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Project Code [2008-S-ET-3]

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Project title

Comparison of two biofilm technologies at an EPA/NUI Galway/ Galway County Council small town

Primary Funding Agency

Environmental Protection Agency

Co-Funding Organisation(s)

n/a

Lead Organisation

National University of Ireland Galway (NUIG)

Lead Applicant

Edmond O'Reilly

Project Abstract

Researchers in the Civil Engineering Department (the supervisors of the proposal) have recently developed a research and demonstration wastewater treatment facility with funding obtained from the EPA, NUI Galway and Galway County Council. At this research facility, an opportunity exists for a Master?s study to be conducted comparing two different wastewater treatment technologies (namely the pumped flow biofilm reactor (PFBR) and the biological aerated filter (BAF) process) in the following ways: nutrient removal efficiency; operating costs; sludge production; and ease of operation. Best-practice guidelines will be prepared on these systems. The graduate student will gain considerable experience in the operation of wastewater treatment systems.

Grant Approved

�40,000.00

Research Hub

Natural Environment

Research Theme

Protecting our Water Resources

Start Date

08/09/2008

Initial Projected Completion Date

08/09/2010