This monthly report summarizes Nuttapon Khongdee's work on analyzing heavy metal content, pH, EC, and organic carbon levels in different soil types before planting. Soil samples were tested for pH, EC, and organic carbon using calibrated instruments and standard procedures. Results are displayed in tables showing mean and standard deviation values for each soil type and treatment. The report also discusses initial work on characterizing citral oil nanoemulsions, including how formulation components like HLB value, homogenization speed, and oil/surfactant ratio influence particle size and stability over time. Future work is planned to analyze the nanoemulsions' antibacterial and antifungal activities.
Hydrogen Peroxide- Review of its Role as Part of a Mine Drainage Treatment St...Michael Hewitt, GISP
Jon Smoyer P.G., PA Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), “Hydrogen Peroxide- Review of its Role as Part of a Mine Drainage Treatment Strategy”
Hydrogen Peroxide has been used to oxidize and remove ferrous iron from mine drainage for decades. It is a relatively inexpensive and effective oxidant that can be used to achieve rapid ferrous iron oxidation in many active and semi-passive mine drainage treatment systems. This presentation outlines the physical properties, concentrations, and available delivery options for hydrogen peroxide.
This document summarizes a student research project investigating the use of coal fly ash as an adsorbent for removing color from pulp mill effluent. The research team analyzed how factors like ash dosage, shake speed, contact time, and pH affected color removal efficiency. Equilibrium was reached within 12 hours, and dosage optimization found 175g/L of ash most effective. Adsorption models showed the process was more complicated than simple physical adsorption. The team received a research grant and plans to present findings at conferences. Further studies include analyzing COD levels and running continuous column tests.
Optimising the ripening period of Slow Sand filter Hemant Arora
The document summarizes research to optimize the ripening period of slow sand filters. The objectives were to optimize the scraping procedure, accelerate biological activity, and identify indicators of ripening. Various column experiments were conducted with different filtration rates, added nutrients and inoculum. Results showed that biomass accumulated mainly in the top sand layers. Columns with higher rates and additions had faster reductions in turbidity, particles, and bacteria/virus removal, identifying them as potential ripening indicators. Chemical parameters like DOC and TN did not correlate as well with ripening.
Monitoring Reclaimed Mine Land for Stray CO2 HazardsKwame Awuah-Offei
Presented at Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (SME) 2012 Annual Meeting. This talk covered research done by a coorporative agreement with the US Office of Surface Mining, Reclamation & Enforcement.
(Atia Ahmid Ahtair Mohamad) Topic of Acidizing PRESENTATION.pptxAA20151
The document discusses acidizing, which involves injecting acid into wells to dissolve minerals and increase permeability. It describes various acid types used in acidizing including hydrochloric acid, mud acid, organic acids, and their chemical reactions. Factors that influence acid reaction rates and dissolving power are also examined. The document provides an example acidizing calculation and uses laboratory data to determine acid volume needed based on permeability increase.
1) The document reports analysis results from various plants and parameters including sweet gas, feed gas, lean gas, C2+, ethylene product, propylene product, quench oil, extruder pellets, drum waters, cooling waters, and ETP discharge.
2) Measurement parameters include composition percentages, flow rates, pH, conductivity, hardness, alkalinity, chlorides, silica, phosphates, and more.
3) Results are within specified ranges for all samples and parameters measured on July 31st, 2022.
Determination of benzotriazoles in water samples by polyethersulfone solid-ph...Jorge Casado Agrelo
In this work, we investigate the suitability of a commercial available and low cost polyethersufone (PES) sorbent for the microextraction of 1H-benzotriazole (BTri), and four polar derivatives (4 and 5-methyl-1H-benzotriazole, 4-TTri and 5-TTri; 5,6-dimethyl-1H benzotriazole, XTri; and 5-chloro-1H-benzotriazole, 5-ClBTri) from surface and wastewater samples. The performance of liquid chromatography (LC) combined with quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry (QTOF-MS) for the selective determination of target compounds is also discussed. Parameters affecting the efficiency of the microextraction step, such as sample’s pH, ionic strength, stirring speed and extraction lapse of time, and the PES membrane desorption process have been thoroughly investigated. Analytes were extracted from 15 mL samples, containing a 30% of sodium chloride and adjusted at pH 4.5, using a tubular PES sorbent (5 cm length x 0.7 mm o.d., sorbent volume 42 μL). After methanol desorption and solvent exchange, benzotriazoles were determined by LC-MS, with chromatograms extracted using a mass window of 20 ppm, centered in their [M+H]+ ions. The identity of chromatographic peaks was confirmed with accurate ion product scan (MS/MS) spectra. The method provided limits of quantification (LOQs) between 0.005 and 0.1 ng mL-1, and relative recoveries from 81% to 124% (except for XTri in sewage samples, ca. 60%) with associated standard deviations between 2% and 9%. The efficiency of the PES sorbent for the extraction of these compounds has been compared with that attained by stir-bar sorptive extraction (SBSE), with polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) covered stir bars. The PES polymer achieved significant higher responses (5- to 20-fold) for these polar pollutants. To the best of our knowledge, this research constitutes the first application of both techniques (microextraction using a PES sorbent and LC-QTOF-MS) for benzotriazoles determination in water samples. The method was used to provide data regarding the levels of target compounds in river and urban wastewater samples, including the individual quantification of 4-methyl and 5-methyl-benzotriazole isomers. Obtained results confirmed the ubiquity of benzotriazole, 4-methyl and 5-methyl-benzotriazole in urban wastewater and their incomplete removal at sewage treatment plants
DrilSmooth system is a unique, water-based drilling fluid .pptxWaelElEssawy2
DrilSmooth system is a unique, water-based drilling fluid developed for fractured and stabilizing mechanically weak or poorly consolidated formations and drilling high-angle or horizontal wells.
