ACTIVE
RESEARCH
PROJECTS
REPORT
F/SC>AL YEAR 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL
RESEARCH CENTER
CINCINNATI, OHIO
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ACTIVE RESEARCH PROJECTS REPORT
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
CINCINNATI, OHIO
A COMPILATION OF DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARIES OF INTRAMURAL
AND EXTRAMURAL RESEARCH PROJECTS.
JULY 1,1971 - JUNE 30, 1972
UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
CINCINNATI, OHIO
1972
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FOREWORD
A primary mission of the National Environmental Research
Center, Cincinnati, is to find means to protect, preserve, and
maintain the environment in which we live. In doing this it is
necessary to provide a focus for coordinated developmental re-
search, which accents the interplay of the various sections of our
total physical environment. . . air, water, and land. The major
theme of NERC-Cincinnati, is the development of environmental
protection technology.
A large number of on-going research projects have been
brought together in the Center. They were planned and develop-
ed in predecessor organizations from different agencies. The
need is obvious for compiling and collating information about
these projects. . . this report satisfies that need.
The "Active Research Projects Report, " is the first of a
series of comprehensive technical information reports. It should
promote rapport between individuals, provide a better under-
Standing of what is being undertaken at the Center, and stimulate
communication and the exchange""
ndrew W. Brejdenb'ach, Ph. D., Direc?
National Environmental Re search Cente
/ Cincinnati, Ohio
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Technical and other program information has been
provided by numerous professionals who are directly
involved in the Center's research programs. Overall
production of the report has been under the direction
of George R. Shultz, with significant assistance from
Mrs. Dori Harmon and Mrs. Pat Louis.
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CONTENTS
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EDISON WATER QUALITY RESEARCH DIVISION
Chemical and Allied Products Projects 11
Combined Sewer Discharge Projects 15
Hazardous Materials Spills Projects 71
Joint (Industrial/Municipal) Wastes Projects 83
Machinery and Transportation Equipment Manufacturing Projects 87
Metal and Metal Products Projects 91
Non-Sewered Run-Off Projects ; 113
Oil Pollution Spills Projects 11V
Recreational Projects 159
Sewered Wastes Projects I63
Storm Sewer Discharge Projects
Watercraft Wastes Projects
ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY RESEARCH DIVISION
Toxicological Assessment of Mobile Emissions Projects 195
Toxicological Assessment of Stationary Substances Projects 207
Toxicological Evaluation of Environmental Interactions Projects 213
Toxicological Evaluation of Potentially Hazardous Substances Projects 219
RADIOCHEMISTRY AND NUCLEAR ENGINEERING RESEARCH DIVISION
Field Studies at Nuclear Power Stations 229
ROBERT A TAFT WATER RESEARCH DIVISION
Advanced Waste Treatment Research Laboratory
Biological Identification of Pollutants Projects 237
Dissolved Biodegradable Organics Removal Projects 249
Dissolved Inorganics Removal Projects 277
Dissolved Nutrient Removal Projects 289
Dissolved Refractory Organics Removal Projects 311
Joint (Municipal/Industrial) Wastes Projects 325
Microorganisms Removal Projects 331
Miscellaneous Industrial Sources Projects 343
Non-Sewered Municipal Wastes Projects 347
Physical-Chemical Identification of Pollutants Projects 351
Sewered Wastes Projects 255
Sources of Pollutants Projects 391
Suspended and Colloidal Solids Removal Projects 395
Ultimate Disposal Projects 413
Waste Treatment and Ultimate Disposal Technology Projects 453
Wastewater Renovation and Reuse Projects 457
Wastewater Treatment, Instrumentation, and Automation Projects 469
Wastewater Treatment Optimization Projects 475
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ROBERT A. TAFT WATER RESEARCH DIVISION
Analytical Quality Control Laboratory
Biological Methods Projects 493
Instrumentation Development Projects 511
Methods and Performance Evaluation Projects 521
Microbiological Methods Projects 531
Physical and Chemical Methods Projects 541
ROBERT A. TAFT WATER RESEARCH DIVISION
Mine Drainage Pollution Control Research Branch
Mine Drainage Projects 573
SOLID WASTE RESEARCH DIVISION
Animal Solid Wastes Projects 609
Collection Methods Projects 615
Crop Solid Wastes Projects 621
Disposal Methods Projects 62 9
Industrial Waste Classification Projects 653
Industrial Waste Management Strategies Projects 657
Processing Methods Projects 661
Recycling Projects 675
Resource Recovery and Inducements Projects 695
Specialized Municipal Wastes Projects 705
Systems Management Projects 709
Transport Methods Projects 713
LIST OF PROJECT TITLES 717
LIST OF PROJECT DIRECTORS 737
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EDISON WATER
QUALITY
RESEARCH
DIVISION
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Chemical
and Allied
Products Projects
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Ion Exchange Effluent Treatment Unit (PET)
PROJECT NUMBER
12020 ERM
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to develop and demonstrate the use of an ion ex-
change process for the removal of chromate ion from chromate wastewaters con-
taining high concentrations (71,000 ppm) of chromate from inorganic chromium
pigment manufacturing operations. (The proposed process is one which is used
for dilute chromate containing cooling tower waters. ) Regeneration of the resin
produces a chromate solution suitable for reuse.
BEGINNING DATE
10/30/69
EST. COUP. DATE
7/3/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$226,422
Federal Cost:
$115,967
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check One)
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CONTRACT
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NAMES, OFFICAl TITLES. AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
Project Officer:
Dr. Harold E. Weisberg
Mineral Pigments Corporation
John Ciancia
Industrial Waste Technology Branch
EWQRD, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
Edison, New Jersey 08817
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Mineral Pigments Corporation
Muirkirk, Maryland
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Combined Sewer
Discharge Projects
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
A Combined Sewerage Collection and Treatment Facility
PROJECT NUMBER
11023 FAR
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Overflows from combined sewers cause pollution of the Clinton River during wet
weather periods. The objective of this project is to demonstrate the feasibility
of controlling such pollution by constructing three aerated "Lakelets" to serve as
treatment units. The "Lakelets" will be equipped with surface aerators and oper-
ated in series. Effluent from the first two ponds will be subjected to chemical
treatment and microstraining, with the final effluent from the third pond receiving
similar treatment and chlorination prior to discharge to the Clinton River. This
project will explore the potential of the "Lakelets" as recreation facilities for
boating and fishing as a part of park operation.
BEGINNING DATE
2/28/68
EST. COUP. DATE
10/31/71
FUNDING INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$667,000
Federal Cost:
$500, 250
METHOD
OF SUPPORT (Check One)
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INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
GRANT
OTHER (Specify)
NAMES, OFFICAl TITLES, AND DEPAITMENTS DF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS 01 PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
Project Officer:*
Project Manager:
For information, contact Project Officer
Lawrence O'Leary
Region V, EPA
1 NW Wacker Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60606
Francis J. Condon, Municipal Pollution Control Branch, EPA
1901 North Fort Myer Drive, Xerox Building, Arlington, Va. 2220E
*For Edison Water Quality Research Division, NERC- Cincinnati, EPA, Edison, N. J.
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
City of Mt. Clemens
Mt. Clemens, Michigan
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DESCRFTON OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVnONHENTAL RESEAICH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
CiicHuati, Mm 45268
PROJECT TITLE
A Method for Assessing the Extent of Pollution from
Stormwater Runoff from an Urban Area
PROJECT NUMBER
11024 FKM
PROJECT OESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to investigate the combined sewer problems in
Sacramento, California, Seven potential control and/or treatment systems will
be explored to determine applicability as solutions to the problems defined by
field investigation. They include: high rate cyclone and air flotation treatment;
rapid flow combustible filter; pressure sewers; temporary storage; deep tunnel
system; stabilization ponds; and sewer separation. Preliminary plans and speci-
fications will be prepared for each of the systems with a cost/effectiveness evalua-
tion to measure the capability of each system to correct the pollution problems
resulting from combined sewer overflows. Economic and social impact studies
will be included. A combined sewer overflow data collection and analysis program,
including rainfall-runoff-quality relationships, will be established at several
locations.
lEGMNMG IATE
6/29/68
EST COUP. IATE
6/30/72
FNIIK INFIRMATIIN
Federal Cost:
$402, 594
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NAMES. IfflCAl TIUES. All IEPARTMENTS IF PRRUIPAL H»E$TltATIR$ II PROJECT IIRECTIRS
Project Director:
Project Officer:*
For information, contact Project Officer
John Merrell, Jr.
Region IX, EPA
760 Market Street
San Francisco, California 94102
George Kirkpatrick, Municipal Pollution Control Section, EPA
1901 North Fort Myer Drive, Xerox Building, Arlington, Va. 2220!
Project Manager:
*For Edison Water Quality Research Division, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA, Edison, N. J.
NAME AM AOIRESS IF PROJECT INSTITRTION
Aerojet-General Corporation
Environmental Systems Division
El Monte, California
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 4S268
PIOIECT TITLE
A Pressure Sewer System Demonstration
PROJECT NUMBER
11022 DQI
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to install, demonstrate and evaluate a pressure
sewer system which could be utilized to separate sanitary sewage from combined
sanitary sewage and storm water. A pilot-scale system will be designed to serve
11-12 houses in a redevelopment area in Albany, New York, presently served by
combined sewers. Prototype pump-grinder units developed by the General Electric
Company as a part of the ASCE Contract (14-12-29) would be utilized to convey
sewage from the home to the pressure sewer in the street. Four principle ob-
jectives are incorporated in this project:
1) monitoring, evaluation of the prototype pump-grinder units to determine
reliability and need for modification or redesign;
2) test durability of the units operating singly and in concern (manifolded
to common pressure sewer);
3) provide proof of the field suitability of the assemblage, which should
be considered a module of a larger pressure system; and
4) provide new data which could be invaluable in subsequent pressure
system applications.
BEGINNING DATE
4/16/69
EST. COUP DATE
R/30/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$311, 800
Federal Cost:
$200, 800
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check One)
INTRAMURAL
OTHER [Specify]
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NAMES. OFFICAL TITLES. AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Dr. Leo Hetling
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
New York State Department of Health
Project Officer:* Richard Keppler
Region II, EPA
26 Federal Plaza
New York, New York 10007
*For Edison Water Quality Research Division, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA, Edison, N.
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
New York State Department of Health
84 Holland Avenue
Albany, New York 12208
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
CiNciiiati, ORM 45268
PROJECT TITLE
An Engineering Investigation of Storm and
Combined Sewer Problems
PROJECT NUMBER
11024 FEJ
PR8JECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project pertains to engineering investigations necessary to
assess combined sewer overflow and stormwater discharge problems in Des
Moines, Iowa, with the development of recommended applicable solution. Field
investigation will be utilized to pinpoint and assess existing problems. Recom-
mended solutions will be selected from a number of alternate approaches based
on cost and expected effectiveness in controlling and/or treating the discharges.
Alternate solutions to be included are surge or retention basins, percolation
basins, mechanical clarification facilities, utilization of flood control facilities
and existing open surface channels. Preliminary estimates for sewer separa-
tion will be developed. The contractor will conduct a stream and combined-sewer
sampling and analysis program, coupled with a rainfall network for development
of rainfall-runoff-quality relationships.
BEGINNING BATE
6/28/68
EST. CBMP BATE
6/30/72
FINIING INFIIMATIBN
Federal Cost:
$301,200
METHOD BF SUPPORT (Check Oie|
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NAMES. BFFICAl TITLES. ANB BEPARTMENTS IF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS II PROJECT BIRECT6RS
Project Director:
Project Officer:*
For information, contact Project Officer
Ralph Christenson
Region V, EPA, 1 NW Wacker Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60606
Project Manager: Darwin Wright, Systems Control and Optimization Section, EPA
1901 North Fort Myer Drive, Xerox Building
Arlington, Virginia 22209
*For Edison Water Quality Research Division. NERC-Cincinnati, EPA, Edison, N. J.
NAME ANI ABBRESS IF PRJJECT INSTITBTIBN
Henningson, Durham, & Richardson
3555 Fornam Street
Omaha, Nebraska 68131
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Bedding and Infiltration Studies of Sanitary Sewers in
the Gulf Coast Area
PROJECT NUMBER
11022 DEI
PI01ECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to determine improved sewer bedding techniques
for collection system installation. Improper bedding causes broken joints in
sewers, contributing significantly to large quantities of ground water infiltration.
Municipalities in the Gulf Coast and other areas will utilize improved methods for
the purpose of upgrading sewerage system efficiency.
BEGINNING DATE
9/1/67
EST. COMP. BATE
3/31/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$31, 385
Federal Cost:
$23, 538
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check One)
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[ | CONTRACT
X GRANT
1 OTHER (Specify)
NAMES. OFFICAL TITLES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INYEST16ATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Dr. Frank McDonald
Tulane University
Project Officer:
George Putnicki
Region VI, EPA
1402 Elm Street
Dallas, Texas 75202
*For Edison Water Quality Research Division, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA, Edison, N. J.
NAME AND ADDRESS Of PROJECT INST1TBTION
Tulane University
New Orleans, Louisiana 70118
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DESCRPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
CiRCiBiati. Ohio 45268
PIBJECT TITLE
Boston University Bridge Storm Water Detention and
Chlorination Station
PROJECT NUMBER
11023 FAT
MBJECT BESCBIFTIBN
The objectives of this project are to construct a dentention basin to intercept peak
flows and to chlorinate wastewater, as a means of reducing combined sewage over-
flows into the Charles River. This project includes the construction and evaluation
of a combined sewer overflow facility, designed to provide a ten-minute minimum
sedimentation-detention time with an influent of 233 MGD. The chlorinated effluent
will flow by gravity from the detention tanks through a 96-inch outfall pipe into the
Charles River. Sludge deposits in the detention tanks will be returned to the sewer
system to be treated at the sewage treatment plant. All settled materials will be
flushed out of the tanks and into the sewer system after the storm subsides.
lECWHMt BATE
9/2/66
EST. Cm. BATE
5/2/72
FMBIK MFBIHATIBI
Project Cost:
$4, 345, 600
Federal Cost:
$1,000,000
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Project Director: For information, contact Project Officer
Project Officer:* Allyn Richardson
Technical Liaison Section, EPA
J. F. Kennedy Federal Building, Room 2303
Boston, Massachusetts 02203
Project Manager: George Kirkpatrick, Municipal Pollution Control Section, EPA
1901 North Fort Myer Drive, Xerox Building, Arlington, Va. 2220S
*For Edison Water Quality Research Division, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA, Edison, N. J.
ME MB ABBRESS BF PIBIECT IRSTITBTIBI
Metropolitan District Commission
20 Somerset Street
Boston, Massachusetts
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohie 45288
PROJECT TITLE
Chlorination and Hypochlorination of Polluted Storm
Water Pumpage ^___^_
PROJECT NUMBER
11023 FAS
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to control bacteriological pollution in Lake
Pontchartrain. This project will demonstrate the effectiveness, efficiency,
and economics of using open drainage canals as treatment facilities; the effec-
tiveness of chlorine and hypochlorite disinfection on intermittent high flow
discharges; and the optimization of various feeding rates, multiple points of
application, and contact time. Facilities for disinfection will be placed and
operated in the St. Charles Canal, the London Avenue Canal, and the Orleans
Avenue Canal. A sodium hypochlorite blending plant will be constructed and
a chlorine alarm system installed. This project will include the provision of
appropriate instrumentation for the generation of quantitative and qualitative
data necessary for a comprehensive evaluation.
BEGINNING BATE
12/2/66
EST. COUP. BATE
6/30/72
FINDING INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$1,429,000
Federal Cost:
$1,034,290
METHOD OF SUPPORT [Check Oiej
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OTHER [Specify)
NAMES, emCAl TITUS. ANB BEPABTMENTS IF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OB PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
Project Officer:*
For information, contact Project Officer
George Putnicki
Region VI, EPA
1402 Elm Street
Dallas, Texas 75202
Project Manager: Francis Condon, Municipal Pollution Control Section, EPA
1901 North Fort Myer Drive, Xerox Building, Arlington, Va. 22209
* For Edison Water Quality Research Division. NERC- Cincinnati. EPA. Edison. N. J.
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans
New Orleans, Louisiana
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cinciiiati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Combined Sewer Fluidic Regulator Demonstration
PROJECT NUMBER
11022 FWR
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
This project would utilize the design rationale developed under Contract 14-12-486,
in the design, construction, and operation of a full-size combined sewer fluidic
regulator installed in two typical locations in the Philadelphia sewer system. The
specific objectives of the project are:
1) design, construction, and operation of a fluidic regulator for a flow
range below 2 CFS with a minimum of reconstruction. The unit will
be capable of demonstrating fluidic action on demand by use of city
water to simulate storm flow and a transparent top for observation;
2) design, construction, and operation of a fluidic regulator at a 4 CFS
peak dry weather flow. This will demonstrate the use of a fluidic
device at higher flows on combined sewerage. The automatic control
of the overflow will be done by sensing the interceptor level. No over-
flow will occur until the interceptor reaches a pre-determined limit;
3) evaluate the operation of above fluidic devices over a year's period,
and relate their performance, both advantages and disadvantages to
conventional regulators throughout the Philadelphia sewer system;
4) assembly of all data from the evaluation and testing program including
rainfall data, overflow vs. sensor height, so that the application of
fluidics to sewer regulator design can be demonstrated on a full-scale
basis.
BECINNINC im
9/18/70
EST. CMP. BATE
5/18/73
FNNOINK INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$111,445
Federal Cost:
$ 77,410
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check Die)
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NAMES. IFFICAl TITLES. AMI DEPARTMENTS IF PRINCIPAL INVESTISATRRS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Carmen F. Guarino
Philadelphia Water Department
City of Philadelphia
Project Officer: Richard Field
Storm and Combined Sewer Branch
EWQRD, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
Edison, New Jersey 08817
NAME AN* AHRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Philadelphia Water Department
City of Philadelphia
1160 Municipal Services Building
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Combined Sewers - Microstraining Pilot Tests
PROJECT NUMBER
11023 FWT
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to demonstrate further operational feasibility in
treating combined sewer overflows by means of a prototype micro straining and
disinfection facility. Research is directed to improving and obtaining highest
operational and cost efficiency for each step of the microstraining process sys-
tem. A suitable screening technique has been developed and its performance
will be evaluated at filtration rates approximating 50 gpm/ft2 screen area. Dis-
infection is accomplished by chlorination and/or ozonization under high flow
rates and relatively low detention times. Preliminary results indicate that the
process has been successful in removing suspended solids from combined sewer
overflows BOD removals and bacterial kills will be evaluated. The project will
provide design, criteria, operation and maintenance guidelines, project costs,
and other data necessary to proceed to full-scale treatment schemes.
BEGINNING DATE
9/18/70
EST. COUP. DATE
10/18/71
rilNDING INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$109,400
Federal Cost:
$ 82,000
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check One)
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[ | CONTRACT
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J OTHER (Specify)
NAMES. OFFICAl TITLES. AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
Project Officer:
Carmen F. Guarino
Joseph V. Radziul
Philadelphia Water Department
Richard Field
Storm and Combined Sewer Branch
EWQRD, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
Edison, New Jersey 08817
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Philadelphia Water Department
City of Philadelphia
1160 Municipal Services Building
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107
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KSCMPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATMNUl ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Ciiciiiatt, Ohn 45268
PBBJECT TITLE
Construction of a Facility to Demonstrate Offshore Underwater
Temporary Storage of Storm Overflow from a Combined
Sewer
PIOIECT NUMBER
11022 ECV
PIIJECT IESCIIPTIIH
The objective of this project is to design, construct, operate and evaluate a pilot
plant underwater facility as a method of temporarily storing storm overflows from
a combined sewer. Storage will be completely under water in two 100, 000 -gallon
containers of flexible rubber nylon material. These will be attached to a nearly
square 24-inch pipe frame and anchored to the bed of Sandusky Bay of Lake Erie.
After passing through a bar screen, the combined sewage will flow by gravity to
the storage containers. In 1, 800 GPM pump of a non-clogging type will be used to
remove the untreated sewage from the storage containers and return it to the
sewerage system for subsequent treatment. Provision will be made for testing
the system with fresh water during periods when there is no natural storm water
overflow.
BECMNWC BATE
12/14/67
EST. CBBJP. BATE
6/30/72
FBBJBIK MFMBUTIM
Federal Cost:
$619,895
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Project Director: For information, contact Project Officer
Project Officer:* George Kirkpatrick
Municipal Pollution Control Section, EPA
1901 North Ft. Myer Drive, Xerox Building
Arlington, Virginia 22209
*For Edison Water Quality Research Division, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA, Edison, N. J.
UK ABB ABBBESS BF PBBJECT IBSTITBTIBB
Karl R. Rohrer Associates
529 Grant Street
Akron, Ohio 44311
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DESCRPTWH OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT Tint
Demonstrate the Feasibility of Reducing Pollution from
Combined Sewer Storm Overflows by Means of Periodic
Flushing During Dry Weather
PROJECT NUMBER
11022 DNO
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to demonstrate the reduction of severe pollution
from combined sewer storm overflows by means of periodic flushing during dry
weather. Intermediate objectives include the study of the theoretical basis for
correlating flushing requirements for various sewer conditions, verification of
the hydraulic requirements for flushing by test so as to establish a mathematical
model for application to sewer systems, and installation and systematic operation
of flushing equipment in a significant area of an actual combined sewer system.
The complete demonstration program would be carried out in three phases to
accomplish the above objectives. Phase I, which is the immediate contract,
includes a study of the overall concept, and design and development of cost
estimates for constructing test equipment.
BEGINNING DATE
12/28/66
EST. COUP. DATE
6/30/72
FINDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$31,093
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Ckeck One,
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[ x] CONTRACT
|\ GRANT
NAMES. OFFICAL TITLES. ANB BEPARTMENTS IF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: For information, contact Project Officer
Project Officer:* George Kirkpatrick
Municipal Pollution Control Section, EPA
1901 North Fort Myer Drive, Xerox Building
Arlington, Virginia 22209
*For Edison Water Quality Research Division, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA, Edison, M. J.
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
FMC Corporation
Santa Clara, California
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Ciichiati, Ohio 45268
PIOJECT TITLE
Demonstration of an Underground Storage Silo-Vortex
Regulator/Solids Separator System for Control
of Combined Sewer Overflows
PROJECT NUMBER
11023 GSC
PIBJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is the demonstration of the feasibility of controlling
combined sewer overflows by storage in an underground 1. 175 MGD "silo" which
can offer benefits in minimizing use of valued surface land. Stored flow will be
discharged to the existing municipal sewerage system for subsequent treatment
during non-peak flow periods. Excessive overflows caused by intense rainfalls
which cannot be contained in the "silo", will be treated by fine mesh screens and
disinfected prior to discharge. A submerged turbine-draft tube device will be
installed in the 95' deep "silo" to demonstrate a method of deep tank mixing and
aeration with relatively low power and maintenance requirements. A vortex de-
vice will be developed and demonstrated, which will have the dual capabilities of
overflow regulation (controlled diversion) and treatment by liquid-solids separa-
tion. During overflows, the concentrate will be directed to the existing sewerage
system, whereas the relatively clear liquid will be directed to the "silo" for
storage. The grantee will employ the Storm Water Management Model as a de-
sign and evaluation tool. The model will also be further developed to include a
decision-making capability to identify effective least-cost alternatives as part of
the development and implementation of a plan for control of combined sewer over-
flows for an entire urban area, using the City of Lancaster as an example.
BEGINNING BATE
6/1/71
EST. CBMP. BATE
3/31/74
FBNBING INFBRMATI8N
Project Cost:
$1,719,000
Federal Cost:
$1,289,250
METHOD OF SVPPORT (deck Die)
| | INTRAMURAL f~~
| | CONTRACT
1 OTHER (Specify]
Project Officer:
AMES. BFFICAl TITLES. AH BEPARTMENTS BE PBMCIPAl INVESTIGATORS Bl PRBIECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Kenneth W. Cestari
Meridian Engineering, Incorporated
1776 Benjamin Franklin Highway
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103
Richard Field
Storm-and Combined Sewer Branch
EWQRD, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
Edison, New Jersey 08817
NAME ANB ABBBESS BF PBBJECT INSTITBTIBN
City of Lancaster
Municipal Building
120 North Duke Street
Lancaster. Pennsylvania 17604
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Demonstration of Screening/Dissolved-Air Flotation
Treatment as an Alternate to Combined Sewer Separation
PROJECT NUMBER
11023 FWS
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
A 700-acre drainage area in the City of Racine, Wisconsin, has a total of 53 out-
falls on a four-mile stretch of the Root River. Of these outfalls, 17 are separate
storm sewers and 36 are combined sewer overflow relief points. Several outfalls
will be intercepted and the flows directed to five riverside treatment units, of which
three will treat combined sewage, one will treat storm water only, and one will
treat both. The untreated excess combined sewage and urban runoff produce high
shock loads on the receiving water during rain events or snow melt. Rather than
separation of the combined systems, an alternate of treating the sewage by screen-
ing down to 200 microns then flocculation and flotation with pressurized dissolved-
air will be demonstrated. There will also be verification of a recently developed
combined sewer/water quality mathematical model.
BEGINNING DATE
6/24/70
EST. COUP. DATE
8/24/74
FUNDING INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$1,394,719
Federal Cost:
$1,046,039
METHOD OF SUPPORT [Check 0
[ [ INTRAMURAL
| [ CONTRACT
(X | 6»*"T
nej
QoTNER ISjecifr)
NAMES. OFFICAL TITLES. AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
Honorable Kenneth L. Huck
Lester O. Hoganson
City of Racine
Project Officer:* Clifford Risley, Jr.
Region V, EPA
1 NW Wacker Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60606
*For Edison Water Quality Research Division, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA, Edison, N. J.
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
City of Racine
730 Washington Avenue
Racine, Wisconsin 53403
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
CiiciMiti, Obit 45268
PIOJECT TITLE
Demonstration of Void Space Storage
with Treatment and Flow Regulation
PROJECT NUMBER
11020 DXH
PIIJECT DESCIIPTION
The objective of this project is to construct, operate, and evaluate an underground
storage /treatment facility for excess combined sewage. The facility will include
novel concepts in construction and operation. It will be an excavated hopper-shaped
cavity, lined with an impermeable membrane, filled with an inert material, covered
with soil and the surface made usable.. Storage will be in the void space of the fill.
The flow regulation of influent will be a new and improved device, probably a fluidic
regulator. The sewage will be pre-treated prior to entry to the storage facility.
Tube clarifiers will be utilized to compare results with an on-going project where
these units are being used for the first time at an operational level on combined
sewage.
lECHMMC IATE
5/23/69
EST. CIMP BATE
5/23/72
FMIINC INFBIMATIIN
Project Cost:
$750, 000
Federal Cost:
$562,500
HETIOB OF SUPPORT (deck Die]
| | INTRAMURAL
| | CONTRACT
OTHER [Specilj)
AMES. OfFICAl TITUS. AMI IEPAITMENTS IF PIMCIPAL MVESTICATIIS II PIIJECT IIIECTIIS
Project Director:
Project Officer:*
C. E. Susong
City of Akron
George Harlow
Region V, EPA
1 NW Wacker Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60606
*For Edison Water Quality Research Division. NERC-Cincinnati. EPA. Edison. N. J.
AM AM AIIIESS IF PIIJECT IISTITITIRN
City of Akron
166 South High Street
Akron, Ohio 44308
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION A6ENCY
Giiciuati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Demonstration Project of Biological Absorption of
Pollutants from Combined Storm Water Runoff and
Sanitary Sewage
PROJECT NUMBER
11023 EKC
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to provide a means for high rate biological treat-
ment of combined sewage by the utilization of viable, activated sludge, clarifi-
cation and disinfection. The method will be to store sludge in a biosolids reservoir
and maintain a contact tank and solids stabilization tank in an empty and ready
condition at the sewage treatment plant. When a rain event occurs the excess
combined sewage will be directed to the contact tank and the activated sludge
proportionally introduced. The tank will be designed to have 15 to 30 minutes
contact time. From the contact tank the flow will be directed to a clarifier for
solids separation. The effluent will be disinfected and discharged to Lake Michigan
with solids returned to the solids stabilization tank and reused or wasted to the
digesters.
BEGINNING DATE
9/10/69
EST. COMP. DATE
6/10/72
FINDING INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$1,380, 800
Federal Cost:
$ 868, 700
METHOD
OF SUPPORT (Check One)
~\ INTRAMURAL [ | OTHER |5»eci(y|
X
CONTRACT
GRANT
NAMES. OFFICAL TITLES. AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
Project Officer:*
O. Fred Nelson
City of Kenosha
Clifford Risley, Jr.
Region V, EPA
1 NW Wacker Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60606
-For Edison Water Quality Research Division, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA, Edison, N. J.
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
City of Kenosha
100-51st Place
Kenosha, Wisconsin
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Design, Construction, Operation, and Evaluation of a
Demonstration Waste Treatment Device Termed the
"Rotating Biological Contactor"
PROJECT NUMBER
11022
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
A Rotating Biological Contactor (RBC) was installed at the Milwaukee Metropolitan
Sewerage Commission treatment plant at Jones Island, to demonstrate the feasibi-
lity of treating municipal waste with an RBC system. The RBC system effectively
treated domestic sewage at high loading rates. Ninety percent COD removal was
attained at a loading of 350 to 400 pounds of COD per day per thousand cubic feet
of disc volume. Pounds of COD removed increased with pounds of COD applied.
Efficiency of treatment improved with increased retention time. Percent BOD re-
moval was approximately five percent greater than percent COD removal. Lower
disc speed resulted in a slightly lower efficiency. Lower strength wastes are not
as efficiently treated as higher strength wastes at the same organic loading. Re-
covery from high hydraulic loading is rapid.
DEGINNING DATE
9/28/67
EST. COMP. BATE
6/30/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$416,526
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check One)
1 | INTRAMURAL |
(x| CONTRACT
| | GRANT
OTHER (Sltcilj)
NAMES, tFHCAl TITLES, AM DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS 01 PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: For information, contact Project Officer
Darwin Wright
Systems Control and Optimization Section, EPA
1901 North Fort Myer Drive, Xerox Building
Arlington, Virginia 22209
Project Officer:*
*For Edison Water Quality Research Division. NERC-Cincinnati, EPA, Edison, N. J.
NAME AND ADDRESS Of PROJECT INSTITUTION
Allis Chalmers
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Development and Demonstration of Combined Sewage Treatment
Utilizing Screening and Split-Flow Air Flotation
PROJECT NUMBER
11023 FDC
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to study, design, fabricate, and demonstrate a
system for the treatment of combined sewer overflows using new techniques of
screening chemical oxidation and/or air flotation. The system to be studied will
evaluate fine screening techniques for solids removal followed by chemical oxi-
dation and disinfection or air flotation and disinfection prior to discharge of the
effluent. The fine screening phase is intended to reduce the organic loading so
that chemical-oxidant costs and detention time in the oxidation zone may be held
to a minimum. The chemical oxidants (H^C^, Clo, and 03) will be introduced
into a rapid mix zone followed by a mixing baffle detention zone to allow contact
time for oxidation of the organic material. The dissolved air flotation unit will
be operated at recycle rates from 5 percent to 30 percent of total flow and from
40 to 80 psig air pressure. These data will be utilized to design and demonstrate
the flow-through system of a MGD capacity to be evaluated in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
BEGINNING DATE
10/6/67
EST. COUP. DATE
6/1/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal
$378,
Cost:
322
METHOD
OF SUPPORT (Check One)
X
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
OTHER [Specify]
~] GRANT
NAMES, OFFICAL TITLES. AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
Project Officer:*
Dr. William Katz
Rex-Chainbelt, Incorporated
Clifford Risley, Jr.
Region V, EPA
1 NW Wacker Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60606
*For Edison Water Quality Research Division, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA, Edison, N. J.
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Rex-Chainbelt, Incorporated
Technical Center
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Development, Demonstration, and Evaluation of Physical-
Chemical Treatment of Combined Storm-Sanitary Sewage
PR01ECT NUMBER
11023 DSQ
PROJECT DESCRIPTI0»
The objective of this project is the development, demonstration, and evaluation of
the applicability, effectiveness, and economics of a physical-chemical method of
treating combined sewage. The basic process to be demonstrated utilizes powder-
ed activated carbon adsorption, inorganic coagulation, polyelectrolyte flocculation,
sedimentation and spent carbon regeneration. Treatment units and process method-
ology will be specifically designed to meet the constraints of high and widely fluc-
tuating wastewater volumes, widely varying wastewater quality, short detention
times, intermittant use, low first cost and economics of operation, and small con-
struction sites. Beginning with bench-scale design experiments, the process will
be carried through pilot-scale operations and detailed evaluation of the method.
IECMNMG BATE
6/23/69
EST. CMP. BATE
12/23/72
FMBIHG INFBBMATION
Federal Cost:
$391,310
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Ckeck Die)
[ | INTRAMURAL £
|X| CONTRACT
OTHER (Specify)
GRANT
AMES. BFFICAl TITLES, AH BEPARTiENTS BF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS BR PRBIECT BIRECTBRS
Project Director: Allen J. Shuckrow
Project Officer:
Pacific Northwest Laboratory
Battelle Memorial Institute
Harry L. Allen
Storm and Combined Sewer Branch
EWQRD, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
Edison, New Jersey 08817
NAME ANB ABBRESS BF PRBJECT INSTITBTIBN
Battelle Memorial Institute
Richland, Washington 99352
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Development of a State-of-the-Art Assessment of the
Characteristics of Combined Sewer Overflows and
Receiving Stream Impacts
PROJECT NUMBER
11022
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to review the literature available on characteristics
of combined sewer overflows, overall quantities, qualities and time variance, with
a view towards understanding the nature and magnitude of the problem across the
country. Focus would be on the studies of eight selected cities (Washington, D. C.,
Bucyrus, Atlanta, Roanoke, San Francisco, Tulsa, Des Moines and Sacramento)
for which extensive data is available. Additional data relevant to combined sewage
will be analyzed, summarized and where possible related to waste source and/or
land use practices. Receiving stream impacts will be studied where correlative
combined sewage data is available and/or land use practices indicate a specific
pollution potential. General impacts, short and long-term damages and impli-
cations will be indicated where applicable.
BEGINNING DATE
5/1/72
EST. COUP. DATE
4/30/73
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$15,000
METHOD OF SUPPORT {Check One)
INTRAMURAL [ | OTHER (Spteifj)
CONTRACT
GRANT
NAMES. OFFICAL TITLES, AND DEPARTMENTS Of PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Richard Field
Storm, and Combined Sewer Branch
EWQRD, N ERG-Cincinnati, EPA
Edison, New Jersey 08817
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Edison Water Quality Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
Edison, New Jersey 08817
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Ciicinati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Development of a State-of-the-Art on Flow Measuring Devices
PROJECT NUMBER
11022
PIOJECT BESCRIPTIflN
The objectives of this project are to review the literature available on flow
measuring devices with a view towards their applicability to use in storm and
combined sewers, and to evaluate, insofar as possible, the potential effective-
ness and reliability of such equipment under such severe conditions as:
1) coarse floating solids;
2) stringy and suspended solids;
3) tremendously variable flows;
4) gravity sewers becoming pressurized by stormwater surcharging; and
5) inaccessability for installation, operation, and maintenance.
Where this equipment has been used in past and on-going projects, advantages and
disadvantages will be cited. Where this equipment has not actually been tested
under field conditions, comparative evaluation, including various engineering
judgements, will supplement information available from the literature or from
the manufacturer. Recommendations will not be given except in exceptional
cases.
IEEINNINE IATE
5/1/72
EST CMP BATE
12/1/72
FINIING INTIMATION
Federal Cost:
$10,000
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Cluck Oil)
[x] INTRAMURAL | | OTHER (Spicily)
[ [ CONTRACT
| ] GRANT
AMES. irriCAL TITLES. AMI IEPAITMENTS IF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PIOJECT OIRECTORS
Project Director: Richard Field
Storm and Combined Sewer Branch
EWQRD, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
Edison, New Jersey 08817
NAME AM AIIIESS IF PROJECT INSTITITUI
Edison Water Quality Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
Edison, New Jersey 08817
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Development of Suspended Solids Monitor
PROJECT NUMBER
11024 DZB
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to develop and evaluate a suspended solids monitor
for use in continuously measuring suspended solids in sewage. A new principal
for such measurement, based on the measurement of light depolarization, will be
utilized. Phase I of the project will determine feasibility of the technique; Phase
II will accomplish design of the prototype instrument; Phase III will involve selec-
tion and bench-scale testing of optical components, and electronic components
will be selected in Phase IV; Phase V will consist of field standardization and cali-
bration of the prototype in a sewage environment.
BEGINNING DATE
3/28/69
EST. COUP. DATE
6/30/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$121,946
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check One)
[~~] INTRAMURAL [~] OTHER
X CONTRACT
[ [ GRANT
[Specify)
NAMES. OFFICAL TITLES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
Project Officer:*
For information, contact Project Officer
Allyn Richardson
Technical Liaison Section, EPA
J. F. Kennedy Federal Building, Room 2303
Boston, Massachusetts 02203
Project Manager: Darwin Wright, Systems Control and Optimization Section, EPA
1901 NorthFt. Myer Drive, Xerox Building Arlington, Va. 22209
*For Edison Water Quality Research Division, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA, Edison. N. J.
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
American Standard, Incorporated
P. O. Box 2003
New Brunswick, New Jersey
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Obia 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Disinfection/Treatment of Combined Sewer
Overflows - Syracuse, New York
PROJECT NUMBER
11020 HFR
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to demonstrate the prevention of pollution of Lake
Onondaga caused by enteric organisms in combined sewage discharge. The treat-
ment proposed is fine screening and oxidation/disinfection at selected stationary,
sequential, microstrainer and high speed rotary. There will also be a solids/
liquid separation utilizing the vortex separator. Disinfection will be evaluated
utilizing gaseous chlorine and chlorine dioxide generated on site, by a new and
improved technique. Dosage, points of application, aftergrowth, and other fac-
tors in kill efficiency, will be carried out. A special virus disinfectant study
will also be included in the project.
IECINNINC RATE
7/30/71
EST COHP. DATE
7/30/73
FIMIK INFORMATIIN
Federal Cost:
$1, 104,984
METHOD Of SUPPORT fCketk 0»<]
| | INTRAMORAL | | OTHER |S»ecilj|
| [ CONTRACT
El "»"T
NAMES. DFFICAl TITLES, AID DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
Project Officer:
Frank Drehwing
O'Brien and Gere Engineers, Incorporated
1050 W. Genesee Street
Syracuse, New York
Richard Field
Storm and Combined Sewer Branch
EWQRD, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
Edison, New Jersey 08817
NAME AMD ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITITION
Onondaga County Department of Public Works
650 W. Hiawatha Boulevard
Syracuse, New York 13202
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PIOIECT TITLE
Duwamish River--Elliott Bay Storm Water Control System
PROIECT NUMBER
11022 ELK
flOIECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to design a sewerage system control scheme to
regulate and program system flows through the use of overflow regulators oper-
ation-programmed by use of computers. Flows to the waste treatment facilities
will be controlled to improve efficiency of plant operation during rainfall periods
and to provide selective controlled discharging of storm-water overflow at dif-
ferent points in a manner which will minimize the effect of waste discharges in
the receiving waters. Automatic water quality monitors will be utilized as control
devices in triggering discharges to surface water from the regulator stations.
Functions of the system for controlling pollution caused by storm water over-
loading of treatment facilities and sewerage system overflows will be evaluated.
IEGINNING DATE
12/29/66
EST. COMP. DATE
c / or> /no
FUNDING INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$3,891,900
Federal Cost:
$1,400, 000
METHOD
OF SUPPORT (Check One)
D
X
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
GRANT
OTHER (Specify)
NAMES, OFFICAL TITLES. AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROIECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
Project Officer:*
Project Manager:
For information, contact Project Officer
William Clothier
Research and Development Program
501 Pittock Block
Portland, Oregon 97205
George Kirkpatrick, Municipal Pollution Control Section, EPA
1901 North Fort Myer Drive, Xerox Building, Arlington, Va. 22209
*For Edison Water Quality Research Division, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA, Edison, N. J.
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Municipality of Metropolitan Seattle
400 West Harrison Street
Seattle, Washington 98119
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OESCRPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
East Chicago Treatment Lagoon
PROJECT NUMBER
11023 FAV
PROJECT BESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to evaluate the effectiveness of treating combined
sewer overflows in a very deep detention basin having aerobic and anaerobic levels
of treatment. The aerobic treatment is accomplished by large oxygen transfer units
suspended on surface of basin waters. The prime objective of the project is to de-
monstrate a control method to optimize the quality of treatment to storm water and
combined sewage mixed with industrial wastewater. This treatment will render a
more acceptable discharge to the receiving waters. The demonstration will assess
design criteria for detention basins to provide storage and treatment to storm water
and combined sewer overflows; design requirements for large oxygen transfer units
in relation to volumes of wastewater and quality of effluent.
lECINNWG DATE
12/23/66
EST. CIMP. IATE
3/23/72
FINING INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$3, 116,533
Federal Cost:
$1,044,120
METHOD OF SUPPORT [Cktck Oit]
[ | INTRAMURAL [ | OTHER
CONTRACT
X BRANT
NAMES. BFFICAl TITUS. ANI IEPARTMENTS IF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT RIRECTIRS
Project Director: For information, contact Project Officer
Project Officer:* Clifford Risley, Jr.
Region V, EPA
1 NW Wacker Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60606
Project Manager: Darwin Wright, Systems Control and Optimization Section, EPA
1901 North Fort Myer Drive, Xerox Building, Arlington, Va. 22209
*For Edison Water Quality Research Division, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA, Edison, N. J.
NAME Ml AtlRESS IF PROJECT INSTITITIIN
East Chicago Sanitary District
East Chicago, Indiana
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Electromagnetic Soil Profiling
PROIECT NUMBER
11024 GRF
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to further develop a radar system now at prototype
state for use in detecting and mapping underground utilities such as sewers, water
mains, etc.
BEGINNING DATE
6/6/71
EST. COUP. DATE
9/R/79
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$50,000
METHOD
OF SUPPORT (Check One)
X
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
GRANT
OTHER [Specify]
NAMES. OFFICAl TITLES. AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
Project Officer:*
Rex M. Morey
Geophysical Survey Systems, Inc.
Allyn Richardson
Technical Liaison Section, Region I, EPA
J. F. Kennedy Federal Building, Room 2303
Boston, Massachusetts 02203
*For Edison Water Quality Research Division, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA, Edison, N. J.
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Geophysical Survey Systems, Inc.
16 Republic Road
Billerica, Massachusetts 01862
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PIBJECT TITLE
Establishment of a Field Test Site--Preliminary Study
PROJECT NUMBER
11024 QCP
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to establish a field test site, preferably at a location
(tentatively, proximate to Edison). This site would be used for the evaluation of
old, new, improved stormwater and/or combined sewer overflow control, treat-
ment, measuring and sampling devices, as well as for research and development
in establishing and improving analytical and sampling techniques as outputs to our
grantees and as inputs to Technology Transfer. Located in the nearby area, the
site would be within rapid striking distance during storm events and would have
available the Edison laboratory staff for rapid analysis. Preliminary efforts will
not involve construction. A prototype study on the effect of sample blending on
five-day BOD results using combined and sanitary sewage will soon be conducted
to demonstrate the potential value of such a facility to the program as a whole.
IECINNINC BATE
12/1/71
EST. COUP BATE
12/1/72
FINBING liFIRMATIIN
Federal Cost:
$20, 000
METHOD OF SUPPORT [Cfetck OM|
X
INTRAMURAL | | BTNER |Speeilj|
CONTRACT
BRANT
NAMES. IFFICAl TITUS. ANB BEPAITMENTS IF PRINCIPAL INKSTIBATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Richard Field
Storm and Combined Sewer Branch
EWQRD, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
Edison, New Jersey 08817
AMI AM ABBBESS IF PROJECT INSTITITIIN
Edison Water Quality Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
Edison, New Jersey 08817
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Evaluation of Spring Creek Auxiliary
Pollution Control Project
PROJECT NUMBER
11023 FAO
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to establish pre-construction water quality con-
ditions in Jamaica Bay, Spring Creek Area, and location of all sources contri-
buting to pollution of the Bay. Overflows from combined sewers contribute sig-
nificantly to the pollution of Jamaica Bay, New York City in constructing a major
combined sewage treatment facility "Spring Creek Auxiliary Pollution Control
Project" specifically designed to provide sedimentation and chlorination treat-
ment to combined sewage. Characterization of parameters that measure the
effects of combined sewers will be a part of the investigations. Following con-
struction the effectiveness of the combined sewage treatment facilities will be
evaluated. It is anticipated that the Spring Creek facility will serve as a proto-
type for additional projects leading to an upgrading of the quality of Jamaica Bay
waters.
BEGINNING DATE
12/26/67
EST. COUP DATE
6/1/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$1, 126,000
Federal Cost:
$ 844,500
METHOD OF S
D
H
UPPORT |Check One]
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
GRANT
OTHER (Specify)
NAMES. OFFICAL TITLES. AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: William Pressman
Department of Water Resources
City of New York
Project Officer:
Anthony Tafuri
Storm and Combined Sewer Branch
EWQRD, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
Edison, New Jersey 08817
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
City of New York
Department of Water Resources
Municipal Building, Room 2454
New York, New York 10007
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Feasibility of High Current Density Hypochlorite Generation
PROJECT NUMBER
11023 DAA
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to conduct a studyto determine the feasibility and
economics of operation of a high current density (400-500 A/SF) hypochlorite gene-
rator for utilization in the treatment of combined sewer overflows and/or storm
sewer discharges. If technical and economical feasibility is determined, the con-
tractor will prepare a prototype design in sufficient detail to permit fabrication and
field testing of a full-scale device. The prototype design shall be modular in nature
and compatible with current hypochlorite feeding devices. Over-all operation and
maintenance costs shall be developed. An operation and maintenance manual will
be provided.
RECIHHMG BATE
2/19/69
EST. CMP. BATE
6/30/72
flMIHC INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$74,646
METHOB OF S
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UPPORT (Check Die)
INTRAMURAL I
CONTRACT
OTNER {Specify!
| | (RANT
AMES, BFFICAl TITLES. AHB BEPARTMENTS BF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT BIRECTBRS
Project Director:
Project Officer:*
For information, contact Project Officer
Allyn Richardson
Technical Liaison Section, EPA
J. F. Kennedy Federal Building, Room 2303
Boston, Massachusetts 02203
Project Manager: Darwin Wright, Systems Control and Optimization Section, EPA
1901 North Fort Myer Drive, Xerox Building, Arlington, Va. 22209
*For Edison Water Quality Research Division, NERC-Cincinnati. EPA. Edison. N. J.
AME AM ABBRESS BF PRBJECT INSTITUTION
Ionics, Incorporated
65 Grove Street
Watertown, Massachusetts 02172
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Field Program Support
PROJECT NUMBER
11020 QCN/GHH
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to provide technical support to the Storm and Com-
bined Sewer Research and Development Programs (320101, 320102, 320103, and
320104) in Washington, D. C. This support consists of managing grants and
contracts (G/C); initiating new concepts; re-developing existing concepts; im-
plementing G/C to develop, verify and demonstrate these concepts; reviewing
and developing proposals; encouraging unsolicited proposals and organizing
projects for "Program" benefit; preparing G/C packages and RFP's; and re-
viewing various "Program" reports for final publication.
