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Waste poses a growing problem is the contemporary world. The volume of household waste per resident continues to increase at a staggering rate. In line with the EU requirements, growing proportions of waste should be recycled, and Poland is expected to recycle 50% of its entire waste stream by 2020. Biological waste can also be recycled, but the recovery rate for this waste fraction is close to zero in Poland. The above applies particularly to biological waste from households. The quantity of OFMSW generated by a ...

Heavy metals ions can be removed from industrial wastewaters by numerous methods, such are precipitation, electrolysis, electrodyalisis etc. Sorption, i.e. adherence of a dissolved specie on solid sorbent, may be a cost-effective alternative to these conventional methods, in case a low-cost material is used as sorbent. Heavy metals are well sorbed by zeolites, clay minerals, char coal, carbon nanomaterials or numerous biopolymers. In this research, waste ceramic was used as sorbent for heavy metals (Cu, Pb, Zn). T...

Waste disposal and management is one of the urgent issues faced by mankind at the current stage of development. Waste car tires pose a significant threat to the environment, which makes their efficient processing particularly important, as the volume of this type of waste generated each year worldwide is estimated at more than 10 million tons, of which 1 million tons are produced in Russia. The paper provides a description and calculations for a process system that can be used to dispose of waste tires by their st...

The work presented in this article is based on the formulation and research of the mechanical and thermal properties of self-compacting concretes (SCC) made from the cement industry waste. This waste is of high alumina, finely ground and incorporated as filler. Mechanical testing in compression and in tension by splitting has been performed and that in the compare to control concrete specimens. To examine the performance of our concrete at high temperatures we have introduced two sample a concrete witness and the ...

In recent years, methods of building evaluation from the point of view of their energy management, environmental footprint, etc. have often been applied in practice and also have been involved to not only Czech legislation. This is why the owners, operators and designers of buildings are motivated to design and operate energy-saving technical solutions, other drinking water consumption. This article discusses the possibilities of using wastewater at school facilities to reduce the cost of drinking water. The paper...

Sustainable and ecofriendly engineering requires the use of high amounts of recycled materials. Extensive amounts of building materials required for construction of roads facilitates the use of recycled old surfaces from the ecological and economical point of view. Reconstruction and development of new roads requires acquisition and processing of different materials such as: soils, aggregates acquired from unbound layers, concrete and asphalt surfaces, and particularly hazardous surfaces with tar bonding agent. Af...

The paper is a review of the current situation of waste management in Romania, focusing on solids recovery and recycling. Although some efforts have been made in the Romanian waste sector in order to reach the European targets within the deadlines, the national waste management plan update and waste prevention program implementation are delayed. At the moment, public awareness campaigns are being developed and implemented for recycling, without much emphasis on reduction. However, for now most of the waste ends up...

At present, there are tendencies in the world of depletion of ores and the involvement of low-grade and technogenic raw materials into processing. The ever-increasing scale of industrial production, with the involvement of valuable raw materials components in the processing of raw materials, led to an increase in the amount of man-made waste polluting the environment. Hundreds of millions of tons of flotation tailings accumulated in the tailings processing plants processing various ores, which contain significant ...

The management of solid waste is a challenge in municipalities of South Africa. The objectives of the study were to analyze the current status of recycling and challenges hindering efficient solid waste minimization mandate by municipalities in Limpopo province. The study employed both qualitative (through observation questionnaires interviews) and quantitative (fishers exact test) research methodology. The study was based on field surveys allowing for observation and measurement with respect to waste minimisation...

Superior capitalization of industrial waste as: slag heaps, plastics and rubber, vegetable and animal oils, natural or synthetic fibers, make significant contributions to reducing pollution, environmental protection, to increase eco-efficiency, reduce production costs per km of paved road. From the point of view of physical and mechanical properties most suitable materials that can replace mineral aggregates are blast furnace slag which after waste processing and sorting through the appropriate dimensions can succ...