Hydrogen Peroxide- Review of its Role as Part of a Mine Drainage Treatment St...Michael Hewitt, GISP
Jon Smoyer P.G., PA Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), “Hydrogen Peroxide- Review of its Role as Part of a Mine Drainage Treatment Strategy”
Hydrogen Peroxide has been used to oxidize and remove ferrous iron from mine drainage for decades. It is a relatively inexpensive and effective oxidant that can be used to achieve rapid ferrous iron oxidation in many active and semi-passive mine drainage treatment systems. This presentation outlines the physical properties, concentrations, and available delivery options for hydrogen peroxide.
This document summarizes a student research project investigating the use of coal fly ash as an adsorbent for removing color from pulp mill effluent. The research team analyzed how factors like ash dosage, shake speed, contact time, and pH affected color removal efficiency. Equilibrium was reached within 12 hours, and dosage optimization found 175g/L of ash most effective. Adsorption models showed the process was more complicated than simple physical adsorption. The team received a research grant and plans to present findings at conferences. Further studies include analyzing COD levels and running continuous column tests.
Optimising the ripening period of Slow Sand filter Hemant Arora
The document summarizes research to optimize the ripening period of slow sand filters. The objectives were to optimize the scraping procedure, accelerate biological activity, and identify indicators of ripening. Various column experiments were conducted with different filtration rates, added nutrients and inoculum. Results showed that biomass accumulated mainly in the top sand layers. Columns with higher rates and additions had faster reductions in turbidity, particles, and bacteria/virus removal, identifying them as potential ripening indicators. Chemical parameters like DOC and TN did not correlate as well with ripening.
Monitoring Reclaimed Mine Land for Stray CO2 HazardsKwame Awuah-Offei
Presented at Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (SME) 2012 Annual Meeting. This talk covered research done by a coorporative agreement with the US Office of Surface Mining, Reclamation & Enforcement.
(Atia Ahmid Ahtair Mohamad) Topic of Acidizing PRESENTATION.pptxAA20151
The document discusses acidizing, which involves injecting acid into wells to dissolve minerals and increase permeability. It describes various acid types used in acidizing including hydrochloric acid, mud acid, organic acids, and their chemical reactions. Factors that influence acid reaction rates and dissolving power are also examined. The document provides an example acidizing calculation and uses laboratory data to determine acid volume needed based on permeability increase.
1) The document reports analysis results from various plants and parameters including sweet gas, feed gas, lean gas, C2+, ethylene product, propylene product, quench oil, extruder pellets, drum waters, cooling waters, and ETP discharge.
2) Measurement parameters include composition percentages, flow rates, pH, conductivity, hardness, alkalinity, chlorides, silica, phosphates, and more.
3) Results are within specified ranges for all samples and parameters measured on July 31st, 2022.
Determination of benzotriazoles in water samples by polyethersulfone solid-ph...Jorge Casado Agrelo
In this work, we investigate the suitability of a commercial available and low cost polyethersufone (PES) sorbent for the microextraction of 1H-benzotriazole (BTri), and four polar derivatives (4 and 5-methyl-1H-benzotriazole, 4-TTri and 5-TTri; 5,6-dimethyl-1H benzotriazole, XTri; and 5-chloro-1H-benzotriazole, 5-ClBTri) from surface and wastewater samples. The performance of liquid chromatography (LC) combined with quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry (QTOF-MS) for the selective determination of target compounds is also discussed. Parameters affecting the efficiency of the microextraction step, such as sample’s pH, ionic strength, stirring speed and extraction lapse of time, and the PES membrane desorption process have been thoroughly investigated. Analytes were extracted from 15 mL samples, containing a 30% of sodium chloride and adjusted at pH 4.5, using a tubular PES sorbent (5 cm length x 0.7 mm o.d., sorbent volume 42 μL). After methanol desorption and solvent exchange, benzotriazoles were determined by LC-MS, with chromatograms extracted using a mass window of 20 ppm, centered in their [M+H]+ ions. The identity of chromatographic peaks was confirmed with accurate ion product scan (MS/MS) spectra. The method provided limits of quantification (LOQs) between 0.005 and 0.1 ng mL-1, and relative recoveries from 81% to 124% (except for XTri in sewage samples, ca. 60%) with associated standard deviations between 2% and 9%. The efficiency of the PES sorbent for the extraction of these compounds has been compared with that attained by stir-bar sorptive extraction (SBSE), with polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) covered stir bars. The PES polymer achieved significant higher responses (5- to 20-fold) for these polar pollutants. To the best of our knowledge, this research constitutes the first application of both techniques (microextraction using a PES sorbent and LC-QTOF-MS) for benzotriazoles determination in water samples. The method was used to provide data regarding the levels of target compounds in river and urban wastewater samples, including the individual quantification of 4-methyl and 5-methyl-benzotriazole isomers. Obtained results confirmed the ubiquity of benzotriazole, 4-methyl and 5-methyl-benzotriazole in urban wastewater and their incomplete removal at sewage treatment plants
DrilSmooth system is a unique, water-based drilling fluid .pptxWaelElEssawy2
DrilSmooth system is a unique, water-based drilling fluid developed for fractured and stabilizing mechanically weak or poorly consolidated formations and drilling high-angle or horizontal wells.
The document contains tables listing properties of water, common liquids, petroleum lubricating oils. Table A.1 lists properties of water like specific weight, density, dynamic viscosity, and kinematic viscosity at different temperatures in SI and US Customary units. Table B.1 and B.2 list properties of common liquids like density, dynamic and kinematic viscosity in SI and US Customary units respectively. Table C lists typical properties of petroleum lubricating oils like specific gravity, kinematic viscosity at 40°C and 100°C, and viscosity index for different types.
