The Efficiency of a Biological Reactor in a Domestic Wastewater Treatment Plant Operating Based on ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) Material and Recycled PUR (Polyurethane) Foam

Krzysztof Chmielowski, Wiktor Halecki, Adam Masłoń (), Łukasz Bąk, Marek Kalenik, Marcin Spychała, Dawid Bedla, Tomasz Pytlowany, Iwona B. Paśmionka, Jakub Sikora and Tomasz Sionkowski
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Krzysztof Chmielowski: Department of Natural Gas Engineering, Oil and Gas Faculty, AGH University of Science and Technology, al. A. Mickiewicza 30, 30-059 Krakow, Poland
Wiktor Halecki: Institute of Nature Conservation, Polish Academy of Sciences, Mickiewicza 33, 31-120 Kraków, Poland
Adam Masłoń: Department of Environmental Engineering and Chemistry, Rzeszow University of Technology, 35-959 Rzeszów, Poland
Łukasz Bąk: Faculty of Environmental Engineering, Geomatics and Power Engineering, Kielce University of Technology, al. Tysiąclecia Państwa Polskiego 7, 25-314 Kielce, Poland
Marek Kalenik: Institute of Environmental Engineering, Warsaw University of Life Sciences—SGGW, Nowoursynowska 159, 02-776 Warsaw, Poland
Marcin Spychała: Department of Hydraulic and Sanitary Engineering, Poznań University of Life Sciences, Piatkowska 94A, 60-649 Poznan, Poland
Dawid Bedla: Department of Ecology, Climatology and Air Protection, University of Agriculture in Krakow, Mickiewicz 21, 30-120 Krakow, Poland
Tomasz Pytlowany: Polytechnic Institute, Krosno State College, Rynek 1, 38-400 Krosno, Poland
Iwona B. Paśmionka: Department of Microbiology and Biomonitoring, Faculty of Agriculture and Economics, University of Agriculture in Krakow, Mickiewicza 21, 31-120 Kraków, Poland
Jakub Sikora: Department of Production Engineering, Logistics and Applied Computer Science, Faculty of Production and Power Engineering, University of Agriculture in Kraków, Mickiewicza Av. 21, 30-120 Kraków, Poland
Tomasz Sionkowski: Grundfos Pompy Ltd., Klonowa Street 23, 62-081 Baranowo, Poland

Sustainability, 2024, vol. 16, issue 3, 1-14

Abstract: The primary objective of this research was to assess the efficacy of a novel solution under conditions closely resembling those of real-world scenarios. Biological beds, or filters, hold significant potential for widespread implementation in individual households, particularly in areas with dispersed housing. The system’s aim was to improve the quality of wastewater treated in on-site domestic biological treatment plants. A pivotal aspect of the project involved developing a prototype research installation for conducting comprehensive testing. Our installation system consisted of several components designed to create a laboratory-scale model for domestic wastewater treatment. The model comprised four biological reactors filled with ABS material and secured by a PUR frame. Additionally, the tested model included a controller for wastewater dosing control, a septic tank as a reservoir, and four tanks for collecting purified wastewater. Through regression analysis using the Generalized Linear Model (GLM), a correlation between COD Cr and TSS was revealed. This study presents the research findings concerning the development of a prototype installation that incorporates an advanced reactor or filter. The data derived from this research have the potential to contribute to the creation of products that enhance the performance and efficiency of household wastewater treatment systems.

Keywords: prototype filter; wastewater treatment efficiency; on-site domestic treatment; reuse e-waste (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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