Storage, protection and recycling of explosives, gunpowder and rocket fuel obtained from utilized ammunitions is significant problem. It requires, special services for safety and corresponding additional expenses on security and ecology. Same time, they are energetic materials and attractive for chemical and mining industry. One of the main directions for solving the above-mentioned problems is application of utilized ammunition for development of new industrial explosives for mining industry. Implementation of ne...

Studies to determine the forms of finding copper and iron in the converter slag of the Balkhash copper production were carried out. The microprobe analyzes of converter slag show that in these samples a significant amount of copper is in a sulphide form, lead in both sulphide and oxide, and in the form of glass, and zinc in oxide. Laboratory studies on the flotation of the original converter slag, as well as after remelting and its slow cooling, were carried out according to a scheme including the basic, control f...

BrewerпїЅs spent yeast is a byproduct containing high amounts of nitrogen, vitamins and immunogen compounds such as ?-glucans. Several uses of spent yeast were described, but the phytostimmulatory potential was not previously tested. In the present paper, the effects of spent brewery yeast on rye microgreen growth and composition and the potential use as an elicitor is assessed. Rye microgreens elicited with spent yeast presented improved germination, especially after 4 days of cultivation. Increased plantlet leng...

This paper presents the results of a multidisciplinary literature review of issues related to Circular Economy, waste management, recycling, eco-innovation, decision-supporting and environmental management that help to identify the key expectations, opportunities and problems related to decisions supporting waste management under the Circular Economy concept. The research findings enable identification of the areas of waste management based on the Circular Economy concept and the functions of the information syste...

Increasing the possibilities to utilize fly ashes from power stations is one of the major strategic directions involved in the implementation of the waste directive imposed by the European Parliament, enabling the protection of natural resources and a reduction of the amount of waste stored. Investigations into fly ashes from power stations indicate such waste contains rare earth elements (REEs) in much higher amounts than their average content in earthпїЅs crust. It has resulted in an increased interest in the ut...

The paper presents experimental results obtained in determining the chemical composition of the base material- heat affected zone пїЅ filler material in reworking by ultrasonic welding field. The work shows the curve of the concentration of carbon, nickel, chromium, molybdenum, iron, tungsten, silicon and cobalt in the resulted material couple. There are presented differences between reworking in ultrasonic field and common welding process. The analysis of the results obtained and presented in the paper shows the ...

The paper presents a new method for reconditioning of automotive parts in an ultrasonic field by reworking. Experimental results were obtained in the case of using different material couples. Using three couples of different materials, three technological metallization processes were studied: - oxy-fuel flame and wire; - three-wire electric arc - oxy-fuel flame and powder In experimental work the following material couples were studied: X30NiMoVCr11-STELLITE 12 AWS, X30NiMoCr11-TP 4000, FxMo1Si24-STELLITE 12AWS. D...

End-of-life vehicles are one of the fastest growing waste streams in the world which should be managed correctly in accordance with Directive 2000/53 / EC on End-of-Life Vehicles, which aims to making dismantling and recycling of ELVs more environmentally friendly. Consequently, the treatment of end-of-life vehicles with the purpose of avoiding environmental pollution and to recover useful materials, especially metals is a major environmental concern. Hence recycling is essential method to solve this problem. It i...

Construction and demolition materials are generated when existing buildings are demolished. The concrete / masonry recycled aggregates can be used within trench reinstatement works. The aim of conducted experiment is to find a methodology for evaluating the effect of backfill compaction works via dynamic penetration tests (DPT). The first part of paper describes construction of testing pit located in research center AdMaS (Czech Republic). The paper continues then with the description of compaction and testing pro...

The manufacturing and processing of metals is connecting with large number of different types of wastes. One kind of these wastes are dusts and sludges which arise as a result of the melting processes or in the machining of castings. Flue dusts from melting processes are captured most often on filters, scrubbers or in Venturi scrubbers. Dust particles resulting from the machining of castings (grinding and blast cleaning) remain in the grinding rooms or they are sucked and collected on filters. Whereas these dusts ...