Uncertainty calculation for rate of reactionLawrence kok
This document describes experiments conducted to determine the kinetics and reaction orders of iodine clock and sulfur clock reactions. For the iodine clock reaction, the effect of changing the concentration of reactants on the reaction rate was examined. For the sulfur clock reaction, different methods for calculating uncertainty in rate measurements were compared. The activation energy of the iodine clock reaction was also calculated by measuring rates at different temperatures. Finally, the order of the iodine-propanone reaction was investigated by varying the concentrations of iodine, propanone and acid, and measuring changes in absorbance over time.
EPA Method 200.7, Trace Elements in Water, Solids, and Biosolids by Inductively Coupled Plasma-Atomic Emission Spectrometry, describes the procedure and requirements for multi-element determinations by ICP-AES. This presentation demonstrates the capability of the ICPE-9820, with the ASC-9800 Auto-sampler and the Standard Addition Kit, to produce quick, accurate results that comply with the method.
Stabilization of Pickering emulsion using Octenyl succinic anhydride (OSA) mo...DCSaxena1
This document summarizes research stabilizing Pickering emulsions using octenyl succinic anhydride (OSA) modified buckwheat starch. Key findings include:
- OSA modification increased buckwheat starch particle size and irregularity while decreasing amylose content. Higher OSA concentration led to greater changes.
- OSA modified buckwheat starch stabilized Pickering emulsions for 30 days with no creaming or sedimentation under high-intensity ultrasound, unlike native starch.
- Microscopic images showed OSA starch coated soybean oil droplets and prevented coalescence for 30 days. Droplet size increased slightly over time but remained nanoscale.
- OSA modification improved buckwheat starch's ability to
Bioethanol production from cheese whey.pptxAsmamawTesfaw1
It deals about production of bioethanol from cheese whey which is not sterilized and other characters of the ethanol producing yeasts were also covered
Bioethanol production from cheese whey.pptxAsmamawTesfaw1
It deals about production of bioethanol from cheese whey which is not sterilized and other characters of the ethanol producing yeasts were also covered
METHOD DEVELOPMENT AND VALIDATION FOR DETERMINATION OF HUMAN SERUM ALBUMIN MO...Malvina Haxhiu
Human serum albumin is a protein in the blood with a molecular mass 66.5 kDa.
In this study, was developed a method for determination of human serum albumin protein as monomer and its aggregates using a size exclusion column and HPLC instrument. Optimum conditions of the method were flow rate 0.2 ml/min, injection volume of the sample with concentration 5 mg/ml was 0.2 µl, column temperature 30oC, wavelength 214 nm. Mobile phase was sodium phosphate at concentration 150 mM and pH 7 using an isocratic elution. The method is validated in term of linearity, precision robustness, specificity, system suitability test and stability.
This presentation discusses hydraulic fracturing and potential environmental contamination issues. Possible solutions are presented, as well as problems associated with analysis of fracking solutions and production water. For more information, go to ssi.shimadzu.com.
Kupfermelt_Final Report Upgrading Nickel Ores from Dikoloti BCL and BML 30 Oc...Kabo Mosanga
The document reports on metallurgical test results from processing nickel ore samples from the Dikoloti, BCL, and BML deposits in Botswana. Key findings include:
1) Flotation tests showed that blending 20% Dikoloti ore with 80% BCL ore produced a 2% nickel concentrate grade with over 90% nickel recovery.
2) Leaching tests of the Dikoloti ore using sulphuric acid achieved excellent nickel (96.5%) and copper (95.5%) recoveries at ambient temperature using a 1:2 ore to acid ratio.
3) Flotation of disseminated BML ore produced good concentrate grades of
Sodium peroxide fusion is an effective sample dissolution technique that provides complete digestion of samples in a short period of time. It avoids the use of dangerous acids and allows for accurate, precise, and reproducible analysis by ICP-OES and ICP-MS. The process involves mixing the sample with sodium peroxide flux in a crucible, heating to melt and fuse the mixture, then dissolving the cooled fused bead in acid for elemental analysis. Sodium peroxide fusion has been shown to quantitatively dissolve a variety of materials like minerals, alloys, and precious metals samples.
Analysis of Cations in Hydraulic Fracturing Flowback Water from the Marcellus Shale Using Ion Chromatography
This presentation describes the determination of cations in hydraulic fracturing flowback water using ion chromatography. In this work, sodium was most abundant, followed by calcium, strontium, magnesium, potassium, barium, ammonium, and then lithium, respectively. The quantity of scale-forming ions, such as calcium, strontium, and barium, is particularly informative because it can be used to determine the amount of anti-scaling agent in fracturing fluid mix that will maximize hydrocarbon recovery.
This document summarizes Soheil Talebi's master's thesis project on measuring fluid properties of Canadian oil reservoirs using microfluidic methods. The project aims to 1) measure bitumen solubility and viscosity through microfluidic chips to inform reservoir models, 2) enhance oil recovery from reservoirs through improved solvent-based extraction methods like SAGD that reduce emissions. Key aspects include designing microfluidic chips to measure solubility over a range of pressures and temperatures, and analyzing image data of bitumen swelling to calculate solubility. Preliminary results show the chip design works and surface treatment allows reusability. Overall the microfluidic approach enables high accuracy solubility measurements of reservoir fluids under reservoir conditions to optimize solvent selection and
La gestió i l'eficiència dels aiguamolls artificials del Delta de l'EbreICGCat
Presentació realitzada per Carles Ibáñez (IRTA) a la jornada "La lluita contra el canvi climàtic al Delta de l'Ebre: mesures d'adaptació i mitigació" (25/05/2018)
This document summarizes an industrial training program at ERAS, ESPEK Sdn. Bhd. ERAS provides advisory services and has laboratories for soil, foliar, and fertilizer analysis. The training involves analyzing fertilizer samples to determine nutrient content and ensure it meets standards. Foliar samples from oil palm are also analyzed to determine nutritional status. The results of fertilizer and foliar analyses are presented in tables listing location, nutrient levels, and other details. The training aims to foster skills in agricultural consulting and laboratory analysis.
