Simulation of Biomass Accumulation Pattern in Vapor-Phase Biofilters

Existence of inert biomass and its impact on biomass accumulation patterns and biofilter performance were investigated. Four biofilters were set up in parallel to treat gaseous toluene. Each biofilter operated under different inlet toluene loadings for 100 days. Two microbial growth models, one with an inert biomass assumption and the other without, were established and compared. Results from the model with the inert biomass assumption showed better agreement with the experimental data than those based on the model without the inert biomass assumption thus verifying that inert biomass accumulation cannot be ignored in the long-term operation of biofilters. According to the model with an inert biomass assumption, the ratio of active biomass to total biomass will decrease and the inert biomass will become dominant in total biomass after a period of time. Filter bed structure simulation results showed that the void fraction is more sensitive to biomass accumulation than the specific surface area. The final void fraction of the biofilters with the highest inlet toluene loading is only 67% of its initial level while the final specific surface area is 82%. Identification and quantification of inert biomass will give a better understanding of biomass accumulation in biofilters and will result in a more exact simulation of biomass change during long-term operations. Results also indicate that an ideal biomass control technique should be able to remove most inert biomass while simultaneously preserving as much active biomass as possible.     

砷污染与生态环境的关系

砷为广泛存在于自然界中的一种元素,在环境中表现出复杂的地球化学性质,不同形态的砷在大气、土壤及水体中的迁移和富集受许多物理化学因素的制约,并产生毒害程度不同的环境效应。总结砷的来源、其在不同环境介质中的存在状态及砷污染对生态环境的影响,提出应在了解不同介质环境中砷的赋存状态后,采用不同的治理方法有效地去除砷,以最大程度地降低砷对人体健康及生态环境造成的危害。     

某油田加油站作业人员职业健康状况分析

从加油站作业人员接触的主要职业病危害因素入手,重点对加油站油气防护设施、个人防护用品、工作制度等进行职业卫生现场调查,同时,根据对作业人员职业性健康检查结果和作业场所空气中汽油及苯的浓度检测结果,分析加油站作业人员的健康状况和长期接触成品汽油对作业人员健康的影响。结果表明,加油站人员作业过程中接触的汽油及苯系物对员工健康可能构成危害,但若加强职业健康监护及个体防护,就能有效预防汽油及苯系物所带来的职业危害。     

Environmental heterogeneity analysis,assessment of trophic state and source identification in Chaohu Lake,China

Introduction  

Environmental heterogeneous methods were used for analysing data sets of trophic state with 11 parameters measured at 12 different sites at Chaohu Lake for the period 2004 to 2006. The aim of this research was to determine spatial/temporal variations in water quality, to assess trophic state and to identify pollution sources. Protective measures and schemes were proposed to improve water quality in the lake.     

Increased urinary 8-hydroxy-2��-deoxyguanosine levels in workers exposed to di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate in a waste plastic recycling site in China

Background

Di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) is a common plasticizer used in industrial and diverse consumer products. Animal studies indicate DEHP caused developmental, reproductive, and hepatic toxicities. However, human studies of the potential effects of DEHP are limited.

Methods

The exposed site with a history of over 20 years of waste plastic recycling was located in Hunan Province, China. The reference site without known DEHP pollution source was about 50 km far away from the exposed site. In this study, 181 workers working in plastic waste recycling and 160 gender?Cage matched farmers were recruited. DEHP concentrations in water and cultivated soil samples, serum thyroid-stimulating hormone, malondialdehyde (MDA), superoxide dismutase (SOD), urinary 8-hydroxy-2??-deoxyguanosine (8-OHdG), and micronuclei frequency in human capillary blood lymphocytes were analyzed.

Results

Mean levels of DEHP were greater in environment at the recycling site than at reference site (industry wastewater for the exposed: 42.43 ??g/l; well water: 14.20 vs. 0.79 ??g/l, pond water: 135.68 vs. 0.37 ??g/l, cultivated soil: 13.07 vs. 0.81 mg/kg, p?p?p?Conclusions The occupational DEHP exposure might contribute to oxidative deoxyribonucleic acid damage in the male workers.     

