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EPSRC Reference: GR/S98382/01
Title: Nitrogen removal pathways & mechanisms in waste stabilization ponds in the United Kingdom
Principal Investigator: Mara, Professor D
Other Investigators:
Bottrell, Professor S
Researcher Co-Investigators:
Miss M Johnson
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Department: Civil Engineering
Organisation: University of Leeds
Scheme: Standard Research (Pre-FEC)
Starts: 01 July 2004 Ends: 30 September 2007 Value (£): 190,399
EPSRC Research Topic Classifications:
Water Engineering
EPSRC Industrial Sector Classifications:
Water
Related Grants:
GR/S98399/01
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The pathways and associated mechanisms for nitrogen removal in primary facultative and maturation ponds will be investigated at our pilot-scale waste stabilization pond complex at Esholt wastewater treatment works, Bradford, by (1) determining N fluxes due to algal and bacterial activities; (2) ammonia loss by surface volatilization; and (3) N deposition and accumulation in the pond sediments and N feedback from the sediments. Seasonal variations in N removal and the relative importance of N removal pathways and mechanisms will be determined by operating the ponds during all seasons of the year (total operational period: 21 months). As the role of the pond algae is crucial to good N removal, a model will be developed, based on in-pond and microcosm studies, to predict the concentration and seasonal variation of the algal biomass in UK ponds. This model will then serve as a sub-model in the development of a robust model to design UK WSP for reliable N removal.
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