This application note describes the methodology and use of the Shimadzu ICPMS-2030 ICP mass spectrometer for the analysis of trace elements in drinking and fresh waters following the EPA 200.8 method. This method is also used for analysis of wastewater. Here, we demonstrate the stability and sensitivity of the ICPMS-2030 for EPA 200.8 analyses.
This document summarizes a study on the impact of hydrodynamic conditions and frother strength on flotation performance for coarse and fine particles. Laboratory tests were conducted using two frothers and varying gas rate and frother dosage. Results showed that recovery generally increased with smaller bubble size, and weaker frothers promoted fine particle recovery while stronger frothers benefited coarse particles. The conclusions recommend applying these principles to mix frother strategies in plant operations to optimize recovery across particle sizes.
The 2004 Shell Creek Watershed Study was conducted by 16 researchers under the advisement of Mark Seier. Over the course of three sampling periods in May, June, and August, water quality tests were performed at 5 sites on Shell Creek to determine the Water Quality Index. Test results showed medium water quality across most sites and periods, with some sites scoring in the good range on individual tests.
The document contains tables listing properties of water, common liquids, petroleum lubricating oils. Table A.1 lists properties of water like specific weight, density, dynamic viscosity, and kinematic viscosity at different temperatures in SI and US Customary units. Table B.1 and B.2 list properties of common liquids like density, dynamic and kinematic viscosity in SI and US Customary units respectively. Table C lists typical properties of petroleum lubricating oils like specific gravity, kinematic viscosity at 40°C and 100°C, and viscosity index for different types.
Uncertainty calculation for rate of reactionLawrence kok
This document describes experiments conducted to determine the kinetics and reaction orders of iodine clock and sulfur clock reactions. For the iodine clock reaction, the effect of changing the concentration of reactants on the reaction rate was examined. For the sulfur clock reaction, different methods for calculating uncertainty in rate measurements were compared. The activation energy of the iodine clock reaction was also calculated by measuring rates at different temperatures. Finally, the order of the iodine-propanone reaction was investigated by varying the concentrations of iodine, propanone and acid, and measuring changes in absorbance over time.
EPA Method 200.7, Trace Elements in Water, Solids, and Biosolids by Inductively Coupled Plasma-Atomic Emission Spectrometry, describes the procedure and requirements for multi-element determinations by ICP-AES. This presentation demonstrates the capability of the ICPE-9820, with the ASC-9800 Auto-sampler and the Standard Addition Kit, to produce quick, accurate results that comply with the method.
Stabilization of Pickering emulsion using Octenyl succinic anhydride (OSA) mo...DCSaxena1
This document summarizes research stabilizing Pickering emulsions using octenyl succinic anhydride (OSA) modified buckwheat starch. Key findings include:
- OSA modification increased buckwheat starch particle size and irregularity while decreasing amylose content. Higher OSA concentration led to greater changes.
- OSA modified buckwheat starch stabilized Pickering emulsions for 30 days with no creaming or sedimentation under high-intensity ultrasound, unlike native starch.
- Microscopic images showed OSA starch coated soybean oil droplets and prevented coalescence for 30 days. Droplet size increased slightly over time but remained nanoscale.
- OSA modification improved buckwheat starch's ability to
Bioethanol production from cheese whey.pptxAsmamawTesfaw1
It deals about production of bioethanol from cheese whey which is not sterilized and other characters of the ethanol producing yeasts were also covered
Bioethanol production from cheese whey.pptxAsmamawTesfaw1
It deals about production of bioethanol from cheese whey which is not sterilized and other characters of the ethanol producing yeasts were also covered
METHOD DEVELOPMENT AND VALIDATION FOR DETERMINATION OF HUMAN SERUM ALBUMIN MO...Malvina Haxhiu
Human serum albumin is a protein in the blood with a molecular mass 66.5 kDa.
In this study, was developed a method for determination of human serum albumin protein as monomer and its aggregates using a size exclusion column and HPLC instrument. Optimum conditions of the method were flow rate 0.2 ml/min, injection volume of the sample with concentration 5 mg/ml was 0.2 µl, column temperature 30oC, wavelength 214 nm. Mobile phase was sodium phosphate at concentration 150 mM and pH 7 using an isocratic elution. The method is validated in term of linearity, precision robustness, specificity, system suitability test and stability.
This presentation discusses hydraulic fracturing and potential environmental contamination issues. Possible solutions are presented, as well as problems associated with analysis of fracking solutions and production water. For more information, go to ssi.shimadzu.com.
Kupfermelt_Final Report Upgrading Nickel Ores from Dikoloti BCL and BML 30 Oc...Kabo Mosanga
The document reports on metallurgical test results from processing nickel ore samples from the Dikoloti, BCL, and BML deposits in Botswana. Key findings include:
1) Flotation tests showed that blending 20% Dikoloti ore with 80% BCL ore produced a 2% nickel concentrate grade with over 90% nickel recovery.
2) Leaching tests of the Dikoloti ore using sulphuric acid achieved excellent nickel (96.5%) and copper (95.5%) recoveries at ambient temperature using a 1:2 ore to acid ratio.
3) Flotation of disseminated BML ore produced good concentrate grades of
Sodium peroxide fusion is an effective sample dissolution technique that provides complete digestion of samples in a short period of time. It avoids the use of dangerous acids and allows for accurate, precise, and reproducible analysis by ICP-OES and ICP-MS. The process involves mixing the sample with sodium peroxide flux in a crucible, heating to melt and fuse the mixture, then dissolving the cooled fused bead in acid for elemental analysis. Sodium peroxide fusion has been shown to quantitatively dissolve a variety of materials like minerals, alloys, and precious metals samples.
