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Background The surface treatment of metal products is a significant industrial activity in Europe. A number of liquid wastes are generated by surface treatment processes such as degreasing, acid pickling, alloy baths or lacquering. Many of these procedures form part of other products’ manufacturing processes. This can lead to an ‘invisible’ generati ...
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Enhanced Nutrients Removal in Membrane Bioreactor (ENREM)

Start date: Jan 1, 2004, End date: Jun 30, 2007,

Background Effective treatment of wastewater, that guards against the pollution of bodies of water and the phenomenon of eutrophication, is a worldwide challenge. The extent of the challenge is illustrated by the high number of bathing waters in EU countries that do not comply with EU regulations. Development of new and cost-effective processes is necessa ...
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Background Most water-related problems, in Europe as in the rest of the world, relate to water quantity and quality issues. To solve these problems, new techniques and concepts for the preparation and supply of drinking water and for wastewater discharge and treatment need to be developed. A more sustainable approach should consider the intended use of tr ...
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Zero Nuisance Piggeries (ZNP)

Start date: Dec 1, 2004, End date: Nov 30, 2006,

Background Brittany, which has 7000 pig farms and 50 percent of total French swine production, produces 10 million tonnes of pig manure annually. This generates problems including: excess nutrient enrichment of soil and water; emissions of odours and greenhouse gases; and pathogenic micro-organisms. None of the current manure management processes adopt ef ...
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