Studies were conducted to compare the effect of sodium hypochlorite (SH) versus monochloramine (MON) on bacterial populations associated with broiler chicken carcasses. In study 1, nominal populations (6.5 to 7.5 log CFU) of Escherichia coli, Listeria monocytogenes, Pseudomonas fluorescens, Salmonella serovars, Shewanella putrefaciens, and Staphylococcus aureus were exposed to sterilized chiller ...
For the purpose of reduction of the risk of spread of transuranic actinides, carbon-14 and other radionuclides contained in the NPP HLW, the Rosenergoatom concern decided to develop a technology of self-propagating high-temperature synthesis (SHS) to obtain a ceramic matrix suitable for long-term and ecologically safe deep geological disposal of the high-level radwaste of the nuclear industry. ...
ABSTRACT The current lack of empirical data on outdoor tobacco smoke (OTS) levels impedes OTS exposure and risk assessments. We sought to measure peak and time-averaged OTS concentrations in common outdoor settings near smokers and to explore the determinants of time-varying OTS levels, including the effects of source proximity and wind. Using five types of real-time airborne particle ...
Surface topography and surface chemistry can influence cell adhesion. This study evaluated how the combined effect of topography and chemistry can reduce cell spreading and proliferation. Silica nanoparticulate coatings ranging from 7, 14 and 21 nm in diameter were manufactured on glass substrates and chemically modified using organofunctional siloxanes bearing methyl (−CH3), sulphydryl (−SH), ...
Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) compliance has evolved significantly as: - it has become a part of a broader SH&E and supply chain compliance, effort; - the MSDS has evolved into a clearinghouse document for rege-lated material data that exceeds the scope of workplace safety; - technology has progressed rapid¬ly, providing automated solutions to collect, access, store, refresh ...
As a result of record low natural gas and feedstock prices the Chemical, Petrochemical, and Refining Industries are operating at increasingly higher levels of production. This means more maintenance; personnel and contractors are required to operate efficiently and effectively. The effect on shutdowns and turnarounds means that maintenance, reliability, planning, turnaround, and similar ...
Application: Bottle washing equipment Xylem scope: The Lowara Vogel Series e-SHS stainless steel, LSB and e-NSCS cast iron end suction pumps were the right solution for moving water and corrosive liquids in Klinger’s bottle washing machines. The equipment provided combines high efficiency with flexibility and can easily be mounted in small spaces. Main Customer Advantages Reliable ...
Koppers Inc. – producer of carbon compounds and treated wood products for the aluminum, steel, chemical, plastics, railroad and utility industries – backs its products with a strong global commitment to customers, employees, safety, health and the environment. So when the team at Koppers' Pittsburgh headquarters set out to improve environmental and safety reporting and compliance for business ...
Six different weather generator models were compared. The first two models (M1 and M2) use a first-order autoregressive daily model and the third model (M3) uses a newly proposed semi-parametric method to reproduce the correlation and autocorrelation of the variables. Three other models (M1-2, M2-2 and M3-2) are the combinations of these models with an adjustment algorithm for the low-frequency ...
A simple amperometric sensor was fabricated by using silver nanoparticles (Agnps) embedded three dimensional silicate sol–gel (SG) matrix (SG–Agnps). The silver nanoparticles stabilised by SH functionalised 3–D silicate sol–gel network was coated on the glassy carbon electrode and used for the determination of nitrite ion in 0.1 M PBS (pH 7.2). The prepared silver nanoparticles–silicate sol–gel ...
Following our recent expansion to the Belgian and Dutch market announced in June 2014 and collaboration with Company Ideal Acoustics our first prestigious project was recently delivered. Our first project was a prestigious music studio applications in Brussels, Belgium. The music studio was constructed using the "room in a room" construction method to isolate vibrations and secure the required ...
The effect of mass transfer on the removal rate constants of BOD5, NH3, NO3 and TKN has been investigated in a Horizontal Subsurface Flow Constructed Wetland (HSSFCW) planted with Phragmites mauritianus. The plug flow model was assumed and the inlet and outlet concentrations were used to determine the observed removal rate constants. Mass transfer effects were studied by assessing the influence ...
The Cape Preston desalination plant is the world’s first large-scale desalination plant that was pre-assembled elsewhere due to the remoteness of the location. It provides high quality clean water to CITIC Pacific Mining’s Sino Iron project, overcoming a number of extraordinarily difficult environmental challenges. Overview Capacity: 140,000 m3/day Technology: ...
Paper mills use large quantities of sulfur substances in particular in the process of cellulose burning (Kraft cooking). CS2 and H2S emissions are a real problem for the environment (toxicity, odors...). Nowadays, emissions are submitted to regulations (Directive n° 2001/81/EC of European Parliament and Council October 23, 2001) and factories must respect these rules by installing filter or ...
Vapor intrusion occurs due to volatile substances found in groundwater or soil, and they find their way into buildings inhabited by human beings. Vapor phase intrusion of the volatile substances is a threat to human health. The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) provides guidelines and standards used for the evaluation of vapor intrusion under site-specific standard (SSS) ...
Workplace accidents and fatalities are a common occurrence, but many safety incidents could have been avoided through improved training management, accurate data reporting, internal audits, and generating a culture of safety within an organization. The American Society of Safety Engineers has published a great, unbiased article titled “Technically Safe: Gaining 360◦ Visibility with ...
The functions or roles of micro switches is almost limitless at the moment. There are too many electrical appliances and devices that it is being used in. The reason for its increasing popularity is very simple to understand. This is the fact that it is not just flexible but can also help to ensure such devices perform optimally when put to use by their owners. It is one technology that seems to ...