Biological waste - so-called wet garbage - is one of the problems of efficient and clean waste collection. Due to their nature - they quickly decompose and cause unpleasant odor. Waste management of this biological garbage is possible in several different ways. They can be transported to landfill with other MSW. They can be segregated and collected separately and then processed in a collective way also in several ways. They can also be utilize in the place of origin. The paper presents energy analysis and environm...

Every day more than 60 tons of hydrolyzed lignin are produced only on one bioethanol manufacturing factory, 25000 tons per year. More than 1 million tons of lignin is produced by wood-recycling factories worldwide, which is being combusted to compensate energy costs or just stored as a waste. We suppose that there is a more sufficient way of its recycling and provide another way of lignin use, assuming the pyrolysis process as one of the pretreatment methods of its reproduction into more favorable derivatives. Pyr...

This study aims to valorise the mineral wastes in particular glass wastes, brick wastes and clay to produce granulated foam glass at different characteristics (G1: Granulate foam glass without additive; G2: Granulate foam glass with 10% clay and Granulate foam glass with 10% Brick wastes). The aggregates of foam glass were manufactured at a temperature 850 пїЅ C from glass wastes (cullet), brick wastes, clay and limestone as a foaming agent. Mixtures of Self-compacting mortar have been developed with elaborated fo...

The problems of regeneration and recycling of the calcareous component in the composition of chemical and metallurgical industry waste products are studied. The possibility of obtaining chemically precipitated calcium carbonate from gypsum wastes and slimes of alumina production is shown on the basis of a number of low-temperature processes that ensure binding of carbon dioxide as part of production emissions. The influence of quality of raw materials on the volume of belite sludge which is formed during the proce...

The circular economy concept is gaining increasing attention as a potential way to raise prosperity on the one hand and reduce the consumption of primary materials and energy and decrease waste generation on the other. One of the main principles of a circular economy is designing without waste пїЅ the target is to пїЅclose the loopпїЅ of the product life cycle. In particular, this concerns sectors such as the automotive industry, both because of its strategic economic importance and due to the potential and signif...

The development of modern technology affects all spheres of life. The use of such advanced technologies in urban management of individual processes and services is a concept of smart cities. The use of these innovative means leads to the efficient functioning of cities, reduce costs and often improve the quality of life of residents. Smart cities are a concept aimed at introducing information and communication technologies and tools for the effective management of sites and integrating citizens into his work. Smar...

The aim of the article was to present the possibilities of logistic solutions of management system of mixed waste and segregated waste that can be one coherent system or two parallel systems. The authors of the article attempted to optimize the transport of various waste fractions from their origins and collection to recycling and storage sites. The assumptions and limitations of adopted systems as well as conclusions are presented. Sustainable waste management should follow the hierarchy: waste prevention, reuse ...

This contribution describes developments in the area of plastic recycling aimed at the reuse of waste materials for the manufacture of a useful product. Throughout development of the concept пїЅmodular flood barrier structureпїЅ, the recovery of plastic materials was assessed, primarily, plastic waste from automobiles and industry. The investigators filed a utility model application, no. SK 5847 Y12, entitled пїЅModular flood barrier structureпїЅ. Terms of the type and composition of source material, polypropylene...

The modern life and industrialization with their great impact and large scale of influence generates a colossal amount of waste products. Not only that they have huge physical volume but they also cause many short and long term effects on the nature, human way of life and all processes on the planet. The waste products' concentration in specific zones leads to conditions which makes them uninhabitable. The construction of landfills for industrial solid waste follows the modern requirements for disposing, encapsula...

ZvolenskпїЅ teplпїЅrenskпїЅ Inc. is a company that has been providing heating for the town of Zvolen for decades. After the reconstruction in 2008, it is using low-sulphur lignite, wood chips and natural gas as a fuel, resulting in fine ash, that is collected nearby; however, it is spread by natural forces into surrounding gardens, forests, soil and water. To dispose of this ash ecologically, there is a possibility of using the Oyster mushroom Pleurotus ostreatus (Jacq.) P. Kumm, namely its ability of absorbing th...