Analysis of Cations in Hydraulic Fracturing Flowback Water from the Marcellus Shale Using Ion Chromatography
This presentation describes the determination of cations in hydraulic fracturing flowback water using ion chromatography. In this work, sodium was most abundant, followed by calcium, strontium, magnesium, potassium, barium, ammonium, and then lithium, respectively. The quantity of scale-forming ions, such as calcium, strontium, and barium, is particularly informative because it can be used to determine the amount of anti-scaling agent in fracturing fluid mix that will maximize hydrocarbon recovery.
This document summarizes Soheil Talebi's master's thesis project on measuring fluid properties of Canadian oil reservoirs using microfluidic methods. The project aims to 1) measure bitumen solubility and viscosity through microfluidic chips to inform reservoir models, 2) enhance oil recovery from reservoirs through improved solvent-based extraction methods like SAGD that reduce emissions. Key aspects include designing microfluidic chips to measure solubility over a range of pressures and temperatures, and analyzing image data of bitumen swelling to calculate solubility. Preliminary results show the chip design works and surface treatment allows reusability. Overall the microfluidic approach enables high accuracy solubility measurements of reservoir fluids under reservoir conditions to optimize solvent selection and
La gestió i l'eficiència dels aiguamolls artificials del Delta de l'EbreICGCat
Presentació realitzada per Carles Ibáñez (IRTA) a la jornada "La lluita contra el canvi climàtic al Delta de l'Ebre: mesures d'adaptació i mitigació" (25/05/2018)
This document summarizes an industrial training program at ERAS, ESPEK Sdn. Bhd. ERAS provides advisory services and has laboratories for soil, foliar, and fertilizer analysis. The training involves analyzing fertilizer samples to determine nutrient content and ensure it meets standards. Foliar samples from oil palm are also analyzed to determine nutritional status. The results of fertilizer and foliar analyses are presented in tables listing location, nutrient levels, and other details. The training aims to foster skills in agricultural consulting and laboratory analysis.
This application note describes the methodology and use of the Shimadzu ICPMS-2030 ICP mass spectrometer for the analysis of trace elements in drinking and fresh waters following the EPA 200.8 method. This method is also used for analysis of wastewater. Here, we demonstrate the stability and sensitivity of the ICPMS-2030 for EPA 200.8 analyses.
This document summarizes a study on the impact of hydrodynamic conditions and frother strength on flotation performance for coarse and fine particles. Laboratory tests were conducted using two frothers and varying gas rate and frother dosage. Results showed that recovery generally increased with smaller bubble size, and weaker frothers promoted fine particle recovery while stronger frothers benefited coarse particles. The conclusions recommend applying these principles to mix frother strategies in plant operations to optimize recovery across particle sizes.
The 2004 Shell Creek Watershed Study was conducted by 16 researchers under the advisement of Mark Seier. Over the course of three sampling periods in May, June, and August, water quality tests were performed at 5 sites on Shell Creek to determine the Water Quality Index. Test results showed medium water quality across most sites and periods, with some sites scoring in the good range on individual tests.
Presented by The Global Peatlands Assessment: Mapping, Policy, and Action at GLF Peatlands 2024 - The Global Peatlands Assessment: Mapping, Policy, and Action
Evolving Lifecycles with High Resolution Site Characterization (HRSC) and 3-D...Joshua Orris
The incorporation of a 3DCSM and completion of HRSC provided a tool for enhanced, data-driven, decisions to support a change in remediation closure strategies. Currently, an approved pilot study has been obtained to shut-down the remediation systems (ISCO, P&T) and conduct a hydraulic study under non-pumping conditions. A separate micro-biological bench scale treatability study was competed that yielded positive results for an emerging innovative technology. As a result, a field pilot study has commenced with results expected in nine-twelve months. With the results of the hydraulic study, field pilot studies and an updated risk assessment leading site monitoring optimization cost lifecycle savings upwards of $15MM towards an alternatively evolved best available technology remediation closure strategy.
Optimizing Post Remediation Groundwater Performance with Enhanced Microbiolog...Joshua Orris
Results of geophysics and pneumatic injection pilot tests during 2003 – 2007 yielded significant positive results for injection delivery design and contaminant mass treatment, resulting in permanent shut-down of an existing groundwater Pump & Treat system.
Accessible source areas were subsequently removed (2011) by soil excavation and treated with the placement of Emulsified Vegetable Oil EVO and zero-valent iron ZVI to accelerate treatment of impacted groundwater in overburden and weathered fractured bedrock. Post pilot test and post remediation groundwater monitoring has included analyses of CVOCs, organic fatty acids, dissolved gases and QuantArray® -Chlor to quantify key microorganisms (e.g., Dehalococcoides, Dehalobacter, etc.) and functional genes (e.g., vinyl chloride reductase, methane monooxygenase, etc.) to assess potential for reductive dechlorination and aerobic cometabolism of CVOCs.
In 2022, the first commercial application of MetaArray™ was performed at the site. MetaArray™ utilizes statistical analysis, such as principal component analysis and multivariate analysis to provide evidence that reductive dechlorination is active or even that it is slowing. This creates actionable data allowing users to save money by making important site management decisions earlier.
The results of the MetaArray™ analysis’ support vector machine (SVM) identified groundwater monitoring wells with a 80% confidence that were characterized as either Limited for Reductive Decholorination or had a High Reductive Reduction Dechlorination potential. The results of MetaArray™ will be used to further optimize the site’s post remediation monitoring program for monitored natural attenuation.