BEGINNING DATE
7/1/71
EST. COUP. DATE
6/30/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$50,000
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check One)
XJ INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
GRANT
OTHER {Specify]
NAMES. OFFICAL TITLES. AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Richard Field
Storm and Combined Sewer Branch
EWQRD, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
Edison, New Jersey 08817
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Edison Water Quality Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
Edison, New Jersey 08817
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Flocculation - Flotation Concept for Sewage Solids Separation
PROJECT NUMBED
11023 EYC
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to develop and assess variables associated with
flocculation as an aide to flotation, i.e., flocculant concentration vs. buoyant
effect, sewage solids shock load effect, optimum scheme, and permissable flow
for treatment.
lEtlNNINt BATE
4/22/70
EST. COMP BATE
6/30/72
FONBING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$110,291
METNOO OF S
s
D
OPPORT (Ckeck Oiel
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
GRANT
OTHER (Specify)
NAMES OfflCAl TITLES. AMI IEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL MVESTKATOIS 01 PROJECT IIIECTHS
Project Director: For information, contact Project Officer
Project Officer: * Francis J. Condon, Municipal Pollution Control Section, EPA
1901 North Ft. Myer Drive, Xerox Building
Arlington, Virginia 22209
*For Edison Water Quality Research Division, MERC-Cincinnati, EPA, Edison, N. J.
NAME ANI AOORESS OF PROJECT INSTITITION
Hercules, Incorporated
Cumberland, Maryland
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
High Rate Filtration for Treating Combined Sewer Overflow
PROJECT NUMBER
11023 EYI
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project was originally a determination of the feasibility of
utilizing screening high rate, deep bed, multi-media filtration for treating com-
bined sewer overflows. Phase I of the project indicated such treatment was fea-
sible. Therefore, the original contract was modified to permit expanded evalua-
tion of filter aids, phosphate removal, disinfection, and modified screening me-
thods. In addition, a suspended solids monitor will be tested.
BEGINNING DATE
5/4/70
EST. COUP DATE
2/1/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$390,374
METHOD
OF SUPPORT [Check One)
X
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
GRANT
OTHER (Specify!
NAMES, OFFICAl TITLES. AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
Project Officer:
E. Fan
Hydrotechnic Corporation
Richard Field
Storm and Combined Sewer Branch
EWQRD, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
Edison, New Jersey 08817
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Hydrotechnic Corporation
641 Lexington Avenue
New York, New York 10022
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DESCRPTNHi OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Humbolt Avenue Overflow Detention and Chlorination Facility
PROJECT NUMBER
11023 FAU
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to demonstrate effectiveness of a detention tank
and chlorination facilities for the treatment of combined sewer overflows. The
tank influent will be screened. Design of tank is based on a 15 minute detention
time for sedimentation and chlorination. After overflows, the sludge deposits
and wastewater will be pumped back to the existing treatment plant. Aside from
typical testing, the evaluation will include river monitoring.
lECINNINt DATE
10/15/66
EST COUP. DATE
7/30/71
FONRINC INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$2,368,118
Federal Cost:
$1,468,589
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check Oitj
| [ INTRAMURAL [~
CONTRACT
[X | 6RANT
1 OTHER [Speciffl
NAMES. OFFICAl TITUS, ANR DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INYESTISATOIS 01 PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Herbert A. Goetsch
Public Works, City of Milwaukee
Project Officer:*
Clifford Risley, Jr.
Region V, EPA
1 NW Wacker Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60606
*For Edison Water Quality Research Division, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA, Edison, N. J.
NAME ANR ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
City of Milwaukee
841 North Broadway
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Large Scale Demonstration of Treatment of Storm-Caused
Overflow by the Screening Method
PROJECT NUMBER
11020 GYU
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to install rotating fine screens for the purpose of
removing solids from combined sewer overflows prior to discharge to a retention
basin for further treatment with effluent from the city's secondary treatment plant.
Disinfection will be provided. Detailed evaluation of the treatment process would
be carried out.
BEGINNING DATE
4/29/71
EST. COUP. DATE
11/1/73
FUNDING INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$2,497,000
Federal Cost:
$1,067,000
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check One]
INTRAMURAL [ [ OTHER [Specify)
CONTRACT
NAMES. OFFICAL TITLES. AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
Project Officer:*
Paul Brunner
City of Fort Wayne
Clifford Risley, Jr.
Region V, EPA
1 NW Wacker Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60606
*For Edison Water Quality Research Division, NERC-Cincinnati. EPA, Edison, N. J.
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
City of Fort Wayne
308 East Beery Street
Fort Wayne, Indiana 46802
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KSGROTON OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Ciicimiti, Ohie 45268
MIJECT TITLE
Portable Device for Measuring Wastewater Flow in Sewers
PHJECT N«MIEI
11024 EYF
PIOJECT lESCIIMMN
The objective of this project is to develop a portable flow measuring device to
overcome the adversities imposed by storm water discharges on conventional
instrumentation. The instrument is based on the properties of electrical capa-
citance of a sewer cross-section with wastewater forming part of the dielectric
and the volumetric flow rate measured directly by introducing a tracer (small air
bubbles) immediately upstream from the measurement electrodes.
lECMMMC IATE
10/1/70
EST. CUP. IATE
5/31/72
FNIIU MFNMTIM
Federal Cost:
$137,200
METHII IF SUPPOIT (deck In)
| [ INTIAMBIAL [ j ITIEI l$»»tif||
| X| CKTIACT
[ | GIANT
AKS. irritAl TITUS, AN IEPAITHEITS IF PIMCWAl MWESTICATIIS II PIIJECT IIIECTHS
Project Director: H. R. Thacker
Hittman Associates, Inc.
Project Officer:* George Kirkpatrick
Municipal Pollution Control Section
1901 North Ft. Myer Drive, Xerox Building
Arlington, Virginia 22209
*For Edison Water Quality Research Division, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA, Edison, N. J.
AM AM AIHESS IF PIIJECT IISTITITIH
Hittman Associates, Inc.
Columbia, Maryland
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Program for Demonstrating Combined Sewer Overflows Control
Techniques for Water Quality Improvement and Beach Protection
PROJECT NUMBER
11023 EZW
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objectives of this project are to apply several control and treatment methods
designed to abate pollution from combined sewer overflows and control of water
quality at the Edgewater and White City bathing beaches on Lake Erie in the City
of Cleveland. Control and treatment measures to be applied include:
1) hypochlorination of combined sewer overflows and local streams con-
tributing to pollution of beach areas;
2) use of polymers to reduce overflows by increasing interceptor flow
capacity;
3) initiation of a sewer flushing program to reduce solids discharged from
the drainage area tributary to the Edgewater overflow;
4) screening of overflows and streams;
5) construction of sheet piling and flexibile barriers to enclose beach areas;
6) control of water quality within enclosed beach areas;
7) collection of debris and coarse solids; and
8) miscellaneous sewerage system improvements.
BEGINNING DATE
6/3/68
EST. COUP. DATE
fi/3f)/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$1,030, 000
Federal Cost:
$ 325, 162
METHOD
OF SUPPORT (Check One]
X
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
GRANT
OTHER [Specify]
NAMES. OFFICAL TITLES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
Project Officer:*
For information, contact Project Officer
George Harlow
Region V, EPA
1 NW Wacker Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60606
Project Manager: William Rosenkranz, Municipal Pollution Control Branch, EPA
1901 North Fort Myer Drive, Xerox Building, Arlington, Va. 22209
*For Edison Water Quality Research Division, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA, Edison, N. J.
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
City of Cleveland
City Hall
601 Lakeside Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44114
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DESCRPTON OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Ciicinati, Okii 452(8
M8JECT TITIE
Sewer Flow Measurement
PROJECT NUMBER
11024 EYD
PRIIECT BESCIIPTIBN
The objective of this project is to develop a flow measuring device for sewage
based upon the principles of hot-wire or hot-film anemometers. These devices
have been successfully applied to mass flows of gases and liquids in laboratory
and process-scale equipment. The device appears to be capable of overcoming
the adversities of storm water flow measurement.
lECMHMC BUTE
10/1/70
EST COUP BATE
8/31/72
FINIING MFMHATIM
Federal Cost:
$130,753
ETH6B OF SBPPBRT (deck Bit)
| | INTJAMBJAL | [ BTRER ISpecilyj
|X | CONTRACT
| | GIANT
AMES. IFFICAL TITUS. AMI ItPAITHHTS IF PIWCIPAl WVESTICATBIS Bl PROJECT BIRECTORS
Project Director: H. R. Thacker
Hydrospace Research Corporation
Project Officer:* George Kirkpatrick
Municipal Pollution Control Section
1901 North Ft. Myer Drive, Xerox Building
Arlington, Virginia 22209
*For Edison Water Quality Research Division, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA, Edison, N.J.
NAME ANB AIBIESS IF PIIJECT INSTITBTIBN
Hydrospace Research Corporation
Rockville, Maryland
52
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT Tim
Somersworth Combined Sewage Overflow Treatment Project
PROJECT NUMBER
11023 FAP
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is the construction and evaluation of the applicability
of two one-million gallon combined sewage treatment and storage tanks. Pollu-
tion of receiving waters caused by discharge of untreated combined sewage during
wet weather periods will be abated by providing facilities which will accomplish:
1) short-term detention chlorination and pump-back to the sewerage
system;
2) variable sedimentation times, chlorination, long-term detention and
discharge to receiving waters.
Effects of treatment on the receiving stream and sewage stabilization pond,
technical and economic benefits will be evaluated. Potential benefits of poly-
mers to increase carrying capacity of the interceptor, will be explored.
BEGINNING DATE
12/22/67
EST. COUP. DATE
12/1/71
FUNDING INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$931,800
Federal Cost:
$559,080
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check One]
INTRAMURAL [ | OTHER (Specify]
CONTRACT
NAMES. OFFICAL TITLES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Norman G. Leclerc
Director of Public Works
City of Somersworth
Project Officer:
Anthony N. Tafuri
Storm and Combined Sewer Branch
EWQRD, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
Edison, New Jersey 08817
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
City of Somersworth,
Somersworth, New Hampshire
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Ciieiiiati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Storm and Combined Sewage Treatment
and Control Processes and Systems
PROJECT NUMBER
11020QCL/GHE
PIOIECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to establish a rational basis for planning and eval-
uating new projects and for assisting in future municipal planning and design efforts
through the compilation, description, and assessment of information generated by
completed and on-going storm and combined sewer treatment and control demon-
stration projects. The information will be gleaned from available project reports,
either final, interim progress or draft, as well as from relevant published papers,
letters, and verbal contacts. The major output will be a descriptive manual of
promising treatment and/or control systems, unit processes and methods with an
in-house assessment.
lECMNWG BATE
1/1/72
EST. CMP. BATE
6/30/72
FINBING INFIRMATIBN
Federal Cost:
$15,000
METN0B OF SUPPORT [Ckeck Oit)
[XJ INTRAMURAL
| j CONTRACT
{ | GRANT
OTHER
AMES. IFFICAl TITLES. AIR BEPARTMENTS IF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS II PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Richard Field
Storm and Combined Sewer Branch
EWQRD, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
Edison, New Jersey 08817
MME AM ABIIESS BF PROJECT INSTITITION
Edison Water Quality Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
Edison, New Jersey 08817
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Stormwater Treatment Facilities
PROJECT NUMBER
11023 FAW
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to design, construct, and evaluate a facility to
treat overflows from sewers carrying a mixture of domestic wastewater and
infiltration stormwater. Physical features include a diversion structure, pumping
station, flocculation and sedimentation basins, chemical feed facilities, and a
pipeline for conveyance of waste lime sludge from the municipal water treatment
plant to the overflow treatment facility. Treatment Unit No. 1 will include floc-
culation, sedimentation and polishing treatment with tube-type clarifiers; Unit
No. 2 will include flocculation and sedimentation; Unit No. 3 will include high-
rate sedimentation. Effluent from the facility will be chlorinated. Design
flow rate will be 28 million gallons per day. The facility will be operated and
evaluated as a demonstration project for a period of one year following com-
pletion of construction.
BEGINNING DATE
6/21/68
EST. COUP. DATE
10/21/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$1,488, 732
Federal Cost:
$1,093, 360
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check One]
| [ INTRAMURAL ["""] OTHER
CONTRACT
| x| G»*NT
ISpecify]
NAMES, OFFICAL TITLES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: For information, contact Project Officer
Project Officer:1
George Putnicki
Region VI, EPA
1402 Elm Street
Dallas, Texas 75202
Project Manager: George Kirkpatrick, Municipal Pollution Control Section, EPA
1901 North Fort Myer Drive, Xerox Building, Arlington, Va. 22209
*For Edison Water Quality Research Division, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA, Edison, N. J.
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
City of Dallas
210 City Hall
Main and Harwood
Dallas, Texas 75201 .
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION A6ENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PIOIECT TITLE
Stream Pollution Abatement by Supplemental Pumping
PROJECT NUMBER
11022 FLV
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to demonstrate that bypassing of sewage during
construction of sewage treatment works can be avoided by applying ingenuity in
the areas of engineering design and construction. The project will demonstrate
the application of a flexible alternative to the common practice of by-passing raw
sewage during construction. The demonstration project includes the construction
of a supplemental pumping system incorporating a special diversion device which
will permit the wastewater treatment plant to remain on-stream during the tie-in
of critical elements of the treatment works. The system will be designed so that
it will not only achieve by-pass prevention, but will also demonstrate the use of
expeditious, low-cost techniques that may include removal dredge or other pumps
which can be utilized in other portions of the sewerage system or loaned to other
communities with by-pass problems. Detailed records will be maintained, includ-
ing pictorial information, relating to the design, construction, operation, and main-
tenance during the entire project period and will evaluate the data to assess the
value of the techniques employed for potential nationwide application.
IEGINNING DATE
1/26/70
EST COUP. DATE
6/30/72
FINDING INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$376,032
Federal Cost:
$282,022
METHOD OF S
D
D
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UPPORT (Check One)
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
GRANT
OTHER (Specify!
NAMES. OFFICAl TITUS. All DEPARTMENTS IF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROIECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
Project Officer:*
L. H. Roden, Jr.
Department of Public Utilities
City of Richmond
Francis J. Condon, Municipal Pollution Control Section, EPA
1901 North Ft. Myer Driver, Xerox Building
Arlington, Virginia 22209
*For Edison Water Quality Research Division, NERC-Cincinnati. EPA, Edison, N. J.
NAME AND ADDRESS IF PROJECT INSTITUTION
City of Richmond
City Hall
1014 East Broad Street
Richmond, Virginia 23219
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
System Monitoring and Remote Control
PROJECT NUMBER
11022 FAX
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is the reduction in stream pollution caused by com-
bined sewer overflows by installation of modern control equipment for sewage
flows thereby maximizing the use of storage within the existing sewer system. The
project consists of installation of new power operated diversionary overflow struc-
tures and automatic control instrumentation. The instrumentation includes devices
for determination of wastewater quality, flow measurement, rainfall data, conduit
liquid level sensing, and remote operation of diversion gates. Telemetering will
be provided to transmit and record data collected by the instruments and to provide
feedback data relative to status of the remote controlled units. Investigations will
be made to observe the modifications and additions to the system, to analyze and
evaluate the data collected, and to determine the overall effectiveness of the demon-
stration.
BEGINNING DATE
2/14/66
EST. COUP. DATE
6/30/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$2, 133,000
Federal Cost:
$1,000,000
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check One)
INTRAMURAL | | OTHER ISfedt*)
CONTRACT
GRANT
NAMES, OFFICAL TITLES, AMD DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
John W. Brown
Darrell G. Suhre
Detroit Metropolitan Water Services
Project Manager:* Darwin Wright, Systems Control and Optimization Section.EPA
1901 North Fort Myer Drive, Xerox Building
Arlington, Virginia 22209
*For Edison Water Quality Research Division, NERC-Cincinnati,EPA, Edison, N.J.
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
City of Detroit
Board of Water Commissioners
735 Randolph Street
Detroit. Michigan
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DBCRPTMN OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cinciflnati, Ohio 45268
PIOIECT TITLE
Systems Approach to Combined Sewer Storm Water
Overflow Pollution Abatement
PROJECT NUMBER
11023 FAM
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to demonstrate a systems approach to pollution
abatement. The effectiveness of treating combined sewer overflows from small
drainage areas in three types of detention and treatment units will be evaluated.
These individual units will be coordinated into a total control system for the
community. Units to be installed and evaluated under this project include:
1) a storm overflow lagoon, designed for five-day detention of a ten-year
storm, followed by primary and secondary stabilization lagoons will
receive flow from 95 percent of the drainage area;
2) a storm overflow lagoon designed for 600 percent of dry weather flow; and
3) a primary storm holding tank for 600 percent of dry weather flow for
two-hour detention and equipped with a chlorinator, comminutor solids
collecting facilities and a lift station to pump sludge to the treatment
plant.
REGINNING BATE
3/30/67
EST. COUP BATE
6/30/72
FMOIIC INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$2,295,077
Federal Cost:
$ 440, 000
METHOD Of SUPPORT (Ckeck Oie|
n
INTRAMURAL
1 OTHER (Specify)
| | CONTRACT
X
GRANT
NAJKS. OFFICAl TIKES, INI DEPARTMENTS IF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
Project Officer:*
Project Manager:
For information, contact Project Officer
Ralph Christenson
Region V, EPA, 1 NW Wacker Drive
Chicago, Illinois
Darwin Wright, Systems Control and Optimization Section, EPA
1901 North Fort Myer Drive, Xerox Building
Arlington, Virginia 22209
*For Edison Water Quality Research Division. NERC-Cincinnati, EPA, Edison, N. J.
NAME AM ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
City of Shelbyville
Shelbyville, Illinois
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PI8JECT TITLE
The Determination of Ground Water Infiltration and the Effects
of Internal Chemical Sealing of Sanitary Sewers
PROJECT NUMBER
11022 DHQ
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to identify the cause and degree of infiltration of
surface and ground water into selected sewer sections. After establishing the
cause and affects of this surcharging, remedial action will be taken utilizing internal
sewer sealing with chemicals and pressure grouting. New techniques for chemical
application will be developed as the work progresses. After and during the sealing
program, effectiveness and cost data will be analyzed to establish the most effec-
tive technique and material with respect to solution of the problem and cost.
IEGINNING DATE
8/8/68
EST. COUP. DATE
9/30/71
FUNDING INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$137, 000
Federal Cost:
$ 96,570
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check One]
INTRAMURAL [ | OTHER [Specify)
CONTRACT
NAMES. OFFICAl TITLES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS 01 PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: For information, contact Project Officer
Project Officer:* Eugene Harris
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
Francis J. Condon, Municipal Pollution Control Branch
1901 North Ft. Myer Drive, Xerox Building, Arlington, Va. 22209
*For Edison Water Quality Research Division, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA, Edison, N. J.
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Board of County Commissioners
Montgomery County
Dayton, Ohio
Project Manager:
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
CiiciNiati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
The Lawrence Avenue Underflow Sewer System
PROJECT NUMBER
11022 EMD
PIIJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to evaluate the effectiveness of employing a deep
tunnel system within a highly developed urban area to temporarily store excess
combined sewer flows for return to the sewage treatment plant during off-peak
hours. This project will reduce the discharge of untreated combined sewage to
the receiving stream and minimize overloading the waste treatment plant. Should
this method of control prove to be economically feasible through the use of ad-
vanced tunneling equipment, present plans in the Chicago metropolitan area
envisions a vast network of deep tunnels for ultimate control of all waters in
excess of that which can be conducted by the existing drainage systems.
RECINNINC IATE
3/30/67
EST. CINP. BATE
11/30/71
FINIINt INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$20,021,067
Federal Cost:
$ 1,500,000
METHOD
OF S
D
X
UPPORT (Ckect 0«e]
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
GRANT
OTHER (Specify]
AMES. OFFICAl TITLES. AMI BEPARTMENTS IF PRINCIPAL INVESTISATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
Project Officer:*
For information, contact Project Officer
Clifford Risley, Jr.
Region V, EPA
1 NW Wacker Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60606
Project Manager: Francis J. Condon, Municipal Pollution Control Section, EPA
1901 North Ft. Myer Drive, Xerox Building, Arlington, Va. 22209
*For Edison Water Quality Research Division, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA, Edison, N. J.
NAME ANB ABBIESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
City of Chicago
Department of Public Works
Chicago, Illinois
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
The Somerville Marginal Conduit Including
Pretreatment Facilities
PROJECT NUMBER
11023 DME
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to develop, demonstrate and evaluate a treatment
method for excess combined sewage. The treatment will consist of screening
and chlorination. A suitable screening technique will be developed. The chlorin-
ation process will involve new and improved utilization of high current density
electrolytic process to generate a sodium hypochlorite solution for disinfection
of combined sewage. The construction will be coordinated with adjacent highway
construction and drainage and recreational water protection.
BEGINNING DATE
8/31/70
EST. COUP DATE
5/31/73
FUNDING INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$1,485,000
Federal Cost:
$ 452,000
METHOD
OF SUPPORT [Check One]
x
INTRAMURAL
OTHER (Specify]
CONTRACT
GRANT
NAMES, OFFICAL TITLES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: George Earle
Charles A. Maguire Associates
178 Tremont Street
Boston, Massachusetts 02111
Project Officer:*
William Butler
240 Highland Avenue
Needham Heights, Massachusetts
02194
*For Edison Water Quality Research Division, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA. Edison. N. J.
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Metropolitan District Commission
20 Somerset Street
Boston, Massachusetts
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Ciicinijti, Ohio 45268
PIBJECT TITLE
Transport of Solid Suspension in Conduits
PROJECT NUMBER
11024 EKD
PROJECT DESCRIPTION.
The objectives of this two-part project are:
1) To continue the investigation and determination of design criteria
for minimum transport velocities of non-depositing solid-liquid
mixtures in pipe lines;
2) To further develop a modified Venturi meter to measure mixture
flow rate and concentration simultaneously.
The benefits would include improved design and operation of pressure lines for
the transport of ground sanitary sewage. Such pressure lines would be used for
combined sewer separation and control of overflows of combined sewage to
streams, as developed by the combined sewer separation project of the American
Society of Civil Engineers contract.
IEEINNINC IATE
7/1/69
EST. CIMP IATE
6/30/72
FMI1K IIFIMATIM
Project Cost:
$43, 300
Federal Cost:
$38,970
ETItl IF SBPPORT [Cktck Oicj
| | INTIAMIIAL | | ITIIER
[ | CONTRACT
ISMCifj)
AMES, IFFICH TITUS. AM IEP»IT«NTS IF PMCIPAl MVESTI6ATIK II PIIIECT IIIECTIIS
Project Director:
Project Officer:
Walter H. Graf
Hydraulic and Sanitary Engineering Division
Lehigh University
Richard T. Dewling
Edison Water Quality Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
Edison, New Jersey 08817
AM Ml AIIIESS IF PRIJECT IISTITITIII
Lehigh University
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18015
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Treatment of Combined Sewer Overflows by the
Dissolved Air Flotation Process
PROJECT NUMBER
11023 DXC
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to design, construct and evaluate a combined sewer
overflow treatment facility at the Baker Street Outfall consisting of trash racks,
short-term sedimentation for removal of settleable solids, dissolved air floation
for removal of particulate and liquid floatables, and disinfection utilizing chlorine.
Construction has been completed. Conditions of the receiving waters will be
thoroughly investigated prior to placing the facility in operation and the cost/ef-
fectiveness of the treatment facility evaluated following construction. The charac-
ter of combined sewage in the drainage area tributary to the Baker Street outfall
will be defined and the applicability of the treatment process to other outfalls in
the San Francisco sewerage system assessed.
1EGINNIN6 DATE
7/24/68
EST. COUP. DATE
10/30/71
FUNDING INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$2,934,761
Federal Cost:
$1,821,000
METHOD OF SUPPORT {Check One]
[ [ INTRAMURAL [
~~| CONTRACT
OTHER (Specify]
X GRANT
Project Manager:
NAMES. OFFICAL TITLES. AND DEPAITMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: For information, contact Project Officer
Project Officer:* William Bishop
Region IX, EPA
760 Market Street
San Francisco, California 94102
Darwin Wright, Systems Control and Optimization Section, EPA
1901 North Fort Myer Drive, Xerox Building, Arlington, Va. 22209
*For Edison Water Quality Research Division, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA, Edison, N. J.
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
City and County of San Francisco
Public Works Department
260 City Hall
San Francisco. California 94102
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Ciicinati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Treatment of Peak Wet Weather Wastewater Flows and Rate
Control of all Wastewater Discharges to Interceptor Sewers
PROJECT NUMBER
11023 DSX
MUECT BESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to construct a combined sedimentation and equali-
zation pond to include a unique sludge collection system for use as an aerator
during dry weather. Excess flows from the pond will be delivered to a storage
and chlorination pond (existing oxidation pond) and released after a two-day
detention and chlorination.
IEGINNWC BATE
10/1/69
EST. COMP. DATE
7/31/72
FINIINt MFIMATIM
Project Cost:
$479,424
Federal Cost:
$359,568
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check Die)
| | INTRAMURAL j~~| OTHER
| CONTRACT
2 "»"T
(SpttiJjl
AMES. IFFICAl TITLES. All IEPARTMERTS IF PRINCIPAL IN«STI8ATIRS II PROJECT IIIECTIIS
Project Director: John A. Veogtle
YODER/ORWB Associates
1900 Olympic Boulevard
Walnut Creek, California 94596
Project Officer:
William Bishop
Region IX, EPA, 760 Market Street
San Francisco, California 94102
*For Edison Water Quality Research Division, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA, Edison, N.J.
NAME AM AIIIESS IF PROJECT INSTITITIIN
City of Rohnert Park
Rohnert Park, California
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Urban Runoff Characteristics
PROJECT NUMBER
11024 DQU
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objectives of the first year of a three-year research project to collect for the
first time, detailed information defining the physical characteristics of an urban
drainage area tributary to a combined sewer drainage system and detailed data
relating to the quantity and quality of various sources of pollution within the com-
bined sewer drainage area has been successfully completed. Generally in the
past, data have been collected only at the actual overflow location from a drain-
age area. The collection and evaluation of data from within the tributary drain-
age area will provide valuable insights regarding methods for controlling the
strength and volume of combined sewer overflows. The second year of the pro-
ject will concentrate on the verification and improvement of the basic mathemati-
cal model using the data collected as well as other available data.
BEGINNING DATE
6/29/70
EST. COUP. DATE
8/31/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$159,501
METHOD
OF S
D
X
UPPORT (Check One)
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
GRANT
OTHER (Specify)
NAMES. OFFICAL TITLES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
Project Officer:
Dr. Herbert Preul
Division of Water Resources
University of Cincinnati
Anthony N. Tafuri
Storm and Combined Sewer Branch
EWQRD, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
Edison, New Jersey 08817
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, Ohio 45221
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Ciicinati, Ohie 45268
PIOJECT TITLE
Use of Polymers to Reduce or Eliminate Sewer Overflow
in the Bachman Creek Sewer
PROJECT NUMBER
11022 DZU
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to design, construct, and evaluate a permanent
polymer injection station on the Bachman Creek Sewer in Dallas, Texas. This
project will further demonstrate and evaluate a technique developed earlier for
FWPCA by contract which utilizes injection of polymers into a sewer for the pur-
pose of increasing the carrying capacity of the pipe. During periods of wet weather
the Bachman Creek sewer receives excess quantities of ground or storm water due
to infiltration. The flow then exceeds its carrying capacity and untreated wastes
overflow in at least ten locations, causing pollution of Bachman Creek. This
project will seek to eliminate or greatly reduce the number and volume of un-
treated overflows by increasing the flow capacity of the Bachman Creek Sewer
through the addition of polymers. Design criteria, operating techniques, optimum
polymer concentration and other pertinent data critical to the intended use will
be evaluated.
IECMIWC RATE
5/23/69
EST. CMP. MTE
6/30/72
fHIIK INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$441, 647
Federal Cost:
$331,233
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Ckeck 0«e]
| | INTRAMURAL [ } OTHER
| CONTRACT
[ X| BRANT
(Specif*)
NINES. IFEICAl TITLES. Ml IEPAITMENTS If PRNKffAL INVESTIGATORS II PROJECT IIRECTORS
Project Director:
Project Officer: *
A. E. Holcomb
City of Dallas
George Putnicki
Region VI, EPA
1402 Elm Street
Dallas, Texas 75202
*For Edison Water Quality Re search Division, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA, Edison, N. J.
NAME All AIIIESS IF PROJECT INSTITITION
City of Dallas
500 South Ervay Street
Dallas, Texas 75201
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Utilization of a Storage Pond with Treatment for
Combined Sewer Overflows
PROJECT NUMBER
11023 FIY
PIOIECT DESCRIPTION
The objectives of this project are to construct a combined storm water pumping
station and storage pond, increase interceptor pumping capacity, increase inter-
ceptor pumping conduit, and final settling tank capacity, combined relief sewer
and some separation. This project will demonstrate the control and elimination
of storm water by passes by diverting to a storage pond for sedimentation with
subsequent discharge to the wastewater treatment works for both primary and
secondary treatment with chlorination. The design, operation procedures, and
treatment efficiency will be evaluated. Comparison with separation of storm
and sanitary sewers will also be evaluated.
BEGINNING DATE
12/23/66
EST. COUP. DATE
6/30/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$773,983
Federal Cost:
$289, 685
METHOD
OF SUPPORT (Check One)
_X
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
GRANT
OTHER [Specify)
NAMES, OFFICAl TITUS, AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
Project Officer:
For information, contact Project Officer
Louis Breimhurst
Region V, EPA
1 NW Wacker Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60606
Project Manager:* Darwin Wright, Systems Control and Optimization Section, EPA
1901 North Ft. Myer Drive, Xerox Building, Arlington, Va. 22209
*For Edison Water Quality Research Division, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA, Edison, N. J.
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
City of Chippewa Falls
Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin
67
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Utilization of High Rate Trickling Filters for Treatment of
Combined Sewer Overflows
PROJECT NUMBER
11023 FAN
PRIJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to install two high rate trickling filters to accom-
modate and treat the extremely wide range in volume of overflows which occur
during periods of rainfall. Overflows are presently discharged untreated to the
receiving water, causing organic and bacterial pollution. Adaptation of this con-
ventional treatment method to adverse operating conditions to achieve treatment
of combined sewage prior to discharge, will be demonstrated. One trickling fil-
ter will be constructed with a plastic filter medium; the other with conventional
trap rock or stone filter medium. Following the filters, facilities will be provi-
ded to add polyelectrolytes and other chemicals to improve sedimentation effic-
iency in the final settling tank, also as a part of this project. Chlorination facili-
ties will disinfect the final effluent. The facilities will be operated so as to main-
tain biological growth on the filters during dry weather periods, making the fil-
ters effective during periods of overflow. A monitoring program will thoroughly
evaluate the operation and effectiveness of the separate treatment units as well
as the overall effectiveness of the entire installation. The system operation will
be varied so as to develop the most effective and economical plant operation to
achieve the desired results.
IECINNMG BATE
6/16/67
EST. CONP. DATE
8/1/71
FINIINS MFUMTIM
Project Cost:
$1,192,680
Federal Cost:
$ 479,000
METHOD OF SUPPORT [Check 0«ej
[ [ INTRAMURAL [ [ OTHER
| CONTRACT
fx] "*«T
(Specify)
NAMES. IFflCAL TITLES. All IEPARTMEHTS IF PRINCIPAL MVESTICATORS II PROJECT IIRECTIRS
Project Director: John McCann
Borough of New Providence
Project Officer:
Albert W. Bromberg
Storm and Combined Sewer Branch
EWQRD, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
Edison, New Jersey 08817
NAME ANB ABBRESS BF PIIJECT INSTITUTION
Borough of New Providence
New Providence, New Jersey
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Vibratory Sewer Flow Meter
PROJECT NUMBER
11024 FIU
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to develop a vibratory flow meter for use in storm
and combined sewers. The measurement principle is based on vibrating a sewer
section at a constant frequency and amptitude in a direction transverse to flow,
and sensing the dynamic reaction to provide a measure of mass flow rate. The
advantages of this device would be that it provides an unobstructed passage for
flow, it should not be affected by solids in the stream and that it should be capable
of measuring true flow in both a partially filled or surcharged conduit.
BEGINNING DATE
10/1/70
EST. COUP. DATE
7/31/71
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$57, 994
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check One]
INTRAMURAL | | OTHER (Specify]
X| CONTRACT
GRANT
NAMES. OFFICAL TITLES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: For information, contact Project Officer
Project Officer:* Robert Dona
Region II, EPA
26 Federal Plaza
New York, New York
10007
Project Manager: George Kirkpatrick, Municipal Pollution Control Section, EPA
1901 North Fort Myer Drive, Xerox Building, Arlington, Va. 22209
*For Edison Water Quality Research Division. NERC-Cincinnati. EPA. Edison. N. J.
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Anatole J. Sipin Company
New York, New York
69
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DESCRPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Ciiciiiiti, Ohm 45268
PI8IICT TITLE
Wastewater Flow Measurement in Sewers Using Ultrasound
PROJECT NUMBER
11024 FVQ
PIIIECT IESCIIPTIIR
The objective of this project is to improve sanitary, storm and combined sewer
regulation by application and demonstration of new technology for measurement
of sewage volume flow. To implement this objective, two sewers in the Milwaukee
Metropolitan Sewerage System will be instrumented with newly developed ultra-
sonic velocity and level measurement equipment. The purpose of the equipment
is to provide a measurement of sewage volume flow suitable for regulation systems
which, in addition to conventional gravity flow, involve sewage, gating, pumping
and short term retention of storage. The sewage metering equipment to be dem-
onstrated is of sufficiently low cost to achieve general use, can be conveniently
installed in existing sewers, is non-fouling and is suited by design to long-term
operation in the sewer environment.
IECHIMC ItTE
3/26/71
EST CHP. IATE
7/1/72
mine IKHMTIN
Project Cost:
$195,000
Federal Cost:
$146,250
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fxl
ITIEI
AKS. IfFICIl TITLES. Ml lEPHTiHTS If PIBKIPH MVESTIttTMS II PIIIECT IIIECTIIS
Project Director: Ronald J. Anderson
Sewerage Commission of the City of Milwaukee
Project Officer:*
Clifford Risely, Jr.
Region V, EPA
1 NW Wacker Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60606
*For Edison Water Quality Research Division, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA, Edison, N. J
MM Ml MIIESS IF PlliECT WSTITITIM
Sewerage Commission of the City of Milwaukee
P. O. Box 2079
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201
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Hazardous
Materials Spills
Projects
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Control of Hazardous Chemical Spills by Physical Barriers
PROJECT NUMBER
15090 HGP
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to develop and demonstrate methods to confine
spills of hazardous materials on land by use of polyurethane compounds, and low
and high expansion foamed inorganics. Selected potentially high hazardous ma-
terials, including ammonia, chlorine, acrylonitrile, acetone-cyanhydrin, methyl
alcohol, phenol, lindane and an organic mercury solution, will be used to determine
an appropriate compatable foam, structurally stable for creating foam dikes. The
methods are to result in a portable, high capacity foaming device which can be de-
ployed immediately following a spill, handled, for example, as a back-pack and
installed and carried on transporting vehicle.
IECWNING DATE
6/29/71
EST. CONP. DATE
4/9.9/71
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$160,688
METHOD
OF SUPPORT (Check One)
X
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
GRANT
OTHER [Specify]
IAMES. OFFICAL TITLES. AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Ralph Hiltz
MSA Research Corporation
Project Officer: Ira Wilder
Hazardous Material Spill Branch
EWQRD, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
Edison, New Jersey 08817
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
MSA Research Corporation
Evans City, Pennsylvania 16033
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KSCRPTWN OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Ciicflnati, Ohw 45268
PIIIEGT TITLE
Development of a Barrier to Control Hazardous Materials
Spilled in Watercourses
riOIECT NOMBEI
15090 HGU
PIJJECT lESCIIPTIM
The objective of this project is to develop and test a physical barrier that can be
used to contain spilled hazardous materials in watercourses to prevent dispersion
to surrounding waters. Incorporated in the barrier is an air-inflated flotation
collar which supports the top of the barrier, and a water-inflated seal which seals
the bottom of the barrier to the bottom of the watercourse. Components necessary
for deployment will be evaluated to optimize functional and operational procedures
under actual field conditions in both a lake and flowing stream. The ability of the
barrier to withstand currents up to three knots in a tidal situation will be determined.
IECMIMC I*TE
6/29/71
EST. CIVP. IATE
12/29/71
FNIIIC MFMMTWI
Federal Cost:
$128,272
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fx]
HUT
MES. IFFICtl TITLES. AM IEPUTWITS IF PIMCWil HVESTICITIIS II PIIIECT IIIECTIIS
Project Director: Frank A. March
Ocean Systems, Inc.
Project Officer:* Paul Heitzenrater
Hazardous Material Spill Branch
Environmental Protection Agency
Washington, D. C.
*For Edison Water Quality Research Division, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA, Edison, N.
UK Ml 1IHESS IF PIIIEGT IHSTITITIOI~~~~~~~~~
Ocean Systems, Inc.
11440 Isaac Newton Industrial Square North
Reston, Virginia 22070
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Development of Mass Transfer Media for Treatment of
Hazardous (Material) Spills
PROJECT NUMBER
15090 HGQ
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to select, test, demonstrate, and evaluate the pro-
duction, subsurface application and surface collection of floatable mass transfer
media for in situ treatment of spills in watercourses. Exchange resins and phys-
ical sorption media will be utilized to treat spills of toxic bases, acids, and
organic compounds. Media will be selected that can be made floatable with a
controlled rate of rise to insure optimum contact time with the contaminated
watercourse. Methods will be developed to effectively deposit the media at the
bottom of the watercourse under spill conditions and subsequently collect the
spent media.
DEGINNING DATE
6/29/71
EST. COMP. DATE
4/29/72
FINDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$112, 690
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check One)
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
GRANT
OTHER (Specify)
NAMES. IFFICAl TITLES. AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: A. J. Shuckrow
Pacific Northwest Laboratories
Project Officer:
Ira Wilder
Hazardous Material Spill Branch
EWQRD, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
Edison, New Jersey 08817
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Pacific Northwest Laboratories
Battelle Memorial Institute
P. O. Box 999
Richland. Washington 99352
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Ciiciinati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Development of Module Transportable Prototype System for
Treating Spilled Hazardous Materials
PROJECT NUMBER
15090 HGV
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to develop and fabricate a modular transportable
prototype system for removing and treating spilled hazardous materials in aqueous
solutions. Equipment necessary to treat most of the high potential hazardous spill
materials will be mounted as modular units on a truck which can be driven to a
spill site where treatment can be instituted immediately. Treatment will include
neutralization, flocculation, precipitation, filtration, and carbon adsorption.
BECINRINC BATE
6/29/71
EST CIMP. MTE
5/29/72
FNBING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$116,300
METHOD OF SUPPORT {deck On!
| | INTRAMURAL 1
|XJ CONTRACT
| [ GRANT
OTNER (SMCifyj
NAMES. IFFICAL TITLES. AM BEPARTMENTS IF PRMCIPAL INVESTIGATORS IR PROJECT BIRECTORS
Project Director: Donald G. Mason, Manager of Process Projects
Ecology Division, Rex Chainbelt, Inc.
Project Officer:* Paul Minor
Hazardous Material Spill Control Section
Environmental Protection Agency
Washington, D. C.
*For Edison Water Quality Research Division, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA, Edison, N. J
ABE AM AIIIESS BF PMJECT IHSTITBTION
Rex Chainbelt, Inc.
P. O. Box 2022
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Development of Thin Film Aerator and Static Sealed
Centrifuge to Treat Spilled Hazardous Materials
PROJECT NUMBER
15090 HGS
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to develop and evaluate two devices to treat spilled
hazardous materials. The first device is a continuous flow-through film aerator
to which chemicals can be added to neutralize, oxidize, precipitate or adsorb the
spilled hazardous materials. The second device is a static sealed centrifuge to
remove precipitates, carbon slurries, gasses and other solids from the effluent
of the first device. High potential hazardous materials will be evaluated to deter-
mine the effectiveness of the device in watercourses.
BEGINNING DATE
6/29/71
EST. COUP. DATE
3/29/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$133,916
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check One]
INTRAMURAL | | OTHER (Specify)
X CONTRACT
GRANT
NAMES, OFFICAL TITLES. AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Dr. Robert G. Sanders
Industrial Bio-Test Labs, Inc.
Project Officer:1
Paul Minor
Hazardous Material Spill Branch
Environmental Protection Agency
Washington, D. C.
*For Edison Water Quality Research Division, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA, Edison, N. J.
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Industrial Bio-Test Labs, Inc.
1810 Frontage Road
Northbrook, Illinois 60062
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROKT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
CiiciiMti, Ohio 45268
PHJECT TITLE
Field Detection and Damage Assessment Manual
PROJECT NUMBER
15090 HOE
PHJECT BESCIIPTIIN
The objective of this project is to produce a handbook of procedures and techniques
which are technically and legally defensible for assessing damages to the aquatic
environment resulting from discharges of oil and hazardous materials. The hand-
book will serve as a model for developing state response and contingency planning
programs. Standardized observations, testing and reporting will result from state
and local programs adopting similar damage assessment techniques.
lEtMIMC »»TE
6/21/71
CST. CIIP. UTE
11/21/71
FHMK MFMMTIM
Federal Cost:
$56, 037
METHOD OF SIPPHT fCkcck Bie)
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ITIEI
X
[ |
COMTUCT
GRANT
IUKS. IFFKtt TITUS. Ml KPUTIFJTS IF PIMCIPU limilUTIIS II PIOJECT IIIECTIIS
Project Director: Dr. D. M. MacArthur
Enviro Control, Inc.
Project Officer:* Dr. C. H. Thompson
Hazardous Material Spill Branch
Environmental Protection Agency
Washington, D. C.
*For Edison Water Quality Research Division, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA, Edison, N. J.
MHE Ml miESS IF PROJECT IKTITITIII
Enviro Control, Inc.
1250 Connecticut Avenue, N. W.
Washington, D. C. 20036
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Method to Control Hazardous Material Spills: Foamed
Plastic Barriers for Stopping Spills of Hazardous Materials
from Leaking Containers
PROJECT NUMBER
15090 HGW
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to demonstrate the feasibility of a system based on
the use of foam plastic barriers to stop spills of hazardous materials from damaged,
leaking containers on land and under water. Various types of currently available
plastic foams will be tested and evaluated in the presence of high potential hazard
spill materials representative of the major groups of chemicals. The evaluation
will include compatability of foam with hazardous materials, water resistance,
bond strength, barrier effectiveness and setting time under simulated spill con-
ditions.
BEGINNING DATE
6/29/71
EST. COUP. DATE
1/29/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$99,072
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check One)
INTRAMURAL | ) OTHER (Specify)
X
CONTRACT
GRANT
NAMES, OFF1CAL TITLES. AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
Project Officer:
Dr. B. L. Tuffly
Rocketdyne Division
North American Rockwell Corporation
Ira Wilder
Hazardous Material Spill Branch
EWQRD, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
Edison, New Jersey 08817
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Rocketdyne Division
North American Rockwell Corporation
6633 Canoga Avenue
Canoga Park, California
79
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Ciicinati, Ohio 45268
PIOJECT TITLE
Methods for Disposal of Spilled and Unused Pesticides
PROJECT NUMBER
15090 HGR
PMJECT BESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to develop and compile information describing safe
and non-polluting methods for treating spilled and unused portions of pesticides or
other agricultural chemicals in terms understandable by, and with equipment avail-
able to, informed laymen, county agents and public health officials. Information
to be gathered and/or developed includes the toxicity and hazards of the materials,
detoxification by conversion to innocuous portions, treating of spills in general
and on a layman's property, and proper decontamination of pesticide containers
and equipment. The effort will result in the preparation of a manual which could
be furnished to appropriate officials for distribution of information on specific
pesticides.
lEtlMlNC I»TE
6/29/71
EST CMP IITE
2/29/72
rMIIIC INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$60, 800
ETHOD OF S
X
UPPORT (Cfceck Die)
INTRAMURAL | | OTNER
CONTRACT
[Specify]
[~~| GRANT
MIES, IfFICH TITUS. Ml OEMITMEITS If PRWCIPM. limTICkTORS 01 PIOIECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Dr. E. W. Lawless
Midwest Research Institute
Project Officer:
Dr. John E. Brugger
Hazardous Material Spill Branch
EWQRD, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
Edison, New Jersey 08817
IAME All tlllESS If PROJECT INSTITITIIN
Midwest Research Institute
425 Volker Boulevard
Kansas City, Missouri 64110
80
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Methods to Treat, Control and Monitor Spilled
Hazardous Materials
PROJECT NUMBER
15090 HGT
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to develop new and effective methods to prevent
selected spilled hazardous materials from reaching watercourses and to treat,
control and monitor the materials in the watercourses. Materials to be investi-
gated include anhydrous ammonia, phenol, chlorine, acrylonitrile, acetone
cyanhydrin, methyl alcohol and heavy metals. The development of appropriate
countermeasures will include consideration of use of neutralization precipitation
and adsorption agents; methods for introducing treatment materials, methods to
detect and monitor spilled materials; development of appropriate flotation, con-
tainment and skimming methods; bioassay determinations of effects of counter-
measures on the aquatic environment; and an evaluation of the logistics involved,
including cost factors, safety, delivery systems, availability and storage re-
quirements.
BEGINNING DATE
6/29/71
EST. COUP. DATE
3/29/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$494, 424
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check One)
INTRAMURAL [~~[ OTHER (Specify)
CONTRACT
GRANT
NAMES, OFFICAL TITLES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Dr. Robert C. Ziegler
Cornell Aeronautical Laboratory, Inc.
Project Officer:
Dr. Joseph Lafornara
Hazardous Material Spill Branch
EWQRD, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
Edison, New Jersey 08817
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Cornell Aeronautical Laboratory, Inc.
4455 Genessee Street
Buffalo, New York 14221
81
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Ciicinati. Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Rapid Detection of Toxic Materials in Water
PROJECT NUMBER
15090 GLU
PltJECT BESCBIPTIBN
The objective of this project is to design, develop, fabricate, demonstrate, and
evaluate an automatic water monitoring device which will provide an immediate
warning signal in response to the presence of organophosphates in water courses.
Organophosphates are inhibitors of the enzyme cholinesterase, which will be used
as a sensor to monitor the water being sampled. Water suspected of containing
organophosphates and a substrate will be passed over the enzyme in an electro-
chemical cell. In the absence of the organophosphates, the substrate will hydrolyze
and produce a low potential. When the toxic material is present, the substrate will
not be hydrolyzed and a high potential will activate an alarm system.
BECWHWC BATE
2/24/71
EST. COUP BATE
2/24/72
FWBIK WFBBMATIBi
Federal Cost:
$84, 180
METNOB OF SUPPORT (Check Die)
Q INTRAMURAL | | OTNER
X CONTRACT
] BRANT
ISpetifn)
AMES, IfflCAl TITLES. AH BEPAATMENTS Bf PRBKIPAL IRVESTICATBBS Bl PIBIECT BIIECTBIS
Project Director: Dr. Louis H. Goodson
Senior Advisor for Biology
Midwest Research Institute
Project Officer:* Dr. Tom Hoover
Athens Water Quality Laboratory
Environmental Protection Agency
Athens, Georgia
»For Edison Water Quality Research Division, N EEC-Cincinnati, EPA, Edison, ISi. J.
NAME AH ABBBESS BE PBBIECT INSTITBTIBB
Midwest Research Institute
425 Volker Boulevard
Kansas City, Missouri 64110
82
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Joint
(Industrial/Municipal)
Wastes Projects
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Efficiency and Economy of Polymeric Sewage Clarification
PROJECT NUMBER
12130 EKK
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
This was a feasibility demonstration of polymers use for three (3) types of sewage,
as follows:
1) industrial only;
2) combined storm and sanitary;
3) sanitary only.
