Sludge reduction technologies in wastewater treatment plants /

This book is a review of the sludge reduction techniques integrated in wastewater treatment plants with detailed chapters on the most promising and most widespread techniques. The aim of the book is to update the international community on the current status of knowledge and techniques in the field...

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Main Author: Foladori, Paola
Other Authors: Andreottola, Gianni, Ziglio, G.
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: London [England] : IWA Publishing, 2010.
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Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • Sludge composition and production in full-plants
  • Current sludge disposal alternatives and costs in critical areas
  • Principles of sludge reduction techniques integrated in wastewater treatment plants
  • Overview of the sludge reduction techniques integrated in the wastewater handling units
  • Overview of the sludge reduction techniques integrated in the sludge handling units
  • Procedures for estimating the efficiency of sludge reduction technologies
  • Biological treatments
  • Mechanical disintegration
  • Ultrasonic disintegration
  • Ultrasonic disintegration
  • Thermal treatment
  • Chemical and thermo-chemical treatment
  • Ozonation
  • Comparison of performance of sludge reduction techniques
  • Nomenclature
  • References
  • Index.