Modelling of a downdraft gasifier fed by agricultural residues

A non-stoichiometric model for a downdraft gasifier was developed in order to simulate the overall gasification process. Mass and energy balances of the gasifier were calculated and the composition of produced syngas was predicted. The capacity of the modeled gasifier was assumed to be 0.5 MW, with an Equivalence Ratio (EQ) of 0.45. The model incorporates the chemical reactions and species involved, while it starts by selecting all species containing C, H, and O, or any other dominant elements. Olive wood, miscanthus and cardoon were tested in the formulated model for a temperature range of 800-1200 °C, in order to examine the syngas composition and the moisture impact on the supplied fuel. Model results were then used in order to design an olive wood gasification reactor.     

Assessment of the Ecological Integrity of Traunsee (Austria) Via Analysis of Sediments and Benthic Microbial Communities

Since nearly one hundred years Traunsee experiences the import of tons of liquid and solid waste originating from salt and soda production. Today, the lake exhibits chloride concentrations of up to 170 mg L^-1 and 19% of the lake floor are directly or indirectly influenced by industrial deposits (ID). Based on the comparison of several microbial parameters in unaffected, directly affected and intermediate lake bottom sediments, the ecological integrity of the lake was evaluated. The highly alkaline ID, which were exclusively colonized by microorganisms, harbored a bacterial community reduced by a factor of 10 in abundance and biomass compared to undisturbed sediment areas within the lake. The bacterial community of ID was furthermore characterized by a reduced content of actively respiring cells (INT-formazan reduction), a lower frequency of dividing cells (FDC) and a significantly reduced cell and biomass production. A 80 to 90% reduction in carbon recycling is estimated for the area exclusively covered by ID. Protists, although occasionally absent from the industrial sediments, were in general found to be less sensitive to the contaminant stress. Differences in alkalinity and dissolved organic carbon (DOC) concentrations of sediment porewaters as well as the total organic content and C/N ratios of sediments partly explain the microbial pattern observed at the various sampling sites. Possible consequences of the continuous industrial tailings for the whole lake ecosystem and the validation of the ecological integrity are discussed.     

解析电除尘烟温与粉尘特性的最佳结合点

分析了电除尘烟温对粉尘特性的影响,以及烟温对电除尘器效率的影响,从中找出烟温调节与粉尘特性的最佳结合点。利用烟温调节的理念,应用余热利用节能电除尘技术对电除尘器进行提效改造,通过实例证明,这既可扩大电除尘器适应性和提高电除尘效率、满足低排放要求,又可节省电煤消耗和降低电耗,具有环保与经济的双重效益。     

高沼气综采工作面瓦斯抽放方法的研究

应用采场三维瓦斯流动理论，论述了高沼气综采工作面邻近层瓦斯抽放的基本原理。提出了俯采综采工作面邻近层瓦斯的抽放方法，以及用一条边界专用瓦斯巷道，集中抽放钻孔一侧多区段无煤柱综采工作面对应时期邻近层瓦斯的方法。此方法应用于城子河煤矿三个综采工作面，瓦斯抽出率均在４０％以上，最高达７２％。     

超临界水氧化法处理酚水溶液初步研究

为探讨在超临界状态下苯酚水溶液的氧化分解情况,应用了间歇式高压釜进行了实验。实验结果表明：停留时间增加,转化率提高;在超临界条件下,反应的温度和压力对苯酚的氧化分解影响不大;在氧气充足的情况下,苯酚浓度的增加不会对苯酚的分解转化率产生大的影响。     

Winter storm-related injuries in Oklahoma, January 2007

Introduction

A January 2007 ice storm occurred in Oklahoma, causing power outages and hazardous travel conditions. The objective of this investigation was to describe the nature of winter storm-related injuries among Oklahoma residents, to determine populations at risk, and to inform prevention-planning personnel.

Methods

Winter storm-related injuries were a temporarily reportable condition; all acute-care hospitals and the state medical examiner logged storm-related injuries and deaths during January 12 − 30, 2007. Medical records were retrospectively abstracted.Risk of injury was described by demographic group, injury type, and mechanism.

Results

Among 6,047 persons experiencing winter storm-related injuries, 74% were injured in falls, 13% in motor-vehicle collisions (MVCs), 8% while sledding, 1% by unintentional carbon monoxide poisoning, 1% in cleanup activities, and 3% by other mechanisms. Median age of injured persons was 39 years. Persons aged ≥ 40 years were 1.4 times more likely to experience falls as the cause of injury than those aged < 40 years, and falls were twice as likely as other mechanisms to cause fractures among persons aged ≥ 40 years. Injured persons aged < 40 years were 2.2 times more likely to experience MVC-related injuries, and 19 times more likely to experience sledding-related injuries than persons aged ≥ 40 years.

Conclusions

Younger persons were more likely injured in MVCs and sledding incidents, whereas older persons were more likely to experience falls and fractures.

Impact on industry

Prevention messages for winter storm-related injuries should target winter-driving safety tips to younger adults and precautions regarding falls to older adults.     

不同碳氮比条件下小型规模污水处理厂的运行模式分析研究

以4个小型规模的污水处理厂为经营实例,探讨了进水的碳氮比例长期维持在高碳高氮、高碳低氮、低碳高氮和低碳低氮4种条件下,每种特征进水会对污水处理厂的运营所造成的困难。强调了如何运用工艺调整和成本控制,选择适宜的运行模式,用以优化污水处理厂的经营工况,在确保生化系统稳定运行的同时,使之达到水务行业内正常的毛利率水平,具有推广和应用的价值。     

新疆某新建广播电视塔周边环境的辐射环境影响预测与分析研究

对新疆某地区新建广播电视塔周边环境20 m~500 m,离地高度0 m~200 m的电磁辐射影响进行预测,探寻此范围内电磁辐射最高值覆盖区域,说明广播电视塔周围电磁场的分布情况及变化趋势,得出距广播电视塔的水平安全距离及周围高层建筑物的限制高度,以期为电视发射塔电磁辐射防护措施的制定提出切实可行、针对性强的建议,从而为环保部门管理及日益增多的电磁辐射投诉提供依据.研究表明:电视塔周围的高层建筑物外的电磁场强度随着高度的提高而增大.