobility
of zinc ions with leachability index values below criteria limit. With the addition of waste zeolite in cement-mud system, zinc has
become less mobile with greater leachability index. According to diffusion model, controlling mechanism for leaching of zinc is a
wash-off (except for the sample with the addition of 5 % of mud). For samples with lower addition of waste zeolite, leaching
mechanism is diffusion, whereas at higher additions, the leaching mechanism is wash-off. Identification of forming hydrated
products was carried out using Fourier transform infrared technique.
Keywords: Portland cement, mud from a zinc-plating plant, waste zeolite, mechanical stability, leaching of zinc
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1. INTRODUCTION
In recent years, rapid industrialization has led to an increase
in the quantity of hazardous wastes. These waste materials
must be properly disposed or reused in new composite
materials. This includes methods of waste treatment and
stabilization/solidification (S/S) process with cementitious
or pozzolanic binders [1,2]. S/S process reduces the
hazardous potential of waste materials by transforming
wastes into less soluble form and improves the handling and
physical characteristics of wastes [3,4]. Cement-based S/S
process is based on the reactions of Portland cement and
constituents from the waste material (heavy metals). These
interactions can be very complex and have great importance
to the quality of the stabilized wastes.
In general, most of the crystalline calcium silicate from
cement reacts with water to form an amorphous hydrated
calcium silicate (C-S-H gel) and crystalline calcium
hydroxide (Portlandite). The C-S-H gel is the main binding
component of the stabilized waste while Portlandite creates
an alkaline environment (pH > 12). As a result, there is a
high pH neutralization of acid solution in contact with
stabilized waste, thus preventing the leaching of heavy
metals. Also, the present hydroxide converts the waste’s
heavy metal ions into poorly soluble hydroxides. Portlandite
is partially soluble and over an extended period under the
influence of moisture diffuses through the pores and leaches
from solidified waste. Because its leaching it can lead to
degradation of the structure of solidified material [5].
Cement hydration can change under the influence of heavy
metals during the formation of sheath around cement
particles [6]. Poon et al. concluded that the metals contained
in the sparingly soluble hydroxide retard hydration, while
those consisting of a soluble hydroxides accelerate the
hydration process [7,8]. Retardation is attributed to the
reduction in permeability of the resulting products, which
leads to deposition of undissolved metallic gel on the
surface of the cement particle [9]. Hills et al. concluded that
reaction rates of cement phase do not depend only on the
composition and structure, but also on the temperature, size,
particle shape as well as the presence of accelerators and
retarders (gypsum, calcium chloride, calcium hydroxide,
CO2) [10,11].
In an alkalline environment as present during cement
hydration, the surface of cement particles are negatively
charged. This surface can adsorb metal cations. Most
available cations in the solution are calcium ions and it is
believed that this ion-coated silicate surface creates a highly
charged Ca-layer. Metal anions in the solution will compete
for adsorption sites, creating an additional layer. Asavapisit
et al. examined this competition for adsorption by studying
the effects of synthetic lead, zinc and cadmium hydroxide
on calcium ions during the hydration of ordinary Portland
cement. They concluded that during the early hydration of
Alite, dissolves large quantities of lead and zinc ions. They
assumed that these ions prevent the formation of Ca(OH)2 in
the first week of hydration of Alite [12]. Poon et al., through
porosity and leaching experiments showed that Zn was
retained in the cement matrix. Observed leaching was not in
accordance with the measured porosity of the matrix, and
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they concluded that the chemical stabilization is more
important than the physical metal retention in the structure
[13].
In the present work, the leaching behavior of zinc ions in
cement composites was determined by a modified dynamic
leaching test. The concentration of zinc in solutions after
leaching is determined by EDXRF device. The mechanical
stability of immobilized samples was tested by measuring
compressive and flexural strength. Identification of forming
hydrated products was carried out using Fourier
transformation infrared technique.
2. MATERIALS AND METHODS
2.1. Materials
For all samples investigated, an ordinary Portland cement
(CEM I 42.5R) was used. CEM I was obtained from
CEMEX Croatia cement plant (Kaštel Sućurac, Croatia).
This cement is characterized by very high early and final
strength, a short period of setting time, optimum workability
and considerable development of heat of hydration.
Waste zeolite was natural zeolite tuff from the Donje Jesenje
deposit, Croatia, saturated by solution containing 9.0
mmol/dm3
ZnSO4. After saturation with Zn2+
- ions, zeolite
was dried at 60 C, ground and sieved through a standard
4900 mesh/cm2
sieve. The cement and natural zeolite
chemical compositions were determined by an EDXRF
Twin-X device and are shown in Table 1.
