Estimation of chlorophyll-a concentration using field spectral data: a case study in inland Case-II waters, North China

In the remote sensing of chlorophyll-a (Chla) in inland Case-II waters, the assumption that the optical parameter of Chla specific absorption coefficient a*ph remains constant usually restrains application of many models. In this paper, we presented a newly developed model [Rrs(-1)(lambda1) - Rrs(-1)(lambda2)] x Rrs(lambda3) x a*ph(-1)(lambda1) which was improved on a previous three-band model to isolate interferences from a*ph. In terms of the importance of water optical properties in the model development, spectral and absorption characteristics were analyzed for Shitoukoumen Reservoir and Songhua Lake in Northeast China, as typical examples of inland Case-II waters. Both waters showed overwhelming absorption sum of tripton and chromophoric dissolved organic matter (CDOM) owing to their relatively low Chla contents (1.53 to 19.35 microgl(-1)). According to the optical characteristics of waters studied, optimal positions for lambda (1), lambda (2) and lambda (3) were spectrally tuned to be at 664, 684 and 705 nm, respectively. The model allowed accurate Chla estimation with a determination coefficient (R (2)) close to 0.98 and a root mean square error (RMSE) of 0.87 microgl(-1). Comparison of different models further showed the stability of the improved model, implying its potential use in water color remote sensing. Although the findings underline the rationale behind the improved model, an extensive database containing data in different water conditions and water types is required to generalize its application.     

Research on the relationship between the fractional coverage of the submerged plant Vallisneria spiralis and observed spectral parameters

The present paper discusses the relationship between the coverage fraction of submerged plants and the observed spectral characteristics. The purpose of this paper is to validate a remote sensing technology to monitor the change in the plant composition of a water body. In the current study, the reflectance spectra of the submerged plant Vallisneria spiralis at different fraction coverages of the wetland in Hangzhou Bay were measured. The relationships between the fraction coverage of V. spiralis and simulated Quickbird normalized difference vegetation index (NDVI), red edge, and other spectral characteristic parameters were established. The results showed that the spectral reflectance characteristics of submerged plant V. spiralis were mainly in the visible light (490–650 nm) and near infrared (700–900 nm). The rate of change of the blue band curve and simulated Quickbird NDVI showed a higher correlation with the V. spiralis coverage, so estimation models of the fraction coverage were constructed using these parameters. The estimated fraction coverage of V. spiralis with different models were validated with ground data, and the accuracy of estimation models was assessed. The most suitable estimated fraction coverage of V. spiralis was obtained using the rate of change of the blue band curve and simulated Quickbird NDVI. The present work demonstrated a method to monitor the distribution and dynamical variation of submerged plants at the large scale.     

Heavy metal in surface sediments of the Liaodong Bay, Bohai Sea: distribution, contamination, and sources

In an effort to assess the potential contamination and determine the environmental risks associated with heavy metals, the surface sediments in Liaodong Bay, northeast China, were systematically sampled and analyzed for the concentrations of Cu, Pb, Zn, Cr, Ni, As, and Hg. The metal enrichment factor (EF) and geoaccumulation index (I _geo) were calculated to assess the anthropogenic contamination in the region. Results showed that heavy metal concentrations in the sediments generally met the criteria of China Marine Sediment Quality (GB18668-2002); however, both EF and I _geo values suggested the elevation of Pb concentration in the region. Based on the effect-range classification (TEL-PEL SQGs), Cu, Pb, Ni, and As were likely to pose environment risks, and the toxic units decreased in the order: Ni?>?Pb?>?Cr?>?Zn?>?As?>?Cu?>?Hg. The spatial distribution of ecotoxicological index (mean-ERM-quotient) suggested that most of the surface sediments were “low–medium” priority zone. Multivariate analysis indicated that the sources of Cr, Ni, Zn, Cu, and Hg resulted primarily from parent rocks, and Pb or As were mainly attributed to anthropogenic sources. The results of this study would provide a useful aid for sustainable marine management in the region.     

Distribution of aromatic amines,phenols, chlorobenzenes,and naphthalenes in the surface sediment of the Dianchi Lake,China

• The total organic pollutant concentrations in sediment were 27.4-1620 ng/g. • The phenol concentrations were relatively high in the sediment of the Dianchi Lake. • Average total concentrations decreased as follows: Caohai>Waihai>Haigeng Dam. • 1,4-dichlorobenzene, 3- or 4-methylphenol, 1,2,4-trichlorobenzene might be risks. Organic pollutants are widespread environmental pollutants with high toxicity, persistence, and bioaccumulation. Our aim was to investigate the distribution of aromatic amines, phenols, chlorobenzenes, and naphthalenes in the surface sediment of the Dianchi Lake, China. Nineteen surface sediment samples were collected from the Dianchi Lake, and 40 types of organic pollutants were analyzed via gas chromatography–mass spectrometry. The total organic pollutant concentrations in the surface sediment of the Dianchi Lake varied from 27.4 to 1.62 × 10³ ng/g. The concentrations of phenols were much higher than those in other water bodies but still within a controllable range, whereas the concentrations of the other organic pollutant classes were similar or even lower. The detection ratio of 3- or 4-methylphenol was the highest (100.00%) among the pollutants. The average total organic pollutant concentrations decreased in the following order: Caohai (540 ng/g)>the middle of Waihai (488 ng/g)>the edge of Waihai (351 ng/g)>Haigeng Dam (90.4 ng/g). Pearson analysis showed a strong correlation among 1-methylnaphthalene, 2-methylnaphthalene, 1,3-dinitronaphthalene, and 1,4-dinitronaphthalene (p<0.01). Caohai, the north lakeshore of Waihai and the south of Waihai showed higher risk because of high concentration; meanwhile, 1,4-dichlorobenzene, 3- or 4-methylphenol and 1,2,4-trichlorobenzene were more likely to cause risks.     