Various types combinations of types and varying concentrations of polymers were
added to an existing municipal settling unit and evaluated. Although this project
is in the PPBS 1213 series, the Storm and Combined Sewage R&D Program has a
prime interest in demonstrating the use of polymers for combined sewage
sedimentation.
IEGINNING DATE
6/15/67
EST. COUP. BATE
6/30/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$845, 159
Federal Cost:
$450,000
METHOD
OF SUPPORT (Check One]
X
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
GRANT
OTHER (Specify]
NAMES. OFFICAl TITLES, AND OEPAITMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
Project Officer:'
For information, contact Project Officer
George Keeler
Region V, EPA
1 NW Wacker Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60606
*For Edison Water Quality Research Division, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA, Edison, N. J.
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
City of South St. Paul
St. Paul, Minnesota
85
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Machinery and
Transportation
Equipment Manufacturing
Projects
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITIE
Regeneration of Chromated Aluminum
Deoxidizer Solutions
PROJECT NUMBER
12070 HEK
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Preliminary research work indicates that it is feasible to regenerate chromate
deoxidizer solutions, thus offering an alternate to the periodic dumping of the
spent or contaminated bath. By applying chemical engineering technology this
project will attempt to demonstrate that it is possible to maintain acceptable
performance of these solutions indefinitely. Specifically, the proposed treatment
method involves electrolytic regeneration of the active compounds and cooling to
remove the reaction products and both impurities by precipitation and filtration.
Preliminary studies and tests have indicated that regeneration costs will be con-
siderably less than disposal and replacement costs. By making this technology
available to all metal finishers, a significant reduction in total chromium waste
discharges can be achieved.
BEGINNING DATE
8/1/71
EST. COUP. DATE
8/1/73
FUNDING INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$61,300
Federal Cost:
$30,650
METHOD OF SUPPORT [Check One)
[ INTRAMURAL | [ OTHER (Specify]
| [ CONTRACT
X
GRANT
NAMES. OFFICAL TITLES. AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: John B. Dallen
Rodger P. McMonagle
The Boeing Company
Project Officer:* Dr. Hugh Durham
Grosse He Field Station, EPA
9311 Groh Road, Grosse He, Michigan 48138
*For EdisonWaterQuality ResearchDivision, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA, Edison, N.J.
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
The Boeing Company
Commercial Airplane Group
Pea8le? Washington 98124
89
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Metal and
Metal
Products Projects
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
A Review of Water Pollution Control Practices and
Problems in the Nonferrous Metals Industries
PROJECT NUMBER
12010 FPK
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to provide baseline data on water pollution
problems and R&D needs related to domestic mining, ore concentration and
reduction, and metal extraction operations in the nonferrous metals industries.
The industries to be studied will be grouped as follows: copper, lead, zinc,
and cadmium; aluminum and magnesium; nickel and cobalt; minor metals,
e.g., molybdenum, beryllium, maganese, etc.
BEGINNING DATE
6/25/70
EST. COUP. DATE
6/30/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$72,500
Federal Cost:
$68, 060
METHOD OF S
X
UPPORT (Check One)
INTRAMURAi [~] OTHER
CONTRACT
(Specify)
| | GRANT
NAMES. OFFICAL TITLES. AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
G. R. Smiths on, Jr.
Minerals and Metallurgical Waste Technology Division
Battelle Memorial Institute
Project Officer:* Edward L. Dulaney
Industrial Pollution Control Branch
Water Quality Research, EPA
Washington, D. C. 20242
*For Edison Water Quality Re search Division, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA, Edison, N. J.
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Battelle Memorial Institute
505 King Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43201
93
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KSCRPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Ciicinati, Oku 45268
PM1ECT TITLE
Acid Pickle Liquor Wastes Treatment Utilizing
Advanced Ion Exchange Techniques
PROJECT NUMIEI
WPRD 41(R1)0168
MIJECT IESCIIPTI8II
The objective of this project is to determine the feasibility of using continuous ion
exchange to strip Fe from pickling wastes and regenerate the acid for reuse. The
iron will be converted to a high grade Fe203 for use in metallurgical processing
as by-product.
lEGMMMt IAT!
12/20/67
EST CMP. MTE
4/28/72
FMIIK rariMATIM
Project Cost:
$72, 000
Federal Cost:
$50, 400
METHOD OF SIPPOIT |Ckeck Bit)
[~~] IITIANBIAl | | »THEI |S»cci(j)
( | COIITIACT
JX] ««»«
AIES. IFFICAl TITIES. All IEPAITMEITS If PIMCIPAl HVESTICATIK II PIIJECT IIIECTIK
Project Director: Irwin R. Higgins
Chemical Separations Corporation
Project Officer:*
Dr. Hugh B. Durham
Grosse lie Field Station, EPA
9311 Groh Road
Grosse He, Michigan 48318
*For Edison Water Quality Research Division. NERC-Cincinnati, EPA, Edison, N. J.
AIE All AIIIESS If PltJECT IISTITITIII
Chemical Separations Corporation
Bus Terminal Road
Oak Ridge, Tennessee 37830
94
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
An Investigation of Techniques for the
Removal of Chromium and Cyanides
from Electroplating Wastes
PROJECT NUMBER
12010 EIE
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
This project consists of three phases:
Phase I - Surveyed metal finishing waste treatment to establish contaminants,
environmental impact, disposal restrictions, and available treatment tech-
nology - Report 12010 EIE, 11/68.
Phase II- Questionnaires and effluent analyses were used to establish the waste
character of smaller plating shops. Subsequent laboratory studies of promising
non-conventional treatment methods for chromate rinse waters, including ion
flotation, adsorption and solvent extraction, were followed by a pilot plant de-
monstration of activated carbon adsorption using actual rinse waters from hard
chrome plating - 12010 EIE, 3/71.
Phase III- Several less conventional techniques for the removal and destruction
of cyanide in rinses were examined in the laboratory. This has been followed
by a pilot plant demonstration of activated carbon adsorption using actual rinse
waters from zinc cyanide plating.
BEGINNING DATE
3/1/68
EST. COMP. DATE
2/29/72
FINDING INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$173, 141
Federal Cost:
$117, 699
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check One]
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
GRANT
OTHER [Specify]
NAMES. OFFICAl TITUS. AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Walter V. Turner
Pollution Abatement Commission
Metal Finishers' Foundation
Project Officer:
John Ciancia
Industrial Waste Technology Branch
EWQRD, NERC - Cincinnat, EPA
Edison, New Jersey 08817
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Metal Finishers' Foundation
Upper Montclair, New Jersey
95
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Biological Removal of Carbon and Nitrogen Compounds from
Coke Plant Wastes
PROJECT NUMBER
12010 EDY
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to design, construct, operate, optimize, and
evaluate a 1-gpm pilot facility for the three-stage biological treatment of raw
ammoniacal liquors from the by-product coke plant of Armco Steel located at
Houston, Texas. A typical analysis of this waste would indicate 1240 ppm of
phenol, 60 ppm cyanide, and 6400 ppm ammonia. The three-stage biological
treatment system is designed to accomplish:
1) Oxidation of carbonaceous material (aerobic).
2) Nitrification of nitrogenous compounds (aerobic).
3) Nitrate reduction to nitrogen gas (anaerobic).
Laboratory testing indicates that removal of 75 percent of organic carbon, 99
percent of phenol and cyanide, and essentially all of the ammonia can be expected.
The pilot facility will provide the basis for the design of a full-scale facility.
IECWNMC RITE
6/25/69
CST COUP. DATE
2/29/72
FINRINC INFIRIUTIRN
Project Cost:
$156,000
Federal Cost:
$109,200
METHOD OF SUPPORT [deck Die]
INTRAMURAL [ | OTHER (Specif?!
| | CONTRACT
|~XJ GRANT
NAMES. iFFICAl TITLES. AM REPARTMENTS IF PRINCIPAL INVESTItATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: John E. Baker
Pollution Control, Armco Steel Corporation
Box 600
Middletown, Ohio
Project Officer: * Leon Myers
R. S. Kerr Water Research Center, EPA
P. O. Box 1198, Ada, Oklahoma
*For Edison Water Quality Research Division, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA, Edison, N. J.
NAME ANR ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITRTIIN
American Iron and Steel Institute
150 East 42nd Street
New York, New York 10017
96
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Chemical Treatment of Plating Waste for Removal of
Heavy Metals
PROJECT NUMBER
12010 DMF
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to demonstrate the practicality of using integrated
chemical rinsing of electroplated parts coupled with bath chemical destruction of
spent processing solutions. This will reduce chromium nickel zinc and copper
ions in the wastewater to such levels that large quantities of water could be re-
used. The toxic metal ions are chemically precipitated as an early settled sludge
which is then further compacted in simple outdoor sludge beds for ultimate disposal
as landfill capital. Chemical and operating costs data are being compiled.
BEGINNING DATE
6/3/68
EST. COUP DATE
1/31/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$61,070
Federal Cost:
$47, 745
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check One]
| [ INTRAMURAL | | OTHER
CONTRACT
[x| GRANT
(Specify)
NAMES. OFFICAL TITLES. AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: A. E. Ralston
The Beaton and Corbin Manufacturing Company
Project Officer:
John Ciancia
Industrial Waste Technology Branch
EWQRD, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
Edison, New Jersey 08817
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
The Beaton and Corbin Manufacturing Company
North Main Street
Southington, Connecticut
97
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Olio 45268
PROJECT Tim
Combined Steel Mill and Municipal Waste waters
Treatment
PROJECT NUMBER
12010 DTQ
PIIIECT
A systems evaluation was made to determine the feasibility and economics of
treating selected steel mill and sanitary wastewaters in a municipal sewage
treatment plant. The project was Phase I of a three-phase program to demon-
strate that industry and municipalities through cooperative action can combine
their wastewaters and attain their individual treatment goals in an efficient and
economical manner. Detailed field work was carried out at the steel plant and
the total sewage plant treatment system. Selected steel plant wastes were com-
bined with municipal wastes and evaluated in both batch and continuous treatability
bench-scale studies. The investigation revealed that it is technically and econ-
omically feasible to co-treat selected steel plant wastes with municipal waste-
waters. A demonstration plant would further develop the specific operating
procedures such as sludge concentration control, pH control, and rates of
waste additions so that the process scheme chould be routinely implemented in
similar situations.
RECMNMt IATE
7/30/69
EST. HUP ItTE
2/29/72
FMIIRG IIFIRRUTIM
Project Cost:
$163,963
Federal Cost:
$ 95, 918
HETHIB OF SUPPORT (Ckeck Oiej
INTRAMURAL | [OTHER |5»ecit>|
| | CONTRACT
fx
MIES, FFICAl Timi. All KMtTMEMTS If PlMCVAt MVESTICATMS PROJECT BIRECT0RS
Project Director:
Project Officer:*
William M. Smith
National Steel Corporation
William L. West
Wheeling Field Station, EPA
llth and Chapline Street
Wheeling, West Virginia
*For Edison Water Quality Research Division, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA, Edison, N.J.
MHE Ml ftMIESS If PROJECT IISTITITIOK
Weirton Steel Division
National Steel Corporation
Box 431
Weirton, West Virginia 26062
98
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Destruction of Cyanide Wastes by an Electrochemical
Redox Process
PROJECT NUMBER
12010 GCS
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
This project is planned to culminate in a full-scale (250 gpm) demonstration
facility for the electrochemical destruction of cyanide in wastes from electro-
plating operations. Phase I provides for optimization of parameters in a 600-
gallon batch system. Phase II will consist of the design of a continuous system
based on the data and conclusions from Phase I. Phase IE will consist of con-
struction, operation, testing, evaluation and reporting on the effectiveness and
economics of the continuous flow demonstration facility.
BEGINNING DATE
2/1/71
EST. COUP. DATE
7/31/73
FUNDING INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$183, 841
Federal Cost:
$ 85,072
METHOD OF SUPPORT [Check One)
Q INTRAMURAL | | OTHER [Sutityl
CONTRACT
[X | GRANT
NAMES. OFFICAL TITLES. AND BEPARTMEIITS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Rolando Santos
Aerodox, Inc.
Project Officer:*
Edmond Lomasney
Region IV, EPA
1421 Peachtree Street, N. E.
Atlanta, Georgia 30309
TCdi son Water Quality Research Division. NERC-Cincinnati. EPA, Edison. N. J.
*Fo
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Aerodex, Inc.
P. O. Box 123 MIAD
Miami, Florida 33148
99
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Detoxification of Cyanide Wastes by Electro-oxidation
PROJECT NUMBER
12010 DOT
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to provide for a continuation of the investigation of
the fundamentals of the electro-oxidation of cyanide in plating-room rinse waters,
and for the development, design, construction, and test operation of a 2-gpm de-
monstration unit on simulated cyanide wastes; on typical copper, cadmium, and
brass cyanide plating rinse waters (40-150 ppm total cyanide); and on mixed
plating-room effluents also containing hexavalent chromium, nickel, andsulfates.
IEEINNINE BATE
5/1/70
EST. CBiP BATE
2/29/72
FINBINS IHFBBBUTIBH
Project Cost:
$10,600
Federal Cost:
$10,065
METHOD OF SUPPORT jCkeck die]
[_ j INTR»MUR»l [_
CONTRACT
X GMNT
~| OTHER |S»«cif»!
ARES. IFflCAl TITLES. AND DEPARTMENTS BF PRINCIPAL MVESTIEATBRS 01 PROJECT OIRECTBIS
Project Director:
Project Officer: *
Professor J. J. Byerley
University of Waterloo
Clifford Risley
Region V, EPA
1 NW Wacker Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60606
*For Edison Water Quality Research Division. NERC-Cincinnati, EPA. Edison, N. J.
NAME AH ABBRESS BF PBBIECT INSTIIITUN
Department of Chemical Engineering
University of Waterloo
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Electrolytic Treatment of Job Shop Metal Finishing
Wastewaters
PROJECT NUMBER
12010 GUG
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project will be to use three graphite bed electrolytic cells
of a new type, for treatment of cyanide rinse waters and four cells for treatment
of chrornate bearing rinse waters. The cells will also be used for batch treatment
of concentrated wastes from spent plating bath dumps. Back-up chemical waste
treatment systems will assure complete treatment and will permit easy comparison
of treatment costs with and without the use of the electrolytic cells. The cells,
which utilize semi-conductive beds of small carbon rods to maintain current
flow through dilute solutions, are expected to reduce waste treatment costs.
Secondary uses of untreated waters and reuse of treated waters are expected
to reduce waste volumes by 50 percent. Electrolytic cells with semi-conductive
beds are a new development and no system has been in operation for a sufficient
period to permit adequate evaluation of their performance. The cells have the
potential for providing adequate waste treatment at lower cost than chemical
methods and should require less attention to perform reliably. This installation
provides a good opportunity for the evaluation of the performance of these cells
on cyanide and on chromate wastes. The grantee has the capability to direct
and conduct the study and analysis of the system.
BEGINNING DATE
4/1/71
EST. COMP DATE
.2/31/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$392, 252
Federal Cost:
$119, 424
METHOD OF SUPPORT [Check One]
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
GRANT
OTHER [Specify]
NAMES, OFFICAl TITLES. AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Robert C. Potter
New England Plating Company
Project Officer: John Ciancia
Industrial Waste Technology Branch
EWQRD, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
Edison, New Jersey 08817
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
New England Plating Company
31 Garden Street
Worchester, Maine 01605
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DESCRPTDN OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Ciieiiuti, Ohio 45268
PIIJECT TITLE
Electromembrane Process for Regenerating Acid from
Spent Pickle Liquor
PROJECT NUMIEI
12010 EQF
PHIECT IESCIIPTIII
Studies of an electromembrane process for regenerating acid from spent sulfuric
acid pickle liquor have indicated that the process is technically feasible. The
studies have shown that the iron ions in spent pickle liquor can be removed and
replaced by hydrogen ions to regenerate 112804 in electromembrane cells. A
method of removing iron from spent liquor that involves the formation of insoluble
iron hydroxides is preferable to plating iron metal onto cathodes. Estimated
treatment costs were $0. 045 ± 0. 002 per gallon, whereas the combined costs
of purchasing acid and disposing of spent liquor by existing methods were in the
range of $0.015 to $0. 06 per gallon of spent liquor. A determination of the long-
term performance of the ion exchange membranes when treating actual pickle
liquors that contain organic pickling aids is needed.
lECHIMt BATE
9/9/69
EST tnr IATE
3/31/71
FMIIIC HFUMATIM
Project Cost:
$32,000
Federal Cost:
$20, 000
METNIB Of SOPPOIT (Cktck Oie)
| [ INTIANMIAl [ | «T»EI (Spicily)
|[ EWTIACT
Ix SMUT
MES, IfHCAl TITLES, All IEMITHEITS IF PIMCIPAl MVESTICATIIS II PIIIECT IIIECTIIS
Project Director:
Robert E. Lacey
Membrane Processes Section
Southern Research Institute
Birmingham, Alabama
Project Officer:* Edmond Lomasney, Region IV, EPA
1421 Peachtree Street, N. E.
Atlanta, Georgia 30309
*For Edison Water Quality Research Division, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA, Edison, N. J.
ABE All AIIIESS IF PIIIECT IHSTITITIII
Alabama Water Improvement Commission
State Office Building
Montgomery, Alabama 36104
102
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Electroplating Waste Treatment and Water Reuse
PROJECT NUMBER
12010 DSA
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to install a complete waste treatment system to
make the wastewater effluent suitable for a discharge. Included in the new plant
are most of the metal finishing processes common the industry. Despite the wide
range of toxic materials used in these processes and the severly limited availability
of water at the new plant, the company is now able to discharge an effluent exceeding
the quality established by the USPHS for drinking water supplies.
Five integrated waste treatment systems, each designed for a specific type of
waste compound, are used to protect the rinse waters from contamination by
process solution dragout. A batch-type treatment system handles miscellaneous
and intermittent discharges. The entire design aims for a minimum volume of
sludge production, and a unique and economical sludge dewatering technique is
included. Improved rinsing efficiency is achieved through the use of integrated
chemical rinses, thus permitting the plant to operate on a minimum water supply.
Chemical reaction efficiency was considered in the design of each phase of the
treatment system to insure reduced chemical consumption and maximum economy
of operation.
BEGINNING DATE
7/17/68
EST. COUP. DATE
1/31/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$157, 307
Federal Cost:
$ 87,750
METHOD
OF SUPPORT (Check One)
a
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
GRANT
OTHER (Specify)
NAMES. OFFICAL TITLES. AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
Project Officer: *
William McDoenough
S. K. Williams Company
Clifford Risley
Region V, EPA
1 NW Wacker Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60605
*ForEdisonWaterQualityResearchDivision, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA, Edison, N. J.
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
S. K. Williams Company
2370 North 32 Street
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53210
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
FIOIECT TITLE
Management of Recycled Waste Process Water Ponds
PROJECT NUMBER
WPD-117-03
PIOIECT BESCIIPTION
The purpose of this project is to develop detailed information on the operational
techniques required to permit the use of manufacturing processes. Requirements
for control of biological processes in wastewaters impounded and recycled exten-
sively within manufacturing processes and operations are being investigated. The
project is being conducted at the Black & Decker Manufacturing Company plant in
Hampstead, Maryland. Plant operations include stamping, pressing, punching,
grinding, forging, assembly and performance testing in a controlled environment,
requiring 2, 600 tons of refrigeration for air conditioning during the warm months.
Water supply from weUs is very limited. Domestic wastewaters are treated and
routed to a nine acre impoundment for recirculation through the plant processes
and operations.
lECIRRINC BATE
12/1/67
ESI CIIIP BATE
2/29/72
FMBIK IBFBIIUTIII
Federal Cost:
$39,627
METHOB BF SDPPOIT (Cketk Die)
1 IDTIAMBIAL ( | OTMEI (Specify)
G =,,«,
AMES. IFFICU TITUS. 1MB BEPABTIEHS BF PBMCIPAL MVESTICATBIS Bl PIOIECT BIBECTBIS
Project Director: Dr. Charles E. Renn
Route #2
Hampstead, Maryland 21074
Dr. Herbert S. Skovronek
Industrial Waste Technology Branch
EWQRD, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
Edison, New Jersey 08817
Project Officer:
AM Ml AIIIESS BF PBBIECT IMSTITBTIBI
The Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, Maryland 21218
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Pollution Control of Blast Furnaces Gas Washer Through
Re circulation
PROJECT NUMBER
12010 DRG
PR01ECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to provide additional facilities for the treatment
and reuse of 7. 2 mgd of blast-furnace gas washer water from the venturies and
coolers on two blast furnaces. The water before treatment contains 700 gpm of
suspended solids, 1630 ppm of total solids, 3 ppm cyanides, and 100 ppb of
phenols. An anionic polyelectrolyte will be used to improve recovery of magnetite
(Feg04) and removal of cyanides in the primary clarifier. In addition, polyphosphates
and chlorine will be used as required to prevent a hydrogen cyanide hazard in the
vacinity of the cooling tower. A new cooling tower will reduce the water temper-
ature and further reduce cyanides thus permitting reuse of most of the water.
The cooling tower blowdown will be used to cool slag. The blowdown stream
will be evaporated and leave its dissolved solids on the slag pile. The blowdown
rate will be determined by the allowable alkalinity of the recirculated water.
The water is passed through cooling coils in the walls of the blast furnaces
before routing through the venturies. This is expected to limit the alkalinity
to 500 ppm.
BEGINNING DATE
1/29/69
EST COUP. DATE
9./2Q/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$525, 600
Federal Cost:
$175, 200
METHOD
OF SUPPORT (Check One]
X
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
GRANT
OTHER (Specify)
NAMES, OFFICAL TITLES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
Fred G. Krikau
Environmental Control
Interlake Steel Corporation
Project Officer:* Clifford Risley
Region V, EPA
1 NW Wacker Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60606
*For Edison Water Quality Research Division. NERC-Cincinnati, EPA, Edison, N. J.
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Interlake Steel Corporation
310 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60604
105
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KSCRPTKM OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Ciiciniati. Ohio 45268
PHJECT TITLE
Reclamation of Metal Values from Metal Finishing
Waste Treatment Sludges
PROJECT NUMBER
12010 FXD
PI8JECT 8ESCRIPTIOI
The objective of this project is to conduct a study and "in-plant" bench-scale
evaluation of techniques for recovering metals from sludges produced in the
treatment of spent operating baths and rinsewaters from metal finishing opera-
tions. Information will be developed on sludge volumes and characteristics
relative to work loads and type of operation, the effects of weathering on sludges
in current disposal practice, the techniques for metals recovery, and the econo-
mics of these operations.
lECINimC I»TE
10/6/70
EST. COBP MTE
2/6/72
FINIIIt INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$99, 970
r eaerai v^oot.
$90,069
METHOD Of SUPPORT (Cktck Die]
| [ mTIAim«Al | j OTHER [Specif;)
| CONTRACT
[X] 6«ANT
NAMES, IFFICAL TITUS. All IEPARTBENTS IF PRINCIPAL MVESTICATOIS IR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
Project Officer:*
Principal Investigator:
Walter V. Turner, Pollution Abatement Committee
Metal Finishers' Foundation
Eugene Harris
AWTRL, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
A. B. Tripler, Jr., Water Control and Processing
Technical Division
Battelle Memorial Institute, Columbus, Ohio
*For Edison Water Quality Research Division, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA, Edison, N. J.
NAM AH AIMESS If PRUECT INSII1ITIIN
Metal Finishers' Foundation
248 Lorraine Avenue
Upper Montclair, New Jersey 07043
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Recovery of Chromic Acid and Nickel from Plating Wastes
PROJECT NUMBER
12010 GVV
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to provide a bumper plating plant which will
install integrated waste treatment systems to treat nickel and chromium plating
bath dragout. The project provides for the installation, operation, testing,
evaluation, and reporting on the heavy metals recovery and water reuse systems.
The electrolytic nickel recovery system is expected to recover 250 pounds of
nickel per day from the integrated treatment system sludges and plating bath
purification system carbons. The chromate system is expected to recover 350
pounds of chromic acid per day by the continuous flow of concentrated rinse
waters from a save-rinse tank through an induced draft evaporative tower.
Chromium dragout from the save-rinse tank will be reduced and precipitated
in the integrated chrome treatment system. This combination system allows
appreciable acid recovery, sufficient acid dragout to maintain plating bath purity,
and a very low chromium concentration in the plant effluent. The evaporative
tower will also receive, concentrate, and recover acid from the chrome plating
line fume scrubbing system waters. The installation is expected to demonstrate
the capability of the tower to simultaneously serve as a fume scrubber and as an
acid concentrating and recovering system.
BEGINNING DATE
3/1/71
EST. COMP. DATE
11/30/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$1,038, 198
Federal Cost:
$ 160,061
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check One)
INTRAMURAL [ | OTHER (Specify)
[ [
CONTRACT
NAMES. OFFICAL TITLES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: A. E. Weber
Michigan Plating and Stamping Company
Project Officer: * Dr. H. B. Durham
Grosse He Field Station, EPA
9311 Groh Road
Grosse He, Michigan
*For Edison Water Quality Research Division, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA, Edison, N. J.
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Michigan Plating and Stamping Company
740 Ann Avenue, N. W.
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49502
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJEC1
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION A6ENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Recovery of Sulfuric Acid and Ferrous Sulfate from
Waste Pickle Liquor
PROJECT NUMBER
12010 FNM
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
This grant provides for the engineering plans, installation, operation, testing,
evaluation, and reporting on a full-scale facility for the elimination of 55, 000
gallons per month of spent sulfuric acid pickle liquor discharge. A vacuum
cooling-crystallization system will remove ferrous sulfate and concentrate the
remaining acid solution for recycle to the pickling tanks. Processes for recycle
or treatment of the acid rinse waters and for conversion of ferrous sulfate to
other more marketable products will be evaluated.
BEGINNING DATE
5/1/70
EST. CMP. DATE
5/31/72
FBNIINC INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$143,998
Federal Cost:
$ 39,057
METHOD OF SUPPORT {Check On]
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
OTHER (Specify!
X
GRANT
NAMES. OFFICAL TITUS. AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
Project Officer:*
Principal Investigator:
60606
William Thornton
Fitzsimons Steel Company
James H. Phillips, Region V, EPA
1 NW Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois
Dr. Michael K. Householder
John N. Cernica and Associates
*For Edison Water QualityReasWrch/D>ivision, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA, Edison, N. J.
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITOTION
The Fitzsimons Steel Company, Inc.
P. O. Box 1469, 1623 Wilson Avenue
Youngstown, Ohio 44501
108
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Research Study of Coal Preparation Plant and By-
Product Coke Plant Effluent
PROJECT NUMBER
12010 DNF
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to provide for:
1) A study of waste sources, volumes and characteristics;
2) Laboratory and bench-scale studies of alternate treatment processes; and
3) A study of additions to planned coal washery filtration facilities to develop
reuse possibilities of non-coking solids and solids waste disposal.
Development of methods for wastewater treatment to produce effluents suitable for
reuse or discharge in accordance with state stream standards will be a major ob-
jective.
RESINNING DATE
3/27/69
EST. COUP. BATE
4/28/72
FUNDINE INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$205, 000
Federal Cost:
$ 86, 500
METHOD
Of SUPPORT (Check Oitej
JC
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
GRANT
| OTHER [Specify)
NAMES, OFFICAL TITUS, AND DEPAITMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
Project Officer:*
E. F. Pearson
Atmospheric and Water Control
CF&I Steel Corporation
P. O. Box 316
Pueblo, Colorado 81002
Fred Pfeffer, R. S. Kerr Water Research Center, EPA
P. O. Box 1198, Ada, Oklahoma 74820
*For Edison Water Quality Re search Division, NERC-Cincinnati. EPA, Edison, N. J.
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
CF&I Steel Corporation
P. O. Box 1920
Denver, Colorado 80201
109
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
CiiciinatJ, Okie 45268
PIBJECT TITU
Treatment of Cyanide Rinse Waters by Electrodialysis
PROJECT NUMBER
12010 DPS
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to demonstrate the use of countercurrent rinses,
coupled with an electrodialysis stage to return cyanide-containing dragout to the
plating bath for reuse, simultaneously reducing the cyanide level in the final rinse
to 1/10, 000 that of the plating bath. The need to discharge rinsewater is thus
eliminated. This prototype system is used to establish design parameters and
cost estimates for a projected two-stage commercial system using a cyanide
copper plating bath.
IEGMMMG om
11/11/68
EST GIMP BUTE
2/29/72
FINDING IIFIIMATION
Project Cost:
$83, 835
Federal Cost:
$58, 685
METHOD
OF SUPPORT (Check Die)
X
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
GRANT
j OTHER (Specify;
IAJIES. IFFICAl TIUES. AMI IEPARTHENTS IF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS II PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
Project Officer:
Dr. Sidney B. Tuwiner
RAI Research Corporation
Lloyd Kahn
Chemistry Section
EWQRD, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
Edison, New Jersey 08817
UK AM AIIIESS IF PROJECT INSTITITIIN
RAI Research Corporation
36-40 37 Street
Long Island City, New York
11101
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TIUE
Treatment of Recovery and Reuse of Copper Wire Mill
Pickling Wastes
PROJECT NUMBER
12010 DPF
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project was to install an electrolytic system to recover
copper from spent primary pickle solution and regenerate sulfuric acid for
reuse. Chrornate and fluoride bright pickles were replaced with a hydrogen
peroxide bright pickle from which copper is also recovered electrolytically.
The electrolytic copper is reused on location in casting. An integrated system
was installed to treat bright pickle dragout and the resulting copper containing
sludge was recovered for resale. Rinse water consumption was reduced from
150 gpm to 10 gpm while discharges of chromium, ammonium and fluoride ions
were eliminated.
Costs, operating data and effluent analyses have been compiled.
BEGINNING DATE
6/28/68
EST. COUP. DATE
1/31 /72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$177,159
Federal Cost:
$124,000
METHOD
OF SUPPORT (Check One)
X
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
GRANT
OTHER [Specify]
NAMES, OfFICAL TITLES. AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Richard Haupt
Volco Brass and Copper Company
Project Officer:
John Ciancia
Industrial Waste Technology Branch
EWQRD, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
Edison, New Jersey 08817
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Volco Brass and Copper Company
Kenilworth, New Jersey 07033
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Use of Reverse Osmosis for Treating
Metal Finishing Effluents
PROJECT NUMBER
12010 DRH
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objectives of this project are to develop reverse osmosis (RO) for the treat-
ment of metal finishing effluents (MFE) for the purposes of elimination of pollu-
tants from effluents, recovery of valuable plating materials, and recovery of
wastewaters for reuse. This project is Phase II of an anticipated three-phase,
three-year project. In Phase I candidate membranes were screened for the
following characteristics: high flux rates, high percent rejection, and resistance
to hydrolysis and oxidation. Phase II will consist of selecting the most promis-
ing membrane of Phase I and carrying out reverse osmosis tests of the membrane
in commercial modules for optimum design considerations leading to an antici-
pated Phase III closed-loop, in-plant demonstration facility.
BEGINNING BATE
5/1/71
EST COMP. RATE
4/30/72
FBNRING INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$106, 100
Federal Cost:
$ 75,860
METHOD OF SUPPORT [Ckeek O.e]
| [ INTRAMURAL [ [ OTHER [Specify)
[ | CONTRACT
ARIES. RfFICAl TITLES. AM REPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Dr. Lee T. Rozelle, Director of Research Chemistry
North Star Research & Development Institute
3100-38th Avenue, S.E.
Minneapolis, Minnesota 54406
Project Officer: Clifford Risley
Region V, EPA
1 NW Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606
*For Edison Water Quality Research Division, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA, Edison, N. J.
NAME ANI ARRRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
717 Delaware Street, S.E.
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55440
112
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Non-Sewered
Run-Off
Projects
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Rainfall-Runoff Relations on Urban (and Rural) Areas
PROJECT NUMBER
11041 DRS
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objectives of this project are to gain a better understanding of the factors
which control the relationship between storm rainfall, or snow melt, and the re-
sulting storm runoff, and to determine the effect of urbanization on this runoff
process. The benefits would include prevention of flood damage by means of
improved design of storm sewers and waterways, and would provide data needed
for the improved design and operation of facilities for control of pollution due to
storm water and/or combined sewage.
BESINNINE DATE
12/1/68
EST. COUP. DATE
5/31/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$63, 388
Federal Cost:
$60,031
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check One)
| [ INTRAMURAL [ [ OTHER
X
CONTRACT
GRANT
[Specif,)
NAMES. OFFICAl TITLES. AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Professor E. F. Brater
Department of Civil Engineering
University of Michigan
Project Officer: Robert Buckley
Storm and Combined Sewer Branch
EWQRD, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
Edison, New Jersey 08817
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Department of Civil Engineering
University of Michigan
304 West Engineering Building
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104
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Oil Pollution
Spills Projects
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
A Feasibility Study for an Oil Recovery System
Using Sorbent Materials
PROJECT NUMBER
15080 HES
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to develop a system utilizing foamed-on-site
polyurethane foam for the sorption of the oil and a continuous conveyor type of
recovery system. The foam generating and broadcasting equipment will be com-
pact and light-weight, and the harvesting and liquid sub-systems will be designed
to be easily transportable to the spill site by either air or highway. All system
components will be designed for use on vessels of opportunity at the site of the
spill.
BEGINNING DATE
6/21/71
EST. COUP. DATE
2/1/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$140, 147
Federal Cost:
$133,113
METHOD OF SUPPORT [Check One]
INTRAMURAL Q
|x| CONTRACT
| [ GRANT
1 OTHER (Specify]
NAMES. OFFICAl TITLES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
Project Officer:
E. A. Milz
Shell Pipeline Corporation
J. Stephen Dorrler
Oil Spill Branch
EWQRD, NERC-Cincinnati,
Edison, New Jersey 08817
EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Shell Pipeline Corporation
P. O. Box 35335
Houston, Texas 77035
119
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DESCRPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION A6ENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PIOJECT TITLE
Aerial Surveillance Spill Prevention System
PROJECT NUMBER
15080 HOK
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to determine the feasibility of using standard
aerial mapping cameras in a multi-band array to detect and identify potential
spill sources adjacent to waterways. Several test sites in the St. Louis,
Missouri region, have been selected for overflights. The data obtained will
be correlated with actual ground truth information and data from McDonnell's
data base file of over 360, 000 feet of imagery and maps of the region. The data
will be analyzed to locate and identify potential spill sources, magnitude, status
of storage equipment and protective measures, runoff patterns and threat to the
waterways. The project will be completed in six months, at which time a re-
port will be prepared specifying the equipment, procedures, and personnel
qualifications to be used in an aerial surveillance spill prevention system.
BECINNING BATE
6/30/71
EST CBHP. BATE
3/31/72
FHBIHC INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$32,791
METHOD
OF SUPPORT fCkeck Die)
X
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
GRANT
OTHER tSMCilfi
NAMES. BFFICAL TITLES. ANB BEPARTMENTS BF PRINCIPAL INVESTKATBRS BR PRB1ECT BIRECTBRS
Project Director: J. V. Ellison
McDonnell Aircraft Company
Project Officer:
John Riley
Oil Spill Branch
EWQRD, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
Edison, New Jersey 08817
NAME ANB ABBBESS BF PRBJECT INSTITBTI6N
McDonnell Aircraft Company
Box 516
St. Louis, Missouri 63166
120
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Aerial Surveillance Spill Prevention System
PROJECT NUMBER
15080 HOL
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project will be to develop a system for rapid synoptic aerial
surveillance of potential oil and hazardous materials spills sources adjacent to
waterways. Selected test sites in the San Francisco Bay area will be overflown
and photographed at various scales using color infrared, near ultraviolet, pan-
chromatic, and near infrared black and white photography. Several low altitude
flights will use thermal infrared imagery to determine the level of industrial
activity at various sites. Photo-interpretation techniques will be evaluated and
the practicability as well as the economy of the approach, will be analyzed. The
project will be completed in six months and a final report describing the approach
used and the feasibility of the system for EPA use, will be presented.
BEGINNING DATE
6/30/71
EST. COUP. DATE
3/31/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$47,000
METHOD
OF SUPPORT (Check One]
X
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
GRANT
OTHER (Specify!
NAMES. OFFICAL TITLES. AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
Project Officer:
Dr. Robin I. Welch
Earth Satellite Corporation
John Riley
Oil Spill Branch
EWQRD, NERC-Cincinnati,
Edison, New Jersey 08817
EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Earth Satellite Corporation
2150 Shattuck Avenue
Berkeley, California 94704
121
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Okie 45268
PlflJECT TITLE
Application of Froth Flotation Separation
to Beach Restoration
PROIECT NUMBER
15080 EOT
PROJECT DESCIIPTION
The objective of this project is to design, construct, and demonstrate the opera-
tion of a 30 ton/hour capacity froth flotation plant adapted for use in separating
oil from contaminated beach sand. The plant will be made up of commercially
"off the shelf" components and will be readily assembled at the location of the
cleanup operation.
tEtmamc RATE
10/1/69
EST. COMP RATE
4/30/71
FMIINi HFIRMATIIN
Federal Cost:
$296, 109
METHOD OF SIPPORT (CklCt Bit)
D INTRAMURAL I 1 OTHER (Specilr!
i 1
| x| CONTRACT
| | CRANT
UES. IFFICAL TITUS, All IEPARTIENTS IF PRMCIPAl IWSTISATORS 01 PROJECT IIRECTIIS
Project Director:
Project Officer:
Dr. Thomas P. Meloy
Melpar, Incorporated
Ralph Rhodes
Oil Spill Branch
EWQRD, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
Edison, New Jersey 08817
MK Ml AIMESS IF PROJECT IISTITITIOH
Melpar, Incorporated
7700 Arlington Boulevard
Falls Church, Virginia 22046
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Assessment of Intertidal Animals and Plants
Following Contamination by Oil
PROJECT NUMBER
15080 HFS
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to perform an investigation to assess the repopu-
lation of several intertidal sites, which, prior to the San Francisco Bay Standard
Oil Incident, were heavily populated with marine animals and plants, but, as a
result of the incident, have suffered substantial loss through death and retarda-
tion. The assessment will include:
1) A survey of each of the sites at bi-monthly intervals for a total
of twelve (12) months to permit an estimate of repopulation;
2) An estimate of the secondary impact of the oil spill on the dis-
ruption of the food web by examination of the sex organs and
behavior of four intertidal marine organisms.
BEGINNING DATE
5/1/71
EST. COMP. DATE
6/30/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$42,297
Federal Cost:
$40,092
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check One)
[ | INTRAMURAL [_
CONTRACT
|X| "ANT
1 OTHER (Specify]
NAMES. OFFICAL TITLES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Dr. Cadet Hand
Bodega Bay Marine Laboratory
Project Officer:
Dr. Royal J. Nadeau
Oil Spill Branch
EWQRD, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
Edison, New Jersey 08817
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Bodega Bay Marine Laboratory
University of California
P. O. Box 247
Bodega Bay, California 94923
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PIOIECT TITLE
Collection and Oil Water Separation System
PROJECT NUMBER
15080 DJP
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to develop and demonstrate the effectiveness of an
oil skimming device and a high capacity, high efficiency centrifuge to be used to
collect spilled oil from the water surface. Centrifuge design capacity will be 500
gallons per minute. The skimming device and oil-water separator will be tested
separately under simulated conditions, then mounted on a suitable platform for
the evaluation of performance on chronic oil slicks in the Los Angeles harbor
area.
BEGINNING DATE
4/1/69
EST CBHP. BITE
5/1/70
FIMBliS IIFORMATIBN
Federal Cost-
$123,402
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check Die)
Ix
INTRAMURAL |
CONTRACT
OTHER {Specify]
| | GRANT
NAMES. IFFICAL TITLES. AM IEPARTMENTS BF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS 01 PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: J. W. Abbott
The Garrett Corporation
Project Officer:
Richard T. Dewling
Edison Water Quality Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
Edison, New Jersey 08817
NAME ANB ABBRESS BF PROJECT INSTITUTION
The Garrett Corporation
9851-9951 Sepulveda Boulevard
Los Angeles, California 90009
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Comprehensive Oil Spill Control Program for
New York Harbor and Immediate Waters
PROJECT NUMBER
15080 FVP
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to demonstrate a comprehensive full-scale pro-
gram for coping with oil spills. The project will involve:
1) A thorough inventory and determination of the sources, fate,
and movement of oil spills in and near a major seaport - the
New York Harbor.
2) Design analysis and evaluation of state-of-the-art devices and
techniques for oil spill control.
3) Procurement of equipment, development of spill response plans
and the evaluation of their effectiveness on actual "spills of
opportunity" in the New York Harbor area.
BEGINNING DATE
4/1/70
EST. COUP. DATE
4/1/74
FUNDING INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$518,415
Federal Cost:
$324,452
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check One]
INTRAMURAL | | OTHER
| [ CONTRACT
[X | GRANT
(Specify)
NAMES, OFFICAL TITLES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Joseph F. Connor
Fire Department, New York City
Project Officer:
Howard Lamp'l
Oil Spill Branch
EWQRD, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
Edison, New Jersey 08817
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Fire Department, City of New York
Municipal Building
New York, New York 10007
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DESCRffTWN OF RESEARCH PRCiECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PI0JECT TITLE
Concept Development of a System for
the Recovery of Oil from Unprotected Waters with
the Acid of Polyurethane Foam Sorbents
PROJECT NUMBER
15080 HEU
PROJECT IESCRIPTIOH
The objective of this project is to develop a system utilizing polyurethane foam
as the sorbent material. The system will utilize water spray booms, extending
outward from a support vessel, to concentrate oil-soaked shredded polyurethane
on the water surface. The concentrated material will be withdrawn from the
water surface by means of partly submerged conveyors and deposited on a sec-
ond conveyor-oil separator. This unit extracts the oil by pressing and is pro-
vided with a heating system as required to process material soaked with viscous
materials. Recovered oil will flow by gravity to a receiving tank which, when
filled, are dumped overboard for pickup or towing by other vessels. The sorbent
from which the oil has been extracted will be conveyed forward by means of a
closed-circuit Redler-type conveyor to mulcher-spreaders which redistribute the
sorbent on the water surface.
IECINMWC im
6/18/71
F.ST. CMP IATE
3/18/72
FNIIK MFHHATMI
Federal Cost:
$88,550
METHOD IF SUPPORT (deck Die)
| | INTRAMURAL £
|X| COHTIACT
I I CMNT
[OTHER (Specify]
AMES. IFFICAl TITUS, Ml IEPAITMEITS IF PRMCIPAl MVF.STICATBIS II PROJECT OIRECTIRS
Project Director: Paul C. Walkup
Project Officer:
Pacific Northwest Laboratories
Richard T. Dewling
Edison Water Quality Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
Edison, New Jersey 08817
ANE AH AIIICSS IF PROJECT IISTITITIII
Battelle Memorial Institute
P. O. Box 999
Richland, Washington 99352
126
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Containment and Removal of Oil Spills
in Shallow Coastal Waters
PROJECT NUMBER
15080 HBH
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to demonstrate the operational capability of a
light weight, portable skimmer barge in semi-protected shallow waters. Be-
cause of the prevailing wind conditions in the Corpus Christi area, the skimmer
barge is designed to be anchored downwind from the source of the spill with two
extending boom arms spread out in the shape of a "V" so as to embrace the spill
source. The skimmer barge is bottomless and thus will serve as a separation
permitting the oil to accumulate at the surface where it will be pumped into a
collection barge. The skimmer will be tested under different conditions with
wind velocities up to 30 knots and a water chop of up to two feet.
BEGINNING DATE
7/1/71
EST. COMP. DATE
6/30/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$54, 993
Federal Cost:
$49,843
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check Ore)
[ [ INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
GRANT
OTHER [Specify)
NAMES. OFFICAL TITLES. ANR DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Harry L. Franklin
Corpus Christi Area Oil Spill Control Association
Project Officer: Robert Hiller
Oil Spill Branch
EWQRD, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
Edison, New Jersey 08817
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Corpus Christi Area Oil Spill Control Association
P. O. Box 9277
Corpus Christi, Texas 78408
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Demonstration of the Complete Conversion of Crankcase Waste
Oil Into Useful Products-Without Producing Pollutant Material
PROJECT NUMBER
15080 DBO
FRBJECT INSCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to demonstrate a new simplified process requiring
minimum capital equipment and suitable for package construction for installations
near waste oil sources and markets, as well as near complete conversion efficiency
to reusable oil products and substantial reduction df the pollution potential from re-
refining operations themselves. In addition, the process produces no sludge which
has to be disposed. The grantee purports to have developed a saleable product
for every cut.
IEGINNINC BATE
6/30/68
EST CQMP »AU
2/28/71
FBNIINC INFNMATIIN
Project Cost:
$1,678,104
Federal Cost:
$ 350, 000
METHOD OF S
n
Ix
UPPORT (Check Die]
INTRAMURAL j
CONTRACT
GRANT
OTHER (Specif}!
Project Director: Solfred Maizus
National Oil Recovery Corporation
Project Officer:
Richard Keppler
Watercraft Waste Branch
EWQRD, NERC-Cincinnati,
Edison, New Jersey 08817
EPA
NAME AM AIIRESS OF PROIECT INSTITITION
National Oil Recovery Corporation
Hook and Constable Road
Bayonne, New Jersey
128
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Design, Fabrication, Assembly, Test, and Evaluation
of an Oil Absorbent Harvesting System
PROJECT NUMBER
15080 HER
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to design a system for the removal of oil from
water with the aid of sorbent materials. The system will be designed to utilize
commercially available equipment which, with minor modifications and attach-
ments, can be field-assembled for installation on a variety of vessels depending
on the location of the spill.
BEGINNING DATE
6/14/71
EST. COUP. DATE
2/1/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$144,558
Federal Cost:
$141,657
METHOD
OF SUPPORT (Check One)
X
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
GRANT
OTHER {Specify!
NAMES. OFFICAl TITLES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
Project Officer:
James D. Sartor
URS Research Company
J. Stephen Dorrler
Oil Spill Branch
EWQRD, NERC-Cincinnati,
Edison, New Jersey 08817
EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
URS Research Company
155 Bovet Road
San Mateo, California 94402
129
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Development of Concepts for Containment of Floating
Oil and Separation of Oil from Water
PROJECT NUMBER
15080 FWM
PIIJECT BESCRIPTIBK
The objective of this project is to develop a preliminary design and perform
model tests of a flow through oil containment boom.
IECMIMC BITE
6/29/71
1ST CUP IATE
1/30/72
FNIIK mFlliATIII
Federal Cost:
$63,446
HETNII OF SBPP8IT (deck Oie|
D| 1
1 1
[x] COITIACT
{ j GIART
WUBES. IFHCAL TITUS. All OEf AITIEITS IF PIWCIPAl llfESTICATIIS II MBJECT IIIECTIIS
Project Director: Robert Dayton
Consultec, Incorporated
Project Officer:
John Riley
Oil Spill Branch
EWQRD, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
Edison, New Jersey 08817
UK All AIIIESS IF HIIECT tISTITITIII
Consultec, Incorporated
2351 Research Boulevard
Rockville, Maryland 20850
130
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Effect of Oil Discharges on Salt Marsh Ecology
PROJECT NUMBER
15080
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this study is to investigate the changes in the salt marsh com-
munity which will be produced by the addition of oil. The standard bioassay
procedure which measures a live/dead relationship, does not take into account
those changes in behavioral activities which would adversely effect individual
and community life cycles. By studying established ecosystems more informa-
tion on the long-term sublethal can be obtained.