Table 1: Chemical composition of Portland cement and
natural zeolite tuff
Chem. composition,
(%)
CEM I
Natural zeolite
tuff
SiO2 22.85 64.94
Al2O3 4.81 13.66
Fe2O3 2.79 2.03
K2O 1.89 1.88
Na2O 0.18 3.66
CaO 65.23 2.99
MgO 1.61 1.10
Loss of ignition 0.04 9.84
Physical and mechanical properties of Portland cement were
determined in laboratory tests and are shown in Table 2.
Table 2: Physical and mechanical properties of Portland
cement
Physical property Value
Specific surface according to
Blaine, cm2
/g
3300
Standard consistency, % 26
Setting time – start, min 85
Setting time – end, min 150
Average flexural strength, MPa
After 2 days
After 28 days
4.14
5.61
Average compressive strength, MPa
After 2 days
After 28 days
27.42
51.27
The mud was produced by precipitation of zinc plating plant
wastewater with lime and subsequent filtration of the
precipitate. The mud was approximately 80 % solids and
was composed of a hydroxide gel, hydrated oxides and
various metal salts. The mud was dried at 105 o
C to a
constant weight, ground and sieved through a standard 4900
mesh/cm2
sieve. Percentage of the soluble part of the mud
was 17.85 % and pH value was 6.58. The ground mud was
digested using concentrated hydrochloric acid and the
concentration of zinc was analyzed using atomic emission
spectrometry. The zinc concentration determined was 157.3
mg/L.
Solidified samples were prepared by mixing different
proportions of mud and waste zeolite with CEM I and ultra-
pure water (Table 3). Control sample was Portland cement
without additions, Samples 1-3 were Portland cement
samples with 2, 5 and 10 % of mud, and Samples 4-6 were
Portland cement samples with addition of 10, 20 and 30 %
of the mixture of mud + zeolite. The water/solid (W/S) ratio
of prepared cement samples was 0.5.
Table 3: Different proportions of mud and waste zeolite in
Portland cement samples
Sample
CEM I,
g
Natural zeolite tuff,
g
Mud,
g
Control 30.0 0.0 0.0
Sample 1 29.4 0.0 0.6
Sample 2 28.5 0.0 1.5
Sample 3 27.0 0.0 3.0
Sample 4 27.0 2.4 0.6
Sample 5 24.0 4.8 1.2
Sample 6 21.0 7.2 1.8
2.2. Methods
2.2.1. Modified NEN 7345 Leaching Test
Monolithic cylindrical samples of 34 mm x 30 mm were
cured in the thermostat for 28 days at a temperature of 20 o
C
(isolated contact of samples and water). After solidification,
samples were immersed in distilled water (liquid/solid ratio
L/S = 10:1). Leaching occurred in the sealed glass for
defined periods of 18, 72 and 168 hours. After the leaching
period, the zinc concentration in eluates was determined by
means of an EDXRF device.
Diffusion Model
Diffusion model uses Fick's law of diffusion, which over the
speed of diffusion of zinc assessed the performance of the
Solidification/Stabilization (S/S) process. According to the
diffusion model, the actual diffusion coefficients of zinc in
stabilizing samples can be calculated using the equation:
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De =
n
n
n
T
S
V
t
A
a
2
2
0
[1]
where De is the effective diffusion coefficient (cm2
/s), an is
the zinc loss (mg) during the particular leaching period with
index n, A0 is the initial amount of zinc in the sample (mg),
(Δt)n is the duration of the leaching period (s), V is the
volume of the sample (cm3
), S is the surface area of the
sample (cm2
) and Tn is the elapsed time in the middle of the
leaching period (s).
Assessment of Leaching Index (LI)
LI is the negative logarithm of the effective diffusion
coefficient:
LI
1
m
1
m
n
log De n
[2]
where m is the number of leaching periods.
The value of LI indicates the rate of leaching. The higher the
LI value, the lower the speed of leaching of the component
with constant availability Umax (this determines the
concentration gradient which is the moving force for
diffusion):
LI 12.5: component with low mobility,
11.0 < LI < 12.5: component with average mobility,
LI < 11.0: component with high mobility.
A LI value of less than 9.5 has no physical significance as
the material to be studied has no further internal porosity
[14].
Determination of the Controlling Leaching
Mechanism
The mechanisms controlling the release of Zn from the
sample were determined using a diffusion model developed
by de Groot and van der Sloot [15]. The controlling
mechanism is derived from the slope of the curve in
equation 3:
log Bt
1
2
log t( ) log Umax d
De
[3]
where Bt is a cumulative maximum release of the zinc
(mg/m2
), Umax is the maximum leachable quantity of zinc
(mg/kg), t is contact time (s), d is the bulk density of the
product (kg/m3
) and De is the effective diffusion coefficient
(cm2
/s). According to this model, if the slope of the linear
regression is 0.5, Zn release is slow and diffusion is the
controlling mechanism. If the slope is close to 1, the
controlling mechanism is dissolution and if the slope is close
to 0, the mechanism is wash-off.
