Towards eliminating systematic errors caused by the experimental conditions in Biochemical Methane Potential (BMP) tests

The Biochemical Methane Potential (BMP) test is increasingly recognised as a tool for selecting and pricing biomass material for production of biogas. However, the results for the same substrate often differ between laboratories and much work to standardise such tests is still needed. In the current study, the effects from four environmental factors (i.e. ambient temperature and pressure, water vapour content and initial gas composition of the reactor headspace) on the degradation kinetics and the determined methane potential were evaluated with a 2⁴ full factorial design. Four substrates, with different biodegradation profiles, were investigated and the ambient temperature was found to be the most significant contributor to errors in the methane potential. Concerning the kinetics of the process, the environmental factors’ impact on the calculated rate constants was negligible. The impact of the environmental factors on the kinetic parameters and methane potential from performing a BMP test at different geographical locations around the world was simulated by adjusting the data according to the ambient temperature and pressure of some chosen model sites. The largest effect on the methane potential was registered from tests performed at high altitudes due to a low ambient pressure. The results from this study illustrate the importance of considering the environmental factors’ influence on volumetric gas measurement in BMP tests. This is essential to achieve trustworthy and standardised results that can be used by researchers and end users from all over the world.     

Radon mapping by retrospective measurements - an approach based on CDs/DVDs

This article points out the ability to map retrospective ²²²Rn concentrations by home stored CDs/DVDs. The method employs the high radon absorption ability of the polycarbonate material of CDs and DVDs and their track-etch properties. The principle steps for the application of the method are addressed. The possibility for individual a posteriori calibration is studied, demonstrating that better than 10% accuracy in retrospective measurements is potentially achievable. Results from retrospective measurements in three different regions are shown, demonstrating the potential of the method for large-scale radon mapping. Comparison with independently evaluated retrospective ²²²Rn concentrations in places with known radon history was made and very good correspondence was observed. The experience indicates that the method can be used for large scale retrospective radon mapping and its applications can be expanded towards mapping of radon concentrations in water and soil gas.     

飞行认知能力的测量方案设计及模型研究

为了对飞行员飞行认知能力水平提供评价依据,进行飞行认知能力测量方案设计。根据飞行员的驾驶特征以及操作行为提出6项测量指标,分别为空间定位能力、空间定向能力、空间想象能力、信息获取能力、信息加工能力和学习能力;根据测量指标和认知能力测试量表功能间的对应关系,设计包括6项认知测验的测量方案。随后开展测量并对结果进行分析,提取3个主因子分别命名为空间认知能力、信息管理能力和学习能力,从而建立起二阶多维度的认知能力结构模型。该模型可应用于飞行认知能力的测评工作。     

普光气田开发对地下水环境的影响分析

为最大程度缓解工程实施对当地地下水环境的破坏,文章在综合分析普光气田地质和水文地质特征的基础上,开展现场水质监测工作,选用内梅罗指数法评价区域地下水质量现状。结果表明:普光气田开发建设工程对区域地下水环境质量影响较小,地下水水质良好。在此基础上,探讨项目建设过程中的地下水环境影响因素,据此提出针对性的环境保护措施,以期为研究区地下水环境保护提供科学参考依据。     

An approach to the subslab depressurization remedial action in a high Rn concentration dwelling

Galicia (NW Spain) is a radon-prone area in the Iberian Peninsula. Measurements were carried out at a rural dwelling, with an annual average of radon concentration over 4000 Bq m⁻³ and a maximum of 9000 Bq m⁻³, found during a radon screening campaign held in the Autonomous Community of Galicia. We performed a detailed study to identify the main contamination source and the behaviour of the radon concentration, in which a linear dependence with temperature was verified, once corrected for relative humidity. We used different passive methods (charcoal canisters and two types of etched track detectors) as well as a radon concentration monitor that provided continuous measurement. Subsequent to this characterization, and in order to reduce the high radon concentration, a remedial action was developed using different passive and forced ventilation methods. A modified subslab depressurization technique was found to be the most effective remedy, providing a radon concentration reduction of around 96%. This method also has the advantages of being inexpensive and reliable over time.     

