Published 1978 | Version v1
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Radiation treatment of waste water

Creators

  • 1. Energy Research and Development Administration, Washington, D.C. (USA). Div. of Biomedical and Environmental Research

Description

The radiation treatment of waste water is reviewed. The aspects considered are: effect on chemical oxygen demand or biochemical oxygen demand; effect on specific pollutants; effect on sewage sludge; disinfection. The basic radiation interactions are given. Potential radiation sources -accelerators or radioisotopes - are considered, and operating pilot plant systems are described. (U.K.)

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Water Pollut. Control
Journal Volume
77
Journal Issue
1
Series
Water Pollut. Control.
Journal Page Range
87-96
ISSN
0043-129X

Conference

Title
South African branch biennial conference.
Dates
7 - 11 Jun 1976.
Place
Durban, South Africa.

INIS

Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Country of Input or Organization
United Kingdom
INIS RN
9373971
Subject category
S07: ISOTOPES AND RADIATION SOURCES;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference
Descriptors DEI
ELECTRONS; GAMMA RADIATION; LIQUID WASTES; PILOT PLANTS; RADIATION EFFECTS; REVIEWS; SEWAGE SLUDGE; STERILIZATION; WASTE PROCESSING; WATER; WATER POLLUTION
Descriptors DEC
BIOLOGICAL MATERIALS; BIOLOGICAL WASTES; DOCUMENT TYPES; ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION; ELEMENTARY PARTICLES; FERMIONS; FUNCTIONAL MODELS; HYDROGEN COMPOUNDS; IONIZING RADIATIONS; LEPTONS; MANAGEMENT; OXYGEN COMPOUNDS; POLLUTION; RADIATIONS; WASTE MANAGEMENT; WASTES

Optional Information

Notes
Abridged version.