Evaluation of full scale thermal solidification processes implemented in Tokyo lightweight aggregate, slag and brick

2000 ◽  
Vol 41 (8) ◽  
pp. 69-76 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. Okuna ◽  
A. Yamada
Keyword(s):  
Sewage Sludge ◽  
Academic Research ◽  
Lightweight Aggregate ◽  
Full Scale ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Research Subject ◽  
Engineering Process ◽  
Solidification Processes ◽  
Potential Alternative ◽  
Cement Manufacturing

Tokyo has an experience in operation of full-scale thermal solidification processes for around 10 years. They include artificial lightweight aggregates, slag, brick, and sludge fuel (dried by Carver Greenfield process). Many efforts were concentrated on improving the processes for the years. As a result, the thermal solidification of sewage sludge is no more academic research subject, but is a standardized engineering process. Anyof them are able to be locally implemented depending on specific requests. Among them, the brick seems to be the best choice from the viewpoint of economy. On the other hand, a potential alternative is that the sewage sludge could be served as raw material for Portland cement manufacturing process.

Reuse of sewage sludge as raw material of Portland cement in Japan

2002 ◽  
Vol 46 (10) ◽  
pp. 255-258 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. Taruya ◽  
N. Okuno ◽  
K. Kanaya
Keyword(s):  
Sewage Sludge ◽  
Portland Cement ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Lime Treatment ◽  
Potential Alternative ◽  
Selection Of

A potential alternative of sewage sludge reuse is the substitute of raw material for Portland cement. This paper overviews Japanese implementation of this and discusses the best selection of pretreatment for this purpose. The pretreatment includes dewatering, incineration, and lime treatment.

A Full-Scale Demonstration Food Waste and Sewage Sludge Co-Digestion Project at the Joint Water Pollution Control Plant

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 (15) ◽  
pp. 3796-3806
Author(s):  
Robert Morton ◽  
James Ecker ◽  
Robert Hickey ◽  
Daniel Gary ◽  
Andy Lee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Water Pollution ◽  
Sewage Sludge ◽  
Food Waste ◽  
Pollution Control ◽  
Control Plant ◽  
Full Scale ◽  
Water Pollution Control

Experimental Parameter Study on Synthesis Gas Production by Steam-Oxygen Fluidized Bed Gasification of Sewage Sludge

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 579
Author(s):  
Max Schmid ◽  
Selina Hafner ◽  
Günter Scheffknecht
Keyword(s):  
Sewage Sludge ◽  
Fluidized Bed ◽  
Experimental Parameter ◽  
Space Velocity ◽  
Phosphate Fertilizer ◽  
Gas Production ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Parameter Study ◽  
Syngas Production ◽  
Fuels And Chemicals

The conversion of biogenic residues to fuels and chemicals via gasification and synthesis processes is a promising pathway to replace fossil carbon. In this study, the focus is set on sewage sludge gasification for syngas production. Experiments were carried out in a 20 kW fuel input bubbling fluidized bed facility with steam and oxygen as gasification agent. In-situ produced sewage sludge ash was used as bed material. The sensitivity of the key operation parameters gasifier temperature, oxygen ratio, steam to carbon ratio, and the space velocity on the syngas composition (H2, CO, CO2, CH4, CxHy, H2S, COS, NH3, and tars) was determined. The results show that the produced syngas has high H2 and CO concentrations of up to 0.37 m3 m−3 and 0.18 m3 m−3, respectively, and is thus suitable for synthesis of fuels and chemicals. By adjusting the steam to carbon ratio, the syngas’ H2 to CO ratio can be purposely tailored by the water gas shift reaction for various synthesis products, e.g., synthetic natural gas (H2/CO = 3) or Fischer–Tropsch products (H2/CO = 2). Also, the composition and yields of fly ash and bed ash are presented. Through the gasification process, the cadmium and mercury contents of the bed ash were drastically reduced. The ash is suitable as secondary raw material for phosphorous or phosphate fertilizer production. Overall, a broad database was generated that can be used for process simulation and process design.

scholarly journals The Influence of Sewage Sludge Content and Sintering Temperature on Selected Properties of Lightweight Expanded Clay Aggregate

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (12) ◽  
pp. 3363
Author(s):  
Jolanta Latosińska ◽  
Maria Żygadło ◽  
Przemysław Czapik
Keyword(s):  
Sewage Sludge ◽  
Water Absorption ◽  
Apparent Density ◽  
Environmental Sustainability ◽  
Sintering Temperature ◽  
Total Porosity ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Closed Porosity ◽  
Specific Density ◽  
Sustainability Principles

Wastewater treatment processes produce sewage sludge (SS), which, in line with environmental sustainability principles, can be a valuable source of matter in the production of lightweight expanded clay aggregate (LECA). The literature on the influence of SS content and sintering temperature on the properties of LECA is scarce. This paper aims to statistically evaluate the effects of SS content and sintering temperature on LECA physical properties. Total porosity, pore volume, and apparent density were determined with the use of a density analyzer. A helium pycnometer was utilized to determine the specific density. Closed porosity was calculated. The test results demonstrated a statistically significant influence of the SS content on the specific density and water absorption of LECA. The sintering temperature had a significant effect on the specific density, apparent density, total porosity, closed porosity, total volume of pores, and water absorption. It was proved that a broad range of the SS content is admissible in the raw material mass for the production of LECA.

scholarly journals Microbiota of anaerobic digesters in a full-scale wastewater treatment plant

2017 ◽  
Vol 43 (3) ◽  
pp. 53-60 ◽  
Author(s):  
Piotr Świątczak ◽  
Agnieszka Cydzik-Kwiatkowska ◽  
Paulina Rusanowska
Keyword(s):  
Microbial Community ◽  
Sewage Sludge ◽  
Methane Production ◽  
Treatment Plant ◽  
Full Scale ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Anaerobic Digesters ◽  
Syntrophic Bacteria ◽  
The Stability ◽  
Microbial Groups

AbstractAnaerobic digestion is an important technology for the bio-based economy. The stability of the process is crucial for its successful implementation and depends on the structure and functional stability of the microbial community. In this study, the total microbial community was analyzed during mesophilic fermentation of sewage sludge in full-scale digesters.The digesters operated at 34–35°C, and a mixture of primary and excess sludge at a ratio of 2:1 was added to the digesters at 550 m3/d, for a sludge load of 0.054 m3/(m3·d). The amount and composition of biogas were determined. The microbial structure of the biomass from the digesters was investigated with use of next-generation sequencing.The percentage of methanogens in the biomass reached 21%, resulting in high quality biogas (over 61% methane content). The abundance of syntrophic bacteria was 4.47%, and stable methane production occurred at a Methanomicrobia to Synergistia ratio of 4.6:1.0. The two most numerous genera of methanogens (about 11% total) wereMethanosaetaandMethanolinea, indicating that, at the low substrate loading in the digester, the acetoclastic and hydrogenotrophic paths of methane production were equally important. The high abundance of the orderBacteroidetes, including the classCytophagia(11.6% of all sequences), indicated the high potential of the biomass for efficient degradation of lignocellulitic substances, and for degradation of protein and amino acids to acetate and ammonia.This study sheds light on the ecology of microbial groups that are involved in mesophilic fermentation in mature, stably-performing microbiota in full-scale reactors fed with sewage sludge under low substrate loading.

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