Kinetic studies on malachite green dye adsorption from aqueous solutions by A...Open Access Research Paper
Water polluted by dyestuffs compounds is a global threat to health and the environment; accordingly, we prepared a green novel sorbent chemical and Physical system from an algae, chitosan and chitosan nanoparticle and impregnated with algae with chitosan nanocomposite for the sorption of Malachite green dye from water. The algae with chitosan nanocomposite by a simple method and used as a recyclable and effective adsorbent for the removal of malachite green dye from aqueous solutions. Algae, chitosan, chitosan nanoparticle and algae with chitosan nanocomposite were characterized using different physicochemical methods. The functional groups and chemical compounds found in algae, chitosan, chitosan algae, chitosan nanoparticle, and chitosan nanoparticle with algae were identified using FTIR, SEM, and TGADTA/DTG techniques. The optimal adsorption conditions, different dosages, pH and Temperature the amount of algae with chitosan nanocomposite were determined. At optimized conditions and the batch equilibrium studies more than 99% of the dye was removed. The adsorption process data matched well kinetics showed that the reaction order for dye varied with pseudo-first order and pseudo-second order. Furthermore, the maximum adsorption capacity of the algae with chitosan nanocomposite toward malachite green dye reached as high as 15.5mg/g, respectively. Finally, multiple times reusing of algae with chitosan nanocomposite and removing dye from a real wastewater has made it a promising and attractive option for further practical applications.
Improving the viability of probiotics by encapsulation methods for developmen...Open Access Research Paper
The popularity of functional foods among scientists and common people has been increasing day by day. Awareness and modernization make the consumer think better regarding food and nutrition. Now a day’s individual knows very well about the relation between food consumption and disease prevalence. Humans have a diversity of microbes in the gut that together form the gut microflora. Probiotics are the health-promoting live microbial cells improve host health through gut and brain connection and fighting against harmful bacteria. Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus are the two bacterial genera which are considered to be probiotic. These good bacteria are facing challenges of viability. There are so many factors such as sensitivity to heat, pH, acidity, osmotic effect, mechanical shear, chemical components, freezing and storage time as well which affects the viability of probiotics in the dairy food matrix as well as in the gut. Multiple efforts have been done in the past and ongoing in present for these beneficial microbial population stability until their destination in the gut. One of a useful technique known as microencapsulation makes the probiotic effective in the diversified conditions and maintain these microbe’s community to the optimum level for achieving targeted benefits. Dairy products are found to be an ideal vehicle for probiotic incorporation. It has been seen that the encapsulated microbial cells show higher viability than the free cells in different processing and storage conditions as well as against bile salts in the gut. They make the food functional when incorporated, without affecting the product sensory characteristics.
Microbial characterisation and identification, and potability of River Kuywa ...Open Access Research Paper
Water contamination is one of the major causes of water borne diseases worldwide. In Kenya, approximately 43% of people lack access to potable water due to human contamination. River Kuywa water is currently experiencing contamination due to human activities. Its water is widely used for domestic, agricultural, industrial and recreational purposes. This study aimed at characterizing bacteria and fungi in river Kuywa water. Water samples were randomly collected from four sites of the river: site A (Matisi), site B (Ngwelo), site C (Nzoia water pump) and site D (Chalicha), during the dry season (January-March 2018) and wet season (April-July 2018) and were transported to Maseno University Microbiology and plant pathology laboratory for analysis. The characterization and identification of bacteria and fungi were carried out using standard microbiological techniques. Nine bacterial genera and three fungi were identified from Kuywa river water. Clostridium spp., Staphylococcus spp., Enterobacter spp., Streptococcus spp., E. coli, Klebsiella spp., Shigella spp., Proteus spp. and Salmonella spp. Fungi were Fusarium oxysporum, Aspergillus flavus complex and Penicillium species. Wet season recorded highest bacterial and fungal counts (6.61-7.66 and 3.83-6.75cfu/ml) respectively. The results indicated that the river Kuywa water is polluted and therefore unsafe for human consumption before treatment. It is therefore recommended that the communities to ensure that they boil water especially for drinking.
Recycling and Disposal on SWM Raymond Einyu pptxRayLetai1
Increasing urbanization, rural–urban migration, rising standards of living, and rapid development associated with population growth have resulted in increased solid waste generation by industrial, domestic and other activities in Nairobi City. It has been noted in other contexts too that increasing population, changing consumption patterns, economic development, changing income, urbanization and industrialization all contribute to the increased generation of waste.
With the increasing urban population in Kenya, which is estimated to be growing at a rate higher than that of the country’s general population, waste generation and management is already a major challenge. The industrialization and urbanization process in the country, dominated by one major city – Nairobi, which has around four times the population of the next largest urban centre (Mombasa) – has witnessed an exponential increase in the generation of solid waste. It is projected that by 2030, about 50 per cent of the Kenyan population will be urban.
Aim:
A healthy, safe, secure and sustainable solid waste management system fit for a world – class city.
Improve and protect the public health of Nairobi residents and visitors.
Ecological health, diversity and productivity and maximize resource recovery through the participatory approach.
Goals:
Build awareness and capacity for source separation as essential components of sustainable waste management.
Build new environmentally sound infrastructure and systems for safe disposal of residual waste and replacing current dumpsites which should be commissioned.
Current solid waste management situation:
The status.
Solid waste generation rate is at 2240 tones / day
collection efficiently is at about 50%.
Actors i.e. city authorities, CBO’s , private firms and self-disposal
Current SWM Situation in Nairobi City:
Solid waste generation – collection – dumping
Good Practices:
• Separation – recycling – marketing.
• Open dumpsite dandora dump site through public education on source separation of waste, of which the situation can be reversed.
• Nairobi is one of the C40 cities in this respect , various actors in the solid waste management space have adopted a variety of technologies to reduce short lived climate pollutants including source separation , recycling , marketing of the recycled products.
• Through the network, it should expect to benefit from expertise of the different actors in the network in terms of applicable technologies and practices in reducing the short-lived climate pollutants.
Good practices:
Despite the dismal collection of solid waste in Nairobi city, there are practices and activities of informal actors (CBOs, CBO-SACCOs and yard shop operators) and other formal industrial actors on solid waste collection, recycling and waste reduction.
Practices and activities of these actor groups are viewed as innovations with the potential to change the way solid waste is handled.
