Methane–benzene binary mixture destruction in a reverse flow catalytic reactor

An experimental study of methane–benzene binary mixture purification in a bench-scale reverse flow reactor is carried out. Results for catalytic oxidation of the two hydrocarbons with remarkably discrepant chemical properties show that autothermal catalytic combustion of very lean combustible concentration can be achieved with periodic feed reversal. Benzene is well removed, but methane conversion is relatively low and mainly determined by the thermal level of the reactor. If methane is added as auxiliary fuel to maintain autothermal operation when the volatile organic compound (VOC) concentration in the contaminated air is too low, an excess amount is needed. The influences of gas superficial velocity, cycle period, and methane-to-benzene ratio are discussed. A mathematical model is developed and solved using a FORTRAN code, with good correspondence being observed between the two approaches. Results of experimental and numerical study indicate that, during catalytic oxidation of lean VOCs in reverse flow reactor, the mutual inhibition effect between different kinds of hydrocarbon can be neglected.     

Eld’s Deer Translocated to Human-Inhabited Areas Become Nocturnal

As human populations expand and nonhuman animals decline, understanding the interactions between people and wildlife is essential. For endangered species, appreciating the effect of human disturbance can be important for their conservation. However, a human disturbance angle is often absent from ecological research, despite growing evidence of the negative impact of nonfatal human interference. Here, we monitored Hainan Eld’s deer living within a reserve and translocated animals living amongst villagers. We show that translocated deer deviated from a crepuscular activity pattern and became increasingly nocturnal, and most active when villagers were not. It appears that translocated deer adapted over time to human disturbance and this pattern is similar to that of other species during periods of hunting. People do not pose an actual threat to Eld’s deer, but their presence triggered a response akin to predator avoidance and may be interfering with broader aspects of their biology and conservation.     

电解絮凝法处理老龄垃圾渗滤液的实验研究

为考察简便低耗的电解材料处理效果,采用铸铁阳极电解絮凝法对老龄垃圾渗滤液进行了处理,通过正交实验和单因素实验考察了电解液浓度、电流密度、pH、极板间距对处理效果的影响.结果表明,电解絮凝法对该老龄垃圾渗滤液有较好的处理效果,当电流密度为50 mA/cm2、pH值为9、极板间距为2 cm、电解75 min后,COD和NH...     

二级活性炭生物流化床深度处理有机胺废水研究

采用二级活性炭生物流化床工艺深度处理有机胺废水,研究了有机容积负荷、NH3-N容积负荷以及曝气间歇对COD、NH3-N去除效果的影响.结果表明:当有机容积负荷为0.94～2.38 kg COD/(m3·d)时,二级流化床对COD的去除率为80.6%～95.5%,比一级流化床的抗有机负荷冲击的能力更强;当NH3-N容积负...     

有氧垂直折流式反应池处理煤矿酸性废水

为了使实验研究成果更好应用于工程实际,在野外建立了一套有氧垂直折流式反应池来处理贵阳市久安乡废弃煤窑产生的煤矿酸性废水.工程实验研究显示,在有氧垂直折流式反应池中,进水pH值可由2.45～2.95提高到5.91～7.76,单位面积铁的平均去除速率为44.63 g/(d·m2),反应池中铝、铜的去除率均分别在98.44%...     

淀粉改性纳米四氧化三铁的制备及其除磷效能的研究

以可溶性淀粉为改性剂,采用氧化沉淀法分别制备了可溶性淀粉改性Fe3O4以及纯Fe3O4,并研究了2种Fe3 O4粒径、表面性质以及除磷效能的差异。实验结果表明,淀粉改性使得纳米Fe3 O4粒径减小,粒径由60 nm减小到10nm左右;红外和Zeta电位结果表明淀粉在Fe3 O4粒子表面是化学吸附;2种纳米Fe3 O4对...     

Distribution of perfluorochemicals between sera and milk from the same mothers and implications for prenatal and postnatal exposures

The levels of six perfluorocarboxylates (PFCAs), four perfloroalkylsulfonates (PFASs), and one sulfonamide were measured in paired samples of maternal serum, umbilical cord serum, and breast milk. The maternal and cord sera were strongly correlated with each other for all measured compounds (r > 0.5 and p < 0.01). Nevertheless, there was a significant difference in compound composition profile between the two sera matrices, with a more depletion of the longer chain compounds in cord serum. The transfer efficiency values from maternal to cord serum (TF_CS/MS) decreased by 70% with each increasing unit of -CF₂ chain within a PFCA group, and for perfluorooctanesulfonate (PFOS), by a half compared to perfluorooctanoate (PFOA). In contrast to the strong correlation in concentrations between the two sera matrices, the pattern of compounds in breast milk differed considerably with those in sera. Accordingly, compound- and matrix-specific transfer must be considered when assessing prenatal and postnatal exposure.     

Biosorption of Pb(II) by biomass of KC-2: kinetic, equilibrium and characteristic studies

Performance and characteristics of biosorption of Pb(II) had been studied in a batch system using the fungal strain biomass, KC-2. The biosorption performance was investigated by analysing the effects of such factors as the initial pH, initial Pb(II) concentration, and contact time at 303 K. The maximum Pb(II) adsorption was obtained at pH 5.0. The experimental data were described by the pseudo first-order, pseudo second-order and intraparticle diffusion kinetic models, and were closely followed the pseudo second-order kinetic model. The equilibrium experimental data were well fitted to Langmuir model and the maximum biosorption capacity was 84.03 mg g(-1). The adsorption mechanism was examined by FTIR, SEM and EDAX analysis. Results indicated that carboxylic, hydroxyl and amine groups were involved in the biosorption and ion exchange mechanism existed.     

基于水足迹的流域生态补偿标准模型研究

流域水资源是一种公共物品,其系统的整体性以及资源外部性等特征要求各相关区域应共同承担环境保护.如何衡量各区域水资源开发利用与环保投入的关系,建立合理的生态补偿标准模型,已成为流域管理研究领域普遍关注的问题.本文运用水足迹理论和方法,界定流域水足迹内涵,通过反映流域沿岸各区域水生态服务耗费情况判断分析水生态系统安全状态,提出流域生态补偿标准计量流程及不同情况下的流域生态补偿标准测算模型,从而客观、准确地量化流域生态补偿额度,为管理者正确分析和解决流域各区域间利益冲突提供科学的决策依据与支持.同时本文以碧流河为案例,收集并分析了2002-2006年间碧流河沿岸各行政区水足迹和环保投入情况,理清各区域生态系统状态及相互关系,计算补偿标准,进而验证模型的可行性.     

环境预警系统的类型和构成

环境预警系统的类型和构成研究可为各级政府和企业提供决策依据。通过调研国内外环境预警系统的类型和构成要素,提出石油企业环境预警系统的设想,并对目前存在的问题进行探讨,以实现对环境事件及时预防的作用。