Integrating membrane technologies and blending options in water production and distribution systems to improve organoleptic properties. The case of the Barcelona Metropolitan Area

2014 ◽  
Vol 69 ◽  
pp. 250-259 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jordi Raich-Montiu ◽  
Joan Barios ◽  
Veronica Garcia ◽  
Maria Eugenia Medina ◽  
Fernando Valero ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Metropolitan Area ◽  
Distribution Systems ◽  
Water Production ◽  
Organoleptic Properties ◽  
Production And Distribution ◽  
Membrane Technologies

scholarly journals Diversity, Community Composition, and Dynamics of Nonpigmented and Late-Pigmenting Rapidly Growing Mycobacteria in an Urban Tap Water Production and Distribution System

2013 ◽  
Vol 79 (18) ◽  
pp. 5498-5508 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Dubrou ◽  
J. Konjek ◽  
E. Macheras ◽  
B. Welté ◽  
L. Guidicelli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Surface Water ◽  
Distribution System ◽  
Distribution Systems ◽  
Tap Water ◽  
Distribution Network ◽  
Water Production ◽  
Prevalence Index ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Rapidly Growing Mycobacteria ◽  
Production And Distribution

ABSTRACTNonpigmented and late-pigmenting rapidly growing mycobacteria (RGM) have been reported to commonly colonize water production and distribution systems. However, there is little information about the nature and distribution of RGM species within the different parts of such complex networks or about their clustering into specific RGM species communities. We conducted a large-scale survey between 2007 and 2009 in the Parisian urban tap water production and distribution system. We analyzed 1,418 water samples from 36 sites, covering all production units, water storage tanks, and distribution units; RGM isolates were identified by usingrpoBgene sequencing. We detected 18 RGM species and putative new species, with most isolates beingMycobacterium chelonaeandMycobacterium llatzerense. Using hierarchical clustering and principal-component analysis, we found that RGM were organized into various communities correlating with water origin (groundwater or surface water) and location within the distribution network. Water treatment plants were more specifically associated with species of theMycobacterium septicumgroup. On average,M. chelonaedominated network sites fed by surface water, andM. llatzerensedominated those fed by groundwater. Overall, theM. chelonaeprevalence index increased along the distribution network and was associated with a correlative decrease in the prevalence index ofM. llatzerense, suggesting competitive or niche exclusion between these two dominant species. Our data describe the great diversity and complexity of RGM species living in the interconnected environments that constitute the water production and distribution system of a large city and highlight the prevalence index of the potentially pathogenic speciesM. chelonaein the distribution network.

scholarly journals Less than half of the European dietary recommendations for fish consumption are satisfied by national seafood supplies

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anneli Lofstedt ◽  
Baukje de Roos ◽  
Paul G. Fernandes
Keyword(s):  
Fish Consumption ◽  
Food Systems ◽  
Distribution Systems ◽  
Production Systems ◽  
National Level ◽  
Dietary Recommendations ◽  
Balance Sheets ◽  
Health Authorities ◽  
Production And Distribution ◽  
Per Capita

Abstract Purpose To review the seafood dietary recommendations of European countries and compare them to national seafood supplies. Methods Current seafood dietary recommendations were collated from national health authorities across Europe. Food balance sheets were downloaded from the FAO, and appropriate conversion factors were applied to each seafood commodity. Average net per capita seafood supplies from 2007 to 2017 were derived from data on imports and production for food from both capture fisheries and aquaculture, accounting for exports. Results Both national dietary recommendations and seafood supplies varied considerably throughout Europe. At a national level, on a per capita basis, only 13 out of the 31 of European dietary recommendations for fish consumption were satisfied by national seafood supplies. Most of the countries with coastal access, as well as those with traditional fish-eating cultures, such as France and countries in Northern Europe, had adequate seafood supplies to meet their recommendations. The landlocked countries of Central and Eastern Europe did not have enough seafood supplies to satisfy their recommendations. Conclusions Our findings emphasise the need to not only consider consumer health outcomes when developing and advocating dietary recommendations, but also the sustainability of food production systems. As many foods are not necessarily locally sourced but traded as part of global production and distribution systems, it is important to consider greater consistency between national dietary recommendations to facilitate more sustainable marine food systems.

scholarly journals The zooarchaeological identification of a ‘Morisco’ community after the Christian conquest of Granada (Spain, early 16th century): sociocultural continuities and economic innovations

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcos García-García ◽  
Guillermo García-Contreras ◽  
Michelle M. Alexander ◽  
Rowena Y. Banerjea ◽  
Aleks Pluskowski
Keyword(s):  
Middle Ages ◽  
Distribution Systems ◽  
Construction Materials ◽  
Meat Products ◽  
Early Modern Period ◽  
16Th Century ◽  
Existing Structures ◽  
Production And Distribution ◽  
Surrounding Landscape ◽  
The Middle Ages