CHALLENGES:
• Resource Allocation.
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6. • Prepare a set of sucrose standards (0-8
mg C) in centrifuge tubes. Volumes of
sucrose standard and deionized/distilled
water corresponding to the mass of
organic carbon
• Add 2.0 mL 10% K2Cr2O7 (0.34 M)
solution and mix.
• Add 5.0 mL H2SO4, cool and stand for
30.0 minutes.
Preparation of Standards curve
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Table 3. Standard Preparation
7. y = 0.0618x
R² = 0.9997
0
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Absorbance OC (mg)
SOC
Conc.
(ml)
O.C. (mg) Abs
0.00 0 0
0.25 1 0.062
0.50 2 0.128
0.75 3 0.188
1.00 4 0.248
1.25 5 0.31
1.50 6 0.375
1.75 7 0.433
2.00 8 0.489
Measurement for SOC
• Read the absorbance of the calibration standards and samples
in a spectrophotometer set at 600 nm wave length.
• To convert OC to OM should be multiply by 1.72
(Van Bemelen factor). 7
8. • Weigh 0.5 g soil sample
• Add 2.0 mL 10% (0.34 M) K2Cr2O7 solution and mix
• Add 5.0 mL H2SO4, cool and stand for 30.0 minutes
• Add 20.0 mL water to the tube
• Mix and stand overnight.
Preparation of Samples
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12. 12
Formulations of citral oil nanoemulsion
Formulation
Name
Water
(g)
Oil
(g)
Span 80
(g)
Tween 80
(g)
Speed
(rpm)
Time
(min)
A 96.4 0.6 2.05 0.95 13000 10
B 85.0 9.0 3.36 2.64 13000 10
C 85.0 9.0 4.10 1.90 13000 10
D 82.0 15..0 1.68 1.32 13000 10
Table 1. Different formulations of citral nanoemulsion
13. 0
50
100
150
200
250
8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
182.6
172.4 171.1
156.4 155.9 153.5
147.8
98.6
Particle
size
(nm)
HLB value
HLB value
(a)
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1. Characteristics of citral oil nanoemulsion
Fig 1. Characteristics (a) Effect of HLB on particle size of citral nanoemulsion.
14. 14
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
5000 8000 11000 13000
332.3
171.1
142.5
133.7
Particle
size
(nm)
(c)
Speed of homogenization (rpm)
1. Characteristics of citral oil nanoemulsion
Fig 1. Characteristics (b) Effect of particle size on intensity of nanoemulsion. (c) Effect of
speed of homogenization on the particle size of citral nanoemulsion.
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
1 10 100 1000 10
4
5000 rpm
8000 rpm
11000 rpm
13000 rpm
Intensity
(%)
Particle size (nm)
(b)
15. 15
0
100
200
300
400
1:5 3:2 5:1
77.2
159.0
373.9
Particle
size
(nm)
Oil and surfactant ratio
(e)
1. Characteristics of citral oil nanoemulsion
Fig 1. Characteristics (d) Effect of particle size (nm) on intensity of surfactants
nanoemulsions.(e) Effect of oil and surfactant ratio on the particle size (nm) of
nanoemulsion oil droplets.
0
5
10
15
1 10 100 1000 10
4
oil:surfactant = 1:5
oil:surfactant = 3:2
oil:surfactant = 5:1
Intensity
(%)
Particle size (nm)
(d)
16. 16
0
100
200
300
400
500
A B C D
Treatments
0 day
9 months
Particle
size
(nm)
0
100
200
300
400
500
A B C D
Treatments
0 day
9 months
(f)
1. Characteristics of citral oil nanoemulsion
Fig 1. Characteristics (f) Effect of nanoemulsion on long term stability of particle size.
17. 1
10
100
10
3
10
4
10
5
10
6
0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400
control 71.25 ppm 142.5 ppm
285 ppm 570 ppm
Time (min)
Amount
of
bacteria
(log)
y = 10^((-1.1*(1-exp(-0.0050...
Error
Value
NA
1.861e+10
Chisq
NA
0.7163
R
2
y = 10^((-4.5*(1-exp(-0.0040...
Error
Value
NA
1.675e+10
Chisq
NA
0.8683
R
2
y = 10^((-5.4*(1-exp(-0.0090...
Error
Value
NA
2.199e+10
Chisq
NA
0.3991
R
2
y = 10^((-5.35*(1-exp(-0.020...
Error
Value
NA
1.462e+7
Chisq
NA
0.9998
R
2
(a)
(E.Coli)
1
10
100
10
3
10
4
10
5
10
6
0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400
control 71.25 ppm 142.5 ppm
285 ppm 570 ppm
Time (min)
Amount
of
bacteria
(log)
(b)
(S.aureus)
Anti-bacteria activity
Fig 2. Anti-bacterial activity (a) Dosage effect of citral nanoemulsion E. coli. (b) Dosage effect of citral
nanoemulsion S. aureus.
2. Anti-bacterial activity
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18. 18
1
10
100
10
3
10
4
10
5
10
6
0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400
control 100 nm 200 nm 300 nm
400 nm
Time (min)
Amount
of
bacteria
(log)
y = 10^((-5.5*(1-exp(-0.0033...
Error
Value
NA
4.446e+9
Chisq
NA
0.8841
R
2
y = 10^((-5.3*(1-exp(-0.0045...
Error
Value
NA
9.093e+9
Chisq
NA
0.6997
R
2
y = 10^((-5.3*(1-exp(-0.0047...
Error
Value
NA
3.939e+8
Chisq
NA
0.988
R
2
y = 10^((-5.3*(1-exp(-0.0060...