毒性微生物传感器的研制及应用

以从土壤中分离、筛选出的X4菌株作为分子识别元件,采用夹层法制备微生物膜并与极谱型氧电极组成了呼吸抑制型毒性微生物传感器。实验确定了传感器的最佳工作条件:温度为30℃,pH范围为7.0~7.5;以HgCl2作为参比毒物时,微生物传感器标准曲线为y=1.05 x+0.21,线性相关系数为0.9933,线性范围为0.1~1.97 mg/L,相对标准偏差为1.8%。用该微生物传感器对某印染废水的毒性进行测试,该废水的毒性相对于HgCl2的浓度为1.69 mg/L,属于剧毒,与发光细菌法进行比对,测定结果具有一致性。     

曝气对潜流人工湿地污染物沿程降解规律的影响

通过构建曝气及未曝气潜流人工湿地小试实验系统,研究曝气对人工湿地床体中污染物沿程变化规律的影响。实验结果表明,曝气对污染物沿程降解规律的影响与污染物种类有关,在净化COD和氨氮时,曝气人工湿地污染物主要以水平推流式降解为主,未曝气系统床体中则出现分层现象,深度为40 cm以上的床体区域中污染物以水平推流式降解为主,40 cm以下区域则以垂直梯度降解方式为主。对于磷来说,两对比系统均以水平推流降解方式为主,但不同深度上的降解速率有所差异,曝气系统30~50 cm的床体中间层降解速率较快,而未曝气系统50 cm以下的床体底层降解速率较快。将对比系统总体净化效果进一步比较发现,对于COD的去除来说,温度的影响大些,而对于氨氮和TP的去除来说,曝气的影响则更为显著。     

机械活化对CRT锥玻璃浸出动力学的影响

通过研究CRT锥玻璃经机械活化后在硝酸溶液体系中浸出反应动力学规律,考察了机械球磨转速、浸出温度以及硝酸初始浓度对锥玻璃中铅的浸出效果影响。研究结果表明,锥玻璃经机械活化预处理后,反应活性显著增强,锥玻璃中铅浸出率大幅度提高。浸出反应的表观活化能和反应级数由109.4 kJ/mol和0.79降至54.3 kJ/mol和0.51。     

曝气对水平潜流人工湿地水力特性的影响

通过构建曝气及未曝气潜流人工湿地小试实验系统,以NaCl为示踪剂开展示踪实验,研究曝气对人工湿地水力特性的影响。实验结果表明,两对比系统均存在不同程度的短流及死区现象,短流主要发生在床体表层,而死区则存在于床体底层。其中未曝气人工湿地系统的流场分布不均匀现象较为严重,示踪剂滞留在床体底层难以回收,系统水力效率较低(0.56)。比较而言,由于气流对水体的扰动作用,曝气对人工湿地系统水力效率有明显改善作用,减缓了床体表层水流速度,提高了示踪剂回收率,缩小了死区的范围,曝气人工湿地系统的水力效率为0.75。     

A Model to Predict the System Performance of an Electrostatic Precipitator for Collecting Polydisperse Particles

Abstract

This paper presents a model for predicting the performance of an electrostatic precipitator (ESP) for collecting polydisperse particles. The particle charge was obtained by modifying Cochet’s charge equation; the particle size distribution was approximated by a lognormal function; and then the statistic method of moments was employed to obtain a set of the first three moment equations. The continuous evolution of the particle size distribution in an ESP is easily taken into account by the first three moment equations. The performance of this model was validated by comparing its predictions with the existing data available in the literature. Effects of the particle size distribution on the ESP performance were examined, and the results indicated that both overall mass and number efficiencies are lower for inlet particles with a larger mass median diameter and a higher geometric standard deviation. The methodology introduced may be applied to develop design criteria and determine optimal operating conditions of an ESP for improving the collection efficiency of the submicron particles.     

A Study on the Treatment of CO2, SO2, Nox,and Fly Ash by Pulse Activation

ABSTRACT

This paper presents a technique for the complete, simultaneous decomposition of CO₂, SO₂, and NO_x, as well as the simultaneous removal of fly ash by ultra-high voltage pulse activation. Ultra-high voltage narrow pulse is used to make the gases in the reactor become active molecules, which are then dissociated into nonpoisonous gas molecules and solid particles under the control of a directional reaction model. By using a sufficient charge and a strong electric field, the fly ash can be removed. It becomes the carrier of C and S, and its efficiency is 99.5%. Owing to the action of catalyst B (using Ni as the mother's body), the activation energy of CO₂, SO₂, and NO_x gases is reduced in great magnitude, and their removal efficiency can reach 75~90% at normal pressure and 180 °C.