The purpose of this research was to study, analyze and evaluate strategies and concepts for recycling of waste related to the rests of burning processes form fossil fuels in the energy sector in transition countries. Accordingly to the European Opinion approach the objectives in future are to reduce the fossil energy resource utilization in order to minimize the negative impacts on the environment and human health. Meanwhile in countries that largely depend in energy production based on thermo power plants the mai...

Research Objective: To develop the rationale behind the implementation of low-waste technology in the light of development goals of mining company. The goals are determining the anticipated project results that are usually divided into economic, social and environmental results. Project methodology is different under the context of low-waste technology projects. Methodological Framework is based on the interdisciplinary methods, modern concepts of waste management and recycling under the context of mining operatio...

The foundry sand wastes (FSW) are likely to constitute as raw material for the manufacture of cement mortars or concretes at a low cost. For this reason, present work has main objective to use the foundry sand wastes in self-compacting mortar as a fine aggregate (by a partial sand substitution). An experimental tests were carried out to evaluate fresh (slump test) and hardened (bulk density, compressive and flexural strength and elastic modulus) properties of SCMs based on FSW. The Natural Sand (NS) is substituted...

Scientific researches performed as part of grant funding of the project focused on solving a global problem related to saving resources and the environmental protection resulted in the development of an innovation technology of gravity and flotation beneficiation for gold-bearing man-induced sediments of near-surface strata together with allied veined masses within crude ores mined selectively at the West Kalbinsk metallogenic zone in Kazakhstan. Stage separation of a mixture consisting of arsenic carbonaceous man...

Due to the increased demand and supply shortage, neodymium is listed as critical raw material of the strategic importance in many countries in the world. From this point of view the researches for the development of recycling technologies for this metal are strongly justified. The paper presents the results of laboratory research on the hydrometallurgical recycling of neodymium from hard disk drivers (HDDs). Neodymium magnets are the elements of a positioner which drives the head of the HDD. The study material- si...

Processing the waste paper produces huge amounts of waste - papermaking sludge. This kind of waste includes around 50 % of inorganic material and high proportion of water. Its current economic recovery is very limited, which affects the overall efficiency of recycling paper. However, the elementary and chemical composition has a high potential for wider and more economically efficient use in various industrial fields. The object of this paper is research of composition and physical properties of such sludge from o...

Many entities from energy sector are investing in the rational use of waste generated in the energy production process, using them as valuable raw materials. Measurable economic and environmental benefits associated with the recovery of waste lead to the development of new directions for their reuse. The proper organization of the logistic chain allows for the efficient management of energy waste from the manufacturer's point of view. Innovative technical and process solutions from the energy industry are conduciv...

In this study, the geomechanical properties of the heterogeneous limestone rocks in ??rnak coal mine roof cemented at cracks and the effect of the qualities of cementing paste fill on strengthening by the different silica fume paste were investigated. For this purpose, uniaxial compressive strength, point load strength, impact resistance, friction with Abrasion Loss, Impact Abrasion Loss (Los Angeles Assay) tests were managed following the cemented 50x50x50mm blocks. Even the physical properties; density, water ab...

The paper analyzes physicochemical properties of liquid products of waste tyre pyrolysis, and attempts to assess their usefulness as fuel for diesel engines. Every year, the number of produced vehicle tires increases at a very fast pace. Used tyres turn into waste that is difficult to manage simply because, according to relevant EU regulations, vehicle tires should be subject to recycling. To a large extent, the problem of waste tyres management may be resolved by their utilization through pyrolysis. The processin...

Tailings ponds are permeable hydrotechnical structures for retention purposes, specifically designed for safely dumping mining waste from mining operations and for evacuating fluid tailings from mining sites. Tailings ponds are grouped in classes according to their type, intended service life and function at the mining site. Another important criterion of classification is the terrain where the tailings pond is situated. Tailings or mining waste can be defined as the commercially worthless fraction or the waste ma...