BEGINNING DATE
9/1/71
EST. COUP DATE
9/1/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$15,000
METHOD
OF SUPPORT (Check One)
X
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
GRANT
OTHER (Specify)
NAMES. OFFICAL TITLES. AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Dr. Royal J. Nadeau
Oil Spill Branch
EWQRD, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
Edison, New Jersey 08817
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Edison Water Quality Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
Edison, New Jersey 08817
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Fabrication and Delivery of a Portable Oil Harvester
PROJECT NUMBER
15080 FWL
PlfllECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to design, fabricate, and demonstrate a small
portable version of the Dynamic Inclined Plane Oil Skimmer.
IEGMMMG 0»T£
6/3/71
EST. CMP IATE
6/3/72
FINIIIG IMFtlMATHN
Federal Cost:
$49,500
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check Out)
| [ INTRAMURAL £
[5c"| CONTRACT
[ j GRANT
OTHER {Specify]
MIS. IFFICAl TITUS. Ml IEPAIT«»TS IF PRIBCIPAL INVESTIGATORS 01 PROJECT IIIECTOIS
Project Director:
Project Officer:
Ralph Bianchi
JBF Scientific Corporation
Thomas Devine
Oil Spill Branch
EWQRD, NERC-Cincinnati,
Edison, New Jersey 08817
EPA
NAME All AIIIESS IF PIIJECT IBSTITITION
JBF Scientific Corporation
2 Ray Avenue
Burlington, Massachusetts 01803
132
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Fate of Oil Applied to Dirt Roads
PROJECT NUMBER
15080 CMX
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to quantitatively determine the ultimate fate of
used automotive lubricating oils which are applied to rural dirt roads for dust
control and stabilization. Crankcase oil will be applied to several test plots and
the runoff will be collected and analyzed for oil content. In addition, soil core
samples will be taken and analyzed for total oil content. Using these results, a
mass balance will be calculated from which the ultimate fate of the applied oil
will be determined.
BEGINNING DATE
9/1/71
EST. COMP. DATE
3/15/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$13, 000
METHOD
OF SUPPORT (Check One]
X
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
GRANT
OTHER [Specify)
Project Director: Robert S. Holland
Oil Spill Branch
EWQRD, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
Edison, New Jersey 08817
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Edison Water Quality Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
Edison, New Jersey 08817
133
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Gellation of Crude Oil
PROJECT NUMBER
15080 GYS
PROJECT IESCIIPTION
The objective of this project is to demonstrate a procedure for gelling oil in a
model tanker compartment and to develop the engineering information necessary
to apply the technique to large scale applications. A major portion of the project
is devoted to optimization of mixing techniques which are a vital part of the gel-
lation process. A gelling demonstration will be carried out using 1, 000 barrels
of crude oil and the physical properties of the gel will be determined.
IECMIMG IATE
3/1/71
ESt COUP IATE
2/29/72
FNIMC IIFIMATIII
Project Cost:
$99,350
Federal Cost:
$69,550
METHOD OF SUPPORT [Cltck Oie]
INTRAMURAL [~~| OTHEI
CONTRACT
X
AMES. IFFICAl TITUS. AM IEPARTHEHTS IF PRINCIPAL IIVESTICATtIS IR PROJECT IIRECTIIS
Project Director: G. P. Canevari
Esso Research and Engineering Company
Project Officer:
Bernard Hornstein
Oil Spill Branch
EQWRD, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
Edison, New Jersey 08817
MM AH ANIESS IF PROJECT INSTITITIM
Esso Research and Engineering Company
P. O. Box 101
Florham Park, New Jersey
134
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Investigation of Surface Films -
Chesapeake Bay Entrance
PROJECT NUMBER
15080 EJO
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to determine the fate of oil spilled in marine and
estuarine waters. The rate of physical, chemical, and biological changes on the
properties of three grades of oil will be investigated employing a series of plan-
ned, carefully controlled oil releases. Data on oil slick movement will be re-
corded and used to refine a slick movement prediction equation developed during
the first year of the project.
BEGINNING DATE
8/23/70
EST. COUP. DATE
10/30/71
FUNDING INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$75,464
Federal Cost:
$59, 307
METHOD
OF SUPPORT ICheck One1
JL
INTRAMURAL
OTHER (Specify)
CONTRACT
GRANT
NAMES, OFFICAL TITLES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Dr. Wyman Harrison
Virginia Institute of Marine Science
Project Officer:
Ralph Rhodes
Oil Spill Branch
EWQRD, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
Edison, New Jersey 08817
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Virginia Institute of Marine Science
Department of Oceanography
Gloucester Point, Virginia 23062
135
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PIOJECT TITLE
Microbiological Seeding to Accelerate
Degradation of Hydrocarbons
PROJECT NUMBER
15080 EHF
MUECT BESCIIPTION ~ ~
The original proposal was designed to study petroleum microorganisms to be
used for pollution control. The first phase of the program included experi-
mental designs to assess and develop microbial seeding techniques to acceler-
ate normal oil degradation processes. This was to be accomplished by pro-
ducing hydrocarbon oxidizing microorganisms with more rapid growth; produc-
tion of a nutrient material to enhance growth; studying UV resistance for surface
growth and in microbial production of nontoxic surface active agents or physical
absorbants to produce emulsification and larger water-oil surface.
The continuation program is intended to extend laboratory and tank experiments
on microbial degradation of oil slicks to actual estuarine conditions. The resi-
dual hydrocarbons will be determined in selected natural or polluted marine
estuaries, sediments and living organisms. In addition, the project will include
participation in controlled spilled tests off the Texas coast.
lEcmimc BATE
6/20/71
EST CUP BATE
12/22/72
Flllllt IRFBIMATI0I
Project Cost:
$155.756
Federal Cost:
$113,907
METHOD OF SUPPORT (deck Oitj
| INTRAMDIAL 1 I OTHER
[_J COHTRACT
[5E] 6«»«T
{Specify!
AMES. IfFICH TITLES. AM BEPARTMEHTS IF PRWCIPAl INVESTIGATORS II PM1ECT BIIECTIIS
Project Director:
Project Officer:
Dr. Carl Oppenheimer
University of Texas
Francis Brezenski
Oil Spill Branch
EWQRD, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
Edison, New Jersey 08817
HAKE AMI AIBRCSS IF PRIIECT INSTITITION
University of Texas
Marine Science Institute
Port Arkansas, Texas 78373
136
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Nontoxic Simulated Crude Oil
PROJECT NUMBER
15080 GET
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to develop and demonstrate a synthetic nontoxic
oil simulant that can be spilled into a marine or freshwater environment to en-
able evaluation of devices to control and clean up oil spills.
BEGINNING DATE
4/13/71
EST. COUP. DATE
2/1/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$68, 350
METHOD
OF SUPPORT (Check One!
x
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
GRANT
OTHER (Specify]
NAMES, OFFICAl TITLES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: James L. Pipkin
Jetco Chemical Company
Project Officer:
Robert Hiller
Oil Spill Branch
EWQRD, NERC-Cincinnati,
Edison, New Jersey 08817
EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Jetco Chemical Company
P. O. Box 1278
Corsicana, Texas 75110
137
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Oil Film Visibility from Oily Water Discharges
PROJECT NUMBER
15080
PRBJECT IESCRIPTI8*
The objective of this project is to standardize the description of the visible effects
of oily water discharges and investigate the film forming parameters. Studies
will consist of laboratory tray tests and full scale, open water evaluations. A
mathematical model will be attempted to correlate oil film thickness with boat
speed, discharge rate, oil types and oil content in discharge water.
RECMNMC IATE
8/15/71
EST CMP MTE
3/15/72
FMIIHfi INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$26,000
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Cteck Die]
| x| INTRAMURAL | | OTHER
| CONTRACT
| | ERANT
{Specify!
IkKS. IFFICU TITUS. AM IEPAITMWTS IF PRWCIPAl IIVESTI6AT8IS 01 PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Bernard Hornstein
Oil Spill Branch
EWQRD, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
Edison, New Jersey 08817
MK AH ABRRESS «F PIIJECT INSTITITION
Edison Water Quality Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
Edison, New Jersey 08817
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Oil Pollution Source Identification
PROJECT NUMBER
15080 HDJ
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to develop an analytical scheme which will con-
clusively identify the source of an oil spill regardless of the environment to which
it has been subjected. A passive tagging approach based on the carbon isotope
ratio of the oil will be employed in conjunction with other analytical techniques.
These include gas-liquid chromatography, nickel/vanadium ratio, n-paraffin
profile and other chemical and physical properties of oil. The practicability of
setting up a computer routine based on these parameters will be investigated.
BEGINNING DATE
4/15/71
EST. COUP. DATE
8/15/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$134,956
METHOD
OF SUPPORT (Check One)
2£
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
GRANT
OTHER (Specify)
NAMES. OFFICAL TITLES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
Project Officer:
Dr. John W. Miller
Phillips Scientific Corporation
Dr. Joseph Lafornara
Oil Spill Branch
EWQRD, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
Edison, New Jersey 08817
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Phillips Scientific Corporation
Bartlesville, Oklahoma 74003
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Oil Pollution Source Identification
PROJECT NUMBER
15080 HDL
PIOJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to develop an analytical scheme capable of posi-
tively identifying the source of crude oil or refined petroleum products spilled
into water. A passive tagging approach employing the techniques of high resolu-
tion mass spectres copy and gas-liquid chromatography to resolve an oil spill
sample into its true, stable chemical "fingerprint" is proposed. Vanadium/
nickel analysis by emission spectroscopy is also included in the fingerprint data.
This fingerprint data will be compared with suspect sources or with a file of
"fingerprints" to make positive identification. The effect of weathering of the
oil on the identification process is also being investigated.
lECMMUtt BATE
5/14/71
EST CONP BATE
2/14/72
FINDING INFOINATiei
Federal Cost:
$80, 178
METHOD
OF SUPPORT (Check Die)
x
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
1RANT
OTHER (Specify)
NAMES. (FFICAl TITLES. AIB BEPAITHENTS BF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: L. Berkowitz
Esso Research & Engineering Company
Project Officer:
Bernard Hornstein
Oil Spill Branch
EWQRD, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
Edison, New Jersey 08817
NAME ANB ABBIESS BF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Esso Research & Engineering Company
P. O. Box 8
Linden, New Jersey 07036
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Oil Pollution Source Identification
PROJECT NUMBER
15080 HEC
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to develop these instrumental methods to the point
where they are routine or standard analytical procedures for identifying oil spill
samples. Included in this program would be the development of sample handling
and pre-treatment techniques, as well as optimization of columns, temperatures,
and resonance times for different types of oils, ranging from light fuels to heavy
crudes.
BEGINNING DATE
6/15/71
EST. COUP. DATE
fi/ 15/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$60,229
Federal Cost:
$57, 180
METHOD OF S
UPPORT [Check One]
INTRAMURAL | | OTHER
(Specify)
[ | CONTRACT
X
GRANT
NAMES, OFFICAL TITLES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Dr. Oliver Zafiriou
Dr. Max Blumer
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute
Project Officer: Richard T. Dewling
Edison Water Quality Research Laboratory
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
Edison, New Jersey 08817
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute
Woods Hole, Massachusetts 02543
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PCBJtCT TITLE
Oil Recovery System Using Sorbent Materials
PROJECT NUMBER
15080 HET
MBHCT BESCRIPTUN
The objective of this project is to study the broadcasting and harvesting tech-
niques which may be utilized in a sorbent recovery system and the contract time
required between the oil and the sorbent. The information on the actual quanti-
ties of sorbent required for any given spill, rather than having to rely on a theo-
retical quantity calculated from sorbent properties.
IECMIHIC »AT£
6/17/71
EST cwr im
3/31/72
rntlK MfllMITIIR
Project Cost:
$132,300
Federal Cost:
$130,638
METHOD
OF SOPP01T (Cteck Oiel
X
INTRANBRAL ] OTHER [Specify'
CONTRACT
(RANT
MIES ifflCAl TITUS. ANI ICMtTMCITS IF PIWCIMl UnESTISATIIS 01 MIIECT (IIECTtIS
Project Director:
Project Officer:
L. K. Eliason
Meloy Laboratories
Kurt Jakobson
Oil Spill Branch
EWQRD, NERC-Cincinnati,
Edison, New Jersey 08817
EPA
MM Ml AIIRESS If PIIJECT INSTITITUN
Meloy Laboratories
6631 Iron Place
Springfield, Virginia 22151
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Oil Recovery System Using Sorbent Materials
PROJECT NUMBER
15080 HEV
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to develop the necessary engineering data and
preliminary designs so that the feasibility, effectiveness, and cost of a con-
tinuous oil recovery system can be determined. The development program
consists of sorbent selection, development of broadcasting techniques, deve-
lopment of harvesting techniques, recovery platform design, and oil recovery
system development. A one-fourth scale model, suitable for evaluation in the
contractor's wave tank, will be constructed.
BEGINNING DATE
5/20/71
EST COUP DATE
5/20/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$126,500
Federal Cost:
$123,345
METHOD
OF SUPPORT (Check One)
X
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
GRANT
OTHER (Specify)
NAMES, OFFICAL TITLES. AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Dr. A. Gollan
Hydronautics, Inc.
Project Officer:
Kurt Jakobson
Oil Spill Branch
EWQRD, NERC-Cincinnati,
Edison, New Jersey 08817
EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Hydronautics, Inc.
Pindell School Road
Laurel, Maryland
143
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DESCRPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Oil Spill Surveillance System
PROJECT NUMBER
15080 HOP
fieiECT IESCIIPTI0N
The objective of this project is to develop and demonstrate an active infrared
detector and imaging device which will be used in an oil spill surveillance sys-
tem The imaging device employs a miniature, forward-looking infrared system
with a TV link for scanning the aerial surface of spilled oil on water. Alarm and
automatic monitoring of the spills are features of the system which, together with
the detection, imaging, and recording components, can be positioned on elevated
platforms, bridges, and similar fixed on-shore structures. The development
and demonstration work on the project will be completed in ten months, and a
final report will be submitted to EPA one month thereafter.
IECINNWC MTE
6/30/71
EST C8»P IATE
7/30/72
FHIIIt MFHNATIIf
Federal Cost:
$211,406
METHOD OF SUPPORT [Check Die)
1 1 INTRAMURAL j
XJ CONTRACT
j~ j CRANT
OTHER (S»ecif»)
Project Director: M. E. Navares
Project Officer:
Texas Instruments, Inc.
John Riley
Oil Spill Branch
EWQRD, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
Edison, New Jersey 08817
AM AM AIIIESS If PieiECT M$TIT«TIM
Texas Instruments, Inc.
P. O. Box 6015
Dallas, Texas 75222
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Oil Spill Surveillance System
PROJECT NUMBER
15080 HOQ
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to develop and demonstrate an oil spill surveillance
system based on the use of ultraviolet fluorescence emission detection. The sys-
tem will detect and identify oil, as well as monitor the area covered by the oil on
the water. Identification of oil type is achieved through automatic analysis of the
ultraviolet fluorescence spectra. The probability of false alarms, due to non-
oily materials, is minimal. Testing to determine the effectiveness of the system
will be conducted in the laboratory and at a typical waterway near Bedford. Pro-
ject completion is scheduled for summer 1972. A report describing the equipment
design, operating characteristics, and feasibility for operating as a remote sur-
veillance system will be delivered one month after the completion of the project.
BEGINNING DATE
6/30/71
EST. COUP DATE
9/30/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$185,298
METHOD
OF SUPPORT [Check One]
X
INTRAMURAL
OTHER (Specify)
CONTRACT
GRANT
NAMES, OFFICAL TITUS, AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: H. G. Eldering
Baird-Atomic
Project Officer:
J. Riley
Oil Spill Branch
EWQRD, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
Edison, New Jersey 08817
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Baird-Atomic
125 Middlesex Turnpike
Bedford, Massachusetts 01730
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DESCRFTHM OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PIBIECT TITLE
Petroleum Systems Reliability Analysis
PROJECT NUMBER
15080 HOC
MOJECT INSCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to conduct a reliability and effectiveness analysis
of operational procedures, equipment, control devices, and other system com-
ponents currently used by the petroleum industry in the United States, which
could fail and result in oil spillage or failure to meet current statutes or regula-
tions. The analysis of the systems will include all aspects of the petroleum ele-
ments associated with oil production and distributions. Geographical locations
dictate variations in system design and operation; therefore, the study will in-
clude the analysis of present systems operating in offshore, land based, and
arctic areas.
IECINNINC IATE
6/25/71
EST COUP IATE
3/25/72
FMIIMt MFUKATIM
Federal Cost:
$291,749
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Ctect Die)
| | INTRAMURAL jj
X COHTRACT
OTHER (Specify)
"*"T
MIES. IFFICAl TITUS. Ml IEPAIT««TS IF PIMCIPAl INESTIfiATORS 01 PROJECT OIIECTORS
Project Director:
Project Officer:
John E. Ritchie, Jr.
Computer Sciences Corporation
H. Van Cleave
Oil Spill Branch
EWQRD, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
Edison, New Jersey 08817
AME AH AIIIESS IF PROJECT IISTITITIIM
Computer Sciences Corporation
6565 Arlington Boulevard
Falls Church, Virginia 22046
146
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Quantitative Analysis of Oil in Water
PROJECT NUMBER
15080 QBF
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to develop a simple, efficient method for the
quantitative analysis of oil in water using the solvent extraction, infrared spec-
trophotometer technique. This project is divided into three phases:
Phase I: The parameters that affect the solvent extraction step will be
examined in detail. Included will be the effects of salt and acid on the extraction
efficiency and a comparison of two solvents--carbon tetrachloride, a relatively
toxic material and freon 113, a relatively nontoxic material.
Phase II: The accuracy of IR spectrophotometry for quantitative analysis of
solvent extracted oil will be investigated. This will include determining the min-
imum detection limits of the technique as well as defining the linearity of the IR
spectrograph particularly in the lower range in order to justify single point an-
alysis.
Phase III: Combining the results of Phase I and II, a final method will be
established for the quantitative analysis of oil in water. Tests will be run showing
recoveries of known quantities of several oils.
BEGINNING DATE
4/15/71
EST. COUP. DATE
4/15/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$10, 000
METHOD
OF SUPPORT (Check One)
X
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
ERANT
OTHER {Specify)
NAMES, OFFICAL TITLES. AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Michael Gruenfeld
Oil Spill Branch
EWQRD, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
Edison, New Jersey 08817
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Edison Water Quality Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
Edison, New Jersey 08817
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PRilECT TITLE
Quantitative Determination of Oil in Sediments
PROJECT NUMBER
15080 QBF
PMJEET DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to develop a rapid, efficient method for the
quantitative analysis of oil in sediment. The method will make use of carbon
tetrachloride as the extracting solvent. Separation of oil is achieved by trit-
urating the sediment with repeated portions of the solvent. The quantitative
determination is achieved with an infrared spectrophotometer by which com-
parison is made between the combined extracts and solutions of authentic
standards having known concentrations.
lEGMNMG DATE
5/15/71
EST COMP BITE
2/29/72
FMIINC INFHIUTMII
Federal Cost:
$10, 000
METHOD OF S
X
UPPORT [Check One)
INTRAMURAL [ [ OTHER
CONTRACT
(Specitj!
[ { GRANT
AMES. IFFICAl TITLES, AH IEPAITMEITS IF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PR01ECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Michael Gruenfeld
Oil Spill Branch
EWQRD, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
Edison, New Jersey 08817
NAME ANB ABIIESS BF PROJECT INSTITBTIBN
Edison Water Quality Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
Edison, New Jersey 08817
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Temperature Effects of Santa Barbara Crude Oil
in the Upper Intertidal Zone
PROJECT NUMBER
15080 HGX
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to evaluate the temperature effects of oil in the
intertidal zone on larval settlement and subsequent survival of these organisms.
The information developed by this project will assist in determining and assess-
ing the biological damage resulting from oil spills.
BEGINNING DATE
6/30/71
EST. COUP. DATE
1 1 /31/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$19,620
Federal Cost:
$14, 590
METHOD
OF SUPPORT (Check One)
n
X
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
GRANT
OTHER [Specify]
NAMES. OFFICAL TITLES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Dr. Dale Straughan
Allan Hancock Foundation
Project Officer:
Dr. Royal J. Nadeau
Oil Spill Branch
EWQRD, NERC-Cincinnati,
Edison, New Jersey 08817
EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Allan Hancock Foundation
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, California
149
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
M8IECT TITU
Testing and Evaluation of Vortex Oil/Water Separator
PROJECT NUMBER
15080
PMJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this study is to determine the effectiveness and efficiency of the
vortex separation process for various influent compositions and flow rates. A
300 gpm unit will be installed at the National Oil Recovery Company's Bayonne,
New Jersey plant and operated using No. 2, No. 6, and two crude oils. Removal
efficiencies will then be calculated for each flow condition. In addition to evalu-
ating this particular unit, design, testing, construction and operating criteria for
other oil/water separators will also be developed and evaluated. These criteria
will then be used in the pending RFP for oil/water separators.
ItGINNING BATE
4/15/71
EST C8MP IATE
12/15/71
FIMIIHC INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$18,000
METHOD
OF SUPPORT ICkeck 0»e)
X
INTRAMURAL I
CONTRACT
ERANT
OTHER (Specify!
Project Director: Frank J. Freestone
Oil Spill Branch
EWQRD, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
Edison, New Jersey 08817
NAME ANB AMIESS IF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Edison Water Quality Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
Edison, New Jersey 08817
150
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Testing Oil Dispersant Toxicity and
Emulsion Efficiency
PROJECT NUMBER
15080 FXA
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
This study will be one of four identical studies to determine reproducibility, cost,
and operational difficulties associated with tests developed by the Federal Water
Quality Administration to measure oil dispersant toxicity and efficiency. Each
contractor will measure comparative acute toxicity effectiveness and BOD of
four dispersants according to procedures supplied by FWQA.
BEGINNING DATE
6/24/70
EST. COUP. DATE
7/30/71
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$30,660
METHOD OF SUPPORT [Check One]
| | INTRAMURAL
JX | CONTRACT
GRANT
OTHER [Specify!
NAMES, OFFICAL TITLES. AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
Project Officer:
Dr. Richard B. Moore
Syracuse University Research Corporation
Ira Wilder
Oil Spill Branch
EWQRD, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
Edison, New Jersey 08817
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Syracuse University Research Corporation
Life Sciences Division
Syracuse, New York 13210
151
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
MTIONAl ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Ciicimati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Testing Oil Dispersant Toxicity and
Emulsion Efficiency
PROJECT NUMBER
15080 FXB
M8IECT BESCRIPTION
This study will be one of four identical studies to determine reproducibility, cost,
and operational difficulties associated with tests developed to measure oil dis-
persant toxicity and efficiency. Each contractor will measure comparative acute
toxicity effectiveness and BOD dispersants according to procedures supplied.
BEGINNING BITE
6/25/70
EST dKP BATE
7/30/71
flHIIHC INFtRMATION
Federal Cost:
$20,325
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check One)
| INTRAMURAL { | OTHER
JX| CONTRACT
[ | GRANT
(SMCtll)
NAMES. IFFICAl TITLES, ANB BEPARTMEHTS BF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATtRS OR PROJECT OIRECTORS
Project Director: Dr. S. Fai Cheuk
New England Aquarium
Project Officer:
Ira Wilder
Oil Spill Branch
EWQRD, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
Edison, New Jersey 08817
NAME ANB ABBRESS BF PROJECT INSTITUTION
New England Aquarium
Central Wharf
Boston, Massachusetts 02110
152
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Testing Oil Dispersant Toxicity and Emulsion Efficiency
PROJECT NUMBER
15080 GAU
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
This study will be one of four identical studies to determine reproducibility, cost,
and operational difficulties associated with tests developed by the FWQA to measure
oil dispersant toxicity and efficiency. Each contractor will measure comparative
acute toxicity effectiveness and BOD dispersants according to procedures supplied
by FWQA.
BEGINNING DATE
6/30/71
EST COUP DATE
7/31/71
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$20,967
METHOD
OF SUPPORT (Check One)
H
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
GRANT
OTHER (Specify)
NAMES, OFFICAL TITLES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
Project Officer:
Dr. Charles E. Lane
University of Miami
Ira Wilder
Oil Spill Branch
EWQRD, NERC-Cincinnati,
Edison, New Jersey 08817
EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
University of Miami,
School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences
10 Rickenbacker Causeway
Miami, Florida 33149
153
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION A6ENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Testing Oil Dispersant Toxicity
and Emulsion Efficiency
PROJECT NUMBER
15080 GAV
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
This study will be one of four identical studies to determine reproducibility, cost,
and operational difficulties associated with tests developed by the Federal Water
Quality Administration to measure oil dispersant toxicity and efficiency. Each
contractor will measure comparative acute toxicity effectiveness and BOD of
four dispersants according to procedures supplied by FWQA.
lECHIMC 0»TE
6/30/70
EST CIMP OITE
7/30/71
FMIMC INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$33,000
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check Die]
| [ INTRAMORAl | |
IY I CONTRACT
OTNER
CRANT
MIES, orricAi Tims. « IEP»ITMENTS tr PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS 01 PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Robert A. Ryder
Pacific Environmental Laboratory
Project Officer:
Ira Wilder
Oil Spill Branch
EWQRD, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
Edison, New Jersey 08817
UK AND ADDRESS Df PROJECT IISTITOTION
Pacific Environmental Laboratory
657 Howard Street
San Francisco, California 94105
154
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
The Development of a Submerged Hydrodynamic Oil
Concentrator for the Recovery of Floating Oil
PROJECT NUMBER
15080 FWL
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to develop and demonstrate a prototype scale
mechanical harvesting device based upon a unique "submerged hydrodynamic
oil concentrator. " The principle of the hydrodynamic oil concentrator in-
volves forcing the surface oil to follow the submerged contour of an inclined
plane so that the oil film is thickened. The thickened film is trapped in a well
at the end of the incline plane.
BEGINNING DATE
6/30/70
EST. COUP. DATE
10/30/71
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$185,906
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check One)
| | INTRAMURAL
|X| CONTRACT
II GRANT
OTHER [Specify]
NAMES. OFFICAl TITLES. AND DEPAITMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
Project Officer:
Ralph Bianchi
JBF Scientific Corporation
Thomas Devine
Oil Spill Branch
EWQRD, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
Edison, New Jersey 08817
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
JBF Scientific Corporation
2 Ray Avenue
Burlington, Massachusetts 01803
155
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DESCRPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
CinciiRati, Ohio 45268
PIIJECT HUE
The Effects of Oil Films on Surface Zooplankton
PROJECT NUMBER
15080
PIIJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to investigate the changes in swimming behavior
of calanoid copepods exposed to oil films of various thicknesses. In addition,
lethal thresholds will be determined. Swimming activity is necessary for food
gathering, escape from predators, and reproduction. Therefore, a material
which interferes with this behavior will affect the vital activities of this impor-
tant zooplankton.
lECINNINt IATE
12/6/71
1ST CBMP BUTE
1 /I =i/71
FINIINt INFIIMATIIN
Federal Cost:
$3,000
METHOD
OF SUPPORT [Ckeck Oitj
X
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
GRANT
OTHER |S»eeil»i
AMES. BFFICIl TITLES. Ill BEPARTMEITS If PRINCIPAL 1HVESTICATIIS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
Dr. Royal J. Nadeau
Oil Spill Branch
EWQRD, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
Edison, New Jersey 08817
DAME AND ADDRESS IF PROJECT INSTITITIIN
Edison Water Quality Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
Edison, New Jersey 08817
156
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Use of Vortex Separator for Ballast Water Treatment
PROJECT NUMBER
15080 GXK
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
A 350 gpm Vortex separator has been developed to separate oil from water. The
separator will be tested at a re-refinery, to determine its effectiveness to sepa-
rate oil from ballast waters.
BEGINNING DATE
4/7/71
EST. COUP. DATE
10/7/71
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$20,350
METHOD
OF SUPPORT (Check One]
X
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
GRANT
OTHER (Specify)
NAMES. OFFICAl TITLES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Solfred Maizus
National Oil Recovery Corporation
Project Officer: J. Stephen Dorrler
Oil Spill Branch
EWQRD, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
Edison, New Jersey 08817
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
National Oil Recovery Corporation (NORCO)
P. O. Box 338
Bayonne, New Jersey 07002
157
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Recreational Projects
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Demonstration of Non-Aqueous Sewage Disposal System for
Recreational and Remote Areas
PROJECT NUMBER
15010 PBK
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to demonstrate the feasibility and effectiveness of
using a compact, closed loop, re circulating, non-aqueous system for collecting,
transporting and disposing of domestic waste at remote and recreational areas
where conventional methods of disposal are undesirable because of needs to protect
recreational and underground waters and in areas where water is in short supply.
It will be demonstrated that water conservation is achieved since a non-aqueous
flush media will be utilized. The system will be demonstrated and evaluated during
both winter and summer seasons at a facility serving the recreation and tourist
industry. The physical, biological, pathological, chemical and aesthetic charac-
teristics of the flush media will be demonstrated. Specific technical data to be
determined and evaluated includes:
(1) Data on the useful life of the flush media;
(2) Per capita waste loading to establish future design criteria;
(3) Effectiveness of the incineration process;
(4) Operational maintenance and reliability data to project optimum operational
techniques and procedures.
BEGINNING DATE
6/15/71
EST. COMP. DATE
1 9/1 R/79
FUNDING INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$89, 756
Federal Cost:
$75, 213
METHOD
OF SUPPORT [Check One]
INTRAMURAL
OTHER [Specify]
| CONTRACT
X
GRANT
NAMES. OFFICAL TITLES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Floyd L. Matthew
Dakato Engineering
4635 Wentworth Drive
Rapid City, South Dakota 57701
Project Officer: Leo T. McCarthy, Jr.
Watercraft Waste Branch
EWQRD, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
Edison, New Jersey 08817
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Black Hills Conservancy Sub-District
P. O. Box 1692
Rapid City, South Dakota 57701
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Ciiciinati, Ohio 45268
fllJECT TITLE
Recirculating Catalytic Oxidation Waste Treatment System
PROJECT NUMBER
15010 HLZ
ritlECT IESCIIPTIIK
The objective of this project is to develop and demonstrate a physical/chemical
waste treatment system which eliminates the organic wastes in sewage and makes
the water suitable for reuse in flushing toilets, thus obviating the necessity for a
water supply for waste disposal. To demonstrate the performance of the developed
system, it will be installed at the top of Fred's Mountain (10, 400 feet elevation),
Alta, Wyoming, to treat the sanitary sewage generated by the customers and
employees of a restaurant located there. The restaurant will have a seating
capacity of 60 and is expected to serve as many as 500 customers per day. An
estimated 1, 500 gal/day of sanitary wastes will be treated. Treated wastes will
have less than 50 mg/1 of BOD5, less than 50 mg/1 of suspended solids, and less
than 100 MPN of coliform organisms per 100 ml.
itcwimc tm
7/1/71
1ST C»r ItTE
7/1/72
FMimt iirniATiM
Project Cost:
$81,032
Federal Cost:
$45,098
ETMt IF SW8IT (Ckect Bit)
Q im»MBiu | | omi
] COKTItCT
XJ "»«T
ISMtifj)
MIES, IFFKftl TiniS. AM IEMIT1EBTS IF MMCIPU MfCSTICATIIS II MtiECT IIIECTIIS
Project Director: Paul D. Nance
Thiokol Chemical Corporation
Wasatch Division
P. O. Box 524
Brigham City, Utah 84302
Project Officer:
Leo T. McCarthy
Watercraft Waste Branch
EWQRD. NERC-Cincinnati
Edison. New Jersey 08817
EPA
MW AM AMIESS IF MIJECT IISTITITIII
Grand Targhee Resort, Inc.
P. O. Box 117
Driggs, Idaho 83422
162
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Sewered Wastes
Projects
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
New Process to Improve Quality of Trickling Filter
Effluents
PROJECT NUMBER
11010 DJC
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to demonstrate the feasibility of a Moving Bed
Filter (MBF) for continuous treatment of trickling filter effluent on a full-scale
operation. Four automated MBF units of . 5 MGD capacity will be installed for
clarification of trickling filter effluent. The principle of the filter is the use of
a continuous countercurrent sand filter bed in which the sand is cleaned and re-
cycled. Movement in the filter is accomplished by a hydraulic diaphragm.
BEGINNING DATE
8/12/68
EST. COMP. DATE
5/31/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$490, 000
METHOD
OF SUPPORT (Check One]
a
X
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
GRANT
OTHER (Specify)
NAMES, OFFICAl TITLES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Michael S. Kachorsky
Borough of Manville
Project Officer: William Librizzi
Watercraft Waste Branch
EWQRD, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
Edison, New Jersey 08817
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Borough of Manville
Manville, New Jersey
165
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Storm
Sewer Discharge
Projects
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Characterization and Treatment of Urban Land Runoff
PROJECT NUMBER
11030 HJP
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
A 1.67 square mile drainage area in Durham, North Carolina, will be monitored
over a two-year period, for the purpose of correlating storm water discharge
quality with land use, rate of flow, storm characteristics, and runoff time. La-
boratory pilot-scale studies will be conducted to evaluate the applicability, ef-
fectiveness, and economics of sedimentation and physiochemical treatment of
storm water discharges. Water quality management criteria will be developed
to evaluate the relationship of storm water discharge control/treatment versus
advanced municipal waste treatment; in terms of cost and effectiveness to meet
desired water quality levels.
BEGINNING DATE
llllll
EST. COUP DATE
6/30/73
FUNDING INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$119,688
Federal Cost:
$106,672
METHOD
OF SUPPORT (Check One!
X
INTRAMURAL (
CONTRACT
GRANT
OTHER [Specify]
NAMES. OFFICAL TITLES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
Project Officer:
Dr. Newton Colston
Water Resources Research Institute
University of North Carolina
Anthony N. Tafuri
Storm and Combined Sewer Branch
EWQRD, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
Edison, New Jersey 08817
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Water Resources Research Institute of the University of North Carolina
124 Riddick Building, North Carolina State University
Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
169
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Ciiciinati, Ohio 45268
Mt)ECT TITLE
Demonstration Project for Temporary Detention of Storm and
Combined Sewage in Natural Underground Formations
PROJECT NUMBER
11031 DSL
FRBJECT IESCRIPTION
Natural permeable underground strata in the South St. Paul area will be used to
demonstrate their capacity for the temporary storage of both storm water and
combined storm water and sewage during periods of storm runoff. Deposits of
alluvium, or gravel, which are approximately 100 feet in depth, are to be located
for this purpose by drilling in favorable locations. Prior to introduction of the
wastewaters into the ground, they must be treated by removal of suspended solids,
and will be chlorinated, if necessary, to eliminate danger of contaminating adja-
cent sources of water supply. The capacity for rapid pre-treatment and movement
of large volumes of wastewater into the ground must be demonstrated if the system
is to prove feasible. Wastewater thus entering the ground during storms will be
pumped out over a period of several months. If the quality of this water meets the
required standards, it can be returned directly to the streams. Otherwise, it will
be transported to the sewage treatment plant. Prior to introduction of wastewater
into the underground formation, city water will be used to test the direction, rate
of movement, and quality of water in the ground, through use of observations wells.
im
7/22/68
EST CMP IATE
9/27/72
FMIINC
Project Cost:
$380,000
Federal Cost:
$285,000
METNOB Of SUPPORT {Ckeck OieJ
INTRANURAL | |
CONTRACT
OTHER
NAMES. irflCAl TITUJ. AM IEPARTHENTS If PRINCIPH IN»ESTICATORS 01 MOJECT IIIECTOIS
Project Director:
Project Officer:*
Clarence Oster
City of South St. Paul
George Kirkpatrick, Staff Engineer, Municipal Pollution
Control Section, 1901 N. Ft. Myer Drive, Xerox Building
Arlington, Virginia 22209
*For Edison Water Quality Research Division, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA, Edison. N.J.
ABE AH AIIRESS If MIIECT INSTITITIM
City of South St. Paul
St. Paul, Minnesota
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Development of a State-of-the-Art on the Characteristics of
Storm Water and Receiving Stream Impacts
PROJECT NUMBER
11030 FCH
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Based on data and statistics previously compiled by Edison and other information,
a critical description will be formulated pertaining to the characteristics of storm
water, in terms of quantity, quality, variation with time and relationship to drainage
area and type of sewerage system. The final report would provide a background for
design criteria for storm water control systems and serve as a basis for planning
further research on the character of storm water, if needed. The work would in-
volve survey of the literature, presentation, summarization, and critical evaluation
of the state-of-the-art.
BEGINNING DATE
1/1/72
EST. COUP. DATE
6/31/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$15,000
METHOD
OF SUPPORT (Check One)
x_
INTRAMURAL
OTHER {Specify!
CONTRACT
GRANT
NAMES. OFFICAL TITLES. AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Richard Field
Storm and Combined Sewer Branch
EWQRD, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
Edison, New Jersey 08817
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Edison Water Quality Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
Edison, New Jersey 08817
171
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITU
Development of the RRL Method of Storm Sewer Design
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
PROJECT NUMBER
11030 FLN
The objective of this project is to provide a catalog of usual applications on 10
urban basins in the United States of the British Road Research Laboratory method
(RRL method) for the design or redesign of storm sewers. Personnel will travel
to each of about 10 selected sites to negotiate and obtain from the files of these
cities records of rainfall and storm runoff measured over a period of years from
an urban basin served by a sewer system. They would obtain maps of the size
location, and slope of all existing storm waters in each urban basin; a street map
01 each urban basin; and an aerial photograph covering each urban basin. All of
this physical data would be processed by digital computer for each of 10 urban
basins to provide suitable procedures for determining storm runoff utilizing the
British RRL method. The results from these 10 basins would be generalized to
aid engineering judgment in the further application of the method for the design of
storm waters or evaluation of inadequacies of existing storm sewer systems in the
united States.
IECINIIIC DUE
6/24/70
EST COUP BATE
9/1/72
FINIINC IKFIIMATIIR
Project Cost:
$64,336
Federal Cost:
$19, 102
METHOD
1
Of SUPPORT ICfceck Oiej
X
INTRAMURAL
OTHER !S»ecify
CONTRACT
ERANT
Project Director: John B. Stall
Illinois State Water Survey
P. O. Box 232
Urbana, Illinois 61801
Project Officer:* George Kirkpatrick, Municipal Pollution Control Section, EPA
1901 North Fort Myer Drive, Xerox Building
Arlington, Virginia 22209
*For Edison Water Quality Research Division, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA, Edison, N. J.
DANE AM AtlRESS if PROJECT INSTITITI8N ~~ ~~~
University of Illinois
Urbana, Illinois 61801
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITU
Investigation of Porous Pavements
PROJECT NUMBER
11034 DUY
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to develop several types of porous pavements that
can be utilized for streets, parking lots, playgrounds etc., for the purpose of per-
mitting rainfall to percolate into the ground, thus reducing flow in combined sew-
ers. Test sections of developed pavements will be installed, tested, and evaluated.
BEGINNING DATE
10/1/70
EST. COUP. DATE
9/1/71
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$123, 815
METHOD
OF SUPPORT (Check One)
X
INTRAMURAL
OTHER {Specify)
CONTRACT
GRANT
Project Director:
Project Officer:
Francis J. Condon
Municipal Pollution Control Branch
1901 North Fort Myer Drive, Xerox Building
Arlington, Virginia 22209
I. Seidenberg
Richard Field
Storm and Combined Sewer Branch, EWQRD
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA (Edison, New Jersey 08817)
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Franklin Institute
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
173
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KSCRPTKM OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Ciiciiiati, Okio 45268
PMJECT TITU
The Construction and Technical Evaluation of the Various
Aspects of an Aluminum Storm Sewer System
PHOIECT NUMBER
11032 DTI
MIIEC1 BESCIIPTIH
The objective of this project is to demonstrate the correction of combined sewer
overflow problems by constructing a separate storm drainage system for a por-
tion of the city. Engineering study indicates that this is the most economical
solution for the city. The development and demonstration aspects will be:
1) installation and evaluation of performance, durability, and
dependability of various size corrugated aluminum pipe;
2) prototype development and evaluation of improved joint couplers,
tapping saddles, catch basins and manholes;
3) a detailed cost analysis to allow comparison of aluminum pipe
with a commonly used sewer material; and
4) a construction practice evaluation for future installation guidance.
lECMIMt IATE
6/23/69
EST C«»P I*TE
11/23/72
retime mf eiwTiia
Project Cost:
$958,068
Federal Cost:
$432,276
METHOD
Of SUPPORT ICfctcfc Die)
X
INTRAKIIRAl j ITMEI ISpteitl;
CONTRACT
.
Project Director: James J. Giordano
Chamlin and Associates, 3017 Fifth Street
Peru, Illinois 61354
Prolect Officer:* Clifford Risley, Jr.
Region V, EPA
1 NW Wacker Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60606
*For Edison Water Quality Research Division, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA, Edison, N.J
uw m tiiitss ir MIJECT IISTITITIII
City of LaSalle
LaSalle, Illinois
174
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Water Pollution Effects of Street Surface Contaminants
PROJECT NUMBER
11034 FUJ
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objectives of this project are to:
1) investigate and define water pollution impacts of urban surface runoff;
2) develop alternate approaches to be applied in abating pollution from this
source;
3) determine the current state-of-the-art related to street cleaning equip-
ment and practice applicable to water pollution control;
4) thorough delineate the problem;
5) develop a means of assessing extent and significance of pollutional
materials not usually captured with conventional sampling;
6) develop a standard technique or procedure which can be utilized for
assessing the performance of equipment and practice in terms of water
pollution control; and
7) develop a critical path delineation of tasks to be performed in accomplishing
improvements in equipment and public works practices that will improve
street cleaning practices so as to significantly reduce the water pollution
impact of urban storm water discharges.
Feasibility of applying mathematical modeling in this area will be determined.
SEGINNINS DATE
6/30/70
EST. COttP DATE
9/30/71
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$240, 205
METHOD
OF SUPPORT (Check One)
j INTRAMURAL
X| CONTRACT
~~] GRANT
OTHER (Specify)
NAMES, OFFICAL TITLES. AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
Project Officer:*
For information, contact Project Officer
Francis J. Condon
Municipal Pollution Control Section, EPA
1901 North Fort Myer Drive, Xerox Building
Arlington, Virginia 22209
*For Edison Water Quality Research Division, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA, Edison, N. J.
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
URS Research Company
1811 Trousdale Drive
Burlingame, California
175
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Watercraft Wastes
Projects
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TIUE
Analysis of Pollution from Marine Engines and Effects
on the Environment
PROJECT NUMBER
15020 GPG
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to obtain sufficient laboratory and field data to be
able to predict the number of outboard engines which can be operated on any par-
ticular body of water without causing adverse effects on the aquatic environment.
The project is divided into two phases. The first phase will assess the extent of
ecological disturbance caused by the operation of outboard motors and will deter-
mine the affect on the aquatic system food chain. This pahse will be conducted
in natural aquatic systems in both northern and southern climates. The second
phase consists of a laboratory investigation to identify and quantify the major
components of submerged exhaust emission from outboard engines variations
due to engine horsepower, manufacturers design, engine age and maintenance
will be studied.
BEGINNING DATE
4/13/71
EST. COUP. DATE
3/31/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$227, 969
Federal Cost:
$ 99, 621
METHOD
OF SUPPORT [Check One)
X
INTRAMURAL \~
CONTRACT
GRANT
J OTHER (Specify)
AMES, OFFICAL TITUS, AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Matt Kaufman
Boating Industry Association
Project Officer: Leo T. McCarthy
Watercraft Waste Branch
EWQRD, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
Edison, New Jersey 08817
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Boating Industry Association
333 North Michigan Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60601
179
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DESCRFTON OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Ciicimati, Okia 45268
PROJECT TITIE
Catalytic Waste Treatment Systems for Great Lakes Ore
Carriers
PROJECT NUMBER
15020 HLY
PIIIECT »ESCIIPTIM
The objective of this project is to develop a physiochemical system of treating
sanitary, galley, laundry, shower and wash basin wastes generated on an ore
carrier operating on the Great Lakes with a crew of 30 men. The proposal
envisages using three subsystems. One subsystem, employing a propriety
catalytic-incinerator for solid liquid separation and solids reduction, and propriety
catalytic columns for dissolved solids removal and oxidation, would treat only
sanitary and galley wastes, would employ a centrifuge for solids, grease, liquid
separation; an incinerator for grease and solids reduction and catalytic columns
for dissolved solids removal and oxidation. The third subsystem would use
electrolytic chlorination to sterilize shower, wash basin and laundry wastewater.
These three subsystems would be designed with appropriate holding tanks, re-
cycling tanks and automatic controls to treat in excess of 2, 900 gallons of waste-
water per day. After fabrication, the subsystems will be assembled on shore and
tested before installation on board ship. Upon installation of the sybsystems there
would be a 90-day shipboard evaluation followed by a 6-month program to evaluate
performance reliability. Effluent requirements for the proposed system would be
less than 50 mg/1 of suspended solids, less than 50 mg/1 of BOD and less than 240
MPN of coliform organisms per 10 ml.
IECWRWC OATE
6/15/71
EST CIMP OATE
1/15/73
FWIIK INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$186,770
Federal Cost:
$ 98,318
NET80B OF SUPPORT |Ckttk 0«e]
| [ INTRAMNRAL | | OTHER
H]
CONTRACT
ISpeeifjl
AMES. IfFrtAl TITUS. Ill IEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS 61 PROJECT IIRECTORS
Project Director: Paul D. Nance
Thiokol Chemical Corporation
Wasatch Division, P. O. Box 524
Brigham City, Utah
Leo T. McCarthy
Watercraft Waste Branch
EWQRD, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
Edison, New Jersey 08817
Project Officer:
AM AIR AMRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Cleveland Cliffs Iron Company
1460 Union Commerce Building
Cleveland, Ohio 44115
180
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Development and Demonstration of a Device for On-Board
Treatment of Wastes from Vessels
PROJECT NUMBER
15020 HJK
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to design, develop and test a compact, low-cost
completely closed combustion toilet system based on the "store and burn" concept.
The system is anon-module unit that stores the daily wastes from a crew comple-
ment of three to four men for once a day incineration. The system is vented to the
atmosphere only. There are no effluent discharge lines for by-passing the system.
Therefore, water pollution is precluded by the system design. An inhert ash
generated in the combustion process requires periodic disposal. A shipboard
Phase II demonstrated is proposed for a period of nine months following the nine-
month Phase I development.
((GINNING DATE
6/30/71
1ST COUP. DATE
1/30/73
FBNBING INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$197, 679
Federal Cost:
$194, 590
METHOD OF S
n
X
UPPORT (Check One)
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
6RANT
OTHER (Specify)
NAMES, OFFICAL TITUS, AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
Project Officer:
T. S. McMahon
Ocean Systems, Inc.
William Librizzi
Watercraft Waste Branch
EWQRD, NERC-Cincinnati,
Edison, New Jersey 08817
EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Ocean Systems, Inc.
11440 Isaac Newton Square North
Reston, Virginia 22070
181
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OESCRPTWH OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Ciiciinati, Ohra 45268
PIIJECT TITLE
Development and Demonstration of Devices for On-Board
Treatment of Wastes from Vessels
PROJECT NUHIER
15020 HJI
PIIJECT IESCIIPTIBII
The objective of this project is to design, develop and demonstrate a compact
modular system for all wastes from pleasure craft. The system utilizes pressure
filtration, carbon adsorption, incineration and vapor phase catalytic and chlorin-
ation oxidation. The components of the system can be designed such that a treat-
ment device may consist of from one to four modules, depending on space and
weight limitation of vessels. Phase I, the laboratory phase, will consist of
developing and testing the individual components. Following the lab phase, a
prototype system will be assembled for vessel installation and demonstration.
