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Sludge management

Research output: Chapters, Conference Papers, Creative and Literary Works › RGC 12 - Chapter in an edited book (Author) › peer-review

Abstract

Sludge accumulates as a residue in all wastewater treatments. Sludge contains the solids and colloids separated fromwastewater, as well as substances from biological and chemical operation units. Sludge contains all of the impurities gathered from water or wastewater treatment processes, and thus has a variable nature and must be treated accordingly. This chapter summarizes all aspects of sludge management in practice.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationHandbook of Environment and Waste Management: Volume 2: Land and Groundwater Pollution Control
PublisherWorld Scientific Publishing Co. Pte Ltd
Pages149-176
ISBN (Print)9789814449175, 9789814449168
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2013
Externally publishedYes

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UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation
    SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation

Research Keywords

  • Disposal
  • Incineration
  • Landfill
  • Management
  • Reuse
  • Sludge dewatering
  • Stabilization

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