Reduction of Pathogens in Biosolids in Mexico Using Solar Drying Beds
| dc.contributor.advisor | Choi, Christopher Y. | en_US |
| dc.contributor.author | Dominguez Sanchez, Teodulo | |
| dc.creator | Dominguez Sanchez, Teodulo | en_US |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2011-12-05T14:15:46Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2011-12-05T14:15:46Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2005 | en_US |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/10150/193386 | |
| dc.description.abstract | In this study, die-off patterns of helminth ova, fecal coliforms, and Salmonella spp. in biosolids were documented using three small-scale sand drying beds located in a greenhouse. Treatments involved tilling the biosolids with differing frequencies. The results indicate that the inactivation rate for helminth ova was 0.88, 0.55, and 0.22 eggs/4 g TS day-1 for the intensively-tilled, moderately-tilled, and control beds, respectively. Achievement of Class A criteria was only possible in the intensively-tilled bed by Day 70 of the experiment. Salmonella spp. were inactivated to Class A levels in 9 days for the intensively and moderately-tilled beds. Regrowth of Salmonella spp. occurred thereafter in all beds, but high levels were seen only in the control bed. Fecal coliforms reached Class A criteria late in the experiment. Tilling treatments enhanced the inactivation rate of helminth ova and offer a potentially cost-effective method of pathogen reduction. | |
| dc.language.iso | EN | en_US |
| dc.publisher | The University of Arizona. | en_US |
| dc.rights | Copyright © is held by the author. Digital access to this material is made possible by the University Libraries, University of Arizona. Further transmission, reproduction or presentation (such as public display or performance) of protected items is prohibited except with permission of the author. | en_US |
| dc.subject | Ascaris eggs | en_US |
| dc.subject | biosolids | en_US |
| dc.subject | pathogens | en_US |
| dc.subject | sewer sludge | en_US |
| dc.subject | solar drying | en_US |
| dc.subject | tilling | en_US |
| dc.title | Reduction of Pathogens in Biosolids in Mexico Using Solar Drying Beds | en_US |
| dc.type | text | en_US |
| dc.type | Electronic Thesis | en_US |
| dc.contributor.chair | Choi, Christopher Y. | en_US |
| dc.identifier.oclc | 137355369 | en_US |
| thesis.degree.grantor | University of Arizona | en_US |
| thesis.degree.level | masters | en_US |
| dc.identifier.proquest | 1383 | en_US |
| thesis.degree.discipline | Agricultural & Biosystems Engineering | en_US |
| thesis.degree.discipline | Graduate College | en_US |
| thesis.degree.name | MSBiosyAgE | en_US |
| refterms.dateFOA | 2018-06-16T18:05:45Z | |
| html.description.abstract | In this study, die-off patterns of helminth ova, fecal coliforms, and Salmonella spp. in biosolids were documented using three small-scale sand drying beds located in a greenhouse. Treatments involved tilling the biosolids with differing frequencies. The results indicate that the inactivation rate for helminth ova was 0.88, 0.55, and 0.22 eggs/4 g TS day-1 for the intensively-tilled, moderately-tilled, and control beds, respectively. Achievement of Class A criteria was only possible in the intensively-tilled bed by Day 70 of the experiment. Salmonella spp. were inactivated to Class A levels in 9 days for the intensively and moderately-tilled beds. Regrowth of Salmonella spp. occurred thereafter in all beds, but high levels were seen only in the control bed. Fecal coliforms reached Class A criteria late in the experiment. Tilling treatments enhanced the inactivation rate of helminth ova and offer a potentially cost-effective method of pathogen reduction. |
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