IECMIMC I*TE
6/30/71
EST CMP I4TE
9/1 /7^?
FMIMC MFMIITIM
Project Cost:
$240, 931
Federal Cost:
$223, 125
NETIIII IF StJPPBIT (Ckecl Oitj
r
Ix
i
i
i
CONTIACT
6IAKT
ITMEI (Specit)!
UC$, IFFtMl TiniS. Ill IEPMT1EITS IF PIMCIPAl MVESTIMTIIS It PIIJECT IIIECTIIS
Project Director: W. B. Johnson
AWT Systems, Inc.
Project Officer: Bernard Hornstein
Watercraft Waste Branch
EWQRD, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
Edison, New Jersey 08817
MM Ml IIIIESS IF PIIJECT IISTITITIH
AWT Systems, Inc.
910 Market Street
Wilmington, Delaware
182
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT Tim
Development of Performance Evaluation Field Test Kits for
Marine Sanitation Devices
PROJECT NUMBER
15020
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to make a study of commercially available port-
able analytical equipment and techniques now in use for field evaluation of waters
and wastewater. Examination will be made as to the degree of reliability and
ease of operation of basic apparatus with aim at developing specialized field test
kits for on-site performance evaluation of marine sanitation devices.
IEGINNING DATE
2/28/72
EST. COUP. DATE
4/30/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$6,600
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check One)
|x
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
1 OTHER (Specify)
| | GRANT
NAMES, OFFICAL TITLES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
Project Officer:
William Librizzi
Watercraft Waste Branch
EWQRD, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
Edison, New Jersey 08817
David J. Cesareo
Watercraft Waste Branch
EWQRD, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
Edison, New Jersey 08817
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Edison Water Quality Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
Edison, New Jersey 08817
183
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Ciiciuati, Okio 45268
PIIJECT TITLE
Device for On-Board Treatment of Wastes from Vessels
PROJECT NUMBER
15020 HJJ
PI8HCT IESCIIPTIM
The objective of this project is to design, develop, and demonstrate a sanitary
waste treatment device for a crew size of 25, but applicable design changes can
expand the treatment capability to 20 to 50 man crew sizes. The unique feature
of the proposal is the inclusion of separate distinct systems for treating urine and
toilet stools. The urinal system utilizes effluent from carbon columns as a re-
circulatory flush media. The treatment of sewage from toilet stools will also
be handled in a recirculating system. Solids will be separated in this system
by gimbal mounted filter paper. Solid waste generated, including filter paper
and spent carbon, will be incinerated.
itcwimc I»TE
6/30/71
EST CMP im
1/30/73
fMIIRt IttllMTtM
Federal Cost:
$197, 503
METHOD Of SUPPOIT 1C keel Die)
} | 1MTUHU1U
[ )
OWI (Sptt.fj!
S«»KT
IMS, irricti TITUS, m IEMITIUTS if nwcim wmw»Tiis it ruici IIIECTIIS
Project Director: W. C. Fisher
Fairbanks Morse, Inc.
Project Officer: Robert S. Holland
Watercraft Waste Branch
EWQRD, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
Edison, New Jersey 08817
H«E Ml IIIIESS IF PII1ECT IISTITITIM
Fairbanks Morse, Inc.
Research Center
Beloit, Wisconsin
184
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Device for On-Board Treatment of Wastes from Vessels
PROJECT NUMBER
15020 HJL
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to design, fabricate and test a system for treating
sanitary and galley wastes from vessels with a 6 to 20 man crew. The unique
feature of the proposed system is the incorporation of a hydrophilic filter con-
sisting of a screen and "sponge" to accomplish solids-liquid separation. A
Phase I, 9 months period is included for development of full-scale system and
laboratory testing. A Phase II period includes installation on board a vessel
for performance testing.
RESINNING DATE
6/30/71
EST. COUP. DATE
6/30/73
FUNDING INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$143, 392
Federal Cost:
$137, 800
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check One)
| [ INTRAMURAL [ ^ OTHER |SptCif»)
X] CONTRACT
GRANT
NAMES. OFFICAL TITLES. AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: G. A. Remus
General American Transportation Corporation
Project Officer: Robert S. Holland
Watercraft Waste Branch
EWQRD, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
Edison, New Jersey 08817
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
General American Transportation Corporation
7448 North Natchez Avenue
Niles, Illinois
185
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DESCRPTKM OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Ciiciuati, Ohio 45268
PIIJECT TITLE
Devices for On-Board Treatment of Wastes from Vessels
PROJECT NUMBER
15020 HJG
MIJECT IESCIIPTIIN
The objective of this project is to design, develop and test a compact, low-cost,
highly reliable waste treatment system for sanitary vessel waste with a crew
compliment of 10 men. Emphasis on adaptability of the proposed design to both
smaller and larger pleasure craft will be included. The proposed system employs
the unique feature of a filter/incinerator developed by Thiokol. As reported by
Thiokol for the system performance, the effluent contains less than 50 mg/1 of
suspended solids and Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) and less than 240
MPH/100 ml. of coliform. This quality would more than satisfy the stated
objectives of the RFP. A seven-month Phase II demonstration on board a house-
boat is proposed after the Phase I development.
IEGMIMG BATE
6/30/71
EST CMP IATE
2/1/73
FNIIK IIFMIUTIM
Federal Cost:
$125,768
METHOD OF SIPPOIT (deck Oiej
| | mmMum || emi
[ XJ CONTIACT
I ) GIANT
AKS. IFFttAl TITUS. Ml IEMITMCITS IF NMCIPAl WVESTKATHS II MIJECT IIIECTIIS
Project Director: Paul D. Nance
Thiokol Chemical Corporation
Project Officer: Leo T. McCarthy
Watercraft Waste Branch
EWQRD, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
Edison, New Jersey 08817
*« AH AIMESS IF PIIJECT IHSTITITIM
Thiokol Chemical Corporation
Wasatch Division
Brigham City, Utah 84302
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Devices for On-Board Treatment of Wastes from Vessels
PROJECT NUMBER
15020 HJH
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to develop and test a small, reliable recirculating
waste treatment system for small pleasure craft up to 26 feet in length. The
system will be designed to treat the waste generated by four people and will fit
into a space of 20 cubic inches. All of the components, with the exception of an
incinerator have been evaluated in Westinghouse Research Laboratories. The
components of the proposed system include:
1) a commode base;
2) a unique moving spring screen solid separator;
3) a liquid reservoir;
4) a solids incinerator; and,
5) a disinfecting/chemical treatment device.
The above components will be designed, fabricated and tested in the laboratory
using human waste during Phase I. Phase II involves building, installing and
testing the device aboard the MIDWIFE, mother ship for the Westinghouse
Deepstar Submersibles.
BEGINNING DATE
6/30/71
EST. COUP. DATE
1 /Q1 IV*
FINDING INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$161, 286
Federal Cost:
$157, 000
METHOD
OF SUPPORT [Check One)
X
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
GRANT
] OTHER (Specify)
NAMES. OFFICAl TITLES. AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: A. B. Turner
Project Officer:
Westinghouse Electric Corporation
William Librizzi
Watercraft Waste Branch
EWQRD, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
Edison, New Jersey 08817
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Westinghouse Electric Corporation
R&D Center, Beulah Road
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15235
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KSCRPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Ciiciuati, Ohio 45268
PII1ECT TITLE
Devices for On-Board Treatment of Wastes from Vessels
PROJECT NUMBER
15020 HJN
PIUECT lESCIIPTtl*
The objective of this project is to design, develop, and demonstrate a compact,
simple to operate, sanitary waste treatment system for handling 15 man days
(3x5 or 5x3) of waste from existing marine heads before filter replenishment.
The Phase I program is to determine the best carbon/coagulant system for
adsorption and retension of solids, BOD and coliform, and further to develop
the proper mechanical, flow and filtration configuration for best performance.
Phase II proposes installation and demonstration on a 34-foot sailing vessel.
IECMIMC I4TE
6/30/71
EST CIMP I*U
2/1/73
FMIINC MFMMTIM
Federal Cost:
$112,671
METHOD OF SUPPORT |Cktck Oil)
INTIAMUIAL || OTUEI (Spiciff)
GIANT
MIES. IfHCAL TITLES. All IEPAITMEITS
IWESTI«*T«r M PIIJECT IIHCTMS
Prolect Director: Forrest Speicher
Gulf and Western Industrial Products Company
Project Officer:
Bernard Hornstein
Watercraft Waste Branch
EWQRD, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
Edison, New Jersey 08817
MM Ml AlltESS If PMUCT IRSTITITIH
Gulf and Western Industrial Products Company
101 Chester Road
Swarthmore, Pennsylvania 19081
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Marine Sanitation System Demonstration
PROJECT NUMBER
15020 GYM
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to demonstrate a physiochemical marine sanitation
system capable of producing an effluent having characteristics equivalent to a
high level of secondary treatment. The vessel selected for the demonstration is
a ferry operating between Cape May, New Jersey and Lewes, Delaware. The
proposed process utilizes a centrifuge to separate the solids from the liquid
waste followed by a series of carbon adsorption columns to remove the remaining
organic contaminants. The liquid effluent from the system can be discharged
overboard. The solids remaining will be collected on board and will be disposed
of on shore once each week.
BEGINNING DATE
6/1/71
EST. COUP. DATE
t; /?! IT)
FUNDING INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$180, 817
Federal Cost:
$135,630
NETHOD OF SUPPORT {Check One)
[ | INTRAMURAL [ ^] OTHER
| [ CONTRACT
X 6"*NT
[Specify)
NAMES. OFFICAl TITLES. AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: E. L. Kaminsky
Delaware River and Bay Authority
William Librizzi
Watercraft Waste Branch
EWQRD, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
Edison, New Jersey 08817
Project Officer:
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Delaware River and Bay Authority
P. O. Box 71
New Castle, Delaware
189
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVKONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Ciicimti, Okie 45268
FIOJECT TITLE
Performance Evaluation of Marine Sanitation Devices
PROJECT NUM1EI
15020
MIJECT IE SCUM III
The objective of this project is to perform an investigation to characterize the
effluent resulting from treatment with each unit and estimate the relative per-
cent reduction of pollutants achieved by each system. Performance evaluations
will be made of three commercially available treatment devices in a controlled
situation. A Raritan macerator-chlorinator using household type bleach (6%
sodium hypochlorite) for a chlorine supply, a Wilcox-Crittenden macerator-
chlorinator using HTH tablets (70% calcium hypochlorite) and a biological unit,
a Microphor Model H-10, using fiberous redwood bark, as a media for filtration
and biological decomposition, were evaluated.
IECNIMC MTE
8/31/71
1ST Cm. MTE
11/30/71
fWIIK «FMMTIM
Federal Cost:
$6,600
METN8I OF SIPPflIT (Cheek Oil)
1 | i i
| ] CMTMCT
[ ) HINT
uus. iificu Tints. m ifpftirauTS if rmtipu UWESTIS.TUS it PIIIECT IIIECTIIS
Project Director: William Librizzi
Watercraft Waste Branch
EWQRD, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
Edison, New Jersey 08817
Project Officer: David J. Cesareo
Watercraft Waste Branch
EWQRD, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
Edison, New Jersey 08817
MM til tHIESS If MIIECT IIJTITITIII
Edison Water Quality Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
Edison, New Jersey 08817
190
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Recreational Water Craft Waste Treatment System
PROJECT NUMBER
15020 HJM
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to design, develop and demonstrate a compact,
simple to operate, reliable and relatively maintenance-free physical-chemical
waste treatment system for recreational watercraft. The unique feature of the
proposed system is the incorporation of the combined processes of in-depth fil-
tration and carbon adsorption in a moving bed. An electrically driven, variable
pitch screw shaft moves the filtration/adsorption mixed media on an intermittant
bases. The active zone of the unit is replenished periodically with fresh media
while the spent media is wasted to a storage canister which requires emptying
once per boating season.
IE6INNING DATE
6/30/71
EST. COUP. DATE
1/31/73
FHRDING INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$123,058
Federal Cost:
$119, 700
METHOD OF S
D
X
n
UPPORT [Check One]
INTRAMURAL
OTHER (Specify)
CONTRACT
GRANT
NAMES. OFFIGAl TITLES. AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
Project Officer:
S. Summers
Ametak, Incorporated
William Librizzi
Watercraft Waste Branch
EWQRD, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
Edison, New Jersey 08817
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Ametak, Incorporated
Los Angeles, California
191
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Ciaciiiati, Obit 45268
PIOJECT TITLE
R/V Alcoa Seaprobe Sewage Treatment Plant
PROJECT NUMBER
15020 FZS
PIUECT lESCIIPTIOM
The project is intended to demonstrate the effectiveness of a closed circuit recir-
culating flush system designed to preclude any overboard discharge from the
sanitary facilities while the vessel is in port or in restricted waters. Involved is
chemical treatment, separation of solids and recirculation of sterile flushing liquid.
Included is the modification of an existing design of an onboard sewage treatment
plant to suit a special purpose vessel of 2000 tons displacement and 50 person crew.
Shipyard installation of the system and auxiliary equipment during construction of
the ship; initial test and checkout of the plant; acquisition of operational data re-
lated to suitability of application; and final report are required. The report will
present results, conclusions and recommendations covering installation efforts,
operation aspects, costs and chemical and biological effectiveness.
RECMIMC im
10/27/70
EST HIP I«TE
1/1/72
FMIIIC IIFIMITIM
Project Cost:
$49, 089
Federal Cost:
$33,669
NETNOO Of SUPPORT jCleck Die)
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
OTHER
MIES. IFflCtl TITUS. Ml lEPUTHUTS IF PIUCIPU IWSWItT'RS 01 PROJECT OIIECTOIS
Project Director: Donald R. Froehlich
Ocean Science and Engineering, Inc.
William Librizzi
Watercraft Waste Branch
EWQRD, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
Edison, New Jersey 08817
Project Officer:
MM Ml IIIIESS IF PROJECT IHSTITITIIH
Ocean Science and Engineering, Inc.
3 Choke Cherry Road
RockviUe, Maryland 20850
192
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ENVIRONMENTAL
TOXICOLOGY
RESEARCH DIVISION
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Toxicological
Assessment
of Mobile Emissions
Projects
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROIECT HUE
Basic Reproductive Response and Teratology Following
Exposure to Potentially Hazardous Substances
PROJECT NUMBER
Priority #17
(TAME)
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to study the reproductive response, teratology
and changes in growth and development of newborn following exposure to environ-
mental pollutants, i. e., auto exhausts and trace metals. Female rats and
occasionally other species will be exposed to the substances and then serially
sacrificed to determine if changes occur.
BEGINNING DATE
7/1/71
EST COMP. DATE
6/30/74
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$32,000
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check One)
| x| INTRAMURAL | ] OTHER (Specify)
CONTRACT
GRANT
n
NAMES, OFFICAL TITLES. AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: J. Stara
ETRD, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
W. Moore
Biological Effects Branch
ETRD, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Environmental Toxicology Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
197
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Ciiciiiati, Ohw 45268
PMIECT TITLE
Behavioral and Neurological Effects of Lead
PIOIfCT NHMBEI
Priority #14
(TAME)
PltJECT IESCIIPTIIN
The objective of this project is to continue studies to explore the behavioral and
neurological effects of low doses of inorganic lead in developing sheep. Lambs,
recently born of ewes given either 0, 150, or 300 mg lead in their food each day
during pregnancy, will be tested. These lambs will be subjected to fundamental
neurological examinations, tested in two mazes to see if they can learn to find
their dam, and tested for visual discriminatory capabilities. EEC's and evoked
responses to stimuli will be recorded several times over the period of testing.
At the completion of testing some lambs and their dams will be sacrificed and
subject to histopathological examination.
IEGMHC IATE
7/1/71
1ST. CMP. I»TE
6/30/72
FMIHK IIFMIATIM
Federal Cost:
$33, 000
METNU IF SIPPDIT (Cketk Oiej
(~x| mmimi j "] ami ($»id«ii
| | CMTUCT
[ | tim
UKS. iFFKAl TIH'S, All lEPMTIEITS IF PIMCIPU MVESTICATIIS II PIIJECT IIIECTIIS
Project Director: J. F. Stara
ETRD, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
AM All AltlESS IF PIIIECT IIS1ITITIIII
Environmental Toxicology Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
198
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Comparative Toxicology of Fuel Emissions
PROJECT NUMBER
Priority #1
(TAME)
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objectives of this project are to:
1) install, test, and calibrate additional generation, control, analytic
and exposure systems;
2) improve emission characterization capabilities;
3) determine comparative acute toxicity of emissions resulting from
use of reference vs. several market gasoline fuels and reference
gasoline vs. reference diesel fuels, and subacute toxicity as well
as from reference gasolines, selected market gasolines, and
diesel fuel;
4) provide comparative toxicologic data relative to effects of emis-
sions from mobile sources as affected by fuel type and composition,
additives, control devices, operating modes and environmental in-
fluence.
Following adequate literature search and development of a comprehensive study
protocol, and following additional installations, calibration, and aerometry pro-
cedures, employ capabilities and facilities sequentially by exposing selected bio-
logical test systems to obtain comparative toxicologic data on gasoline and diesel
fuel emissions. A series of acute-high level exposure experiments will be per-
formed for several gasoline and diesel fuels; subacute tests also will be conducted
on the reference and a selected market gasoline.
IEGINNINE DATE
llllll
EST. COUP. DATE
6/30/75
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$150,000
METHOD
OF SUPPORT (Check One!
X
INTRAMURAL
OTHER (Specify!
[ CONTRACT
GRANT
NAMES. OFFICAL TITLES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: K. Campbell
Inhalation Toxicology Branch
ETRD, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
J. Stara
ETRD, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Environmental Toxicology Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
199
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
CiociRBiti, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Effect of Chronic Exposure to Auto Exhaust Atmospheres on
Immune Response - Pilot Study
PROJECT NUMBER
Priority #4
(TAME)
PROJECT IESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to screen for effect of chronic exposure to exhaust
emissions on ability to respond to antigenic experience and a development of pro-
tective immunity. The approach in this study is to perform SN and PHS assays
on sera prior to and following initial and "booster" vaccinations with rabies vac-
cine, on 6 dogs on each of control, "raw" and irradiated exhaust atmospheres.
Sampling is already completed. Subsequent analysis and evaluation of data
follows.
(Interagency agreement with NCDC - Lawrenceville)
IECMIMC MTE
7/1/71
CST cw. im
6/30/72
FMIIIfi IIFMRUTIM
Federal Cost:
$5,000
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Ckfct OK)
[x] INTRAMURAL | | OTHER |$»«til||
[ | eO»TR»CT
[ | GIANT
UK. FFK«l TITLES. Ml OEP«TiENT$ IF PRIiCIPU IN»E$TIS*TORS II PROJECT IIIECTOIS
Project Director: K. Campbell
Inhalation Toxicology Branch
ETRD, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
MW Ml MIIESS IF PROJECT USTITIWN
Environmental Toxicology Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
200
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Effect of Chronic Exposure to Auto Exhaust, SO
Atmospheres on Immune Response
x and NOX
PROJECT NUMBER
Priority #5
(TAME)
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to determine effect of chronic exposure to exhaust,
SOX and NO atmospheres on ability to respond to antigenic experience and the
development of protective immunity. PHS assays on sera prior to and for a period
following initial and "booster" vaccinations with rabies vaccine, in all dogs in
study atmosphere (CA, R, I, R+SOX,
groups will be examined.
NOX), will be made. Differences among
(Interagency agreement with NCDC)
BEGINNING DATE
1/1/11
EST. COUP. DATE
6/30/72
rONDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$6,000
METHOD
OF SUPPORT [Check Onej
X
INTRAMURAL
OTHER (Specify)
CONTRACT
GRANT
NAMES, OFFICAL TITLES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: K. Campbell
Inhalation Toxicology Branch
ETRD, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
J Stara
ETRD, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Environmental Toxicology Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
201
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DESCRFTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION A6ENCY
Ciicimati, Ohio 45268
P10IECT TITLE
Facilities Construction, Operation and
Related Engineering Services
PIOIECT NUMBER
Priority #1-A
(TAME)
PUJECT IESCIIPTIIH
The objectives of this project are to design, install, operate and maintain equip-
ment used to generate emissions from vehicles having standard, improved, or
exotic power sources, and utilizing varied combinations of emission control
systems. Specific pollutant atmospheres from either auto or diesel engines
will be generated, monitored, and provided to experimental animals in exposure
chambers for short-term biologic responses of an in-vivo and in-vitro nature.
lEcmimt BATE
7/1/71
EST CBIP BATE
Continuous
FMBIK IIFBIHATIBI
Federal Cost:
$210,000
METN6B
OF SIPPORT ICkeck Oie|
X
a
INTRANiRAl
CONTRACT
KRAUT
1 OTHER ISytcifjt)
IMKS. IFFICAl TITLES. AIB IEPARTMEITS IF PRWCIPAl MVESTIBATBIS Bt PIB1ECT BltECTBRS
Project Director: R. Hinners
Inhalation Toxicology Branch
ETRD, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
MK AN IBBIESS BF PBB1ECT IISTITBTIBI
Environmental Toxicology Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
202
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Maintenance and Observation of Effects of Auto Exhaust
and other Pollutants in Female Beagles
PROJECT NUMBER
Priority #2
(TAME)
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to determine the effects of chronic exposure to
auto exhaust, SOX and NOX atmospheres on subsequent development of diseases
associated with aging process. Housing, animal care, clinical care and exami-
nations, hematologic measurements, attritional necropsies and tissue proces-
sing for formerly exposed dogs during development of senescence processes,
will be provided, and effects of exposure will be assessed.
IEEINNING DATE
1/1/11
EST. COUP. DATE
6/30/74
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$55,000
METHOD
OF SUPPORT [Check One]
INTRAMURAL |
X CONTRACT
GRANT
"1 OTHER [Specify]
NAMES. OFFICAL TITLES. AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: J. Stara
ETRD, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Environmental Toxicology Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
203
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PIBJECT TITLE
The Effects of Automotive Emissions on the Development
and Function of the Nervous System
PROJECT NUMBER
Priority #13
(TAME)
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The object of this project is to determine the effects on the functioning and
structure of the central nervous system of exposure to fuel emissions. Groups
of adult, pregnant female, and neonatal rats and hamsters will be exposed to
atmospheres containing high concentrations of fuel emissions. Measurements
will then be made of their reflexes, locomotor activity, responses to stress,
and learning abilities. Electrophysiological recordings will be made of
spontaneous brain waves and evoked potentials to sensory stimuli. After
completion of the functional testing, their brains will be examined for changes
in gross and fine morphology.
BEGINNING BATE
7/1/71
EST COUP BATE
6/30/72
FUMING INflRMATIOI
Federal Cost:
$40, 000
METHOD
OF SUPPORT (Cteck Die]
X
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
OTHER (Specify]
~~] GRANT
AMES. WfttM. TITUS. All BIPAITUWTS IF PIWCIW ««STISAT8IS »« PWJECT BIKtTOIS
Project Director: M. Gage
Experimental Physiology Branch
ETRD, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
J. Stara
ETRD, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AM ABIIESS BF PRBJECT INSTITUTION
Environmental Toxicology Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Veterinary Services in Toxicology Program, FY1972
PROJECT NUMBER
Priority #19
(SSETP)
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to provide required comprehensive veterinary
surgical and clinical and laboratory animal care, research and management
services support to all toxicology research groups and projects. Services in-
clude procurement and maintenance of animals and related equipment, applied
research; assistance and consultation and collaboration in toxicologic studies.
Records will be maintained and reports will be provided.
BEGINNING DATE
llllll
EST. COUP DATE
Continuing
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$130, 000
METHOD
OF SUPPORT (Check One)
X
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
GRANT
1 OTHER (Specify!
NAMES, OFFICAL TITLES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: K. Campbell
Inhalation Toxicology Branch
ETRD, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Environmental Toxicology Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
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Toxicological
Assessment of
Stationary
Substances Projects
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Absorption, Clearance, and Translocation of Cadmium
Compounds in Rats ___^
PROJECT NUMBER
Priority #6
(TASS)
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to evaluate quantitatively gastrointestinal and
pulmonary adsorption rates and lung clearance rates of various compounds of
cadmium (CdO, CdCl2 CdS04, Cd acetate). Rats will be exposed to radioactive
cadmium compounds and then whole body counts will be made to determine re-
tention of the cadmium. Animals will be serially sacrificed to determine cad-
mium concentration in various tissues.
BEGINNING DATE
7/1/71
EST. COUP. DATE
6/30/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$50,000
METHOD
OF SUPPORT (Check One]
X
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
GRANT
1 OTHER (Specify!
NAMES. OFFICAL TITLES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: W. Moore
Biological Effects Branch
ETRD, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
T Stara.
ETRD, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Environmental Toxicology Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 452GB
PRBJECT TITLE
Influence of SOX on Subcellular Metabolism
PROJECT NUMBER
Priority #9
(TASS)
PIBIECT BESCRIPTIBN
The objectives of this project are to study the effect of SC«2 on various metabolic
pathways at the sub cellular levels and to study interaction of SOX with other en-
vironmental factors leading to potential metabolic deterioration. Both in-vitro
and in-vivo experiments will be conducted using rodents and dogs. Analysis will
be made of specific enzymes and metabolic intermediates representative of cer-
tain pathways.
IECMMMC BATE
7/1/71
EST CUP WE
6/30/72
FIIBINt IIFBRMATIBN
Federal Cost:
$35,000
METHOB 6F SBPPBIT (Cteck Die
|X | INTRAMURAL
CBNTRACT
| | GRANT
] OTHER {Speciff I
MES. IEEICU TITLES, til lEPUTKEMTS BE PRMCIPH IMESTI6ATORS II PIIIECT IIIECTIIS
Project Director: S. D. Lee
Biological Effects Branch
ETRD, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
HAM *! MIIESS IF PIIJECT IHSTITITIIM
Environmental Toxicology Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITU
Motivation, Learning, and Performance as a Function of
Exposure to Cadmium and Other Trace Metals
PROJECT NUMBER
Priority #10
(TASS)
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this task is to find the lowest levels of cadmium that produce
changes in rates and patterns of conditioned behavior. Animals will be trained
to discriminate among lights and sounds by emitting different temporal patterns
of panel presses for food. Eight rats and eight monkeys will be trained on each
of three reinforcement schedules.
BEGINNING DATE
7/1/71
EST. COUP. DATE
7/30/73
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$25, 000
METHOD
OF SUPPORT [Check One)
X
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
GRANT
J OTHER [Specify)
NAMES. OFFICH TITLES, AND DEPARTMENTS Of PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: M. Gage
Experimental Physiology Branch
ETRD, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Environmental Toxicology Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
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lexicological
Evaluation
of Environmental Interactions
Projects
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Effect of Ozone on Immune Response in Beagles
PROJECT NUMBER
Priority #11
(TEEI)
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to experimentally determine the potential toxicity
of exposure to ozone with respect to competency to produce protective immunity
(antibodies) in response to antigenic experience (infection, vaccination). Sero-
logic assay of antibody response in sera obtained from chronic 03-exposed
beagles before and after anti-rabies "booster" vaccination will be performed.
(Interagency agreement with NCDC..)
BEGINNING DATE
7/1/71
EST. COUP. DATE
6/30/72
FINDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$10, 000
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check One)
| x| INTRAMURAL | | OTHER (Specify)
| | CONTRACT
II GRANT
NAMES. OFFICAL TITLES. AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: K. Campbell
Inhalation Toxicology Branch
ETRD, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Environmental Toxicology Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Effects of Oxidants on Aging
PROJECT NUMBER
Priority #16
(TEEI)
PI8JECT BESCRIPTISN
The objectives of this project are to establish appropriate techniques for
evaluating toxic effects of ambient levels of oxidant and to test the implication
that oxidants accelerate lung aging thus producing an increased incidence of
chronic respiratory diseases. Bioanalytical techniques including isotopes
tracer methods and enzymic analyses suitable in detecting alterations of
subcellular metabolism will be employed in experiments with rodents and
dogs. For example, flourometric analyses of age pigments (ceroid, lipofucsin)
and spectrophotometric assays of lysosomal enzymes will be conducted to in-
vestigate accelerated cellular destruction under controlled nutritional status.
IECINNINC BATE
llllll
EST COUP BATE
6/30/72
FBNIINC INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$60, 000
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check Die!
XJ INTRAMURAL [ ) OTHER i$Mti1|)
CONTRACT
GRANT
NAMES. OFFICAl TITLES, ANR DEPARTMENTS IF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: S. D. Lee
Biological Effects Branch
ETRD, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AH AIBIESS «f PROJECT INSTITUTION
Environmental Toxicology Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Statistical Services in Toxicology Program, FY 1972
PROJECT NUMBER
Priority #21
(SSET)
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to provide consultative services to all projects
in the areas of statistical design, applied mathematics, and biomathematical
modeling, and statistical analysis and interpretation of experimental data.
Written reports furnished and records maintained giving complete technical data
and analysis of observed effects from all Branch experiments will serve as in-
put to Branch papers and/or documents. A protocol will be established for each
project through close cooperation between the statistical consultant and the bio-
logical specialist so that both have a practical knowledge of the techniques and
theories required to maintain the accuracy of the experiments.
BEGINNING DATE
7/1/71
EST. COUP. DATE
6/30/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$85,000
(Includes $5,000 Contract)
METHOD
OF SUPPORT [Check One)
X
X
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
GRANT
| OTHER (Specify]
NAMES, OFFICAL TITLES. AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: You-yen Yang
Experimental Statistics Section
ETRD, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Environmental Toxicology Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
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DISCRETION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Ciiciuati. Ohio 45268
PRIJECT TITLE
Thermodynamic and Kinetic Studies of Multi-Component
Systems as Found in Animal Exposure-Type Atmospheres
PROJECT NUMBER
Priority #15
(TEEI)
PRIIECT IESCRIPTIIR
Thermodynamics and kinetics of gas-particulate interactions, and analysis of the
atmospheres for heretofore unidentified compounds will be performed. An
immediate need prevails to evaluate the potentially considerable effects of
ammonia and carbon dioxide upon the character of the polluted atmosphere.
Controlled chamber atmospheres with varying concentrations of single gases
or particulate are to be evaluated for equilibrium condition concentrations.
Simplified procedures for determination of compound radicals can be used.
More complex procedures may be used to determine the compound forms.
IECMIHE IATE
7/1/71
EST. CMP IW
6/30/72
FMIIIC
Federal Cost:
$30, 000
METNII OF SIPPOIT |Ckeck Die)
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|| COHTIACT
[ j (RANT
OTHER
UKS. IFFICU T1UES. Ml IEHITKUTS If PRHICIPU WVESTIUTIIS » PIDECT IIIECTIIS
Project Director: M. Malanchuk
Biological Effects Branch
ETRD, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
RIME Ml MIIESS If PIIIECT IISTITITIIH
Environmental Toxicology Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
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Toxicological
Evaluation
of Potentially Hazardous
Substances Projects
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Aerometry and Analytical Chemistry in Environmental
Pollution Studies
PROJECT NUMBER
Priority #20
(SSETP)
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objectives of this project are to carry out that phase of toxicological studies
that requires monitoring and controlling the gaseous and particulate components
of mainly chamber atmospheres and the analysis of animal tissues. Atomic
absorption spectrophotometry, along with gas chromatography and mass spec-
trometry, will be adapted to analyses of particular components in air particulate
and in animal tissues for greatest accuracy and sensitivity of each component.
Generation of controlled ranges of aerosol particles will be promoted.
BEGINNING DATE
7/1/71
EST. COMP. DATE
Continuing
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$132,000
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check One)
r^
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
OTHER (Specif*!
j | 6RANT
Project Director: M. Malanchuk
Biological Effects Branch
ETRD, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Environmental Toxicology Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Ciiciiiati, Ohie 45268
MIJECT TITLE
Development of Standardized Test Procedures Adaptable to
Assessment of Potentially Toxic Elements in the Environment
PROJECT NUMBER
Priority #3
(TEPHS)
FAIJECT IESCRIFTIM
The objective of this project is to develop an appropriate animal model for dose
response studies of environmental pollutants, especially Cd, Hg, V, Mn, As,
and other selected metals. A three-gene ration rodent model will be used for
the study. The study will range over a two-year period and it will permit ob-
servations over a large portion of the animal's lifetime.
EtMRMC IATE
7/1/71
EST CUP MTE
6/30/73
FMIMC MFIMATIM
Federal Cost:
$134,000
METNSI IF S8FFORT (Ckeck Oit|
[xj IRTRAMIRAl
[ | CONTRACT
(RANT
OTHER
AMES. IFFICAL TITUS. AH IEMITIEITS IF PIMCWAL IIVESTICATHS II FRIJECT IIRECTIRS
Project Director: J. Stara
ETRD, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
W. Moore
Biological Effects Branch
ETRD, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
AW AM AIIIESS IF MI1ECT IISTITITIM
Environmental Toxicology Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
222
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Establishment of Early Warning System for Biochemical Effects
of Environmental Toxicants
PROJECT NUMBER
Priority #12
(TEPHS)
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objectives of this project are to determine the dose levels of environmental
toxicants at which incipient biochemical changes occur, and to establish "Pre-
clinical Sensors" in testing existing and new environmental toxicants. Experimental
animals will be given selected heavy metals in different chemical forms by oral
and inhalation routes, and their specific effect will be studied, i. e. , effect on
specific enzymes and other metabolic reactions representing specific pathways
of biochemical metabolism.
BEGINNING DATE
7/1 /71
1 / A / 1 i
EST COUP. DATE
6/30/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$25, 000
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check One
| XJ INTRAMURAL
| CONTRACT
[ | GRANT
[ OTHER (Specify)
NAMES. OFFICAl TITLES. ANO DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: S. D. Lee
Biological Effects Branch
ETRD, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Environmental Toxicology Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
223
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Ciacinnati, Ohio 4S268
PROJECT TITLE
Effect of Exposure to Trace Metals on the Central Nervous
System; Mercury and Manganese
PROJECT NUMBER
Priority #7
(TEPHS)
PIIJECT IESCRIPTIBN
The objectives of this project are to ascertain the effects of exposure of mercury
and manganese on the functioning of the central nervous system. Alterations in
the perimeter of the visual field of monkeys, bar pressing performance on sched-
ules of reinforcement of rats and monkeys and electrical brain activity of rats and
monkeys will be observed after these animals are exposed to various amounts of
mercury or manganese.
lESWIMt BATE
7/1/71
EST COUP BATE
6/30/73
FMBIIG IMFIIIIATIII
Federal Cost:
$50,000
METHOD OF SBPPOIT {Ckeck Die)
| X KTBAMmi [ ] OTNEI
| "j COWACT
[ ] SIANT
fSpcciffl
A1ES. BFFICAl TITIES. All BEPAITHEW IF PlliCIPAl IIVESTICATMS IB PIBJECT IIRECTIIS
Project Director: M. Gage
Experimental Physiology Branch
ETRD, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AMI AIBIESS BF PBIJECT IMSTITITIBH
Environmental Toxicology Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
224
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Effect of Trace Metals on Animal Sleep Patterns
PROJECT NUMBER
Priority #8
(TEPHS)
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to quantify the effects of mercury and manganese
exposure on the sleep characteristics of non-human primates. Rhesus monkeys
will have metal electrodes implanted in the brain and neck muscles. Sleep pat-
terns characteristic of each animal will be obtained, followed by administration
of mercury and manganese. The effect of these agents on the subsequent sleep
patterns will be measured.
BEGINNING DATE
miii
EST. COUP. DATE
6/30/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$30,000
METHOD
OF SUPPORT (Check One)
X
INTRAMURAL |
CONTRACT
OTHER [Specify)
| GRANT
NAMES. OFFICAL TITLES. AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: M. Gage
Experimental Physiology Branch
ETRD, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Environmental Toxicology Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Ciicinnatt, Okie 45268
MIJECT TITLE
Histopathologic Studies of Alterations Due to Mobile
Emissions and Trace Metals
PROJECT DUMBER
Priority #18
(SSETP)
MIJECT lESCIIPTIIN
Multiple organs from the experimental animals will be examined both grossly
and microscopically for evidence of any visible anatomic pathology. Adequate
numbers of animals from treatment and control groups will be examined to
determine whether or not any lesions are present and whether or not a cause/
effect relationship can be established in animals exposed to environmental
pollutants.
lECMIMt IME
7/1/71
EST CM?. I»TE
Continuing
FMIIK IKFIIIATIM
Federal Cost:
$40,000
METHOD OF SIMOIT (deck Oil)
{~X) IBTMilMl | ) 8THEI [Sprcify]
[) CO»TI»CT
[ | CltNT
AMES. IFFKAl TITIES. Ml ICPMTNCITS IF MMCIW WVCSTKATIIS II NIIECT IIIECTIIS
Project Director: David K. Hysell
Inhalation Toxicology Branch
ETRD, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
MM Ml AIIIESS IF MIJECT IHSTITITIIM
Environmental Toxicology Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
226
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RADIOCHEMISTRY
AND NUCLEAR ENGINEERING
RESEARCH
DIVISION
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Field Studies
at Nuclear
Power Stations
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PIOIECT TITLE
Assessment Through Radioecological Field Studies of
Population Radiation Exposure From Nuclear Power
Stations and Related Facilities ^^^^^
PROJECT NUMBER
621FO1
PI8JECT DESCRIPTION
The objectives of this project are to obtain information necessary to identify
critical radionuclides and pathways to man, and to determine the resultant human
radiation exposure at a large BWR, a large PWR, and at a multiple-source location.
In order to meet the objectives above, the following projects will be initiated:
1) study the transfer of atmospheric radionuclides from a large BWR located
near the coast;
2) study the movement of radionuclides discharged by a large BWR in a
marine environment (water, sediment, aquatic life, etc.);
3) study the cumulative effect of several sources on the deposit of radio-
nuclides in the environment, atmospheric discharge from three stacks
and aqueous discharges from two discharge canals;
4) determine external radiation exposure to the population from airborne
and liquid borne radionuclides at these locations;
5) determine transfer coefficients through measurements of radionuclides
in the steps of critical pathways; and
6) by a cooperative study, determine the man-rem population exposure in
the vicinity of selected nuclear power stationsREL will measure or
compute doses while a census will be undertaken by a cooperating group.
tECINNING DATE
7/1/68
EST. COUP. OATE
Continuous
FDNDINC INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$150,000
FY 1972
METHOD
OF SUPPORT ICheck One)
X
INTRAMURAL
OTHER (Specify)
CONTRACT
GRANT
NAMES, erricu TITUS, AND OEPAITMHTS or rirnctru IIWESTISATORS o« PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Dr. Bernd Kahn . .
Radiochemistry and Nuclear Engineering Research D1Vision
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Radiochemistry and Nuclear Engineering Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
231
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Ciicimati, Ohio 45268
PtliECT TITU
Control and Reduction of Population Radiation Exposure Due to
the Routine Operation of Nuclear Power Stations
PIOIECT NUMBER
621FO1
PIIJECT BESCIIPTIII
The objectives of this project are to:
1) identify and quantify radionuclides in effluents in order to provide the
information needed to undertake measurements of population radiation
exposure; and
2) evaluate the influence of plant operation and waste treatment on the
identity and quantity of radionuclides in effluents in order to recommend
operations and treatments that will minimize radionuclide discharges.
Specific radionuclide concentrations in the various systems of the nuclear power
stations and associated facilities will be measured. From plant operations and
the flow of gases and liquids through the various systems of the plant, plant
operations that will minimize radioactive waste discharge will be determined.
lECMMMS IATE
7/1/68
EST CMP IATE
Continuous
FWIIM MFHIITIH
Federal Cost:
$100,000
FY 1972
METNOB OF SIPPOIT (Cltck Oie)
[XJ IMTIAMUIAl | | WEI
c
CONTIACT
jSpeeity)
[ | HART
UKS. »ffie»l TITLES. Ml tEPUTMEITS IF PIMtlPU UilESTIttTIIS II PIIIECT IIIECTIIS
Project Director: Dr. Bernd Kahn
Radiochemistry and Nuclear Engineering Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
MM Ml IIIIESS IF PIIIECT IISWITIII
Radiochemistry and Nuclear Engineering Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
232
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Development of Radiological Surveillance Programs for
Nuclear Power Stations
PROJECT NUMBER
610401
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to recommend an effective and sensitive sampling
and analysis program for measuring radionuclides and radiation at nuclear power
stations and in their environment. Sampling procedures, radiochemical methods
and radiation measurement procedures will be tested in the course of field studies
at nuclear power stations. Specific attention will be given to developing radio-
chemical procedures for radionuclides in sea water and marine biota, and to
determining the chemical states of radionuclides for which multiple states are
possible.
BEGINNING DATE
7/1/68
EST. COUP. DATE
Continuous
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$110,000
FY 1972
METHOD
OF SUPPORT {Check Onej
JX_
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
GRANT
1 OTHER (Specify!
NAMES. OFFICAl TITLES. AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Dr. Bernd Kahn
Radiochemistry and Nuclear Engineering Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Radiochemistry and Nuclear Engineering Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
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ROBERT A. TAFT WATER
RESEARCH DIVISION
Advanced Waste Treatment
Research Laboratory
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Biological
Identification of
Pollutants
Projects
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Coliphages as Virus Indicators in Water and Wastewater
PROJECT NUMBER
16030 DQN
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to investigate the feasibility of using bacterial
viruses as indicators of human pathogenic viruses.
BEGINNING DATE
4/1/70
EST COUP DATE
6/30/73
FUNDING INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$30,961
Federal Cost:
$25,934
METHOD
OF SUPPORT [Check One]
~~1
X
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
GRANT
| OTHER (Specify)
NAMES, OFFICAl TITLES. AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
Project Officer:
Dr. Yehuda Kott
Technion-Israel Institute of Technology
Dr. Gerald Berg
Virology Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Technion-Israel Institute of Technology
Technion City, Haifa, Israel
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DESCRPTON OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Ciiciiiati, Ohio 45268
PIOJECT TITLE
Comparative Disinfection of Viruses in Waste, Recreational,
and Renovated Waters
PROJECT NUMBER
1603 TJB
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to determine disinfectant best suited for each
condition of field use. Kinetic studies of virus inactivation in wastewaters,
with emphasis on iodine and iodine compounds, are being carried out as part
of comparative studies that include virus inactivation in waste, renovated, and
other waters with ozone, chlorine, and physical methods.
IECMNWC IATE
7/1/71
EST C»MP DATE
6/30/72
FMIINC INFORMATION
Federal Cost-
$57,000
METHOD OF S
[x
G
1
IPPORT (Ckect Die)
CONTRACT
6RANT
OTHER ISMtifj)
AMES. OFFICAl TITLES, AMI IEPARTMENTS If PRINCIPAL INVESTISATORS IR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
Dr. Gerald Berg
Virology Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME ANI ADDRESS IF PROJECT INSTITOTION
Robert A. Taft Water Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
240
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Development of Osmotic and Ultrafiltration and Forced-Flow
Electrophoresis for Recovery of Viruses in Waters
PROJECT NUMBER
16030 EOV
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to develop new methodologies for rapid and ef-
fective concentration of viruses from natural or reclaimed waters. Towards
that end, three (3) procedures are being examined:
1) Osmotic Filtration;
2) Ultrafiltration;
3) Forced-Flow Electrophoresis (FFE).
BEGINNING DATE
2/9/71
EST COUP DATE
6/30/73
FUNDING INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$67,926
Federal Cost:
$63, 996
METHOD
OF SUPPORT (Check One)
| INTRAMURAL
X
CONTRACT
GRANT
OTHER (Specify)
NAMES. OFFICAL TITLES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
Project Officer:
Dr. B. H. Sweet
Public Health Science Division
P. O. Box 26500
New Orleans, Louisiana 70126
Dr. Gerald Berg
Virology Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Gulf South Research Institute
8000 GSRI Avenue
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70808
241
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Quantitative Detection of Small Quantities of Viruses
in Large Volumes of Water
PROJECT NUMBER
1603 TDY
PtOJECT BESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to develop methods for detecting very small
amounts of viruses in very large volumes of water. A program has been under-
taken to evaluate the effectiveness of different filter systems for detecting small
quantities of viruses in large volumes of water. Filters under test are cellulose
nitrate membranes, Seitz asbestos filters, and talk and resin impregnated ma-
terials. Quantitative determination of viruses in water and lake water are being
made. The virus-adsorbing quality of silt, recovered from water, is being
evaluated.
I»TE
7/1/71
1ST. COMP. IATE
6/30/72
FMOINC INfOOMATION
Federal Cost:
$100,000
METHOB Of SNPPORT jCktck Die)
X| INTRAMURAL
~"~j CONTRACT
I GRANT
D
OTHER |S»ecif>j
NAMES. OFFICAl TITLES. ANI OEPARTMENTS Of PRINCIPAL MVESTICATOIS 01 PROIECT OIIECTORS
Project Director:
R. S. Safferman
Virology Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME A«0 tlllESS Of PtOIECT INSTITOTION
Robert A. Taft Water Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
242
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT rim
Quantitative Virologic Studies of Sewage
PROJECT NUMBER
16030 DWW
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is quantitation of the major virus groups recoverable
from sewage, and comparison of viral results with standard quantitative bacterial
tests for detection of any correlation of magnitude of viral and bacterial fluctua-
tions in a series of sewage samples. Secondary investigations, prerequisite to
accomplishment of the major objective, include comparison of methods for con-
centration of viral content; attempts by physico-chemical means to separate mix-
tures of enterovirus, adenovirus, and reovirus groups occurring in sewage; com-
parison of the plague enumeration technique with a modified most-probable-number
method for quantitation of viral infective units; and selection of optimum host sys-
tems for quantitative recovery of enteroviruses, adenoviruses, and reoviruses.
BEGINNING DATE
6/1/67
EST COUP. DATE
6/30/79
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$90,514
METHOD
OF SUPPORT {Check One)
X
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
ERANT
OTHER (Specify)
NAMES. OFFICAl TITLES. AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
Project Officer:
Mrs. Beatrice England
San Diego Department of Public Health
Dr. Gerald Berg
Virology Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
San Diego Department of Public Health
San Diego, California 92101
243
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Ciiciniati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Recovery of Water Transmitted Viruses
from Filter Surfaces
PROJECT NUMBER
16030 ECJ
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objectives of this project are:
1) To develop a practical system for rapid detection and identification of
water-borne viruses;
2) To convert the system or systems developed in the experimental
laboratory to a bread-board" instrument which will concentrate
viruses from dilute suspensions, provide an automated or semi-
automated detection and identification of virus particles, and give
a quantitative read-out;
3) To evaluate the detection principle by means of a limited field study
of virus populations in the effluent of a metropolitan sewage treatment
plant and in other types of water. In the latter work the results of in-
strumented assays will be compared to more conventional virus assays
whenever it is practical.
RECINNINC RATE
7/1/69
EST COUP MTE
6/30/72
FINIINC INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$22,967
Federal Cost:
$21, 184
METHOD
OF SUPPORT |Ckeck Oitj
X
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
GRANT
OTHER ISHtityl
NAMES. IFFim TITUS. *NI REPARTMENTS IF PRINCIPAL WVCSTICATMS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: James E. Smith, Ph. D.
Project Officer:
Biological Research Laboratories
Syracuse University
Dr. Gerald Berg
Virology Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME til ARRRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Syracuse University
Syracuse, New York 13210
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Removal of Viruses, Bacteria, and Other
Microorganisms by Treatment Processes
PROJECT NUMBER
1603 TJC
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to determine the degree to which viruses are re-
moved from waters by treatment processes. The degree of removal of viruses,
bacteria, and other pathogenic organisms by waste treatment processes, espe-
cially by newly developed ones, are being determined, including the degree of
removal of certain potentially hazardous "non-human" viruses such as those
which infect the lower primates.