2.2.2. Determination of Compressive and Flexural
Strength
Cement mortars were prepared according to standard EN
196-1. The ratio of aggregate and binder (cement + mud +
waste zeolite) was constant and it was 3:1. During the
preparation of mortars the standardized quartz sand was
used, and the water/cement and the water/solid ratio was
constant and was 0.5 for all samples. Prepared samples are
placed in the mold dimensions 160x40x40 mm and kept in
well-thermostated pool of water at a temperature T=20±1
o
C. After a certain period of hydration (1, 2, 7 and 28 days),
the samples were conducted to determination of
compressive and flexural strength using Toni Technik
system of hydraulic presses.
2.2.3. FTIR Analysis
Infrared spectra were recorded on a Spectrum One device,
Perkin Elmer. The samples were prepared in the form of
pellets, and the recording is made in the band from 4000 to
400 cm-1
. For the preparation of pellets was used 200 mg of
spectrograph pure KBr (manufactured by Sigma-Aldrich,
Germany) were used, mixed with approximately 30 mg of
the hydrated samples. After homogenization of the mixture
in an agate mortar, the sample was placed into a mold and
pressed in a hydraulic press at a pressure of 49.033 MPa.
Processing of the results was carried out by Spectrum
software.
3. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
Based on the diffusion model and zinc concentration in the
leaching solutions, the diffusion coefficients, average
leaching index and slopes of curves were determined. The
slope of curves was used to determine the controlling
leaching mechanisms. Results are shown in Table 4 and
Figure 1 and 2.
Table 4: Zinc effective diffusion coeficients for cement
samples with addition of mud and waste zeolite
Effective diffusion coefficient, De, cm2
/s
Sample
Time of leaching, hours
18 h 72 h 168 h
Sample 1 5.00 ∙ 10-9
8.34 ∙ 10-10
1.00 ∙ 10-9
Sample 2 4.01 ∙ 10-10
2.00 ∙ 10-9
1.00 ∙ 10-9
Sample 3 2.00 ∙ 10-9
4.76 ∙ 10-10
7.82 ∙ 10-10
Sample 4 9.92 ∙ 10-10
1.01 ∙ 10-11
2.00 ∙ 10-9
Sample 5 2.00 ∙ 10-9
1.09 ∙ 10-11
5.37 ∙ 10-10
Sample 6 1.00 ∙ 10-9
2.17 ∙ 10-11
2.65 ∙ 10-10
According to Nathwani and Phillips, the value of diffusion
coefficient of metal in the stabilized samples is between De
= 10-5
cm2
/s for very mobile metal and De = 10-15
cm2
/s for
fully bound metal in the samples [16]. Table 4 shows that
values of diffusion coefficient of zinc in samples with
different additions of mud (Sample 1-3) ranged from 1.00 ∙
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10-9
to 8.34 ∙ 10-10
cm2
/s. It is evident that the zinc in
stabilizing samples was very mobile. By adding waste
zeolite in cement-mud system, the values of diffusion
coefficients were lowered, and zinc ions were less mobile
(Sample 4-6). Average values of the leaching index for
samples with the addition of mud were lower than criteria
limit (LI < 9.5), while the average values of the leaching
index for samples with the addition of mixture were above
it.
Fig 1: Average leaching index for cement samples with
addition of mud and waste zeolite
Fig 2: The controlling leaching mechanism of zinc for
cement samples with addition of mud and waste zeolite
Figure 2 shows that the controlling leaching mechanism of
zinc in samples with the addition of mud was wash-off
(except for Sample 2 where the controlling mechanism was
dissolution). In addition of a mixture of mud and zeolite,
leaching mechanism was diffusion and wash-off depending
on the sample. Figure 3 and 4 show compressive and
flexural strength for Portland cement samples with the
addition of mud and zeolite.
Fig 3: Compressive strength for cement samples with
addition of mud and waste zeolite
Fig 4: Flexural strength for cement samples with addition of
mud and waste zeolite
According to standard EN 197-1, early compressive strength
for CEM I should be ≥ 20 MPa (after two days of
hydration), and normalized strength (after 28 days of
hydration) should be ≥ 42.5 MPa. Results show that samples
with addition of waste material had lower compressive and
flexural strength than the reference sample without the
addition. With regard to the standard limit, Samples 1 and 2
meet these conditions. The addition of a mixture of mud and
zeolite leads to an even greater reduction in compressive
strength. Standard prescribed limit was satisfied only by
Sample 4.
Figure 5 and 6 show infrared spectra for Portland cement
samples with the addition of mud and zeolite.