The totality of all that is human-made: technical devices and systems, cities, houses, roads and all that humans have constructed to keep them alive on the planet are called the technosphere. The technosphere though is a relatively new phenomenon is evolving extraordinarily rapidly and its mass has been estimated to approximate to 30 trillion tons. Currently the weight of all that man creates in a year is an order of magnitude greater than the mass of wild living organisms (biomass). Thus, our civilization faces v...

The purpose of the paper is evaluation of the influence of the additives of manufacture waste asphalt shingles (MWAS) on the properties of asphalt concrete mixture. Laboratory tests were performed on the asphalt concrete samples with additive of 1% and 2% WMAS. The scope of the study included the following tests: stiffness modulus at three temperatures (5пїЅC, 15пїЅC and 30пїЅC), indirect tensile strength in dry and wet conditions, fatigue properties, resistance to permanent deformation and resistance to low tempe...

This investigation reports the influence of industrial waste material namely slag on the performance on cement composites. Recall that slag is a landfill material resulting from the extraction process of steel making. The scrap material was physically treated by crushing followed by ball milling and screening. The slag was mixed with the Portland cement and compared with traditionally Portland cement composite. The mix was casted into the desired moulds and allowed to cure at room temperature for 48h followed by o...

In the power plants where coal combustion is used to produce electricity and heat, solid combustion products are produced, i.e. furnace waste (ashes and slags) and waste from waste gas extraction. The amount of ash or slag depends on the quality of the coal and the ash content. To get 1 kWh of electricity it is produced from 60 to 200 g of waste. Only in 1989 in Poland, the energy industry produced 23.8 million Mg of waste. Only 4 million Mg of these waste (in the building materials industry) was used, while 19.8 ...

The article outlines the results of magnetizing roasting of manganiferous technogenic raw materials investigation, which were conducted to study the process of magnetizing roasting of пїЅTurпїЅ deposit manganiferous sludge. Magnetizing roasting of sludge was carried out, size of 0.045-0.315 mm. During the process of magnetizing roasting, the coal of Shubarkol class -3 + 2 mm was used. According to the analysis, Shubarkul coal has the following composition, %: ash - 4.87; moisture-4.71; volatile-42.02. After roasti...

Nowadays there is a search for alternative motor fuels. In this situation, applied science is actively working on the problem of the search of cheap, high-calorie and environmentally friendly fuel.To solve this problem, the basic technological scheme of processing of real exhaust gases of TPP in a high-octane diesel is developed, and laboratory apparatus (column with cooling tubes) for the synthesis of methanol and dimethyl ether is suggested.The advantage of the developed scheme of reprocessing of real exhaust ga...

Cities are facing to a new environmental threat, namely the growing quantity and the complexity of waste. Waste generation rates have increased rapidly due to urbanization and industrialization. Per capita waste generation rates in many developing countries have nowadays exceeded one kilogram per day. In most OECD (The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development) countries, municipal solid waste generation rates are slightly above one-kilogram per capita. Moreover, the population growth and urbanization...

Energy needs are increasingly growing due to the mechanization of industry by the industrial revolution, increased production in line with increased population, higher prosperity levels, and abundance of electrical tools. Mineral oil get polluted chemically and physically and become unusable after a certain amount of usage. As natural resources are limited, mineral waste oil need to be recycled in order to reduce production costs and achieve sustainable energy acquisition. Cement factories are energy-intensive bus...

Water jet technology is friendly and belongs to green technology. Water jet technology is divided depending on whether the water is used only water or a mixture of an abrasive and water to clear water jet and abrasive water jet technology. It is possible to divide as the paper material to the steel. This progressive technology is applied in various sectors of industry. During the cutting operations creates the waste in the forms as used abrasive material, polluted water, sludge, used material and other rest materi...

Recycling - the process of transforming waste into new materials - represent a modern alternative for eliminating waste and reducing emissions of greenhouse gases. Recycling - part of the 3Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) in the hierarchy of waste пїЅ helps to reduce the consumption of raw materials and to reduce energy consumption, air pollution (in phase of combustion waste) and water (in phase of waste storage). Among the recyclable materials such as glass, paper, plastic, metal, textiles are used tires. These tires...