BEGINNING DATE
7/1/71
EST. COUP DATE
6/30/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$23,000
METHOD OF SUPPORT {Check One)
JX | INTRAMURAL
[ [ CONTRACT
[ | GRANT
OTHER (Specify]
NAMES. OFFICAL TITLES. AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: R. S. Safferman
Virology Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Robert A. Taft Water Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
245
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Ciicinati, Okie 45268
PIBJECT TITLE
Virological Services for EPA Field and Lab Operations
PROJECT NUMBER
1603 TJD
PIIJECT IESCIIPTIM
The objective of this project is to demonstrate presence and source of virus
pollution in support of enforcement needs. Virological services are tendered
to EPA field and laboratory operations. These services include monitoring
programs for Kansas City and Chicago Regional Offices, to establish presence
of entero-viruses, reoviruses, and adenoviruses in the Missouri and Mississippi
Rivers.
BECMIMC I»TE
7/1/71
EST CBMP BITE
6/30/72
FMIIIC HFMIUTIBI
Federal Cost:
$21,000
iETHOI OF SSPPBIT |Cleck Oiej
IRTRAMBRAL f~~) BWI (SfCCiffl
CBNTRACT
tl*MT
UUS. BffKM TITIEI. Ml IEPUW(I1$ If PIMt»U MVESIKMIIS MDECT BIIECTBIS
Project Director: D. Dahling
Virology Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
MM Ml AIHESS IF PIBJECT IISTITITIBi
Robert A. Taft Water Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
246
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Viruses in Waters: Methods for Virus
Detection and Removal
PROJECT NUMBER
16030 GBD
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is presented in two parts:
1) The continuation of the development of an apparatus for the
recovery of viruses from various waters;
2) To develop an efficient high flow filtration system for the
removal of any undesirable contents of water.
This is to be used to produce potable water from sewage and demonstrated as
a part of the El Lago water re-use program.
IEGINNING DATE
8/5/71
EST. COUP. DATE
6/30/73
FINDING INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$106, 171
Federal Cost:
$100,000
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check One)
c
INTRAMURAL
OTHER (Specify)
[ [ CONTRACT
X
GRANT
NAMES, OFFICAL TITLES. AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
Project Officer:
Joseph L. Melnick, Ph. D.
Baylor College of Medicine
Dr. Gerald Berg
Virology Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Baylor College of Medicine
1200 Moursund Avenue
Houston, Texas 77025
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Organics Removal
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PRC1ECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
A Literature Search and Critical Analysis
of Biological Trickling Filter Studies
PROJECT NUMBER
17050 DDY
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to prepare a comprehensive review and
critique of the international literature of biological trickling filters.
BEGINNING DATE
1/1/69
EST. COUP. DATE
11/30/71
FINDING INFOmTIQN
Federal Cost:
$19,039
METHOD
OF SUPPORT [Check One!
xT
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
GRANT
OTHER [Specify)
Project Director:
Project Officer:
C. H. Thompson
Dow Chemical Company
Dr. Robert L. Bunch
Biological Treatment Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Dow Chemical Company
Midland, Michigan 48680
251
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DESCRPTWN OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
flOJECT TITLE
A Simplified Method of High Purity Oxygen
Injection into Activated Sludge Processes
PROJECT NUMBER
17050 HKX
PROJECT BESCIIPTION
The objective of this project is to demonstrate expansion of an existing activated
sludge plant by a simplified single-stage oxygen contact system, using existing
tanks, blowers, and diffusers to greatly reduce the cost of dissolution equipment.
The Tapia Water Reclamation Facility at Calabasas will be modified and run for
nine months. Data on oxygen consumption, effluent quality, solids production,
and other pertinent data will be collected. Data derived from this project should
permit the reliable sizing of other plant modifications.
lEcnimc BUTE
7/1/71
EST CI»P MTE
12/31/72
FMIINE INFIRMATIIN
Project Cost:
$210,066
Federal Cost:
$157,549
METHOB OF SUPPORT [Cluck Die)
| | INTRAMURAL [ I
| | CONTRACT
(RANT
OTHER
AMES, OfflCAl TITLE J. AN I DEPARTMENTS If PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS It PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
Project Officer:
H. W. Stokes
Board of Directors
Las Virgenes Municipal Water District
Richard C. Brenner
Biological Treatment Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME All AIIIESS IE PRIJECT IDSTITUTION
Board of Directors
Las Virgenes Municipal Water District
4232 Las Virgenes Road
Calabasas, California 91302
252
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Actinomycetes of Sewage-Treatment Plants
PROJECT NUMBER
17050 GUJ
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to determine the systematic position of actino-
mycetes growing in sewage treatment plants, and to investigate the ecological
factors responsible for the growth of these organisms.
BEGINNING DATE
2/17/71
EST. COUP. DATE
2/29/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$37,392
Federal Cost:
$33,278
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check One)
INTRAMURAL [ [ OTHER jSpecifyl
CONTRACT
X
GRANT
NAMES. OFFICAL TITLES. AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Dr. Hubert A. Lechevalier
Institute of Microbiology
Rutgers University
Project Officer:
Dr. Ronald F. Lewis
Biological Treatment Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Rutgers - The State University
of New Jersey, Institute of Microbiology
New Brunswick, New Jersey 08903
253
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Obit 45268
PIIJECT TITLE
Adaptation by Microbial Population
PROJECT NUMBER
17050 DFL
PIIJECT RESCRIPTION
Selected experiments on enzyme adaptation and repression have been made with
pure cultures and mixed populations of microorganisms derived from activated
sludge for the purpose of determining the physiological and nutritional homo-
geneity or heterogeneity of the populations transforming aromatic materials and
other carbonaceous substrates. The analyses of the populations have been made
previously by enumeration and replica-plating on a series of substrates present
and to reveal shifts in the microbial population when they occur. Similar analy-
ses will be made of the microbial populations in the processes of sewage treat-
ment plants, a potable water impoundment, and lake waters.
REtMNINC IATE
9/1/68
EST CIMP IATE
1/31/72
FMIINt INFIINATIIM
Project Cost:
$24,225
METHOD IF SUPPORT (Ckeck Old
INTRAMURAL | [ OTHER |$MCil»l
CONTRACT
AMES. IFFICAL TITLES. AMI IEPAITMENTS IF PIMCIPAl IMVESTICATIIS II PIIJECT IIIECTIIS
Project Director: Norman C. Dondero, Ph. D.
Project Officer:
Department of Food Science
Cornell University
Cecil W. Chambers
Biological Treatment Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AMI AIIIESS If PIIJECT INSTITITIM
Cornell University
Ithaca, New York 14850
254
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PIOJECT TITLE
Application of Rotating Biological
Contactor to Municipal Sewage Treatment
PROJECT NUMBER
17050 DAM
PIOJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to further study the performance of the rotating
biological contactor pilot plant under actual municipal wastes conditions. These
variables will be investigated; hydraulic loading, sludge recycle, and sludge pro -
duction. Allis-Chalmers will test a two-stage 1. 75 meter diameter RBC unit at
the wastewater treatment plant at Pewaukee, Wisconsin. This program will allow
comparison of existing data obtained from a 10-stage unit at Milwaukee and the
collection of new data which would be applicable to the proposed RBC plant that
is to be built at Pewaukee.
BEGINNING DATE
10/3/69
EST. COUP. DATE
2/15/72
FRNDINC INFOIMATIIN
Federal Cost:
$33,375
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check One)
INTRAMURAL
X CONTRACT
GRANT
OTHER (Specify)
HAKES. OfFICAl TITLES, AM OEMITMMTS OF PRMCIPAl HNESTIUTOU OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Ronald L. Antonie
Autotrol Corporation
Project Officer:
Dr. R. L. Bunch ATX.TRT
Biological Treatment Research Section, AW1KL,
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Autotrol Corporation
Bio-Systems Division
5855 North Glen Park Road
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53299
255
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
M01ECT TITLE
Bacterial Zoogloea Formation
PROJECT NUMBER
17050 DBI
FIBJECT BESCIIPTIBH
In order to meet the overall objective of further understanding the factors and
mechanisms involved in bacterial zoogloea formation, the following sub-objectives
are proposed:
1) To photograph the sequence of events which occur during bacterial
zoogloea formation employing time-lapse cinematography.
2) To demonstrate the manner in which zoogloeal structures attain
characteristic shapes such as the classical branched zoogloeas.
3) To study the factors which may be influential in bacterial
zoogloea formation.
4) To determine what kind of bacteria can form zoogloeas and the
morphology of the zoogloeas form.
5) To characterize the zoogloeal bacteria obtained by this laboratory
for physiological similarities and differences.
IECIMIIC IATE
9/1/69
EST CIIIP IATE
8/31/71
FMIIK IRFMHATIM
Project Cost:
$16,380
Federal Cost:
$15,561
METHOD OF SUPPOIT (Ckeck 0*e|
| IHTMMB1H [ j OTMEI |$Md)»)
D CMm"
I dtX j
UtEV IFFtCU TITLES. AM lEPftlTHERTS IF fll«CIP»l IHVESTItATttS 01 PI9JECT IIIECTOIS
Richard F. Unz, Ph.D.
The Pennsylvania State University
Project Director:
Project Officer:
C. Chambers
Biological Treatment Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME III AIIIESS IF PIOJECT IHSTITITIIH
The Pennsylvania State University
Old Main Building
University Park, Pennsylvania 16802
256
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROIECT TITLE
Biomass Determination - A New Technique for
the Control of Aeration Sewage Treatment Processes
PROJECT NUMBER
17050 EOY
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project extension is to further develop and adapt the assay
for adenosinetriphosphate (ATP) as a means for determining the biomass of
activated sludge and apply this method to the control of the activated sludge waste
treatment process.
BEGINNING DATE
6/4/70
EST. COUP. DATE
7/31/71
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$64,069
METHOD
OF SUPPORT [Check One)
_X
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
GRANT
OTHER (Specify)
NAMES. OFFICAL TITLES, AMD DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
Project Officer:
Dr. Gilbert V. Levin
Biospherics, Incorporated
Dr. Robert L. Bunch
Biological Treatment Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Biospherics, Incorporated
4928 Wyaconda Road
Rockville, Maryland 20853
257
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Obis 45268
PIIJECT TITLE
Concentration of Chemicals by Floe-Forming Organisms
PROJECT NUMBER
17050 DFJ
ritJECT BESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to examine the role of floe-forming organisms
as biological agents responsible for removal of BOD and toxic chemicals (metal
ions, etc.) from water. Bacterial flocculation is a process which is essential
to successful aerobic biological waste treatment processes. The total project
has had the objectives of examining the role of floe-forming bacteria in:
1) The process of flocculation;
2) The means by which these organisms exert a high rate of
BOD removal;
3) The mechanisms by which the bacteria either oxide chemicals
in solution or otherwise remove them via complexing or ad-
sorption reactions;
4) Determining the role of exocellular or zoogloeal matrix of a
particular type of floe-former (Zoogloea ramigera) in reaction
to 1, 2, and 3 above.
IECMIINC BATE
9/1/69
EST CUP BATE
4/30/72
FMIW6 IIFIttUTIM
Project Cost:
$36,514
Federal Cost:
$33,282
METHOB IF SUPPORT {Ckeck Die)
~j INTRAMURAL
~] CONTRACT
Cl ERANT
0TNER ISiecifj]
MIES. IFFICAl TIUES. Ml IEPUTMENTS IF PRUICIPAl INVESTISATBIS II PIIJECT BIRECTBRS
Project Director:
Project Officer:
Patrick R. Dugan, Ph.D.
1958 Neil Avenue
Columbus, Ohio
Cecil W. Chambers
Biological Treatment Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME III ABIRESS IF PRIJECT IISTITITIII
The Ohio State University Research Foundation
1314 Kinnear Road
Columbus, Ohio 43212
258
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
FIOiECT TITLE
EBBT--Expanded Bed Biological Treatment System
PROJECT NUMBER
17050 THH
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this program is to develop information on the feasibility of a
three-phase (oxygen-media-wastewater) fluidized bed contacting system for the
biological oxidation of soluble organic wastes using pure oxygen. The process
efficiency will be thoroughly evaluated and compared to the best state-of-the-art
competing suspended growth reactor. The advantages of the system will be de-
fined, and design data will be generated to permit scale-up and eventual full-scale
demonstration of the process.
BEGINNING DATE
9/1/71
EST. COMP. DATE
6/30/75
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$150,000
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check One)
X INTRAMURAL |__j OTHER
| [ CONTRACT
[ ] GRANT
(Specify)
NAMES, OFFICAl TITLES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: John M. Smith .,,,
Municipal Treatment Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Robert A. Taft Water Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
(Lebanon AWT Pilot Plant)
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
259
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PI01ECT TITU
Electrical Stimulation of Microbial Waste Treatment
PROJECT NUMBER
17050 DGJ
flOJECT IESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to establish operating conditions for stimulating
microbial growth and metabolism by electrical techniques, and to ascertain
design methods for the use of electrical cultures in bioregenerative waste hand-
ling systems. The program is planned to delineate the effects on microorganisms
of various types of electrical stimuli, such as AC, DC, and pulsed; to determine
the efficacy of electrical stimuli for increasing the rate of microbial growth and
waste handling capability; and to investigate the mechanism of the stimulatory
effects.
IEEMNING MTE
9/1/69
EST COMP IATE
6/30/72
FNOIIC INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$20,880
Federal Cost:
$19,837
METHOD OF SUPPORT |Ckcck Die)
[ INTRAMURAL [ j OTNER (S|tecifj)
| | CONTRACT
NAMES. OFFICAl TITUS. All OEPAITMENTS IF PIWCIPAl INVESTIGATORS 01 PROJECT OIRECTORS
Project Director: Jerome S. Schultz
Project Officer:
Department of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering
University of Michigan
Cecil W. Chambers
Biological Treatment Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AH AIIIESS OF PROJECT INSTITITION
The Regents of the University of Michigan
2008 Administration Building
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104
260
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Experimental Evaluation of Full-Scale U-Tube Water
Aeration Systems
PROJECT NUMBER
17050 DVT
PIOJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to analyze experimental data from field tests on
four full-scale U-tube systems to improve the design bases developed from pilot-
scale studies. Full-scale U-tube aeration systems which were designed by
Rocketdyne and installed at Jefferson Parish, Louisiana have not performed in
accordance with predictions from pilot-scale studies. Two-phase pressure drops
are higher and air aspiration rates are lower than predicted. The Rocketdyne
report on pilot-scale studies and full-scale design predictions has not been pub-
lished. This contract extension is needed to complete evaluation of U-tube systems
and revise the design bases. Inclusion of results of full-scale studies in the
report will enhance technology transfer and acceptance of this promising method
of in-sewer aeration for odor and corrosion control
BEGINNING DATE
6/30/71
EST. COUP. DATE
6/30/72
FVNDIN6 INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$25, 400
(Estimated)
METHOD OF SUPPORT [Check One)
INTRAMURAL | | OTHER (Specify)
[ x| CONTRACT
[ | GRANT
NAMES. OFFICAl TITLES. AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
Project Officer:
Dr. Rex C. Mitchell
Rocketdyne Division of North America Rockwell Corporation
John N. English
Contracts and Grants Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Rocketdyne Division of North America Rockwell Corporation
6633 Canoga Avenue
Canoga Park, California 91304
261
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION A6ENCY
Cincinnati, Ohia 45268
PIIIECT TITLE
Full-Scale Parallel Activated Sludge Process Evaluation
PROJECT NUMBER
17050 ENM
PIIJECT IESCIIPTIIR
The objective of this project is to evaluate the parallel performance of several
activated sludge process modifications on a full-scale basis. The emphasis
will be on the completely mixed (homogeneous) process modification. Four (4)
140,000 gallon aeration tanks and four (4) final settling tanks with the necessary
sampling and flow measurement equipment will be utilized. The total average
daily flow during the study period will be 4 to 4. 5 mgd. This flow can be divided
as needed for the various flow systems. The aeration system is equipped with
additional capacity and flexibility for the study.
lECMIBJG IATE
8/1/69
EST CMP IATE
1/31/72
FMIIIC IIFMRUTIM
Project Cost:
$169,570
Federal Cost:
$127,178
HETHBB 6F SUPPORT fCktek Die)
[ | INTRAMURAL [ [ OTHER
CONTRACT
GIANT
ABES. IFFICAL TITLES. Ml lEPARTHENTS IF PRINCIPAL INȣSTI6ATORS II PROJECT IIRECTIRS
Project Director: Lawrence M. Madden
Water and Sewer Commission
Project Officer:
Richard G. Eilers
Treatment Optimization Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
UM Ml AIIRESS IF PIIJECT IISTITITIII
Water and Sewer Commission
City of Freeport
230 West Stephenson Street
Freeport, Illinois 61032
262
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
High-Performance Bio-Treatment of Municipal Sewage
PROJECT NUMBER
17050 EDL
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The project objectives are to develop a high-rate biological treatment process
that is, especially for the smaller communities, compatible with modern tech-
nology. The goal will be to develop an entire waste treatment facility that will
have greater removal efficiencies of suspended solids, BOD, and phosphates.
The 120,000 GPD pilot plant at NY State Vocational Institute in West Coxachie,
New York, will demonstrate the greater efficiencies with greater economy of
capital cost, operating cost, and space, than that of conventional methods of
biological treatment. During the 4-year program, the operational and design
parameters will be developed for an efficient, reliable treatment process. The
comprehensive development program will include the use of an aerated equali-
zation tank, aeration regime optimization for the split biological culture (high
and low biological activity), evaluation of multi-compartment horizontal flow
clarifiers, intermediate up-flow clarification techniques, aerobic sludge diges-
tion and chlorination of the sludge (Purifax process).
IEGINNING DATE
6/28/68
EST. COUP DATE
7/1/74
FUNDING INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$1, 500,000
Federal Cost:
$ 371,125
METHOD
OF SUPPORT (Check One]
x
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
GRANT
| OTHER [Specify!
NAMES, OFFICAL TITLES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Carl Beer
State of New York
Project Officer:
Richard C. Brenner
Biological Treatment Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
State of New York
Albany, New York 12201
263
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PMJECT TITLE
Improved Engineering Application of the
Two-Film Theory to Oxygen Transfer
PROJECT NUMBER
17050 DCU
PIIJECT IESCIIPTIIH
The objective of this project is to determine, by experimental investigation, the
influence of the interfacial conditions, chiefly temperature, on the transfer of
oxygen into both gently-stirred water (unbroken interface) and vigorously stirred
water.
IECMIMC MTE
10/30/68
EST CMP IITE
2/28/72
FMIIK IIFIIMATIIN
Federal Cost:
$46,000
METIOI OF SBPPORT (Ckick 811)
QJ KTI»MII*I | [OTHER (SMciiy)
[X | C8«TI»CT
| SHUT
MIS. IFFICH TITUS. Ml ICPtlTIEITS IE PIMCIPU WVESTICATIIS II PIIIECT IIIECTIIS
Project Director:
Project Officer:
Vernon Stack, Jr.
Roy F. Weston, Incorporated
Dr. J. B. Farrell
Ultimate Disposal Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
MM Ml AIIIESS IE PIIJECT IISTITITIII
Roy F. Weston, Incorporated
West Chester, Pennsylvania
264
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROItCT TITLE
Isolation of Lytic Agents Related to Sphaerotilus
PROJECT NUMBER
17050 DHI
PIOIECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to isolate and identify the factors responsible
for the sudden disappearance of bulking caused by Sphaerotilus in activated
sludge.
BEGINNING DATE
9/1/69
EST. COUP DATE
1/31/79!
FUNDING INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$17,004
Federal Cost:
$10,929
METHOD
OF SUPPORT (Check One!
X
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
GRANT
OTHER (Specify!
NAMES, OFFICAL TITLES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
Project Officer:
Mrs. Dorothy J. Gleason
Randolph-Macon Woman's College
Cecil W. Chambers
Biological Treatment Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Randolph-Macon Woman's College
Lynchburg, Virginia 24503
265
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
noun Tint
Measurement of Active Biomass Concentrations
in Biological Waste Treatment Processes
PROJECT NUMBER
17050 CAI
PRIJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to define the applicability and limitations of the
dehydrogenase test for measurement of the active biomass used during treatment
of domestic and industrial wastewaters. The specific objectives are:
1) To study the effects of nutritional deficiencies and varying organic
content of wastewaters on the dehydrogenase activities of biological
sludges;
2) To study the relationship between the active biomass concentrations
and dehydrogenase activities of the biological sludges undergoing
endogenous metabolism;
3) To develop a laboratory procedure for correlating dehydrogenase
activities with the active biomass concentrations of biological
sludges obtained from prototype domestic and industrial treat-
ment processes.
IECMIM6 BATE
9/1/70
EST CMP em
8/31/71
FINDING INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$33,914
Federal Cost:
$26,869
METHOD
OF SUPPORT (Check One]
INTRAMURAL
OTHER ISiecMy)
[ CONTRACT
X
GRANT
UKS. OFFICAl TITUS. AMI IEPAITMENTS IF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
Project Officer:
Dr. Frederick G. Pohland
Georgia Institute of Technology
Dr. Ronald F. Lewis
Biological Treatment Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME Ml AOORESS SF PROJECT INSTITITION
School of Civil Engineering
Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta, Georgia 30332
266
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Method for Measuring Active Mass of Activated Sludge
PROJECT NUMBER
1705 TGT
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Assays for ATP and dehydrogenase enzyme activity have been or are being
developed to adapt these methods for the determination of the active cell mass
of activated sludge. It is necessary to test the reliability, ease of operation,
and special needs for these test procedures. In FY 1972 test operation of
Luminesence Monitor will be conducted for measuring ATP to determine active
biomass. Limits of confidence will be established for application of this assay
procedure. In FY 1973 test operation of dehydrogenase enzyme activity will be
conducted to determine active biomass. Determination will be made as to
which method for determination of active biomass has best reliability and ease
of operation.
IE6INNING DATE
7/1/71
EST. COUP. DATE
fi/2n/72
FUNDIN6 INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$31,900
METHOD
OF SUPPORT (Check One)
X
INTRAMURAL
OTHER [Specify)
CONTRACT
GRANT
NAMES, OFFIGAl TITLES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
Dr. Ronald F. Lewis
Biological Treatment Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Robert A. Taft Water Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
267
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Reclamation of Wastewater by Controlled Biological
Kinetics
PROJECT NUMBER
17050 DZE
PIIJECT DESCRIPTION
The objectives of this project are to demonstrate a novel method of utilizing the
activated sludge process for both secondary and tertiary treatment, through using
a design which permit greatly increased organic loadings, high rates of cell
production resulting in high nutrient removal, and greatly reduced plant con-
struction costs, and to create reclaimed water for use in the proposed Prado
Regional Park being planned and developed by San Bernardino County.
IECIMMC BATE
4/2/69
EST CIMP BATE
8/1/72
FMIMC MFIMATIII
Project Cost:
$198,727
Federal Cost:
$124,204
METHOD OF S
D
l"x
BPPOIT jCkeck Bit
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
GRANT
] OTHER (Specify)
NAMES OfflCAt TITUS. Ml IEPARTMENTJ IF PRINCIPAL INVESTISATORS IR PROIECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: John R. Wright
City of Chino
Project Officer:
Gerald Stern
Contracts and Grants Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME ANI ABIIESS IF PRDECT INSTITBTION
City of Chino
Central at "D" Street
Chino, California 91710
268
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Reverse Osmosis Treatment of Wastewaters
PROJECT NUMBER
17050 EHG
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objectives of this project are to develop reverse osmosis design parameters
for presently available membranes with selected organic and inorganic solutes
as feeds by measuring flux, organic rejection, and other RO cell performance;
and to apply the above data toward development of membrane separation techni-
ques for treatment of industrial wastes and municipal sewage, and to examine
RO applications of the above in connection with physical-chemical pretreatment.
BEGINNING DATE
fi/1 /70
EST. COUP. DATE
8/7/71
FUNDING INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$38 894
Federal Cost:
$32,164
METHOD OF SUPPORT [Check fine
| | INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
[ X| GRANT
| OTHER (Specify)
NAMES. OFFICAL TITLES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Professor Edgar E. Lindsay
University of Massachusetts
Project Officer:
Warren A. Schwartz
Physical-Chemical Treatment Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
School of Engineering
University of Massachusetts
Amherst, Massachusetts 01002
269
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KSCRPTON OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Ciiciiuti. Okie 45268
FBBIECT TITLE
Supplementary Aeration of Lagoons in Rigorous Climate Areas
PIOJECT NUMBER
17050 DVO
MIJCCT BESCIIPTIBR
The objective of this project is to improve waste treatment by stabilization ponds
during critical winter months in areas of severe climate, so as to eliminate stream
degradation, producing a system design involving aeration, and defining the stream
regimen and the effects of urban development.
lECMHUt ItTE
2/1/69
EST CB»P im
12/3/71
rmiK mriiiiTwi
Project Cost:
$39.299
Federal Cost:
$32,499
METH1B
OF S
D
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INTIAIimi
COKTIAC1
CIANT
BTNER (Specify!
MIS BfflCIl TITLES. Ml BEPIBTIEITS If PIWCIPW IIVESTIMTHS Bl PIBiECT IIIECTBIS
Project Director: Robert L. Champlin
Civil Engineering Department
University of Wyoming
Project Officer:
Dr. Robert L. Bunch
Biological Treatment Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
IK MB 1BB1ESS Bf PBBIECT IMSTITITIBI
University of Wyoming, Civil Engineering Department
P. O. Box 3295, University Station
Laramie, Wyoming 82070
270
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
The Laboratory Evaluation of a Method for Enhancing
the Kinetics of Activated Sludge Treatment Plants
PROJECT NUMBER
17050 GIU
PROJECT DESCRIPTION ~~~ ~
The objective of this project is to increase the operating efficiency and capacity
of activated sludge waste treatment plants. The method to be used for improve-
ment of the activated sludge process would be a disruption of a portion of the
microbial ceUs in the return sludge in order to release intracellular enzymes
and eliminate the cell wall-plasma membrane barrier which limits transport of
many complex waste compounds into the cell. Also, large floes of cells would
be broken up and thereby present a larger, more accessible surface area at
which oxidation can take place.
BEGINNING DATE
5/21/71
EST. COUP DATE
10/21/71
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$32,528
METHOD
OF SUPPORT [Check One]
X
INTRAMURAL
OTHER (Specify)
CONTRACT
GRANT
NAMES. OFFICAL TITLES. AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
Project Officer:
Arthur Nail
Houston Research, Inc.
Dr. Ronald F. Lewis
Biological Treatment Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Houston Research, Inc.
8330 Broadway
Houston, Texas 77017
271
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Ciiciinati, Ohio 45268
PIIIECT TITLE
The Molecular Nature of Organic Waste Removal Patterns
PROJECT NUMBER
17050 BUT
PIIIECT BESCIIPTIBN
The objectives of this project are to investigate the behavior of organic com-
pounds in activated sludge systems and to investigate the use of analytical tech-
niques including total organic carbon and gas chromatography in the characteriza-
tion of natural waters with regard to identification of organic components. In
accordance with stated objectives, the behavior of representative organic chemi-
cals will be investigated with regard to:
1) Rate and extent of removal from solution;
2) Characterization of intermediate products in solution;
3) Effects of molecular structure;
4) Interference effects in multicomponent systems.
All analytical data will be catalogued for reference value.
IECMIMC IATE
3/1/69
EST CUP IATE
11/28/72
FMIINt WFNMTIM
Project Cost:
$37,587
Federal Cost:
$35,655
METHOD Of SBPPOIT |Cleck Oil]
| | INTRAMBRAL [ j ITNER |S»eei'»l
CONTRACT
GIANT
AMS. IFflCAl TITLES. All lEPAITHENTI IF PRBCIPAt MVESTICATIIS II PIIIECT IIIECTIIS
Project Director: Dr. William B. Davis
Texas A&M Research Foundation
Project Officer:
Dr. Ronald F. Lewis
Biological Treatment Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
AHE AH AIIRESS BF PIIIECT IISTITITIII
Texas A&M Research Foundation
P. O Faculty Exchange H
College Station, Texas 77843
272
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Treatability of Specific Industrial Wastes
PROJECT NUMBER
1705 ICU
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to obtain information on the amounts and types of
organic compounds that are relatively resistant to degradation and occur in raw
and treated wastewater. A further objective is to determine the effect of con-
ventional and experimental bio-oxidation processes on the molecular structure
of such compounds and provide information that can be used to improve waste -
water treatment processes. In FY 1972, bench scale studies will be conducted
to determine the ability of existing biological waste treatment processes to re-
move selected classes of organic compounds such as steroids, phenols, petro-
chemicals, and insecticides from industrial and domestic wastewaters. Both
raw wastewaters and effluents from waste treatment plants in the vicinity of
Cincinnati and from other heavily industrialized areas, will be investigated.
The extent to which classes of compounds of interest are/are not being removed
by conventional methods, will be evaluated. In FY 1973, bench scale studies will
be continued to establish the biodegradability characteristics of specific organic
compounds previously proven to not be removed by conventional treatment pro-
cesses. Efforts will then be made to develop adaptive responses of organisms to
take advantage of their ability to selectively remove specific refractory organic
pollutants. The emphasis in this work will be on providing information that can
be used for guidelines to satisfy the objectives of this project.
RESINNING DATE
EST. COUP. DATE
6/30/73
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$91,000
METHOD OF SUPPORT [Check One)
Xj INTRAMURAL
^] CONTRACT
I GRANT
OTHER (Specify)
NAMES. OFFICAL TITLES. AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
Henry H. Tabak
Biological Treatment Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Robert A. Taft Water Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
273
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PHJECT TITLE
Treatability of Specific Industrial Wastes Found in
Municipal Waste waters
PROJECT NUMBER
17050 TCU
PIBIECT lESCUPTtM
The objective of this project is to set up a screening program necessary to deter-
mine classes of chemicals that are acceptable to discharge to the environment.
Hundreds of new compounds are introduced into commerce each year. Repre-
sentative chemicals should be evaluated in regard to their fate through conven-
tional and advanced waste treatment processes. Representative chemical classes
can be introduced into wastewater being treated by the pilot plant. Because of the
unique hardware and flow configuration of this facility a firm estimate of the bio-
degradation of the material, under various process modifications, can be made.
In addition to degradation data, any detrimental effects to process operation can
also be tabulated, by reference to a control unit.
IECWHMG IATE
tST CMP IATE
Continuous
FMIHU INFIRMATIIN
Federal Cost:
$2,000
Per Year
METHOD
OF SUPPORT fCleck One)
X
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
GIANT
| OTHER |S|tcifr)
AMES. IfFICAl TITUS. Ml IEPAITMENTJ If PRINCIPAL MVCSTICATMS II PIIJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Henry H. Tabak
Physical-Chemical Treatment Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME ANI AIIIESS IF PROJECT INSTITITIBN
Robert A. Taft Water Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
(Cincinnati AWT Pilot Plant)
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
274
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Treatment of Wastes Using Peat,
and Peat in Combination with Soil
PROJECT NUMBER
17050 EAN
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Laboratory and lysimeter studies in the field of peat and peat-soil mixtures for
treatment of sewage, have been conducted. Significant removal of BOD, SS,
and nutrients were achieved with peat alone and with peat-soil mixtures.
IEGINNING DATE
4/1/70
EST. COUP. DATE
3 / 1 / 72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$87,438
Federal Cost:
$44, 380
METHOD
OF SUPPORT (Check One)
| INTRAMURAL
OTHER (Specify)
[ CONTRACT
X
GRANT
I AMES, OFFICAL TITLES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: A. M. DeYoannes
Department of Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation
State of Minnesota
Project Officer:
G. K. Dotson
Ultimate Disposal Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
State of Minnesota
Department of Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation
55 Sherburne Avenue
St. Paul, Minnesota 55103
275
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PIBJiCT TITLE
Upgrading Overloaded Standard-Rate Trickling Filter
Performance by Effluent Recirculation and Chemical Addition
PROJECT NUMBED
17050 TLI
MOJECT IESCIIPTIH
The objectives of this project are to examine effluent recirculation as a means of
upgrading overloaded standard-rate trickling filters, and to compare this technique
with chemical addition as another alternative method for upgrading overloaded
standard rate filters. The pilot plant is equipped with dual-train, stone media,
mirror image trickling filter systems, complete with effluent recirculation equip-
ment. Complete control of influent flow (constant rate or diurnal simulation) is
available. Feed to the secondary systems can bypass primary clarification if
desired. One trickling filter will be operated with effluent recirculation, the
other without, under increasing hydraulic and organic loadings to determine the
effect of the recirculation technique on process performance.
IECMIMC IATE
7/1/71
EST COUP IATE
6/30/74
FHOIIC lirOIHATIM
Federal Cost:
$5,000
METHOD
OF SHPPOIT (Ckeck Oicj
X
D
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CONTIICT
tIANT
OTNEI ISpecifr)
MIES. ifrtCAt TITUI. AM lEPAITMEIITS If PIWCIPAl IHVESTICATOIS 01 MIJECT OIIECTOIS
Project Director: Richard C. Brenner
Biological Treatment Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
AW AH AIIIESS Or PIOJECT IISTITOTIOH
Robert A. Taft Water Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
(Cincinnati AWT Pilot Plant)
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
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Inorganics Removal
Projects
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION A6ENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Control of Membrane Fouling in Reverse Osmosis Systems
Operated on Secondary Effluents
PROJECT NUMBER
17040 EOR
PltJECT DESCRIPTION
The objectives of this project are to determine in detail those factors causing
organic fouling of reverse osmosis membranes and to evaluate and optimize
methods of controlling these fouling phenomena. Major efforts will be directed
toward evaluating the use of enzymes and enzyme-related systems as cleaning
agents. Bench scale and pilot-plant scale investigations by the contractor have
shown that membrane cleaning procedures using enzymes are the most promising
methods of controlling this fouling. Further investigation of the fouling mechanism
and optimization of related control techniques is required and should substantially
increase the feasibility of this process.
IECINNING DATE
1/23/70
EST. COUP DATE
7/23/71
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$173, 490
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check One|
"xl
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
OTNER (Specify)
|~~"| GRANT
NAMES. OFFICAl TITIES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: I. Nushaum
Gulf General Atomic, Inc.
Project Officer:
H. H. Takenaka
Municipal Treatment Research Section, AWTRL
Pomona Pilot Plant (Pomona, California)
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND A001ESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Gulf General Atomic, Inc.
Box 608
San Diego, California 92112
279
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DESCRPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Ciiciinati, Ohio 45268
PIOJECT TITLE
Demineralization of Carbon Treated Secondary
Effluent Using Ion Exchange
PROJECT NUMBER
17040 EFK(2)
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to determine the reliability, performance, resin
life, and economics of ion exchange as a means of demineralizing wastewater
using a pilot system of sufficient size to enable extrapolation of the data for plant
scale design purposes. A 4 gpm, fully automated ion exchange unit employing a
two-bed cation-anion resin system will be operated on carbon treated secondary
effluent through several thousand cycles of exhaustion and regeneration to obtain
data on resin life and efficiency. A 10 gpm continuous counter-current ion ex-
change system will be studied to determine its performance and the economical
advantage of the continuous operation of an exhaustion-regeneration cycle system
over the fixed bed resin systems previously investigated.
DECWIMC DATE
7/1/71
EST CDMP DATE
6/30/72
FMIIRC INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$112,900
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check Oie|
[x| INTRAMURAL
| X| CONTRACT
{| SRANT
J OTNEI (Specify!
NAMES. OFFICAl TITUS. AND DEPARTMENTS IF PRNKIPAl IN»ESTISATDRS 01 PROIECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: John D. Parkhurst
Los Angeles County Sanitation District No. 2
Project Officer: A. N. Masse ,,Tf,T
Municipal Treatment Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS IF PROJECT INSTITOTION
Los Angeles County Sanitation District No. 2
2020 Beverly Boulevard
Los Angeles, California 90057
280
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE "
Feasibility Study of Using Reverse Osmosis to Concentrate
Pre-Treated Domestic Sewage
PROJECT NUMBER
17040 EUE
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to establish, through a laboratory scale study, the
feasibility of utilizing reverse osmosis (R-O) as a means of concentrating domestic
sewage for subsequent treatment by the activated sludge process. It is anticipated
that successful completion of this objective will make possible a substantial re-
duction in the size of the equipment normally required for treatment of such flows,
therefore, reducing both capital and operating costs. In addition, the R-O
process will produce a product water stream which, following disinfection,
may be returned directly to municipal drinking water supplies.
IECINNING DATE
6/1/70
EST. COUP. DATE
1/6/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$22, 708
METHOD
OF SUPPORT {Check One)
X
INTRAMURAL
OTHER (Specify)
CONTRACT
GRANT
NAMES. OFFICAL TITLES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Dr. William J. Katz
Project Officer:
Process Research and Development
Rex Chainbelt Incorporated Technical Center
W. A. Feige
Municipal Treatment Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Rex Chainbelt Incorporated Technical Center
P. O. Box 2022
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201
281
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION A6ENCY
CiicinatJ, Ohio 45268
MIIECT TITLE
Hollow Fiber Technology for Advanced Waste Treatment
PROJECT NUMBER
17040 FEE
rilJECT IESCIIPTI8N
The objective of this project is to develop the technology required to fabricate
practical reverse osmosis modules for wastewater renovation using newly de-
veloped solution-spun cellulose acetate hollow fibers. Emphasis will be placed
on improving fiber performance and in optimizing module design to minimize
and control organic fouling that is characteristic of wastewaters.
IECMIMC im
10/15/70
1ST CMP IATE
3/31/72
FMIIMt IIFIMATIII
Federal Cost:
$99,057
ETHBB IF S
X
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INTIANBIAl | ) «WI
CONTIACT
|S»ecif»)
[ | GIANT
MIES. irriCM TITLES. « IEPAIHKNTS IF PIMCIf Al litESTICATBIS II PIIJECT IIIECTIIS
Project Director:
Project Officer:
Dr. T. A. Orofino
Monsanto Research Corporation
John M. Smith
Municipal Treatment Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
AW AH AIIIESS IF PIIIECT INSTITITIM
Monsanto Research Corporation
Dayton Laboratory
Dayton, Ohio 45407
282
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Reclamation of Biologically, Mechanically and Chemically
Treated Wastewater for Potable Water Supply Uses Employing
Carbon Adsorption, Electrodialysis and Chlorination Treatments
Jk ICM V ft P ft AM IlkVIMU " "
PROJECT NUMBER
17040 FKG
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to determine whether carbon adsorption followed by
electrodialysis demineralization and Chlorination will produce water equal to or
better than the raw drinking water supplied to the population at Santee. Results
obtained by this sequence of processes will be compared to results from a parallel
system employing carbon adsorption, ion exchange and Chlorination.
IEEINNIN6 DATE
6/29/68
EST. COUP. DATE
7/1/72
FINDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$148,733
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check One)
| | INTRAMURAL
JX| CONTRACT
BRANT
OTHER (Specify)
NAMES. BFFICAL TITLES. AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Edwin Houser
Santee County Water District
Project Officer:
Gerald Stern
Contracts and Grants Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Santee County Water District
P. O. Box 70
Santee, California 92071
283
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Removal of Metal Ions by Flotation with Surfactants
PROJECT NUMBER
17040 GQE
PROJECT BESCIIPTIOR
The objective of this project is to make ion flotation studies on ions not previously
investigated. The studies will attempt to determine what type of surfactant is
most effective and what conditions of pH, surfactant concentration and temperature
are necessary for the method to be effective. An additional objective will be to
study the effects of addition of surfactant on the state of solution and availability
for flotation of the metal ions. These studies are to be correlated with the
flotation studies as an aid to the understanding of the results obtained there.
IEGMRMC RATE
9/1/70
EST CUP RATE
8/31/71
FRRRIRC IHFORNATIOR
Project Cost:
$32,738
Federal Cost:
$31,101
METHOD OF SUPPORT (deck Die)
[ | INTRAMURAL £
[ j CORTRACT
Be
OTHER {Specify)
RARIES. OFFICAl TITLES, All IEPARTMERTS Of PIMCIPAL IRVESTISATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Raymond L. Venable
University of Missouri at Rolla
Project Officer:
J. F. Kreissl
Physical-Chemical Treatment Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
AME ARO AIIRESS OF PROJECT INSTITRTION
University of Missouri at Rolla
Rolla, Missouri 65401
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Reverse Osmosis Studies
PROJECT NUMBER
17040 TFN & TFU
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to maintain a permanent test facility consisting of
three test stands for the evaluation of various reverse osmosis modules being de-
veloped by the industry. This would permit continuous evaluation of various waste-
water streams available at Lebanon for the purpose of determining the flux and
rejection performance of these units. In addition, methods to control membrane
fouling will be investigated to determine optimum procedures. The program plan
for continuing the evaluations of reverse osmosis modules at Lebanon includes
expanding the two existing 2 GPM test stands to a total of three by the addition of
a new 15 GPM test stand. This is necessary to accommodate the increased number
of new modules being developed that are scheduled for testing. Because of our
previous support of reverse osmosis research, we are able to obtain, at no cost
to the government, the latest prototype modules from most manufacturers on a
data sharing basis. This arrangement permits our first-hand testing at minimum
expense.
IEGINNING DATE
7/1/71
EST. COUP. DATE
6/30/73
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$46,400
METHOD
OF SUPPORT (Check One)
X_
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
GRANT
OTHER (Specify!
NAMES. OFFICAl TITLES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: John M. Smith AWT-TUT
Municipal Treatment Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Robert A. Taft Water Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
(Lebanon AWT Pilot Plant)
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
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DtSCRPTWN OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Ciiciinati, Obit 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Reverse Osmosis to Remove Dissolved Solids from
Renovated Wastewater Used in Ground Water Recharge
PROJECT NUMBER
17040 DSR
Supp. #2
FIIJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to demonstrate the use of reverse osmosis in re-
ducing the concentrations of total dissolved solids in sewage treatment plant ef-
fluents which are used in a ground water recharge program in order to maintain
satisfactory concentration levels of salts and refractories in ground water, de-
spite continuous recycling. Further, to determine the comparative efficiencies
and costs of reverse osmosis and to demonstrate the reverse osmosis unit as an
integral and useful element in the total system of water reclamation and reuse
required because of the arid area's water shortage.
IECMNMC IATE
12/27/65
EST CMP MTE
7/1/72
FMDINt INFIRMATIIN
Project Cost:
$424,348
Federal Cost:
$318,261
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check Oie|
QJ INTRAMURAL [ ] OTHER |5neify|
[ | CONTRACT
[x| "ANT
AMES. OFFICAl TITUS. AH IEPARTMEITS IF PRRKIPAl MVESTICATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Doyle F. Boen
Eastern Municipal Water District
Project Officer:
Gerald Stern
Contracts and Grants Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
HAKE All AIIRESS IF PROJECT IMSTITITIM
Eastern Municipal Water District
P. O. Box 858
Hemet, California 92343
286
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Treatment of Raw Sewage by Spiral Wound and
Hollow Fiber Reverse Osmosis
PROJECT NUMBER
17040 TFN(l)
PIBIEGT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to determine the relative performance of reverse
osmosis treatment of chemically clarified raw sewage compared to that of sand
filtered secondary effluent. Flux decline, membrane flushing techniques, mem-
brane life, and the performance and economics of each system will be investigated.
Two-6, 000 gpd spiral wound reverse osmosis units will be continuously operated
in parallel at 400 psi, one receiving chemically clarified raw sewage, and the other
sand filtered secondary effluent. Product quality, flux decline, membrane life,
and product water recovery will be investigated. The effectiveness of various
membrane flushing techniques will be evaluated and the economics of R.O. utiliz-
ing the two levels of pretreatment of raw sewage will be determined.
IEGINNING DATE
7/1/71
EST. COMP. DATE
6/30/72
FINDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$87,000
METHOD
OF SUPPORT [Check One)
X
X
n
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
GRANT
OTHER (Specify)
NAMES, OFFICAL TITLES. AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: John D. Parkhurst
Los Angeles County Sanitation District No. 2
Project Officer:
A. N. Masse
Municipal Treatment Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Los Angeles County Sanitation District No. 2
2020 Beverly Boulevard
Los Angeles, California 90057
287
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincianati, Ohio 45268
noun TITLE
Wastewater Demineralization by Ion Exchange
PIBJECT DESCRIPTION" ~
PROJECT NUMBED
17040 EEE
The objectives of this project are to construct a highly flexible, pilot-scale ion
exchange system that can be used for demineralization of municipal secondary
effluent at rates up to 10 gpm, and to operate the pilot plant over a range of
variables to obtain performance data that can be used to estimate the cost of
ion exchange for various types of pretreatment.
IEGINNINC B»TE
3/10/70
EST CUP BATE
8/10/71
FINIING INFBRMATIIN
Federal Cost:
$190,193
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check On)
QJ INTRAMURAL | [ OTHER |S»tnf>|
(j£J CONTRACT
"1 GRANT
NAMES, IFFICAl TITLES. AM REPARTMENTS IF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS IR PROJECT OIRECTORS
Project Director: Ed Kreusch
Industrial Systems Division
Culligan, Incorporated
Project Officer:
Richard A. Dobbs
Physical-Chemical Treatment Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
AH All AIIIESS IF PROJECT INSTITITIIN
Culligan, Incorporated
Industrial Systems Division
One Culligan Parkway
Northbrook, Illinois 60062
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Dissolved Nutrient
Removal Projects
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PIBJECT TITLE
A Study of the Kinetics and Mechanism of Precipitation and
Removal of Phosphates from Waste water
PIBJECT BESCIIPTION
PROJECT NUMBER
17010 EKI
The objective of this project is to compare iron in the ferrous form with iron in
lEtlNNINE DATE
2/16/70
EST. CBMP. DATE
1/18/72
FINDINC INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$50, 715
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check One]
INTRAMURAL [ | OTHER (Specify)
~XJ CONTRACT
6RANT
RAMES. DFFICAl TITLES. AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
Project Officer:
Dr. H. L. Recht
Chemistry Technology Department
Research and Technology Division
Dr. Sidney A. Hannah
Physical-Chemical Treatment Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Atomics International Division
North American Rockwell Corporation
Canoga Park, California
291
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DESCRPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Ciiciniati, Ohio 45268
MIJECT TITLE
Ammonia Removal in a Physical-Chemical Wastewater
Treatment System
PROJECT NUMBER
17010 HAM
PIIJECT IESCIIPTIM
The objective of this project is to operate a physical-chemical pilot-scale treat-
ment plant which consists of chemical clarification, deep bed filtration and carbon
adsorption, followed by breakpoint chlorination, and dechlorination by activated
carbon. The chlorine feed is adjusted to dose:
1) less than the breakpoint ratio in order to study partial chlorination to
form chloramines and the removal of chloramines by carbon; and,
2) in excess of the breakpoint ratio to study ammonia oxidation to nitrogen
gas, followed by dechlorination by activated carbon.
Data results from 24-hour survey grab samples, plus samples composited on a
24-hour basis (flow proportional). Analytical determinations include BOD, COD,
free and combined chlorine, chlorides, nitrogen forms, and coliform bacteria.