沸石强化A/O生物脱氮工艺氨氮去除机理研究

沸石强化A/O生物脱氮实验研究表明,沸石对配水氨氮具有良好的吸附性能,其吸附特征可以通过Frend lich和Langmu ir吸附等温线表征,但对污水中氨氮的吸附较配水吸附要复杂。由于沸石能与微生物构成沸石-生物复合体,从而增加了系统的硝化细菌和反硝化细菌数量,改善了A段的反硝化作用和O段的硝化作用。吸附饱和的铵沸石在硝化细菌和电导率的协同作用下,经好氧曝气4.5 h,能再生69.8%。在A段,进水氨氮浓度较高,沸石吸附氨氮,提高污水碳氮比,促进生物反硝化;进入O段,在盐度和微生物的协同作用下,混合液氨氮浓度因为生物降解而逐渐降低,不断打破铵沸石的吸附-脱附平衡,铵沸石不断释放氨氮而得到充分的再生。     

Characterization of phosphogypsum wastes associated with phosphoric acid and fertilizers production

The present work is directed to characterize the phosphogypsum (PG) wastes associated with phosphoric acid produced by the wet process in industrial facility for the production of fertilizers and chemicals in Egypt. The PG waste samples were characterized in terms of spectroscopic analysis (X-ray diffraction, X-ray fluorescence, IR spectra) and radiometric analysis (γ- and α-measurements). The γ-ray measurements showed that the average activity concentrations are 140 ± 12.6, 459 ± 36.7, 323 ± 28.4, 8.3 ± 0.76 and 64.3 ± 4.1 Bq/kg for U-238, Ra-226, Pb-210, Th-232 and K-40, respectively. The α-particle measurements of uranium isotopes showed that the average activity concentrations of U-238, U-235 and U-234 were 153 ± 9.8, 7 ± 0.38, 152 ± 10.4 Bq/kg, respectively. The average radiochemical recovery (%) of the destructive α-particle measurements is ∼70% with a resolution (FWHM) of ∼30 keV. Activity ratios of U-238/Ra-226 and U-238/Pb-210 were less than unity (i.e., <1) and equal to 0.31 ± 0.02 and 0.47 ± 0.16, respectively. The isotopic ratios of U-238/U-235 and U-238/U-234 (in PG and PR samples) were close to the normal values of ∼21.7 and ∼1, respectively and are not affected by the wet processing of phosphate rock (PR). The obtained results of PG waste samples were compared with phosphate rock (PR) samples. The radiation hazard indices are namely, radium activity index (Ra-Eq > 370 Bq/kg), total absorbed gamma dose rate (D_γr > 5 nGy/h) and radon emanation fraction (Rn-EF > 20%). Uncertainty of the sample counting was 95% confidence level of σ. The results indicated the necessity to find suitable routes to decrease and/or redistribute the radionuclide of environmental interest (i.e., Ra-226) in PG wastes, consequently to reduce its radiation impacts in the surrounding environment.     

好氧堆肥反应器对人粪便堆肥中温降解的中试研究

控制温度为（35±2）℃，以新鲜锯末为空白载体，在控制含水率为55%~60%和强制通风的好氧条件下，进行为期15 d的实验，进行了人粪便好氧堆肥的中试研究，重点分析了在堆肥过程中有机物的降解、氮素的迁移转化规律及生物量的变化。结果表明，粪便中有机物含量在前2天稍微上升，然后迅速下降，最终去除率为71.82%；随着NH₃-N释放量的增加，堆料中N_tot含量从第4天开始减少，最终损失 22.61%，其中N_org损失占74.35%，NH₃-N占23.52%；所损失的氮素有91.66%以氨氮的形式释放。粪便中的有机物和氮的含量能在8~10 d后达到稳定，且堆体无臭味；粪便中溶解性有机物为微生物的生长提供营养物质，因此生物量变化的过程与有机物降解的有着紧密的联系；病原菌在堆肥过程中得到有效去除，表明该反应器堆肥的无害化。     

水吸收法处理低浓度氮氧化物废气的中试研究

对水在中试规模下吸收低浓度的氮氧化物废气进行了研究。分别研究了喷淋密度、温度、压力、气速以及氮氧化物浓度对吸收效果的影响,结果表明,综合考虑各种因素,喷淋密度在20 m3/（m2·h）,水温在15℃以下,气速小于0.28 m/s,废气浓度在400 mg/m3左右时,氮氧化物的平均脱除率可以达到50%左右;同时,随着压力的增大,吸收效率也增加。     

我国排污权交易政策及完善对策研究

排污权交易在环境管理领域里正受到越来越多的关注。回顾了我国近年来的排污权交易政策,并对排污权交易试点实施效果进行了阐述,同时结合目前排污权交易在我国应用和研究现状,对排污权交易制度在实践过程中仍存在法律政策落后、初始分配公平与效率缺乏保障、市场体制欠缺以及监测监督力度不够等主要问题进行分析,并从排污立法、市场培育、政府监管3个方面提出政策建议。