Error
Value
NA
2.381e+8
Chisq
NA
0.9935
R
2
(c)
(E.Coli)
1
10
100
10
3
10
4
10
5
10
6
0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400
control 100 nm 200 nm 300 nm
400 nm
Time (min)
Amount
of
bacteria
(log)
y = 10^((-5
Chisq
R
2
y = 10^((-
Chisq
R
2
y = 10^((-
Chisq
R
2
y = 10^(
Chisq
R
2
(d)
(S.aureus)
2. Anti-bacterial activity
Fig 2. (c) Particle size effect of citral nanoemulsion on E. coli. (d) Particle size effect of citral
nanoemulsion on S. aureus.
19. 1
100
10
4
10
6
10
8
0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400
10
5
CFU/mL
10
6
CFU/mL
10
7
CFU/mL
10
8
CFU/mL
Time (min)
Amount
of
bacteria
(log)
y = 10^((-8.2*(1-exp(-0.0045...
Error
Value
NA
1.115e+16
Chisq
NA
0.708
R
2
y = 10^((-7.0*(1-exp(-0.0110...
Error
Value
NA
7.252e+8
Chisq
NA
0.9818
R
2
y = 10^((-6.1*(1-exp(-0.0136...
Error
Value
NA
1.042e+12
Chisq
NA
0.5266
R
2
y = 10^((-7.0*(1-exp(-0.0165...
Error
Value
NA
1.945e+13
Chisq
NA
0.8253
R
2
y = 10^((-8.2*(1-exp(-0.0045...
Error
Value
NA
1.115e+16
Chisq
NA
0.708
R
2
(e)
(E.Coli)
1
100
10
4
10
6
10
8
0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400
10
5
CFU/mL
10
6
CFU/mL
10
7
CFU/mL
10
8
CFU/mL
Time (min)
Amount
of
bacteria
(log) y = 10^((-7.4*(1-exp(-0.0060...
Error
Value
NA
5.489e+15
Chisq
NA
0.8724
R
2
y = 10^((-5.4*(1-exp(-0.0170...
Error
Value
NA
1.141e+8
Chisq
NA
0.9969
R
2
y = 10^((-6.0*(1-exp(-0.0100...
Error
Value
NA
4.701e+11
Chisq
NA
0.8698
R
2
y = 10^((-7.2*(1-exp(-0.0090...
Error
Value
NA
8.136e+13
Chisq
NA
0.8043
R
2
y = 10^((-7.4*(1-exp(-0.0060...
Error
Value
NA
5.489e+15
Chisq
NA
0.8724
R
2
(f)
(S.aureus)
1
10
100
10
3
10
4
10
5
10
6
0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400
E. coli
S. aureus
Time (min)
Amount
of
bacteria
(log)
(g)
2. Anti-bacterial activity
Fig 2. (e) Effect of citral nanoemulsion on initial E. coli concentration. (f) Effect of citral nanoemulsion
on initial S. aureus concentration. (g) Effect of nanoemulsion on bacterial strains (E. coli and S.
aureus).
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20. 0
20
40
60
80
100
100 200 300 400
CK
950 ppm
1425 ppm
1900 ppm
2375 ppm
Germination
rate
(%)
Particle size (nm)
(a)
0
20
40
60
80
100
1000 1500 2000 2500
CK
100 nm
200 nm
300 nm
400 nm
Germination
rate
(%)
Emulsion conc. (ppm)
(b)
3. Anti-fungal activity
Fig 3. Anti-fungal activity (a) Influence of citral nanoemulsion on the germination rate of
Neoscytalidium dimidiatum. (b) Influence of nanoemulsion on the growth of germ tube of
Neoscytalidium dimidiatum
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21. 21
0
20
40
60
80
100
100 200 300 400
CK 950 ppm 1425 ppm
1900 ppm 2375 ppm
Germination
rate
(%)
Particle size (nm)
a
cb
c
a
cb
b
b
b
b
b
b
a
b
a
b
b b
b b
b
0
20
40
60
80
100
100 200 300 400
ck
1000 ppm
1500 ppm
2000 ppm
2500 ppm
Germination
rate
(%)
Particle size (nm)
a
a
a
a
a
a
bc b
a
c
bc
a
c
b bc
c
cd
d
b
cb
0
20
40
60
80
100
100 200 300 400
CK
1000 ppm
1500 ppm
2000 ppm
2500 ppm
Germination
rate
(%)
Particle size (nm)
a a
a
ba
b
a
b
cb
b
c
a
cd
cb
d
b
b
a
cbcb
c
9 hr 16 hr 24 hr
Experimental condition: 25℃、106 spores/mL
3. Anti-fungal activity- Dosage effect: Germination rate
25. 25
0
20
40
60
80
100
1000 1500 2000 2500
CK 100 nm 200 nm
300 nm 400 nm
Germination
rate
(%)
emulsion conc. (ppm)
b
c
c
c
c
a
c
c
b
a
c
a
cb
a
b
cb
b
b b
b
0
20
40
60
80
100
1000 1500 2000 2500
ck
100 nm
200 nm
300 nm
400 nm
Germination
rate
(%)
Particle size (nm)
a ba
bc
c c
a
c
a a
b
b
a
b
a
b
b
b
b
b
b
0
20
40
60
80
100
1000 1500 2000 2500
ck
100 nm
200 nm
300 nm
400 nm
Germination
rate
(%)
Particle size (nm)
e
a
a a
a
a
d
c
b
c
b
b
a
b
b
b
c
c
b
a
9 hr 16 hr 24 hr
Experimental condition: 25℃、106 spores/mL
3. Nanoemulsion particle size effect: Germination rate
29. Current and Future works
Photos of Heavy metal Experiment (07/16)
Heavy Metal Experiment, CEC samples preparation (07/22)
Pro water analysis (pH and EC) (07/27)
Abstract and Conclusion of manuscript (07/17)
The first manuscript “The Key Manufacturing Process and
Antibacterial Kinetic of Environmentally Friendly Citral
Nanoemulsion” (07/31)
Review article for my future research (08/01)
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