KCMIUIC MTE
3/19/71
EST CW IATE
1/31/72
FMIIM IRFIINATIM
Federal Cost:
$31, 220
METHOD Of SBPPOIT (Ckeck Oiej
[ [ INTIANmi [ j OWI (Sp«cif»J
|x | co«mci
] GIANT
AMES. trrtCAl TITUS. All IEPAITMEITS IF PIMCIPAl WVESTISATIIS II PIIJECT IIIECTIIS
Project Director. Robert A. Barnes
Project Officer:
Ayres, Lewis, Norris & May, Incorporated
Frank L. Evans, III
Physical-Chemical Treatment Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
ABE AMI AIIIESS IF PIIJECT IISTITITIIN
Ayres, Lewis, Norris & May, Incorporated
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104
292
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITU
Biological Nitrification-Denitrification Pilot Plant
PROJECT NUMBER
WA 6619
PIOIECT DESCRIPTION
A 1.0 MGD plant, designed to remove phosphorus by "luxury" uptake and biological
synthesis, features no primary clarification, two-stage turbine aeration, inter-
mediate solid-liquid separation by flotation, and chemical precipitation of the
digester supernatant. The capability of supplying liquid sodium aluminate to
either the first or second stage aerator is provided. Lime and alum and possibly
sodium aluminate will be used to treat the digester supernatant to determine
nutrient removal efficiencies. A 0. 2 MGD biological nitrification-denitrification
pilot plant will be used to evaluate summer and winter performance and optimum
design criteria and operational parameters for single stage aeration (including
maximum carbon, nitrogen and phosphorus removal by synthesis), two-stage
aeration, denitrification.
RESINNING DATE
6/30/66
EST. COUP. DATE
1/31/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$1,000,000
METHOD
OF SUPPORT [Check
X
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
One)
[ [ OTHER
(Specify)
" | GRANT
NAMES. OFFICAl TITUS. AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Oscar W. Yater, Jr.
Prince William County
Project Officer:
Arthur N. Masse
Municipal Treatment Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PIOIECT INSTITUTION
Prince William County
425 Lee Avenue
Manassas, Virginia 22110
293
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DESCRPTKHI OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
CiRCiiiati, Ohie 45268
PIIJECT TITLE
Biological Removal of Phosphates from Wastewaters
By Luxury Uptake in Activated Sludge Treatment
Plants
PROJECT NUMBER
17010 DRF
MIIECT BESCRIPTIB*
The objective of this project is to identify the key factors necessary for biological
removal of phosphorus. This will be accomplished by extensive survey and study
of plants where good phosphorus removal is obtained. It is hoped to obtain enough
data to perform a statistical analysis and identify the important operating condi-
tions that are conducive to good phosphorus removal in activated sludge treatment
plants.
BECMIBU ItTE
6/27/69
EST CMP MTE
11/1/71
FNIIIC MFMJATIM
Federal Cost:
$13,500
NETNOB BF SUPPORT (Cktck Bit)
[ | mmnitu { |
CliTMCT
GRANT
BTNER
AMES. IffKW TITUS. Ml BEMIT1EITS If PRMCIPtl mVESTICITIIS OR PROJECT OtRECTORS
Project Director:
Project Officer:
Lawrence K. Cecil
Tucson, Arizona
Dr. Robert L. Bunch
Biological Treatment Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
UK Ml IBORESS IF PMJECT IISTITITIOI
Lawrence K. Cecil, P. E.
900 West Orange Grove Road
Tucson, Arizona 85704
294
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Biological Sulfate Reduction
PROJECT NUMBER
17010 TAG
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to control the biological sulfur cycle for develop-
ment of an operational sulfur removal system. The biological sulfur cycle will
be investigated by modifying pilot plant processes to optimum conditions for sulfur
removal. Extensive literature and bench-scale studies will be necessary to guide
large pilot plant applications. Engineering design of equipment modifications will
have to be guided by process selection to enhance the biological activities of the
very select group of sulfate-reducing organisms, and recovery of gaseous hydrogen
sulfide.
IEGINNING PATE
1/1/72
EST. COUP. BATE
3/31/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$3, 500
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check One;
X
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
GRANT
j I OTHER (Specify)
NAMES, 8FFICAL TITLES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
Ronald F. Lewis
Biological Treatment Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Robert A. Taft Water Research Division
National Environmental Research Center,
(Cincinnati AWT Pilot Plant)
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
EPA
295
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Ciiciiuti, Ohio 45268
MIJECT TITLE
BOD, Solids and Nutrient Removal from Secondary Effluent
by Foam Fractionation
PROJECT NUMBER
WPRD 30-01-67
FRIJECT IESCIIPTIIR
The objective of this project is to demonstrate by a Foam Fractionation System,
the removal of secondary effluent solids, BOD, and nutrients such as nitrates and
phosphates.
lECBIME MTE
12/28/66
1ST CUP ItTE
3/31/72
FMIIIC IIFItMATIIR
Project Cost:
$53, 870
Federal Cost:
$36,100
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Cktck Die)
Q INTRAMIRAL f~~| 8TMER ($»«'*«»!
| | CO»TR»CT
H "*"T
AMES, IFFICAl TIUES. All KMiratlTS IF PRMCIPU MVESTISATIRS II PROJECT IIRECTORS
Project Director: Frank M. Belick
City of San Jose
Project Officer:
Carl A. Brunner
Contracts and Grants Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
MM Ȥ IIIIESS IF PIIIECT ItSTITITIM
City of San Jose
San Jose, California
296
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PIOJECT TITLE
Chlorination and Chloramine Adsorption for Ammonia Removal
PROJECT NUMBER
17010 TAQ
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objectives of this project are to:
1) determine the optimum operating conditions which would maximize
ammonia conversion at minimum chlorine dose by partial or break-
point chlorination;
2) determine the operating conditions necessary to insure formation of
the most desirable chloramine; and
3) determine the feasibility of using activated carbon to adsorb chloramines
on a long-term basis.
lECINNINE DATE
7/1/71
EST. COUP. DATE
6/30/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$28, 695
METHOD
OF SUPPORT ICheck One]
X
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
GRANT
OTHER (Specify)
NAMES, OFFICAL TITLES. AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROIECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Francis L. Evans, III
Physical-Chemical Treatment Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Robert A. Taft Water Research Division
National Environmental Research Center,
(Cincinnati AWT Pilot Plant)
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
EPA
297
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DESCRPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Okie 45268
mi!
Effect of NTA on Metal Distribution Through Conventional
Treatment
PROJECT NUMBER
17010 TCY
PlIJECT IESUIFTIIH ~ ~~
The objective of this project is to determine to what extent NTA increases the
soluble metal content of effluents from conventional treatment processes These
processes include primary treatment, trickling filter, and activated sludge systems
The pilot plant facility will be operated in various process configurations to deter-
mine the soluble metal content of effluents which are derived from wastewater
containing NTA and metals such as cadmium, copper, zinc, and iron.
lEtmiac I»TE
7/1/71
EST CIMF I1TE
6/30/72
FMIIK IIFMMTIM
Federal Cost:
$2,000
METNII IF SIPPMT (Check Oitj
1 X mTMMIH | | OTIEI
[ | CMTMCT
| cim
ISpiciff)
UK. IFFICM TITUS. Ml IEMIT«IT$ IF ri»CIP*l MVESTICATIIS II PMJECT IIIECTIIJ
Project Director: Ronald F. Lewis
Biological Treatment Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
MM U9 AIIIESS IF FMIECT liSTITITIM
Robert A. Taft Water Research Division
National Environmental Research Center,
(Cincinnati AWT Pilot Plant)
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
EPA
298
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PIOJECT TITLE
Enzymatic Technique for Detection of Surplus Phosphorus
Uptake by Activated Sludge
PROJECT NUMBER
17010 DUX
PIOJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to distinguish the various mechanisms of
phosphorus removal (physiochemical sorption, chemical precipitation, and
'luxury biological uptake")occurring in activated sludge systems.
REGINNING DATE
4/1/69
EST. COUP. DATE
2/15/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$17,611
Federal Cost:
$16,607
METHOD
OF SUPPORT (Check One]
X
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
GRANT
OTHER (Specify)
I AMES. OFFICAl TITLES. AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
E. G. Fruh, Ph.D.
The University of Texas at Austin
Project Director:
Project Officer:
Dr. Robert L. Bunch
Biological Treatment Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
The University of Texas at Austin
Main Building 102
Austin, Texas 78712
299
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DESCRPTWN OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cinciinati, Obit 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Extended Operation of Selective Ion Exchange on Clarified
Raw Wastewater and Oxygen Treated Secondary Effluent
PROJECT NUMBER
17010 TAW*
PIIIECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to obtain reliable performance and cost data by
extensive operation of the selective ion exchange process. Of particular interest,
would be long-term zeolite effectiveness and regenerability, and regenerant solu-
tion composition and ease of renovation. The pilot plant ion exchange process to
be used in the project will consist of three ion exchange columns and a regenera-
tion system. During the proposed project, the following information on selective
ion exchange will be collected; overall product quality (N, C, P); instrumentation
and automation requirements; regenerant requirements and zeolite make-up;
brine disposal requirementsair stripping with readsorption in H2SO4 and
nitrification-denitrification of brine; process reliability with seasonal variations;
and design criteria.
*17090 TJI; 17110 TOQ
IEGINNHU BATE
10/1/71
1ST COUP BATE
10/1/72
FMIIN6 IIFMBJATIM
Federal Cost:
$65,100
METHOD OF SUPPORT [Ckict Oit)
|x| mTRAMBRAl [ j BTNER
X CONTRACT
[ | GRANT
(Specify]
MIES. tFFICAl TITUS. AHt IEPARTMENTS IF PRNKIPAl INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Robert B. Samworth
Department of Sanitary Engineering
Project Officer:
D. F. Bishop
Municipal Treatment Research Section, AWTRL
D. C. Pilot Plant
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
HAKE AMI AIBRESS IF PROJECT INSTITITIIN
District of Columbia
Department of Sanitary Engineering
Washington, D. C. 20004
300
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT rim
Full-Scale Evaluation of the Use of Flow Equalization
and of Chemical Additions to Primary Treatment to Improve
the Performance of Trickling Filter Plants
PROJECT NUMBER
17010 DSN
PttJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to demonstrate and evaluate the feasibility, ef-
fectiveness, and economics of phosphorus removal from municipal waste-water
by means of a chemical precipitation method, developed by the Dow Chemical
Company, to demonstrate and evaluate improvement and economics of overall
wastewater treatment due to effects associated with chemical precipitation, to
demonstrate and evaluate the effectiveness of the use of an equalization tank on
the overall treatment of wastewater, and to demonstrate and evaluate the effects
of chemical precipitation in the primary phase of treatment on more effective
secondary treatment, especially on biological treatment employing a modified
trickling filter and secondary sedimentation.
IECINNING DATE
4/1/69
EST. COMP. DATE
9/30/71
FUNDING INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$3, 173,324
Federal Cost:
$ 494,154
METHOD
OF SUPPORT (Check One)
n
X
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
GRANT
OTHER [Specify)
Project Director: Joseph S. Campbell
17700 Fort
Riverview, Michigan 48194
Edwin F. Earth
Biological Treatment Research Section,
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
Project Officer:
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
City of Riverview
Riverview, Michigan
301
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DESCRPTNHi OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cinciaaati, Ohio 45268
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Mechanisms of Biological Luxury Phosphate Uptake
PROJECT NUMBER
17010 DDQ
MIJICT RESCRIPTS
The objectives of this project are to demonstrate the existence of luxury biologi-
cal phosphorus uptake by the microorganisms of activated sludge and to explore
the mechanisms and conditions involved.
IftNIMt I»TE
7/1/69
EST CMP MTf
8/31/71
runic rariiMTin
Project Cost:
$38,736
Federal Cost:
$35,938
METROS BF SUPPORT (Cktck Oiej
c
INTRAMURAL
] OTHER ISitcifrl
| [ Ce»TI*CT
[XJ «*!
MtS. IfnCH TITUS. «! KPHTMHTS If MMICtnt MIESTIMTIIS II PR6JECT IIIECTIIS
Project Director:
Project Officer:
Irving Yall, Ph.D.
The University of Arizona
Dr. Robert L. Bunch
Biological Treatment Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
MM Ml AIIICSS If PRIIECT IISTITITIII
The University of Arizona
Tucson, Arizona 85721
302
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Monitor Wastewater for NTA (Nitrilotriacetic Acid) Content
PROJECT NUMBER
17010 TGZ
PI8JECT DESCRIPTION
The objectives of this project are to record changes of NTA concentration versus
time in domestic wastewater, trace NTA through treatment system, and monitor
NTA content of various pilot plant streams at the Cincinnati facility. The 50 000
gpd plant is one of the few facilities in the world that has dual train primary '
settlers, trickling filters, and activated sludge systems. The wastewater entering
the plant is of domestic origin. By monitoring various process effluents, a rep-
resentative picture of NTA experience across the country can be obtained. Treat-
ment parameters can be varied and the consequent effect on NTA treatability can
be observed. The influence of varying hydraulic and organic loads on NTA deg-
radation with either trickling filter or activated sludge treatment can be measured.
BEGINNING DATE
EST. COUP. DATE
Continuous
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$21,000
Per Year
METHOD
OF SUPPORT (Check One)
X
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
GRANT
OTHER ISpecify)
NAMES, OFFICAl TITLES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Henry H. Tabak
Physical-Chemical Treatment Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Robert A. Taft Water Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
(Cincinnati AWT Pilot Plant)
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
303
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DESCRFTWN OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
CiRCiMiti, Ohio 45268
PMJECT TIUE
Nitrification at Low Temperatures
MIIECT DESCRIPTION
PROJECT NUMBER
17010 EPM
,« °f thlS Pr°Ject is to develop a process for the efficient nitrification
of effluents from municipal wastewater treatment plants. The process is to
operate effectively at wastewater temperatures as low as 5<>C as well as at the
higher temperatures normally encountered in the field. The process termed the
submerged filter will be similar in operation to the anaerobic filter, which has
demonstrated effectiveness for efficient biological solids capture, especially
where biological solids production is low and long generation times are encoun-
tered. For these reasons, the submerged filter offers excellent promise of
achieving nitrification under the stated conditions.
IECMIMC IATE
6/1/70
ESI CUP MTE
5/31/72
FMIIIC INE8RRHTI8N
Project Cost:
$32,967
Federal Cost:
$31,304
METHOD Of SUPPORT [Ckict Die)
| | INTRAMBRAl [ j 8TNER (Specify]
[ | CONTRACT
[y| sim
NARKS. DfFICAt TITUS, Ml DEPARTMENTS If PRINCIPAL MVESTICATMS 81 PR8JECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
Project Officer:
Dr. Perry L. McCarty
Stanford University
Edwin L. Earth
Biological Treatment Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AM AIIRESS 8F PROJECT INSTITITI8N
Stanford University
Civil Engineering Department
Stanford, California
304
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Nitrogen Removal by Chemical and Physical Means
PROJECT NUMBER
17010 TAQ
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to develop an efficient and economical process for
nitrogen removal from wastewater. The basic chemistry and reaction time of
breakpoint chlorination will have to be investigated. Controlling parameters such
temperature, pH, mixing, and chemical ratios, must be identified. Detailed
analytical and mass balance studies will be necessary to judge the overall effi-
ciency of the process.
BEGINNING DATE
7/1/71
EST. COUP. DATE
6/30/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$2, 000
METHOD
OF SUPPORT (Check Orel
^
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
GRANT
I OTHER (Specify)
Project Director: Francis L. Evans, III
Phsyical-Chemical Treatment Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS Of PROJECT INSTITUTION
Robert A. Taft Water Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
(Cincinnati AWT Pilot Plant)
Cincinnati. Ohio 45268 .
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DtSCRIPTWN OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Ciicimati, Ohio 45288
M01ECT TITLE
Pilot Plant Study of Nitrification on Plastic Media
PROJECT NUMBER
17010 FSJ
FRUECT BESCRIPTIB»
The objectives of this project are to develop design parameters for producing
a nitrified effluent using biological towers containing plastic media; to confirm
that the nitrification step also produces a further reduction of soluble organics
from secondary effluent; and to develop filtration technology for removal of
suspended solids from a nitrified effluent.
BECMIMt IATE
6/30/70
EST CMP I1U
4/30/72
FMBIIC WfHlATIM
Federal Cost:
$185,569
METHOD 8F SBFPORT |Cktck Bit)
Q INTRAUmi | { OTHER
X CO»TR*CT
[ ] tRAMT
(Speeifil
I AMES. irriCtl TITUS. MB BEFIRTBEITS If FBBCIfU HVESTICATIIS Bl PRBJECT BIRECTBRS
Project Director:
Project Officer:
Dr. Ronald F. Wukasch
The Dow Chemical Company
Edwin F. Earth
Biological Treatment Research Section,
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
ARK AM AMIESS Bf fBBIECT IBSTITITIBK
The Dow Chemical Company
Midland, Michigan 48640
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Process Feasibility for Biological Nitrification--Tank
Denitrification Following Two-Stage Lime
Precipitation of Raw Wastewater
PROJECT NUMBER
17010 TCP
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Process feasibility will be demonstrated while attempting to prove potential ad-
vantages for the integrated process. Previous studies of individual blocks to be
included in this system indicate that phosphorus residuals as low as 0.02 mg/1
should be achieved through biological uptake after the lime clarification. The
treatment system to be tested should offer high nitrogen and phosphorus removal
without mineralization. The project will use pilot scale two-stage lime clari-
fication followed by smaller scale pilot nitrification, tank denitrification, filtra-
tion and/or carbon adsorption. This project will produce the following informa-
tion on the process: process feasibility; product quality (C, P, and N); chemical
requirements; minimum nutrient (phosphorus) requirement for nitrification and
denitrification; solids production; liquid-solids separation; and biological kinetics
rates.
*17010 THA; 17020 TAW; 17030 TEQ; 17070 TAG, TAH; 17090 TJI; 17110 TCQ
IECINNING DATE
10/1/71
EST. COUP. DATE
10/1/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$60,700
METHOD
OF SUPPORT (Check One)
X
X
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
GRANT
*»T niBcrrnoC
| OTHER (Specify]
Proiect Director: Robert B. Samworth
Department of Sanitary Engineering
D. F. Bishop
Municipal Treatment Research Section,
D. C. Pilot Plant
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
Project Officer:
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROIECT INSTITUTION
District of Columbia
Department of Sanitary Engineering
Washington, D.C. 20004
307
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DESCRPTON OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Ciicinati. DIM 45268
PBBIECT TIUE
Selective Nitrate and Phosphate Removal
PROJECT NUMBER
17010 FBJ
P1BJECT lESCIIPTIBD
A multi-membrane 2500 GPD pilot-scale prototype will be designed and constructed.
It will use present commercially available membranes; the configuration will be
plate-and-frame. It will be designed for 90 percent phosphate removal from sand
or carbon filtered secondary effluent. This prototype will be operated first on a
synthetic multi-component solution to verify or revise the process design. It will
be operated on secondary effluent for a period of at least six months with three
months of continuous 24-hour operation. Sand filtration will be used initially as
a pretreatment to the process. The technical and economic feasibility of ammonium
ion removal, with a modified form of this process using cation permeable mem-
branes, will be examined. Chemical recovery, or recycle, possibilities will be
examined, for the phosphate removal system alone and in combination with the
ammonium removal system. This effort will include the consideration of regenerant
chemicals other than sodium chloride.
IEGMIMC MTE
11/17/69
EST CMP IMC
6/30/72
FWIIK MFMBJATIM
Federal Cost:
$214,028
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|$»tei»|J
AMI. BfflCAl TimS. AH BEPAITIEITS BF HRKIPAt MfCSTICATBIS Bl PBBJECT BIIECTBIS
Project Director: J. Douglas Smith
Process Research, Inc.
Project Officer:
Dr. Carl A. Brunner
Contracts and Grants Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
MM AM miESS If PBBiECT USTITBTIBi
Process Research, Inc.
56 Rogers Street
Cambridge, Massachusetts 02142
308
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Soluble Phosphate Removal in the Activated Sludge Process
PROJECT NUMBER
17010 EIP
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to determine the feasibility of removing phosphorus
in an activated sludge plant treating domestic wastewater through chemical preci-
pitation with aluminum and utilizing only the existing aeration, settling, and sludge
digestion units of the treatment plant.
BEGINNING DATE
7/1/69
EST COUP DATE
10/15/71
FUNDING INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$80,286
Federal Cost:
$48,494
METHOD
OF SUPPORT (Check One]
X
INTRAMURAL
OTHER (Specify)
CONTRACT
GRANT
NAMES. OFFICAL TITLES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
Project Officer:
Theodore E. Brenner
The Soap and Detergent Association
Dr. Robert L. Bunch
Biological Treatment Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
The Soap and Detergent Association
485 Madison Avenue
New York, New York 10022
309
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Ciicinati. Ohio 45218
rtllECT TITLE
Water Treatment by Membrane Ultrafiltration
PROJECT HOMIER
17010 EDR
MIJECT IESCIIPTUI
The objectives of this project are to design, construct, and implement a versatile
ultrafiltration test loop, and to study the effect of solute asymmetry on concen-
tration polarization causing product flux reduction.
IECMIMC IATE
7/1/70
EJT CMP MTE
6/30/72
FMMIC IIFMHATMI
Project Cost:
$23, 767
Federal Cost:
$22, 103
ETIIB
8F SUPPORT (deck Oil!
D
X
IITRlMmi |
C8KTRKT
(RANT
8TMEI (SMtvtji
WES. IfHMt TITUS, Ml IEHITMUTS « KHUNl WnSTISATHS II PMKCT IIIECTUS
Project Director:
Project Officer:
Dr. Harold B. Hopfenberg
Department of Chemical Engineering
North Carolina State University
Warren A. Schwartz
Physical-Chemical Treatment Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
MM Ml IIIIESS If P1IJECT IISTITITIII
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
310
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Dissolved Refractory
Organics Removal
Projects
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Adsorption from Aqueous Solution
PROJECT NUMBER
17020 EPF
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is the definition and description of adsorption phenomena
associated with the uptake of organic pollutants from waters and wastewaters by
active carbon, and the delineation of factors which govern rates and equilibria of
adsorption from aqueous solution. The studies include a detailed investigation of
the adsorption process and of the mass-transfer properties of different adsorption
systems, and a detailed comparison of various conditions of operation from the
points of view of efficiency and effectiveness of removal of persistent organic
pollutants.
IECINNING DATE
10/1/69
EST. COMP. DATE
12/31/71
FINDING INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$47,482
Federal Cost:
$44,995
METHOD OF SUPPORT [Check One)
INTRAMURAL [ J
CONTRACT
GRANT
OTHER
NAMES. OFFICAl TITLES. AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTISATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Walter J. Weber, Jr.
Department of Civil Engineering
The University of Michigan
Project Officer:
Dr. Carl A. Brunner
Contracts and Grants Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
N ERG -Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
The University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104
313
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Ciicifliiti, Ohio 45268
FIIJECT TITLE
Design, Construction, and Operation of a Pilot Plant for
the Treatment of Secondary Effluent from Waste Treatment
Plants with Ozone
PROJECT NUMBER
17020 DVC
MIJECT IESCIIPTIM
The objective of this project is to establish the economic feasibility of ozone
oxidation as a process for the removal of organic compounds from wastewater.
In order to obtain dependable results, the study will be conducted at a 50, 000 gpd
pilot scale.
ICCHIMt IITE
6/30/69
EST cm MTE
12/30/71
FMIIK MFMMTIM
Federal Cost:
$636, 820
ETMD IF serroRT ictick BMJ
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MIS. irricii TITUS. MI IEPMTIUTS IF riacim MVESTICATIRS 11 MUECT IIIECTIIS
Project Director: Dr. C. S. Wynn
AIRCO Central Research Laboratories
Project Officer:
Francis L. Evans, III
Physical-Chemical Treatment Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
MK Ml AIIIESS If rilJECT IISTITITIII
AIRCO Central Research Laboratories
Murray HiU, New Jersey 07974
314
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Determining the Feasibility Catalytically Oxidizing
Organic Materials in Wastewater in the Presence of
Ultrasonic Energy
PROJECT NUMBER
17020 ECI
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
This is a proposal to develop a feasibility study on the synergetic effect of
ultrasonics and catalysis which they call "supercatalysis" upon wastewaters.
The proposal is primarily directed to COD reduction. The investigators propose
to establish optimum operating conditions and establish a scope of possible appli-
cation to wastewaters. They refer to some success with manganese dioxide and
insonation with 800 KHZ; however, other catalysts will also be employed under
this sonic influence.
IECINNINC DATE
6/25/69
EST. COUP BATE
11/22/71
FINDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$35, 560
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check One)
INTRAMURAL ( ] OTHER
[ x| CONTRACT
[ J GRANT
(Specify)
AMES. OFFICAl TITLES. AN! DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Dr. Juh Chen
Dr. Gerard V. Smith
Southern Illinois University
Project Officer:
Francis L. Evans, III
Physical-Chemical Treatment Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS DF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale, Illinois 62901
315
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DESCRfTWN OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Ciicinati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Effect of Feed Characteristics on Activated Carbon Performance
PROJECT NUMBER
17020 TAW
PIIJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to evaluate the performance of a carbon treatment
system, both as regards treatment potential and operating requirements, under a
variety of alternative pretreatment steps. Three parallel clarification-carbon
systems permit the concurrent evaluation of granular carbon systems following
three separate modes of chemical clarification (plus dual-media filtration). The
parallel nature of the investigations permits elimination of the effects of extran-
eous variables; pretreatment is the only real variable. Comparison of the three
parallel systems is made by sampling at several points within each carbon column
in order to determine the following:
1) degree of treatment possible;
2) rate of carbon exhaustion;
3) resistance to shock loadings caused by diurnal variation or clarifier
upset; and
4) backwash requirements.
DECMNINC (ATE
7/1/71
EST CMP DATE
6/30/73
FMIIIC llfllRUTIOI
Federal Cost:
«Q4 000
METHOD OF S8PPORT jCkeck Die)
[ x| IITRAHIRAI. | j OTHER |S»«cil>|
[ CONTRACT
| [ GIANT
AMES IfflCAl TIUCS. All IEPAITBENTS IF PI»CIPAl WVESTICATIIS 01 PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
Warren A. Schwartz
Physical-Chemical Treatment Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
ABE AID ADDRESS IF PROJECT IISTITITIII
Robert A. Taft Water Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
(Cincinnati AWT Pilot Plant)
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
316
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PMIECT TITLE
Evaluation and Control of Sulfide Generation
in PCT Plants
PROJECT NUMBER
17020 TEP
PIBJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to determine the amounts of sulfide and the location
of generation in carbon systems (and PCT plants generally) in order to develop
effective control measures. A comprehensive program has been set up to measure
and locate the origin of sulfide production within a carbon column. Potential con-
trol measures, such as backwashing and aeration of the feed, can then be evaluated
by monitoring sulfide at appropriate points in the carbon column before and after
backwashing (e. g. ). A similar investigation to locate and control sulfide production
throughout the entire PCT plant will also be initiated.
IEGHINING BATE
7/1/71
EST. CINP. DATE
6/30/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$5, 000
METHOD
OF SUPPORT (Check One)
X
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
BRANT
1 OTHER (Specify!
Project Director: Warren A. Schwartz A^^T
Physical-Chemical Treatment Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
IAiE AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Robert A. Taft Water Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
(Cincinnati AWT Pilot Plant)
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
317
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Ciiciuati. Ohia 45268
PlliECT TITU
Hydrodynamic Control of Flux of Cellulose Acetate Membranes
Used in Hyperfiltration of Municipal Sewage Effluents
PROJECT NUMBER
17020 FEV
PllliCT IESCIIPTI8K
The objective of this study is to evaluate hydrodynamic methods such as increased
axial velocities and turbulence promoters as a means of controlling the fouling
potential of primary and secondary effluents when processed in tubular reverse
osmosis units. Reverse osmosis has the demonstrated capacity to reduce signif-
icantly the level of organic and inorganic materials, including phosphorus and
nitrogen, in primary and secondary effluents Flux decline due to membrane
fouling is identified as one of the more severe conditions limiting the practicality
of this treatment method. The use of increased axial velocity and turbulence
promoters within the tubes could significantly decrease the surface fouling
phenomenon thus improving the economic feasibility of this process.
IECMIMC I*H
8/5/70
1ST CIIP HTf
8/5/71
FNIIM MFIMUTIM
Federal Cost:
$90, 000
ETNtR If SBPPORT {Click Oit)
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("x] CO«TR»CT
1 1
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Project Director:
Project Officer:
Dr. Dave Thomas
U. S. Atomic Energy Commission
John M. Smith
Municipal Treatment Research Section,
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC -Cincinnati, EPA
UK Ml tlHfSS IF PIIUCT MSTITITIM
TJ. S. Atomic Energy Commission
Post Office Box E
Oak Ridge, Tennessee 37830
318
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
ritJECT TITLE
Improvements in Granular Carbon Adsorption Processes
PR01ECT NUMBER
17020 GDN
NtlECT DESCRIPTION
The objectives of this project are to determine the relative effects of aerobic and
anaerobic biological activity on the organic removal capability of expanded bed
granular carbon contractors, and to evaluate the effectiveness of a short bed of
unused carbon for final polishing of carbon-treated wastewater.
IECMNINS DATE
6/26/70
EST. CONP. DATE
9/26/71
FINDINC INHUMATION
Federal Cost:
$63,584
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check One]
r
X
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
OTHER (Specify!
| 1 BRANT
Project Director:
Project Officer:
Ralph Bloom, Jr.
Chemical Research and Development Center
Dr. Carl A. Brunner
Contracts and Grants Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
IAME AID ADBIESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
FMC Corporation
Chemical Research and Development Center
Princeton, New Jersey
319
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KSCRPTON OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Ciiciinati, Ohio 45268
PIBIECT urn
Physical-Chemical Treatment of Municipal Waste
PROJECT NUMBER
17020 EFB
MUECT lESCllMIII
The objective of this project is to determine on a pilot scale the feasibility of the
physical-chemical treatment of raw sewage by chemical coagulation and precipi-
tation followed by adsorption by powdered activated carbon and dual-media filtra-
tion. This treatment combination should produce a high quality water with very
low pollution load and with potential for a number of reuse possibilities.
lECMVnt (ATE
6/30/69
EST CMP I*TE
4/30/72
FMtIK MfMIUTtM
Federal Cost:
$431,009
MElHOt 8F SBPPOIT )Ck*ck Oie)
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II
fx] C8IITMCT
| (IANT
«($. tfflttl THUS. All IfPllTIUTS IF PIMCIPAL IWESIItiTIIS 01 PIIJECT IIIECTMS
Project Director: G. L. Shell
The Eimco Corporation
Project Officer:
J. J. Westrick
Physical-Chemical Treatment Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
IK Ml AIIIESS IF rlllECt I«STITIT1II
The Eimco Corporation, Division of Envirotech Corporation
537 West Sixth South
Salt Lake City, Utah
320
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Potential for Biological Treatment on Activated Carbon
PROJECT NUMBER
17020 TEP
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to quantitatively evaluate the contribution of bio-
oxidation to the total performance of activated carbon, including not only degree
of treatment and "total removal capacity, " but also side effects which relate to
plant operations (e. g., increased backwashing requirements, solids deposition
and slime growth in the carbon, and anaerobiasis). In conjunction with the project
on feed characteristics, a non-adsorbent anthracite column has been set up as a
control in order to evaluate biological treatment on the companion carbon columns.
Bio-oxidation should be at least as great on the carbon columns as on the anthra-
cite column, and perhaps greater (due to the enriched substrate adsorbed on the
activated carbon particles). The comparison between anthracite and carbon per-
formance is necessarily a crude one since many factors affecting bio-oxidation
on a highly adsorptive medium such as activated carbon cannot be adequately
characterized. As in the feed characteristics project, degree of treatment,
resistance to shock loadings, and backwash requirements will be amongthe
design parameters established. Media other than anthracite will also be studied.
IEGINNING DATE
7/1/71
EST. COUP. DATE
6/30/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$5,000
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check One]
X
|_
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
OTHER (Specify!
| | GRANT
Project Director: Warren A. Schwartz
Physical-Chemical Treatment Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Robert A. Taft Water Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
(Cincinnati AWT Pilot Plant)
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
321
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DESCRPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Ciicitnati, Okie 45268
riBJECT TITLE
Radioisotope Tracer Study of Membrane Purification
PROJECT NUMBER
17020 DJT
lESCIirTIOM
The objectives of this project are to improve our understanding of the convective
diffusion processes in reverse osmosis systems and in particular the effect of
the solute concentration building near the membrane upon the transport charac-
teristics of these membranes. Radioactive tracers will be used to study concen-
tration profiles in a batch system. Comparisons will be made with theoretical
description presently under development. Extensions of this work to multi-
component-solute batch systems and to two-dimensional parallel-plate type
systems are considered to be the next logical developments.
BEtMimC IATE
2/1/70
EST c»r im
7/31/71
FMIHK I1FMMMIM
Project Cost:
$15,514
Federal Cost:
$14,775
METNBB OF SIFFBRT jCkfck Bie)
|~~j INTRABHim j | «T«E» ISpecifj)
[ | C8RTMCT
[x\ "*"T
ABIES. IFHMl TIHIS. AM IEPAITBERU If PRMCIPAL IWESTISATIRS II PISJECT IIIECTIRS
Project Director:
Project Officer:
Robert A. Shaw
Clarkson College of Technology
Warren A. Schwartz
Physical-Chemical Treatment Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
HUE Ml INIESS BF PIIIECT IISTITITIII
Clarkson College of Technology
Potsdam, New York 13676
322
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT Tint
Removal of Powdered Carbon in Sewage Effluents by Cross-
Flow Filtration
PROJECT NUMBER
17020 EKL
PIOJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to determine the technical and economic feasibility
of cross-flow filtration for the separation and concentration of powdered activated
carbon from various municipal waste streams including primary effluent, clarified
primary effluent and secondary effluent. Cross-flow filtration may be defined
for purposes of this project as a separation process in which powdered activated
carbon suspensions flow under pressure tangentially past a porous support, such
as woven fiber hose, with hydrodynamlc conditions adjusted such that excessive
cake buildup on the filter medium is prevented. The object will be to remove
adsorbent carbon from these feed streams and to concentrate it at high production
rates. Variables to be examined will include the following: operating pressure,
carbon concentration, carbon-to-sewage ratio, contact time, support structure
and cross-flow velocity. Effectiveness of the technique will be judged primarily
on the basis of fluxes obtained, clarity of the product and organic carbon removal.
lEGINNING DATE
4/23/70
EST. COUP DUTE
6/30/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$145, 000
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check One)
INTRAMURAL
| OTHER (Specify]
|X| CONTRACT
| [ GRANT
NAMES. DFFICAL TITLES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Kurt A. Kraus
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Project Officer:
Warren A. Schwartz
Physical-Chemical Treatment Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Oak Ridge, Tennessee
323
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Ciiciinati, Okie 45268
rieiECT TITLE
Removal of Specific Organic Contaminants by Physical-
Chemical Processes
PROJECT NUMBER
17020 TEJ
PIIJECT OESCIIPTIIN
The objective of this project is to determine the effectiveness of physical-chemical
processes for removing specific organic compounds from wastewater. Attempts
will be made to correlate removals with fundamental molecular properties such
as functional groups, molecular weight, polarity, acidity and basicity, solvation,
and other properties related to structure in solution. The removal selected or-
ganic compounds by chemical clarification and activated carbon will be determined
by performing specific chemical analyses on a wastewater stream at various stages
of treatment. Naturally occurring organic compounds or pure compounds added to
the feed water will be used for test purposes. An attempt will be made to elucidate
the mechanism of removal.
IECINNINC DATE
7/1/71
ESI COUP IATE
6/30/74
FMIIIC IIFMMATIM
Federal Cost:
$99,000
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check Die!
INTRAMURAl [ j OTHER (Specify)
CONTRACT
SRANT
IMS. IfflCAl TIKES. ANI IEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIf ATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Richard A. Dobbs
Physical-Chemical Treatment Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME ANI ADDRESS If PIIJECT INSTITITIIN
Robert A. Taft Water Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
(Cincinnati AWT Pilot Plant)
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
324
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Joint
(Municipal/Industrial)
Wastes Projects
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PRQJEC1
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Advanced Waste Treatment at Paine sville, Ohio
PROJECT NUMBER
11060 EGB
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The project objectives are to demonstrate and evaluate a physical-chemical process
for treating a combined municipal-industrial wastewater on a full-scale (5 MGD)
level. The waste stream includes 0. 5 MGD of oily waste from an oil additive
manufacturer and chemical wastes from several other large industries that
result in a combined waste that is difficult to treat biologically. The industrial
wastewater is over one-half the total plant flow. The treatment train includes
addition of lime or iron salts and polyelectrolyte to the primary clarifier;
coarse sand filtration; granular carbon adsorption; chlorination; and, carbon
regeneration.
BEGINNING DATE
12/15/69
EST. COUP. DATE
fi/1 =i/79
FUNDING INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$1,369, 000
Federal Cost:
$ 684, 500
METHOD
OF SUPPORT (Check One]
X
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
GRANT
OTHER (Specify)
RA1ES, OFFICAL TITLES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Dale F. Helsel
City of Painesville
Project Officer:
James J. Westrick
Physical-Chemical Treatment Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
DAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
City of Paine sville
7 Richmond Street
Painesville, Ohio 44077
327
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PIBJECT TITLE
Hatfield Township Advanced Waste Treatment Facility
PROJECT NUMBER
11060 FRQ
PIIIECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to provide for demonstration, analysis, and
evaluation of the Hatfield Township advanced waste treatment facility at
Hatfield Township, Colar, Pennsylvania. The project objectives include evalu-
ation and demonstration of advanced waste treatment processes on combined
municipal-industrial wastewater. The treatment system, which will provide a
high degree of phosphorus, 5-day BOD and suspended solids removal, includes
flow equalization, lime treatment, biological nitrification and mixed media fil-
tration. Sludge processing will be by gravity thickening, vacuum filtration, and
multi-hearth incineration. This project will encompass six months of start-up
after completion of construction, twelve months of demonstration, and six
months of evaluation. The treatment plant will have a capacity of 3. 6 mgd.
Data obtained from this project will be used to support design of other advanced
waste treatment facilities throughout the Delaware River Basin.
IECINNINC BATE
7/1/72
EST CMP IW
12/31/72
FIIIINC INFHIUTIIN
Project Cost:
$169, 170
Federal Cost:
$126,878
METHOD
Of SUPPORT (Ckcck Oit)
| INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
IE] "Ml
OTHER (Specify)
NAMES. OFFICAl TITUS. AM IEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTISATORS OR PR01ECT IIRECTORS
Project Director:
Project Officer:
Tracy W. Greenlund
Tracy Engineers, Inc.
320 Market Street
Lemoyne, Pennsylvania
17043
Edwin F. Barth
Biological Treatment Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME til ADDRESS IF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Hatfield Township Municipal Authority
Comar, Pennsylvania 18915
328
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJEUi
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
The Effects of the Carbon to Nitrogen Ratio
of Activated Sludge on its Subsidence, Thickening,
and Dewatering Characteristics
PROJECT NUMBER
11060 DSE
PROJECT DESCRIPTION ~~~
The objective of this project is to determine the ratio of carbon to nitrogen in
activated sludge that gives optimum settling and dewatering of the sludge. Waste-
waters with a low ratio of nitrogen to carbon, when treated by the activated sludge
process, produce sludge which settles poorly and is difficult to dewater. This
study will determine how the settling and dewatering characteristics are affected
by the carbon-nitrogen ratio and whether there is an optimum ratio.
BEGINNING DATE
4/1/70
EST. COUP. DATE
6/1/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$153,433
METHOD
OF SUPPORT {Check One!
x
INTRAMURAL
OTHER (Specify)
CONTRACT
GRANT
NAMES. DFFICAL TITLES. AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Dr. William J. Katz
Rex Chainbelt, Inc.
Project Officer:
Edwin F. Earth
Biological Treatment Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Rex Chainbelt, Inc., Technical Center
5101 West Beloit Road
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53214
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Removal
Projects
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
A Comparative Study of Inactivation of Viruses
in Waste, Renovated, and Other Waters by
Chlorine and Chlorine Compounds
PROJECT NUMBER
17060 DDU
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to determine the capability of chlorine and certain
of its compounds to destroy viruses in waste, renovated, and in other waters.
The inactivation of enteric viruses by chlorine compounds will be studied in closely
controlled laboratory experimentation, and the information derived from these
studies will be field tested. The Hamilton County Sanitary Engineering Depart-
ment, Lebanon Plant, or other facilities will be used for extensive field testing
to determine the practical aspects of the laboratory investigations. (These data
are to be integrated with work done in other laboratories with other disinfectants
under essentially similar conditions.)
BEGINNING DATE
6/29/69
EST. COUP. DATE
9/25/71
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$138,286
METHOD
OF SUPPORT (Check One)
| INTRAMURAL
~X] CONTRACT
GRANT
OTHER (Specify)
NAMES. OFFICAl TITLES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Dr. P. V. Scarpino
Department of Civil Engineering
University of Cincinnati
Project Officer:
Dr. Gerald Berg
Virology Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, Ohio 45221
333
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DESCRPTMN OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Ciiciiiati, Ohio 45268
PIOJECT TITLE
Controlled Treatment System
PROJECT NUMBER
17060 FAA
PMJECT BESCBIPTION
The objective of this project is to develop a controlled treatment system compris-
ing a chemical treatment unit for reducing the turbidity and suspended solids level
of the effluent from a conventional biological treatment plant, an ultraviolet light
disinfection unit, a holding lagoon for receiving flow which is by-passed as a re-
sult of a malfunction of the chemical treatment and/or UV units, and a notification
system which automatically tells a responsible person of the malfunction and the
consequent by-passing of the effluent stream. Suitable piping, gates, auxiliary
controls, and instrumentation are provided to make for semi-automatic operation
of the controlled treatment system. The significant feature is the application of
UV disinfection to the treatment of wastewaters and the production of a plant ef-
fluent suitable for disposal into shellfish growing waters.
BECMNHIC IATE
4/17/68
EST CBMP MTE
6/30/72
FMBING INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$130,360
Federal Cost:
$ 97,770
METHOD
OF SUPPORT iCteck Die]
H
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
GRANT
8TNEI [Specify]
AMES IfflCAl TITLES. All IEPARTMENTS If PRMCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT BIRECTORS
Project Director: Dr. W. Lamar Miller, Director
Division of Research and Development
Clow Waste Treatment Division, Aer-O-Flo- Midline
Yeomans Products, P. O. Box 324, Florence, Kentucky 41042
Project Officer: Cecil W. Chambers
Biological Treatment Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AH ABIIESS Bf PRBJECT IISTITITIM
Community of St. Michaels
St. Michaels, Maryland
334
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PIOJECT TITLE
Disinfection of Sewage Effluents
PROJECT NUMBER
17060 DNU
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objectives of this project are to evaluate and compare the effectiveness of
chlorine and bromine in the disinfection of sewage effluents as related to time,
temperature, and pH, and to evaluate the effects of chlorination of a sewage
effluent discharged to a small stream as measured by the bacterial and coli-
form densities, oxygen sag curve, and nitrification.
BESINNINE DATE
10/1/69
EST. COUP. DUE
4/30/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$35, 762
Federal Cost:
$29,383
METHOD OF SUPPORT {Check One)
INTRAMURAL |
OTHER [Specify)
| | CONTRACT
[~X] GRANT
NAMES, OFFICAL TITLES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJEIT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Frank W. Sollo, Jr.
Box 232
Urbana, Illinois
Cecil W. Chambers
Biological Treatment Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
Project Officer:
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
University of Illinois
Urbana, Illinois 61801
335
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
CiiCMiati, Okit 45268
PIIJECT TITLE
Destruction of Microorganisms in Wastewater
PIOJECT NUMBER
1706 TBY
PUJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to study disinfectants and combinations of disin-
fectants to provide economically feasible and predictably safe methods for kill-
ing pathogenic microorganisms in wastewater effluents. In FY 1972, a labora-
tory study is underway to determine whether gamma radiation enhances disinfec-
tion when applied simultaneously with chlorine, preceding it, or following it. If
any one of these combinations should significantly increase the usual disinfecting
action of chlorine, this would reduce the amount of chlorine required for adequate
disinfection and thus lower the chlorine toxicity hazard to aquatic life in receiving
waters. In FY 1973, collection of data will begin, on efficacy of using ozone as a
disinfectant for wastewater either alone or in combination with chlorine. Initial
work would entail ozonating pure cultures in buffered distilled water and progres-
sing to mixed cultures, and finally to wastewater effluents. Sequential exposure
to ozone and chlorine might provide a more economical method of disinfection
and reduce the amount of potentially toxic residual disinfectant discharged to the
receiving water environment.
IECMNINC IATE
7/1/72
fST COMP IATE
6/30/73
FWIIIC INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$74,000
HETNOD OF SUPPORT jChtck Oiej
[ x| INTRAMURAL ["
[ [ CONTRACT
GRANT
OTHER ISpecifj)
NAMES, IfflCAl TITUS. AMI IEPARTMENTS IF PRINCIPAL INVESTICATIRS IR PROJECT IIRECTORS
Project Director:
Albert D. Venosa
Biological Treatment Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
AME AM AIORESS IF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Robert A. Taft Water Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
336
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Effects of Chemical Ions on Virus Inactivation
PROJECT NUMBER
17060 DTO
PROJECT DESCRIPTION ~
The objective of this project is to determine the relationships involved in the
removal of an animal virus by various water and wastewater treatment unit
processes as the conditions of the influent water are changed. The treatment
processes to be investigated would be chemical coagulation, disinfection, and
adsorption on activated carbon. The influent water would have the chemical
ions varied in species and concentration.
BEGINNING DATE
1/1/68
EST. COUP. DATE
6/30/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$76,525
Federal Cost:
$41,787
METHOD
OF SUPPORT (Check One]
X
INTRAMURAL
OTHER (Specify)
CONTRACT
GRANT
NAMES. OFFICAl TITLES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Otis J. Sproul
Project Officer:
Department of Civil Engineering
University of Maine
Dr. Gerald Berg
Virology Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
University of Maine
Orono, Maine 04473
337
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PIOJECT TITLE
In-Situ Disinfection of Bacteria, Viruses, and Other Micro-
organisms in Waste, Recreational, and Renovated Waters
PROJECT NUMBER
17060 TEW
PIIJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to provide a sound basis for recommending com-
binations of treatment and disinfection that will yield predictably effluents and
product waters that have minimum potential for disease transmission. In FY 1972,
complete installation of chlorination system will be made. Its capability to yield
a satisfactory reduction in coliform content of effluent produced will be evaluated.
In FY 1973, studies will be initiated to evaluate vircuidal efficiency of a system,
and relationship of actual and theoretical contact time with reduction of coliform
organisms in effluents will be correlated.
BEGINNING BITE
7/1/71
EST CMP BITE
6/30/73
FMBING INFIINATION
Federal Cost:
$6,900
METHOD OF SUPPORT |Ckeck Oiej
[5T] INTRAMBRAl | | OTHER |S>etHy|
| | CONTRACT
[ [ GRANT
MIES. BFFICAl TITUS, Ul DEPARTMENTS IF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS II PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Albert D. Venosa
Biological Treatment Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AMI AIBIESS IF PROJECT IHSTITITIII
Robert A. Taft Water Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
(Cincinnati AWT Pilot Plant)
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
338
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
New Microbial Indicators of
Wastewater Chlorination Efficiency
PROJECT NUMBER
17060 EYZ
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to make laboratory studies to isolate and identify
organisms which may be suitable for use as indicators of the efficiency of waste -
water effluent chlorination. Screening by chlorinating effluents from several
types of present day wastewater treatment facilities will be employed to provide
isolates which are chlorine resistant. Media and growth conditions will be varied
so as not to eliminate from consideration, organisms of high chlorine resistance
which may fail to proliferate under commonly used growth conditions. The chlo-
rine resistance of successful isolates will then be studied in detail under control^
led lab conditions both in pure and mixed cultures and under varying concentra-
tions and different chemical species of chlorine. When acceptable chlorine re-
sistance of several organisms has been established, these will be compared to
the resistance of selected enteric pathogens as well as coliform bacteria. At
the same time a rapid and simple means of quantitative detection of the proposed
indicator will be developed.