AbstractThis article presents the results of the zooarchaeological analysis of an assemblage dating to the second quarter of the 16th century that was discovered on the current university campus of Cartuja, on the outskirts of Granada (Andalusia, Spain). During the Middle Ages, this area was largely used for agricultural purposes, including as estates owned by high officials of the Nasrid dynasty, the last Islamicate polity in the Iberian Peninsula. The Castilian conquest of Granada in 1492 brought significant changes to the area, with the construction of a Carthusian monastery and the transformation of the surrounding landscape, including changes in property structures, different agrarian regimes and the demolition of pre-existing structures. Among these transformations was the filling up of a well with construction materials, and its further use as a rubbish dump. This fill yielded an interesting and unique zooarchaeological assemblage, the study of which is presented here. The results advance our understanding of changing patterns in animal consumption during the formative transition from the Middle Ages to the Early Modern period at the heart of the former Nasrid Kingdom of Granada, and indicate the continuity of some Andalusi consumption patterns along with specialised production and distribution systems of meat products that have no archaeological precedent in the region, suggesting that the bones were dumped by a possible ‘Morisco’ community (autochthonous Muslims forced to convert to Christianity in 1502).

scholarly journals Cross-Docking Operations for Supply Chain Logistics in JIT Production and Distribution Systems

1970 ◽  
Vol 8 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 219-230
Author(s):  
Gyan Bahadur Thapa ◽  
Tanka Nath Dhamala ◽  
Shankar Raj Pant
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Distribution Systems ◽  
Operation Time ◽  
Just In Time ◽  
Sequencing Problem ◽  
Supply Chain Logistics ◽  
Research Areas ◽  
Cross Docking ◽  
Production And Distribution ◽  
Multi Level

The multi-level production problem is one of the challenging research areas in supply chain management. We present brief literature review and mathematical models of multi-level just-in-time sequencing problem with a view of cross-docking approach for supply chain logistics. Describing cross-docking operations, we propose a mathematical model for the cross-docking supply chain logistics problem to minimize the operation time as truck sequencing problem. We establish a proposition as the synthesis of the production and logistics.Key Words: Just-in-time; Supply chain; Logistics; Cross-dock; Operation timeDOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jie.v8i1-2.5114Journal of the Institute of Engineering Vol. 8, No. 1&2, 2010/2011Page: 219-230Uploaded Date: 20 July, 2011

scholarly journals Food Additives Frequency in processed baby products in Cochabamba, Bolivia

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (Especial) ◽  
pp. 19-27
Author(s):  
Nelcy Aguilar Sasari ◽  
Milenka Alessandra Fernández Ledezma ◽  
Tania Araujo-Burgos
Keyword(s):  
Shelf Life ◽  
Functional Groups ◽  
Frequency Analysis ◽  
Metropolitan Area ◽  
Sodium Nitrate ◽  
Functional Group ◽  
Food Additives ◽  
Processed Food ◽  
Food Labels ◽  
Organoleptic Properties

Additives are necessary substances to improve the nutritional and organoleptic properties and the shelf life of processed food. In addition, their use is regulated, and it must be declared on the food labels. Thus, the objective of this research was to determine the frequency of food additives in processed baby products in Cochabamba metropolitan area (Bolivia). Data were collected by label reading and a frequency analysis was performed by additives and by functional group. 26 baby products were found where 41 food additives were identified with an occurrence of 256 times, and a mean of 9,8 additives per product. Moreover, the functional groups most widely used are antioxidants and colorants. Finally, the most frequent additives are mostly harmless, except for sodium nitrate and copper sulfate.

scholarly journals Dynamic Response Systems of Healthcare Mask Production to COVID-19: A Case Study of Korea

Systems ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 18 ◽  
Author(s):  
EunSu Lee ◽  
Yi-Yu Chen ◽  
Melanie McDonald ◽  
Erin O’Neill
Keyword(s):  
Dynamic Response ◽  
Distribution Systems ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Democratic Leadership ◽  
The Public ◽  
Response System ◽  
Global Pandemic ◽  
Production And Distribution ◽  
Novel Coronavirus

Korea initiated a new experiment, called a dynamic response system for open democratic societies as a principle to respond to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The global pandemic of COVID-19 led to a surge in demand for healthcare medical masks and respirators, and strained the global supply chain of mask production and distribution systems. This study provides a systemic view of critical personal protective equipment for both healthcare staff and the public to stop the spread of COVID-19. This study investigates the dynamic response system of healthcare mask production to the coronavirus and discusses lessons learned in view of systems thinking. The study shows that it is critical to developing a quick and dynamic response system to the evolving market conditions with flexible and agile operations. Visibility with transparency with information sharing with the public is also critical under global pandemic. Due to the shortage of mask supply, smart consumption is required along with collaboration with public and private sectors, as well as global organizations. Democratic leadership and a well-prepared strategic plan for long-term period are essential to the open society to prepare the global pandemic in the future. This study serves as a benchmark for dynamic and timely responses to the global pandemic.

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