Fig 5: FTIR spectra for cement samples with addition of
mud
Fig 6: FTIR spectra for cement samples with addition of
mixture of mud and waste zeolite
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Control Sample 1 Sample 2 Sample 3 Sample 4 Sample 5 Sample 6
Flexuralstrength,MPa
1 day of hydration 2 days of hydration 7 days of hydration 28 days of hydration
4000,0 3600 3200 2800 2400 2000 1800 1600 1400 1200 1000 800 600 450,0
Wave numbers, cm-1
Control
Sample 4
Sample 5
Sample 6
3638,21
1452,47
970,75
3421,56
2928,57
1643,36
1423,28
1111,89
875,22 662,72
543,27
741,87 469,2
0
Transmittance,%
4000 3600 3200 2800 2400 2000 1800 1600 1400 1200 1000 800 600 450
Wave numbers, cm-1
Transmittance,%
Sample 1
Sample 2
Sample 3
3644,21 1483,76
970,75
3439,56
2928
,57 1643,36
1426,63
1113,89
875,22
666,72
547,27
732
,45
Control
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In the FTIR spectra, characteristic absorption bands were
observed in all samples. In the area of wave numbers 3421-
3445 cm-1
, there is an extended absorption band
corresponding bending H-O-H band, while in the area of
wave numbers 1638-1652 cm-1
appeared strong absorption
band of H-O band stretching in the water molecule. The
strong absorption bands in the area 3637-3644 cm-1
corresponded to hydroxyl group (OH-
) from Portlandite and
metal hydroxides. The addition of mud and waste zeolite
reduced the peak intensity and shifted peak to higher values
of the wave number. This indicates a negative effect of zinc
ions on the hydration of Portland cement. The presence of
carbonate phases showed strong absorption bands present in
the area 1418-1426 and 1476-1490 cm-1
. Band at a wave
number of 869 cm-1
was symmetric and asymmetric
vibration of Al-O-H bands in the forming ettringite structure
of Portland cement samples with additives. The frequency of
vibration of Al-O-H band in the Portland cement sample
without additives was 875 cm-1
. The difference between
these frequencies can be evidence of zinc binding in the
structure of ettringite. Sulphuric absorption band (vibration
S-O) appeared in the wavelength regions corresponding to
areas of constitutional water: 1100-1300, 1620-1685 and
3100-3600 cm-1
. The basic characteristics of hydrated
cement were moving absorption bands of stretching Si-O
from the wave numbers of 452, 522 and 925 cm-1
for non-
hydrated cement to 469, 543 and 970 cm-1
for hydrated. The
wave number of 970 cm-1
indicated the formation of C-S-H
phases. Absorption bands which located in the area of wave
numbers 1110-1120 cm-1
corresponding to stretching Si-O
band from C-S-H phase and represented a proof of
polymerization of SiO4
4-
chains present in C3S and C2S
(silicates "fingerprint"). With addition of mud and waste
zeolite, bands shifted towards lower value of wave numbers.
Furthermore, the absorption of Si-O-Si band was sensitive to
vibrations from Si-O-Si tetrahedra and surrounding
structural units. Moulin et al. [17] showed that the zinc
tetrahedra incorporated in C-S-H matrix and attached
directly to the ends of the silicate chains over Zn-O-Si band,
while Komarneni and colleagues [18] have demonstrated
that during the binding of the C-S-H structure occurs
substitute Ca2+
ions with cations of heavy metals. Binding of
zinc in the C-S-H structure, led to changes in the
relationships of Si-O-Si tetrahedra in C-S-H structure. More
zinc binding led to major shifts of bands.
4. CONCLUSION
Modified NEN 7345 leaching test is used to determine the
leaching mechanism of zinc from cement composites.
Samples with the addition of mud showed high mobility of
zinc ions with an average LI value below criteria limit. With
the addition of waste zeolite, zinc has become less mobile
with greater LI value. According to the diffusion model,
controlling mechanism for leaching of zinc was a wash-off
(except for the sample with the addition of 5 % of mud). For
samples with lower addition of waste zeolite, leaching
mechanism was the diffusion, whereas at higher additions,
the leaching mechanism was wash-off. Compressive
strength of mortars with different additions of mud and
zeolite was lower than the compressive strength of a sample
without additives. With regard to the standard limit for this
type of cement, mud shares are eligible to 5 % and a mixture
of mud and zeolite up to 10 %.
FTIR spectra indicate the reaction of zinc with the Portland
cement hydration products. Zinc lowered intensity of peaks
with movement of the peaks toward smaller and larger
values of wave numbers. The difference between these
frequencies can be evidence of zinc binding in the structure
of ettringite and C-S-H phases. More zinc binding led to
major shifts of bands.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The authors wish to express their gratitude to the Ministry of
Science, Education and Sport of the Republic of Croatia,
which has been financing the project, a part of which is
presented in this report.
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BIOGRAPHIES
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Chemistry and Technology, Department of Inorganic
Technology, Teslina 10/V, 21000 Split, Croatia
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