东莞地下水邻苯二甲酸酯分布特征及来源探讨

在广东东莞地区采集了59组地下水水样和9组地表水水样,采用气相色谱-质谱联用技术进行测定,结果表明,地下水中邻苯二甲酸酯(PAEs)的检出率为39.0％,6种PAEs的质量浓度在未检出～6.70 μg/L.其中,邻苯二甲酸双(2-乙基己基)酯(DEHP)检出率最高,为22.O％,最大值为6.20 μg/L;邻苯二甲酸二...     

新型五孔超滤膜处理城市污水的研究

新型五孔中空纤维膜与传统的城市污水处理系统集成处理城市污水.结果表明:COD、NH3-N和TP的平均去除率分别为95.66%、99.02%和81.08%,出水UV254＜0.2 cm,BOD5＜2 mg/L,平均浊度为0.10 NTU,未检测出粪大肠杆菌和SS;出水水质可达到回用水要求,可省略后续的深度处理工艺,彻底消...     

巯基功能化13X分子筛对Pb(Ⅱ)的吸附

用3-巯丙基三甲氧基硅烷（MPTMS）对13X分子筛表面进行修饰,采用XRD和FT—JR测试方法对功能化前后的分子筛结构进行表征,结果表明,功能化后分子筛在保持原有结构同时表面还接枝了对Ph^2＋离子有吸附能力的巯基基团。吸附实验表明,巯基功能化分子筛对水中Ph^2＋离子比原分子筛具有更强的吸附去除效果,饱和吸附容量和去除率提高近一倍。SH-13X对Ph^2＋离子的等温吸附符合Langmuir模型,最大吸附容量为47．01mg／g,吸附强度b为2．26。动力学分析表明SH-13X对Ph^2＋离子的吸附过程更符合准二级动力学模型,而且粒内扩散不是该吸附过程的主要吸附机制。溶液中的Ph“与嫁接在分子筛表面及孔口位置的-SH功能团形成配位络合物而去除。     

挥发性有机物控制技术评价指标体系初探

阐述了挥发性有机物(VOCs)控制技术的评价原则、评价步骤和影响 VOCs 控制技术评价的因素,从技术、经济、社会和其他方面初步构建了 VOCs 控制技术的评价指标体系.进一步介绍了评价指标的量化方法.VOCs控制技术评价指标体系的建立,为科学、全面、客观地评价和筛选 VOCs 控制技术奠定坚实的基础.     

鳙幼鱼游泳能力和游泳行为的研究与评价

利用自制的鱼类游泳实验装置,采用递增流速法,研究了鳙幼鱼游泳能力和游泳行为。结果表明：鳙标准代谢率SMR实际测定值为18727±545 mgO2/(kg·h),方程拟合值为18281mgO2/(kg·h),实测值与拟合值接近;鳙耗氧率MO2与游泳速度U的拟合方程为MO2=18281+3983 U1.30,耗氧率幂函数方程中U的幂值为130,U的幂值越小游泳效率越高,说明鳙游泳效率较高;鳙临界游泳速度Ucrit为457±056 BL/s,与青鱼近似;鳙疲劳后的耗氧率迅速降低,在疲劳后45～60 min时耗氧率恢复到标准代谢率。鳙EPOC值为10716 mgO2/kg,说明鳙运动疲劳后的恢复能力较高;运动耗能COT与游泳速度相关关系曲线中,在4～6 BL/s时COT较低,说明此时鳙的能量利用效率较高,拟合方程为COT=664 U-1+131 U0.34;通过实验测定,鳙摆尾率TBF和游泳速度相关关系拟合方程为TBF=202+053 U。研究可为鱼道设计提供参考,对鳙保护具有指导意义