BEGINNING DATE
12/29/70
EST. COUP. DATE
11/30/71
FUNDING INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$51,311
Federal Cost:
$44,414
METHOD OF SUPPORT [Check One)
[ [ INTRAMURAL Q
| | CONTRACT
X 6RANT
~\ OTHER (Specify]
NAMES, OFFICAL TITLES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Dr. R. S. Engelbrecht
Project Officer:
University of Illinois
Cecil W. Chambers
Biological Treatment Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
The Board of Trustees of the
University of Illinois
Urbana, Illinois 61801
339
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITIE
Parallel Ozonation and Chlorination with
Dechlorination of Chlorinated Effluent
PROJECT NUMBER
17060 HJB
PR8JECT BESCRIPTI6N
The primary objective of this project is to disinfect parallel streams of effluent
from a secondary activated sludge wastewater treatment plant with chlorine and
ozone. Part of the chlorinated effluent stream will be dechlorinated with sulfur
dioxide. The chlorinated, de chlorinated, and ozonated streams, and a control
stream of the same effluent, would be compared for their toxic effect on several
species of fish and macroinvertebrates. Disinfectant dosage will be controlled
at levels sufficient to yield effluents having a total coliform count not to exceed
1,000 per 100 ml, but use of gross excesses of disinfectant beyond the amount
necessary to yield the desired reduction in coliform content will be avoided.
Results obtained will provide a basis for determining which system of treatment
will combine the desired level of disinfection with the lowest toxic effect on the
biological forms used in the tests.
BEGINNING BATE
7/15/71
EST COUP BATE
1/15/73
FIHIIHG INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$526,896
Federal Cost:
$500,549
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Ckeck Oie|
I | INTRAMttRAl
CONTRACT
OTHER [Spicily)
NAMES. trHCAL TITLES, ANI BEPARTMENTS BE PRINCIPAL INVESTISATBRS BR PROJECT BIRECTBRS
Project Director:
Project Officer:
J. William Little
City of Wyoming
Cecil W. Chambers
Biological Treatment Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ABBRESS BF PRBJECT INSTITUTION
City of Wyoming
1155 - 28th Street, S.W.
Wyoming, Michigan 49509
340
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
The Detection and Inactivation of Enteric Viruses
in Wastewater
PROJECT NUMBER
17060 EAM
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objectives of this project are:
1) To develop and refine efficient and inexpensive monitoring
methods for the detection and quantitative assay of low levels
of viruses in large volumes of water and wastewater;
2) To study the mechanisms of virus inactivation by disinfection
and other selected wastewater treatment procedures with one
aim of developing optimal and economically feasible techniques
for the control of enteric viruses that can pollute the water
environment;
3) To study techniques for the effective control of virus contamination
in wastewater renovation programs with particular emphasis on
ground water recharge and direct agricultural utilization.
The project will be carried out by lab, pilot plant, as well as full-scale field
studies. The Environmental Health Lab of the Hebrew University Hadassah
Medical School will serve as the focus for the lab and pilot plant phase of the
work, while existing full-scale waste treatment facilities adjacent to the Medi-
cal Center will be made available for the field study phases. In addition, various
other full-scale wastewater treatment and reclamation facilities will be available
for study purposes.
BEGINNING DATE
10/1/70
EST. COUP. DATE
9/30/71
FUNDING INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$120,320
Federal Cost:
$103,624
METHOD
OF SUPPORT (Check One!
X
INTRAMURAL |_
CONTRACT
GRANT
OTHER [Specify)
NAMES. OFFICAl TITLES. AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Hillel I. Shuval
Project Officer:
Hebrew University
Dr. Gerald Berg
Virology Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Hebrew University
Jerusalem, Israel
341
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Miscellaneous
Industrial Sources
Projects
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Complete Treatment of Tannery Industrial Waste for Chrome
Tanning, Alum Tanning, and Vegetable Tanning
PROJECT NUMBER
12120 EFM
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objectives of this project are to demonstrate the feasibility of completely
treating tannery waste from the only plant in the U. S. that tans all three types
of leather tannages--chrome, vegetable and alum--and to obtain basic data to
design full-scale treatment plants usable for any tannery. The basic plan is
to develop methods to pre-treat the three present leather tannages, to combine
their streams, and to completely treat tannery industrial waste. The high
alkaline content of beam house waste will be neutralized with high acid made up
of various tannages. The organic solids will be reduced in an anaerobic-aerobic
lagoon.
BEGINNING DATE
12/31/66
EST. COUP. DATE
6/30/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$68, 200
Federal Cost:
$46, 340
METHOD OF S
n
5
UPPORT (Check One)
INTRAMURAL [
CONTRACT
GRANT
OTHER (Specify)
I AMES. OFFICAl TITLES. AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: J. R. Hewlett
Caldwell Lace Leather Company
Project Officer:
James J. Westrick A,Tr^r>T
Physical-Chemical Treatment Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Caldwell Lace Leather Company
Auburn, Kentucky
345
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Ciicimiati, Ohio 45268
PI1JECT TIUE
Treatment of Waste Alum Sludge
PROJECT NUMBER
12120 FRM
PIDECT lESCIIPTIIN
The objective of this project is to conduct a detailed pilot plant alum sludge fil-
tration study at the Feura Bush Water Treatment Plant of the City of Albany.
The objectives being to optimize operating parameters, demonstrate process
reproducibility, and develop information necessary for full-scale plant design.
Rotary vacuum precoat filtration of alum sludge will be conducted and technical
and economic feasibility will be determined. A comparison of the performance
of various filter aid grades and other operating variables, and cost effectiveness
of the sludge treatment, will be made. Design criteria for a full-scale facility
will be sought.
lECMIMC IITE
6/27/71
EST CMP ItTE
12/11/71
FOfDINC IIFOIM»TIO«
Project Cost:
$45,430
Federal Cost:
$31,871
METHOD Of SBPPOIT [Ckect 0«e|
INTRAMURAL [ [OTHER is»eciti)
CONTMCT
AMES. OfflCU TITLES. Ml IEPMTMEITS Of PIMCIPU MfESTIMTIK 01 PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Patrich F. Mahoney
Project Officer:
Smith & Mahoney Consulting Engineers
11 North Pearl Street, Albany, N.Y. 12207
Dr. J. B. Farrell
Ultimate Disposal Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
MIE Ml miESS IF PROJECT (STITITIOI
City of Albany
Department of Water and Water Supply
City Hall
Albany, New York 12207
346
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Non-Sewered
Municipal Wastes
Projects
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TIUE
Economical Residential Pressure Sewage System with
No Effluent
PROJECT NUMBER
11050 DEU
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objectives of this project are to demonstrate that septic tank effluent can be
treated by a combined anaerobic and aerobic lagoon without objectionable odors
and show that the lagoon effluents containing nutrients can be converted to vegetation
at reasonable costs, and to provide a community pressure sewer system that will
demonstrate the volumetric reduction advantage in a tight pressure sewage system,
the cost advantage of plastic pipe sewerage system, maintenance and power cost
of grinding and pumping units by individual users.
REtlNNINfi DATE
4/1/69
EST. COUP. DATE
11/30/71
flNBINC IMfORMATlON
Project Cost:
$134, 805
Federal Cost:
$ 99, 141
METHOD
OF SUPPORT (Check One)
| INTRAMURAL
^] CONTRACT
jE] "*«T
OTHER (Specify]
NAMES. SFFICAL TITLES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Gerald F. Hendricks
President, SIECO, Inc.
931 - 5th Street
Columbus, Indiana 47201
Project Officer:
J. F. Kreissl
Physical-Chemical Treatment Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Grandview Lake Owners Association
Rural Route #6
Columbus, Indiana 47201
349
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Ciicinati, Okii 45268
PIDECT TITU
Pressure Sewer Demonstration
PROJECT NUMBER
11050 FOU
MIJECT IESCIIPTIM
The objective of this project is to demonstrate the feasibility of a pressure sewer
system using individual home pump-grinder units. The pump-grinder unit will
be installed in each of five homes. The sewage from the homes will be ground
and pumped through a common pipe to an existing gravity sewer. The plastic
pipe will run about one-half mile and experience a net elevation rise of sixty
feet. The system will be evaluated over a six-month period.
IECMIWC IATE
10/1/70
EST CMP MTE
1/31/72
FNIIIC IIFIMATIH
Project Cost:
$115,219
Federal Cost:
$ 80,142
ETNOI OF SIPPOIT (deck tic]
| [ IRTItNIIAl ( j 6THEI |S»teif»|
[ [ COMTIACT
flF
UES. IfFieit TintS. AM IEPAITHEITS If PINCIPAl MVESTICATIIS II PIIIECT IIIECTIIS
Project Director: John J. Kane
Borough of Phoenixville
Project Officer:
J. F. Kreissl
Physical-Chemical Treatment Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
AIE AH AIIIESS IF PIIIECT IISTITITIM
Borough of Phoenixville
140 Church Street
Phoenixville, Pennsylvania
19460
350
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Physical-Chemical
Identification
of Pollutants Projects
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Identification of Organic Components of
Sewage and Treated Effluent
PROJECT NUMBER
1602
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to identify as many of the refractory organic
components of wastewater as possible, and to assess their potential pollu-
tional effect on the environment. This study will be undertaken using con-
ventional organic and analytical chemical techniques as well as newly developed
liquid chromatography and other instrumental methods. Raw sewage and its
corresponding secondary and tertiary effluents will be examined. Samples
treated under various conditions will be analyzed to relate their composition
with that particular treatment.
BEGINNING DATE
7/1/71
EST. COUP. DATE
6/30/73
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$51,000
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check One)
OTHER
| CONTRACT
[ | GRANT
(Specify]
Project Director: Charles I. Mashni
Biological Treatment Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Robert A. Taft Water Research Division
National Environmental Research Center,
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
353
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Sewered Wastes
Projects
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TIUE
A Demonstration on Enhancement of Effluent
from a Trickling Filter Plant
PROJECT NUMBER
11010 EGL
riOIECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to upgrade the treatment of wastewater in a
medium-size (1. 5 mgd) trickling filter plant by chemical addition. Controlled
doses of metallic salts (aluminum and iron) with the dual capability of improving
suspended solids coagulation and precipitating soluble phosphorus and an anionic
polymer will be utilized. The project will also demonstrate the relative costs of
operating a standard rate trickling filter sewage treatment plant by the use of
selected chemicals and combinations of chemicals and polymers.
1EG1NNIN6 DUE
6/30/69
EST. COUP. DATE
5/1/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$267,035
Federal Cost:
$200,276
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check One]
INTRAMURAL | | OTHER [Specify]
CONTRACT
GRANT
(AMES. OFFICAl TITIES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
Project Officer:
Robert E. Derrington
Wastewater Treatment Plant
City of Richardson
Richard C. Brenner
Biological Treatment Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
City of Richardson
P. O. Box 309
Richardson, Texas 75080
357
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Ciiciiiati, Ohii 45268
PII1ECT TITLE
A Study of the Feasibility of Flow Smoothing Stations in
Municipal Sewage Systems
MOJECT NUMBER
11010 FDI
fliJECT IESCIIPTIM
The objective of this project is to determine technical and economic feasibility of
the use of equalization tanks in sewer systems to increase capacity, establish
guidelines for station locations, and develop a predictive model for such systems.
In the past, sewer systems have been designed on the basis of peak flows. The
ratio of minimum to maximum durnal flow is about 2. 5 for large systems and as
high as 6 for small systems. With increasing growth in metropolitan areas,
surcharging of sewers is becoming more frequent. The use of flow smoothing
as an alternative to construction of supplemental sewers should be investigated.
This concept would also provide constant flow at the treatment plant and improve
plant operation.
IECMMK IATE
12/1/70
EST CIMP. IATE
1 1 /I /«71
FMIMC IHFIMATWM
Federal Cost:
$23,137
(Estimated)
METHOD OF SBPPOIT (deck Oie|
J [ IRTIAMVIAl [ j im« {Special
| xl CO«TIACT
| 6IANT
ABES. IFFKAl TITLES. All ItfAITMEITS IF PIMCIPAl IIVESTICATIIS II PIIIECT IIIECTIIS
Project Director:
Project Officer:
C. N. Click
Research Triangle Institute
Harry E. Bostian
Contracts and Grants Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
IAME AH AIIIESS IF PIIIECT IISTITITIIN
Research Triangle Institute, P. O. Box 12194
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27709
358
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
An Advanced Physical-Chemical Wastewater Treatment
Process for the Housing and Community Development Industries
PROJECT NUMBER
11010 FVO
PIBJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to demonstrate the performance, economics, and
applicability of a physical-chemical domestic wastewater treatment system de-
signed to provide varying high quality discharges for isolated or developing com-
munities having an average wastewater flow in the 25,000 to 500,000 gpd range
through the application of treatment processes.
DECWNING DATE
6/15/71
EST. COUP. DATE
4/1/73
FINDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$250,000
METHOD
OF SUPPORT (Check One;
X
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
GRANT
OTHER (Specify!
AMES, DFFICAL TITLES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
Project Officer:
Russel S. Bodwell
Vice-President
Levitt & Sons, Incorporated
Dr. I. J. Kugelman
Physical-Chemical Treatment Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Levitt and Sons, Incorporated
A Subsidiary of International Telephone and Telegraph
Lake Success, New York 11040
359
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KSCRPTMN OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PMJECT Tim Chemical Clarification and Carbon Filtration and
Adsorption as Secondary Treatment for Rocky River Wastewater
Treatment Plant, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, Sewer District
Improvement No. 615
PROJECT NUMBER
WPRD 186-01-68
PIIJECT BESCIIPTIM
The project objectives are to demonstrate the practical application of the principles
of chemical clarification and granular activated carbon filtration to provide a new
method of treatment in lieu of conventional secondary treatment, to demonstrate
the economic advantages of this system at a 10 MGD scale for communities with
similar limited space, to demonstrate odor free operation and to remove a signif-
icant amount of phosphate so that state requirements can be met.
IEKMIM6 MTE
8/16/68
EST CW MTE
7/31/73
FM»IM WfHMTIM
Project Cost:
$2,157,900
Federal Cost:
$ 741,350
METHOD OF SVPPOIT [deck OK)
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[X~j »*«T
MKS.
TITUS. Ml lEPMliEMS If PIWCIPU IWESTIMTMS SI PttJECT IIIECTIIS
Project Director: John H. Puzenski
Board of County Commissioners
Cuyahoga County
Project Officer:
Arthur N. Masse
Municipal Treatment Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
UK Ml AIIIESS If PMIECT IISTITITIII
Board of County Commissioners, Cuyahoga County
1219 Ontario Street
Cleveland, Ohio 44113
360
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROiLi,
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Basic Research on Sulfide Occurrence and Control in Sewage
Collection Systems
PROJECT NUMBER
11010 ENX
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this research is to provide a rational basis for determining under
what conditions sulfides will occur in a sewage collection system and how to
control sulfides to prevent corrosion within the system. The following specific
objectives are proposed:
1) To investigate and define the interrelationship of the basic parameters
governing the occurrence of sulfide in a sewage collection system;
2) To investigate corrosion of concrete pipe, defining the factors involved
and the rate of corrosion;
3) To investigate the effectiveness of various methods of treatment to control
sulfide generation, hydrogen sulfide evolution and concrete corrosion; and,
4) To present an economic comparison of the various treatment methods.
BEGINNING DATE
3/1/69
EST. COUP. DATE
5/1/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$250,600
Federal Cost:
$187, 950
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check One)
J INTRAHURAl T
"1 CONTRACT
OTHER [Specify!
X GRANT
NAMES, OFFICAL TITLES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: John D. Parkhurst
County Sanitation District No. 2
Project Officer:
John N. English
Contracts and Grants Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
County Sanitation District No. 2, Los Angeles County
2020 Beverly Boulevard
Los Angeles, California 90057
361
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Okie 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Demonstration and Pilot Plant Program for
Secondary and Advanced Waste Treatment
PROJECT NUMBEI
11010 GVT
PROJECT DESCRIPTOR
The objective of this project is to demonstrate and compare the effectiveness and
relative costs of various physical-chemical and biological oxidation processes
for secondary and advanced wastewater treatment at the Bissell Point and Lemay
treatment plants of the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District. To demonstrate
modifications and methods of operation of the treatment processes necessary to
handle:
1) An unusually weak combined wastewater at the Lemay Plant.
2) A strong industrial-domestic mixed wastewater, the Bissell
Point Plant.
To demonstrate certain advanced waste treatment techniques on these wastewater,
including phosphate removal. To test and demonstrate new process variations
(such as deep tank aeration) which would result in substantial savings in capital
and operating costs in the full-scale plant program, if successful. To determine
operating parameters and criteria for use in full-scale design. To operate cer-
tain treatment processes at substantial scale through the use of existing plant
facilities.
IECINNINC BATE
5/1/71
EST. C0IP. BITE
12/31/72
FMIINfi INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$1,079,100
Federal Cost:
$ 208,800
METHOD
OF SUPPORT (Check Oiej
INTRAMURAL |
J CONTRACT
~2 "*"
0THER {Specif))
NAMES. IFFICAl TITLES. ANB BEPARTMENTS BF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS BR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
Project Officer:
Peter F. Mattei
Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District
Edwin F. Earth
Biological Treatment Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ABBRESS BF PROJECT INSTITBTION
Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District
2000 Hampton Avenue
St. Louis, Missouri 63139
362
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Demonstration of the Pure Oxygen Aeration Process to
Upgrade Existing Waste Treatment Plants
PROJECT NUMBER
11010 GEV
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to convert one of the aeration bays at the Newtown
Creek Pollution Control Plant of the New York City municipal waste treatment
system, to a pure oxygen aeration process, and demonstrate performance of that
system. Project objectives include verifying the applicability of refitting over-
loaded or high-rate waste treatment facilities, with an oxygen aeration unit to
improve plant performance without new investment in additional aeration tank
capacity. Treatment performance of the oxygenation system will be evaluated
by measurement of BOD, COD, TXX, Vss, ammonia-N, total Kjeldahl nitrogen,
total phosphorus, and ortho phosphate in both feed and effluent wastewater. Nit-
rification will be examined and the applicability of mineral addition to the oxygen-
ation system as a means of phosphate removal, will be evaluated. The plan of
operation following conversion, includes a twelve-month operating period during
which the oxygenation system will be operated at progressively higher influent
rates, beginning at low capacity initially and running up through present aeration
bay capacity and the point of system performance breakdown. Effects of diurnal
flow variation will be examined at the design throughout. Phosphate removal via
mineral addition will occur near the midpoint of the program and last for about
'our months. Design capacity is 20 MOD.
BEGINNING DATE
6/30/70
EST. COUP. DATE
7/31 /73
FUNDING INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$2,421,335
Federal Cost:
$1,500,000
METHOD
OF SUPPORT [Check One)
D
x
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
GRANT
OTHER (Specify]
NAMES. BFFICAL TITLES. AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
Project Officer:
William Pressman
Department of Water Resources
Richard C. Brenner
Biological Treatment Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
New York City Department of Water Resources
40 Worth Street
New York, New York 10013
363
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Demonstration of the Rotating Biological
Disc Method of Waste Treatment
PROJECT NUMBER
11010 EBX
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
This project is to demonstrate and evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of the
Rotating Biological Contactor (RBC) process for treating municipal wastes on a
full-scale community level. The performance of the RBC will be compared directly
with an existing trickling filter under identical conditions. The removal of nu-
trients by the RBC and the aerobic digestor under different operating conditions,
will also be studied. The design flow for this installation will be 0. 46 mgd.
BEGINNING BUTE
7/15/69
EST COUP, em
9/15/71
FUMING INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$561,874
Federal Cost:
$353,972
METHOD
OF SUPPORT (Check Bit]
X
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
GRANT
OTNER (Specify)
NAMES OfFICAL TITUS. AH BEPAITMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
Project Officer:
Donald G. Hoffman
Public Works Department
Dr. Robert L. Bunch
Biological Treatment Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME ANI AIBRESS Of PROJECT INSTITUTION
Village of Pewaukee
226 Oakton Avenue
Pewaukee, Wisconsin 53072
364
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Demonstration of Virus Removal from Municipal Sewage
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
PROJECT NUMBER
11010 EGZ
The objectives of this project are to demonstrate the suitability of lime coagulation
for removal of virus from municipal sewage and to prevent the creation of an
imminent public health hazard from the rapid, natural percolation of sewage
treatment plant effluents containing active viruses into the outcropping lime-
stone aquifer used by the City of San Antonio as its water supply and to demon-
strate that use of this process as the primary treatment step can provide
additional benefits of considerable economic value.
IEGINNINB DATE
8/1/69
EST. COUP. DATE
7/31/71
FUNDING INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$578, 800
Federal Cost:
$423, 750
METHOD
OF SUPPORT (Check One)
X
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
GRANT
OTHER (Specify)
NAMES. OFFICAL TITLES. AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Hugh C. Norris, Jr.
Project Officer:
Department of Public Works
Dr. Carl A. Brunner
Contracts and Grants Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
City of San Antonio, Department of Public Works
City Hall, Military Plaza
San Antonio, Texas 78205
365
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DESCRPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATKHtAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Ciiciiajti, Obit 45268
PIIJECT TITLE
Demonstration of Waste Flow Reduction from Households
PIOJECT NUMBER
11010 GXJ
MIJECT lESCIIPTIM
The objective of this project is to obtain data on installation and operation of
household water-saving devices, with a view toward future water-conservation
campaigns and possible water-conservation legislation.
ICCMIMC (ATE
2/24/71
EST. CIMP IATE
4/24/74
FNIIM IIFIMATIM
Federal Cost:
$51,312
METHOD
OF S8PPOIT (Ckeck Oie)
X
INTIANDIAL
OTHEI {Specify)
COHTIACT
tIANT
MIES. IFFKAl TITUS, til KMinEITS IF PI«CIPAL IHVESTICATtIS 01 PIOJECT BIIECTOIS
Project Director:
Project Officer:
Harold Wallman
Electric Boat Division
Dr. H. E. Bostian
Contracts and Grants Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
N ERG -Cincinnati, EPA
AHE Ml AIMESS IF PIIIECT (STITITIIN
General Dynamics, Electric Boat Division
Eastern Point Road
Groton, Connecticut 06340
366
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
El Lago Advanced Waste Treatment Facility
PROJECT NUMBER
11010 GNM
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The Harris County Water Control and Improvement District will demonstrate
advanced treatment of their wastewater to lead the way to the design of other
facilities that discharge into Clear Lake. The basic components of the exist-
ing treatment plant will be retained, and phosphorus and nitrogen removal in-
stituted. The small volume of wastewater, 300, 000 gpd, is considered ideal
for a demonstration project.
BEGINNING DATE
3/29/71
EST. COUP DATE
8/14/73
FUNDING INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$497,738
Federal Cost:
$373,304
METHOD
OF S
D
X
UPPORT (Check One)
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
GRANT
OTHER (Specify!
NAMES, OFFICAL TITLES. AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
Project Officer:
S. L. Lamprose
Harris County Water Control and Improvement
Edwin F. Earth
Biological Treatment Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Harris County Water Control and Improvement
District No. 50
Seabrook, Texas
367
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROUGT TITU
Evaluation of Shallow Bed Gravity Clarification as a Means
of Upgrading the Performance of Hydraulically Overloaded
Treatment Plants
PROJECT NUMBER
11010 TKO
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to evaluate the ability of shallow bed clarification
devices, when installed in an existing clarifier, to absorb the hydraulic stress
experienced by the clarifier during peak flow conditions. Other objectives would
be to obtain long-term operating and maintenance cost data and some concept of
the economic advantages and disadvantages associated with shallow bed clarifi-
cation. This project will be conducted to take into account the effect of extremes
in peak flow conditions imposed by wet and dry weather periods. Necessary
information will be gathered to define the long-term effect that the addition of
shallow bed clarification to existing deep bed clarifiers has an effluent quality
and on biological treatment performance in general. Information also will be
gathered from which it will be possible to predict the operating and maintenance
costs and problems associated with shallow bed clarification.
OEGMNINC BUTE
1/1/72
EST. COUP. RUE
12/31/72
FINDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$84, 000
METHOD OF SUPPORT |Check Onej
| XJ INTRAMURAL
^] CONTRACT
| | SRANT
OTHER
NAMES. OFFICAl TITLES. ANR DEPARTMERTS Of PRINCIPAL INVESTItATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Roland V. Villiers
Lebanon Pilot Plant, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITITION
Robert A. Taft Water Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
(Lebanon AWT Pilot Plant)
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
368
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Feasibility Study on In-Sewer Treatment Methods for
BOD Reduction
PROJECT NUMBER
11010 FWG
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to determine technical and economic feasibility
of in-sewer treatment for BOD reduction by means of desktop, laboratory, and
field studies. Current studies on in-sewer treatment have been directed toward
control of septicity and corrosion, with associated BOD removal considered to
be a side benefit. Appreciable BOD removals have been obtained by injection
of air and pure oxygen in force mains. Many researchers have proposed studies
directed specifically toward treatment for BOD reduction. Previous proposals
have been rejected because it was believed that operating and maintenance costs
would be high as compared to treatment plants. In view of results of recent
studies, a general study is needed to resolve the question of feasibility and define
the most promising approaches if feasibility is established.
BEGINNING DATE
9/23/70
EST. COUP. DATE
8/1/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$69, 525
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check One]
[~ INTRAMURAL [~~| OTHER (Specify]
X] CONTRACT
GRANT
NAMES. OFFICAL TITLES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
Project Officer:
Richard Pomeroy
Pomeroy, Johnston, and Bailey
Gerald Stern
Contracts and Grants Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Pomeroy, Johnston, and Bailey
660 S. Fair Oaks Avenue
Pasadena, California 91105
369
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Ciicinati. Ohio 45268
rilJCCT TITLE
Heat Treatment of Sludge by Porteous Process
PROJECT NUMBER
11010 DKI
PMIECT IESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to perform heat treatment on wastewater sludges
from Lake County's Mentor and Madison plants, as well as sludge from other
selected locations. The effect of the temperature and time of heat treatment on
the dewaterability of the sludges and on the quality of the supernatant and filtrate
removed from the sludge, will be determined.
lEGIMNMt MTE
1/15/69
EST COUP. IATE
6/30/73
FNIINC INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$645,907
METHOD OF SUPPORT |Ckeck Oit)
[ [ INTRAMURAL [ [ 9TNER (Specify)
[ | CONTRACT
ARIES. IfflCAl TITLES. AH DEPARTMENTS IF PRINCIPAL INVESTISATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Robert J. Alban
Board of County Commissioners
Project Officer: Dr. J. B. Farrell
Ultimate Disposal Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AM AIIIESS If PROJECT INSTITITIH
Board of County Commissioners
Office of Lake County Sanitary Engineer
H. T. Nolan Building
Paine sville, Ohio
370
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
High Purity Oxygen Activated Sludge Operation on
Primary Effluent and Raw Wastewater
PROJECT NUMBER
11010 TKN'
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to extend operation of the pure oxygen system with
mineral addition or tertiary lime treatment and with oxygen nitrification to allow
the system to be characterized over a wide range of operating parameters in-
cluding seasonal variations in conditions and also allow comparison of alternate
processes. A more complete study of liquid-solid separation characteristics
will be made because past studies have indicated that pure oxygen solids are
different from solids produced by a conventional aeration system. During the
proposed project, the following information on selective ion exchange will be
collected; overall product quality (N, C, P); instrumentation and automation
requirements; regenerant requirements and zeolite make-up; brine disposal
requirementsair stripping with readsorption in 1^2804 and nitrification-
denitrification of brine; process reliability with seasonal variations; and design
criteria. During this study, the following information will be obtained; product
quality (C, P, N); process reliability with seasonal variations; chemical require-
ments (O2 lime and alum); instrumentation; sludge production; operational control
parameters; effect of alum addition on system; kinetic rates in nitrification; solids
separation; and design criteria.
*17010 TCI, THA; 17050 TGK; 17070 TAH, TAL; 17090 TJI; 17110 TCQ
BEGINNING DATE
11/1/71
EST. COUP. DATE
9/1/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$118,400
METHOD
OF SUPPORT (Check One]
X
2£
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
GRANT
OTHER (Specify)
NAMES, OFFICAl TITLES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Robert B. Samworth
Department of Sanitary Engineering
Project Officer:
D. F. Bishop
Municipal Treatment Research Section, AWTRL
D. C. Pilot Plant
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
District of Columbia
Department of Sanitary Engineering
Washington, D. C. 20004
371
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PIOJECT TITLE
Lake Restoration by Phosphorus Control
PROJECT NUNBEP
11010 HIR
PIOJECT DESCRIPTION
There are six (6) primary objectives in this project:
1) Construct tertiary wastewater treatment facilities which will enable
the typical high-rate trickling filter plant at Ely, Minnesota, to ob-
tain the very high degree of phosphorus removal which is postulated
to be necessary to reclaim Shagawa Lake from its present state of
advanced eutrophy. The concentration of total phosphorus in the ef-
fluent being sought is 0. 05 mg/1 as P, or less;
2) Demonstrate that tertiary wastewater treatment facilities so con-
structed in 1 (above) are capable of upgrading effluent quality nor-
mally associated with high-rate trickling filters to meet effluent
BOD and suspended solids standards designated by State of Minne-
sota as acceptable secondary treatment. The suggested standards
which will apply to Ely's effluent discharge are 25 mg/1 BODs and
30 mg/1 suspended solids.
3) Begin construction of tertiary wastewater treatment facilities not
later than September 1, 1971, and to complete construction and have
facilities ready for "start-up" and "shake-down" by May 31, 1972.
4) To repair and restore the existing conventional wastewater treatment
facilities at Ely to a high-level of operability and reliability by
July 31, 1972.
5) To provide facilities to return to the headworks of the existing Ely
(Cont'd.l
IEGINNINC BATE
6/9/71
EST. COUP BATE
7/31/75
FMIIIC INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$2,772,358
Federal Cost:
$2,572,358
METHOD OF SUPPORT fCkeck One)
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
OTHER
X GRANT
NAMES. OFFICAL TITLES. Ill IEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL IIVESTICATOIS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
Project Officer:
Ernest J. Peternel
City Clerk-Treasurer, City of Ely
Richard C. Brenner
Biological Treatment Research Section , AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME All AOIRESS OF PROJECT INSTITITIOI
City of Ely
City Hall
Ely, Minnesota 55731
372
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT (Continued)
PROJECT TITLE
Lake Restoration by Phosphorus Control
PROJECT NUMBER
11010 fflR
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
(5 Cont'd. )
treatment plant for subsequent treatment the maximum practicable
runoff which drains into a channel known as "Stinky Ditch" from
adjacent hillsides and which now flows untreated, intoShagawa Lake.
6) To operate the combined wastewater treatment complex to a high
degree of efficiency with maximum practicable removal of phosphorus,
BOD, and suspended solids for a continuous period of three (3) years
commencing on or about August 1, 1972, while concurrent restoration
studies are conducted on Shagawa Lake by the NERC of the Environmental
Protection Agency.
373
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVHtONMENTAL PROTECTION A6ENCY
Ciicinati, Ohio 45268
PIIJECT TITLE
Land Reclamation Through
the Use of Digested Sewage Sludge
PROJECT NUMBER
11010 DPW
PIIIECT OESCIIPTIM
A 100-acre landfill area adjacent to the Calumet Treatment Plant is being used
to demonstrate the benefits of applying digested sewage sludge to unproductive
submarginal land to reclaim and improve it for crop production.
IE6MIMC IATE
7/1/69
EST. cm im
9/1/72
FWIWC MFIMATIM
Federal Cost:
$610,500
METHOD
OF SUPPORT [Ckeck One)
X
INTRAMURAL
OTHER (Specify)
CONTRACT
EIANT
AMES. IfFICAl TITLES. All IEPARTMEITS IF PIMCIPAl UVESTIIATIRS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Ben Sosewitz
Metropolitan Sanitary District of Greater Chicago
Project Officer: G. K. Dotson
Ultimate Disposal Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
ABE All AIIRESS IF PIIJECT IISTITITIII
Metropolitan Sanitary District of Greater Chicago
100 East Erie Street
Chicago, Illinois
374
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Model Advanced Waste Treatment Plant
PR01ECT NUMBER
11010 TKN
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
This model plant is scheduled for startup in January 1972. The remainder of
FY 1972 will be occupied in "debugging" the equipment, revising as necessary
and training operators and laboratory personnel. Another objective of the study
will be to determine the limiting hydraulic capabilities of the individual processes
and of the plant as a whole. The objective of the breakpoint chlorination study
will be to demonstrate the effectiveness of this process and its control loop for
removing ammonia by a physical-chemical process. For the first several months
of operation, the plant will be operated under design conditions to demonstrate
its capability. During the second year of operation, demonstrations and studies
will be conducted using the facility as a physical-chemical treatment plant.
IE6INNING DATE
1/1/72
EST. COUP. DATE
12/31/73
FDNDING INFOIMATIIH
Project Cost:
$562,500
Federal Cost:
$450,000
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check One)
| | INTRAMURAL | | OTHER
X CONTRACT
| | GRANT
ISMeifj)
NAMES. OFFICAL TITLES, AND DEPAITMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
Project Officer:
Dr. Harry Machis
Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission
D. F. Bishop
Municipal Treatment Research Section, AWTRL
D. C. Pilot Plant
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission
4017 Hamilton Street
Hyattsville, Maryland 20781
375
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
FIOJECT TITLE
Model Advanced Waste Treatment Plant
PROJECT NUMBER
WPRD 62-01-67
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to operate and demonstrate advanced waste treat-
ment technology capable of removing COD, BOD, suspended solids, phosphorus,
and refractory organics from municipal waste waters to significantly greater
degrees than conventionally attainable. Specifically, a 5 MGD model advanced
waste treatment plant using chemical clarification, filtration and granular activated
carbon adsorption processes will be operated by personnel from both agencies to
demonstrate the application of such processes at full scale for pollution abatement
and to obtain meaningful cost and performance characteristics.
DEtlNNINC BATE
12/29/66
EST CUP. BUTE
12/31/73
FINING INFIRRUTION
Project Cost:
$2, 200, 000
Federal Cost:
$1,650,000
METHOD
OF SUPPORT (Cfctck One)
| INTRAMURAL
| CONTRACT
JJ] 6»*»T
OTHER (Specify)
AMES. IFFICAl TITUS, ANI DEPARTMENTS IF PRINCIPAL INVESTISATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Dr. Harry Machis
Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission
D. F. Bishop
Municipal Treatment Research Section, AWTRL
D. C. Pilot Plant
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
Project Director:
Project Officer:
NAME AM AIIIESS IF PMJECT INSTITITIIN
Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission
4017 Hamilton Street
Hyattsville, Maryland 20781
376
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION A6ENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Nitrification in a Two-Stage Activated Sludge System and
in Columns of Granular Media
PROJECT NUMBER
11010 TKG
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to operate a two-stage activated sludge system
at plant scale to determine residence times necessary in the two aeration systems,
air rates required, sludge wasting volumes, and the effects of these variables on
the degree of nitrification. Effluent quality will be monitored and overflow rates
in the clarifiers will be obtained, along with the economics of a two-stage nitrifi-
cation system vs. a previously operated single stage system. In addition, small
scale studies to investigate nitrification in columns of granular media will be
undertaken, and performance and costs determined to compare with the activated
sludge nitrification systems.
BEGINNING DATE
11/1/71
EST. COUP. DATE
6/30/73
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$50,000
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check One)
INTRAMURAL
D
OTHER (Specify)
Xj CONTRACT
[| GRANT
NAMES, OFFICAL TITLES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: John D. Parkhurst
Los Angeles County Sanitation District No. 2
Project Officer:
A. N. Masse
Municipal Treatment Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Los Angeles County Sanitation District No. 2
2020 Beverly Boulevard
Los Angeles, California 90057
377
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
CiRciuati, Ohio 45268
PIIJECT TITLE
Performance Analysis of 15 MGD
Microstrainer for Tertiary Treatment
PROJECT NUMBER
11010 EBW
PROJECT OESCRIPTIOII
The Metropolitan Sanitary District of Greater Chicago plans to install a 15 mgd
microstrainer for tertiary treatment at their North Side Treatment Plant. This
will be the largest such facility in this country, and will afford the Environmen-
tal Protection Agency an opportunity to verify its mathematical model develop-
ment and obtain realistic cost and performance information on a large-scale
plant. The facility is designed to meet an effluent quality criteria of 5. 0 mg/1
of suspended solids and 4. 0 mg/1 of 5 day BOD at a feed concentration of
18. 0 mg/1 of suspended solids and 13. 0 mg/1 of BOD.
IEEWNINC «»TE
7/15/69
EST. CUP. MTE
9/15/72
FWIIM MFIINATIM
Project Cost:
$568,284
Federal Cost:
$148,927
METHOD OF SUPPORT |Ckeck One)
| [ INTRAMURAL [ [ OTHER |5»tcity)
[ | CONTRACT
| x| 6MNT
AMES. IFFICAL TITLES. AMI IEPAITMENTS IF PRWCIPAL IHVESTItATIIS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Frank E. Dalton
Project Officer:
The Metropolitan Sanitary District of
Greater Chicago
Joseph F. Roesler
Treatment Optimization Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
MHE AH AIIRESS IF PROJECT IISTITITIIN
The Metropolitan Sanitary District of Greater Chicago
100 East Erie Street
Chicago, lUinois 60611
378
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Phosphorus Removal in Secondary and Tertiary Systems
by the Addition of Lime, Alum, or Ferric Chloride
PROJECT NUMBER
11010 TKC
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objectives of this project are to:
1) obtain data on optimum chemical dosages (FeC^), Lime, Alum, for
various phosphorus removal percentages;
2) evaluate the effect of chemical addition and polymer and sand filtration
on effluent quality;
3) determine chemical requirements, removal percentages, and cost data
for a combined secondary and tertiary phosphorus removal system; and
4) monitor the sludges generated and characterize their handling and
dewatering characteristics in the laboratory.
A 2 mgd activated sludge plant will be operated to obtain phosphorus removal data
during several two- to three-month study periods. During the first period, back-
ground removal will be determined; during the second and third, removals with
alum and FeClo will be investigated. The volume of sludges will be monitored,
and polymer addition and/or sand filtration will be studied. A 50 gpm tertiary
pilot plant, which includes flocculation, clarification, and mixed bed filtration,
has been constructed and will be used alone and in combination with mineral
addition to the activated sludge system. A laboratory study will be conducted to
obtain data on the dewatering of sludges for both the secondary and tertiary
phosphorus removal systems.
DEGINNING DATE
7/1/71
EST. COUP. DATE
6/30/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$89,600
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check One)
| X| INTRAMURAL [ "| OTHER (Specify)
[~X] CONTRACT
GRANT
NAMES, OFFICAl TITLES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: John D. Parkhurst
Los Angeles County Sanitation District No. 2
Project Officer:
A. N. Masse
Municipal Treatment Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Los Angeles County Sanitation District No. 2
2020 Beverly Boulevard
Los Angeles, California 90057
379
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
CiicJRaati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Rocky River Simulation
PROJECT NUMBER
11010 TKM
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to operate a physical-chemical system of sufficient
size, in order to extrapolate data to full-plant scale use and thusly optimize opera-
tions of the plants presently in the design stage. Carbon exhaustion rates, the
effect of regeneration on carbon capacity, and the effects of diurnal flow variation
on effluent quality are unknown and will be determined. Methods to prevent and/or
alleviate sulfides will also be determined, and data on the control of air pollution
from the carbon regeneration system will be obtained. Raw sewage will be coagu-
lated with FeClg and polymer, clarified, and applied to a granular activated
carbon column in a complete physical-chemical pilot plant. Diurnal flow variation
will be studied with an average flow of about 75 gpm. Effluent quality, coagulant
and polymer dosages, headloss, carbon handling and regeneration, and carbon
exhaustion rates will be studied. Special consideration will be given to prevention
and control of sulfides using oxygen and/or chlorine, and a bag filter-afterburner
system for air pollution control will be installed and evaluated.
RECINNINE RATE
7/1/71
EST. COUP RATE
6/30/73
FMHM INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$147,200
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check One)
|"XJ INTRAMURAL [ ] OTHER
(X CONTRACT
| | GRANT
ISpteifi)
MIES. IfflCAl TinES. ANR DEPARTMENTS If PRINCIPAL INVESTICATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: John D. Parkhurst
Los Angeles County Sanitation District No. 2
Project Officer: A. N. Masse
Municipal Treatment Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME ANI ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITITION
Los Angeles County Sanitation District No. 2
2020 Beverly Boulevard
Los Angeles, California 90057
380
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT Tim
Sewer System Oxygenation for Corrosion and Odor
Control
PROJECT NUMBER
11010 DYO
PROJECT DESCRIPTION ~
The original project is a full-scale field study on in-sewer aeration methods
covering about 50 percent of the Port Arthur Sewer System. This supplement
will expand the project for coverage of the entire system by installation of air
blowers in force mains, U-tube aerators, and ventilating fans in large diameter
gravity sewers. Studies will be conducted on use of both air and gaseous oxygen
for U-tube operation. U-tube operations will be characterized over a range of
air/water and oxygen/water ratios by determination of pressure losses and
dissolved oxygen increase.
IEGINNING DATE
7/1/70
EST. COUP. DATE
4/1/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$48,355
Federal Cost:
$36, 266
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check One]
INTRAMURAL 1
[ ^| CONTRACT
|X | GRANT
1 OTHER (Specify)
NAMES. OFFICAL TITLES. AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
Project Officer:
Leon Holtzclaw
City of Port Arthur
Charles Swanson
Contracts and Grants Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
City of Port Arthur
P. O. Box 1089
Port Arthur, Texas 77640
381
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Ciicinati, Ohn 45268
PIBJECT TITLE
Study Involving Aeration to Freshen Sewage and Retard
Bacterial Activity in Long Sewers
PROJECT NUMBER
11010 ELP
PIBJECT BESCIIPTIBN
The objective of the proposed research is to evaluate the effectiveness of various
methods of in-line aeration in reducing sulfide concentrations and providing en-
route sewage treatment. Other objectives are to develop and test empirical
methods for oxygenation facility design and spacing, and to determine two-phase
flow relationships. Different methods of aeration that will be evaluated are:
1) aspirated air U-tubes;
2) diffused air U-tubes;
3) in-line venturi aerator;
4) compressed air injection in gravity sewers by a modified educator
(air lift pump);
5) injection of air in force mains;
6) aeration of wet wells, if feasible.
BECHMMC BATE
6/17/68
EST CBHP. BATE
4/1/72
FNBIK WFM1ATIM
Project Cost:
$24,000
Federal Cost:
$18,000
METHOD
6F SVPPOIT |Ckeck Die)
X_
INTIAMVIAL |
CONTIACT
GRANT
OTHER (Specify)
AMES, BFFICAl TITLES. AM BEPAITMEITS BF PRWCIPAl WVESTICATBIS BR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Ray L. Condon
Jefferson Parrish
Project Officer:
John N. English
Contracts and Grants Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
IA HE All ABIIESS BF PRBJECT IISWITIII
Jefferson Parrish
Louisiana Department of Sanitation
600 Helois Street
T^uisiana 70005
382
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
System for Physical-Chemical Treatment of Raw Wastewater
PROJECT NUMBER
11010 TKN*
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
A complete physical-chemical treatment system would be evaluated to determine
technical and economic feasibility of breakpoint chlorination for nitrogen removal
and to provide reliable design data on all component processes in the system. The
treatment system would provide for carbon, phosphorus and nitrogen removal. A
new inline technique for chlorine contacting would be evaluated, control techniques
would be developed and extended operation would provide an opportunity to obtain
realistic cost and performance data on physical-chemical sludge disposal. Par-
allel operation with a treatment train containing a three-stage activated sludge
process would provide direct comparison of competitive processes and of physi-
cal-chemical and biological nitrogen removal.
*17010 TAQ, TCI; 17020 TAW, TBD; 17030 TBQ; 17070 TAG, TAH; 17090 TJI;
17110 TCQ
BEGINNING DATE
4/1/71
EST. COUP. DATE
10/1/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$340,400
METHOD
OF SUPPORT (Check One)
X
X
n
INTRAMURAL
OTHER (Specify)
CONTRACT
GRANT
NAMES. OFFICAL TITLES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Robert B. Samworth
Department of Sanitary Engineering
Project Officer:
D. F. Bishop
Municipal Treatment Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
District of Columbia
Department of Sanitary Engineering
Washington, D. C. 20004
383
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DESCROTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT Tim
System Using Three-Stage Activated Sludge with Mineral
Addition for Treatment of Raw Wastewater
PROJECT NUMBER
11010 TKN*
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The three-stage activated sludge process with mineral addition would be operated
in a complete treatment system to evaluate the optimum conditions for the planned
DC facility. However, the extended operation would provide information generally
applicable to similar wastewaters and the study would provide sludges for con-
current study in another project. A primarily developmental objective of the
project would be to provide design data for automation of biological treatment.
The treatment system would consist of primary sedimentation, modified aeration
with alum or Feds addition, nitrification, denitrification with alum and pH
control, filtration, and ozonation.
*17010 THA, TGV, TAQ; 17030 TBQ; 17050 TGK; 17070 TAH, TAL; 17090 TJI;
17110 TCQ
IECWNING I*TE
7/1/71
EST. COUP. DATE
10/1/73
FMIINC INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$761,100
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Cleck Die)
|x
X
INTRAMURAL |
CONTRACT
OTNER ISncify)
| | GRANT
NAMES. IFFICAl TITUS. ANI IEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Robert B. Samworth
Department of Sanitary Engineering
Project Officer:
D. F. Bishop
Municipal Treatment Research Section, AWTRL
D. C. Pilot Plant
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME ANO ADDRESS DF PROJECT INSTITITION
District of Columbia
Department of Sanitary Engineering
Washington, D.C. 20004
384
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Tertiary Treatment of Combined Storm Water, Sanitary
Relief Discharge and Sewage Treatment Plant Effluent
PROJECT NUMBER
11010 EHI
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to develop and verify, on a small pilot scale, the
preliminary design and operating conditions for chemical coagulation, sedimen-
tation, dual media filtration, and granular activated carbon adsorption for treat-
ment of combined municipal-industrial wastes mixed with storm, run-off. This
pilot-plant unit will be operated for approximately four months. In addition, the
aim is to design and construct a minimum 1-MGD pilot plant to include the oper-
ation of the above process steps.
BEGINNING DATE
12/1/66
EST. COUP. DATE
6/30/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$600, 000
Federal Cost:
$450, 000
METHOD
OF S
D
X
UPPORT (Check One)
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
GRANT
OTHER (Specify)
NAMES, OFFICAL TITLES. AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Cornel Leahu
East Chicago Sanitary District
Project Officer: Carl A. Brunner
Contracts and Grants Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
East Chicago Sanitary District
East Chicago (Lake County), Indiana
385
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
FIOJECT TITLE
The Use of Iron Salts and Organic Polyelectrolytes for
Removal of Phosphorus from Municipal Sewage
PROJECT NUMBER
11011 ENK
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to remove phosphorus from municipal sewage by
the addition of iron salts and an organic polymer to the influent of the Grand
Rapids activated sludge treatment plant on a full-scale (45 MGD). The grantee
will further determine the effect of the chemical addition on the different unit
processes such as reduced organic loading on the activated sludge process, re-
duced BOD and suspended solids in the final effluent, and improved solids hand-
ling and disposal.
BEGINNING BATE
12/15/69
EST COUP BUTE
2/15/72
FINDING INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$533,889
Federal Cost:
$355,634
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Ckeck Die)
fx"
INTRAMURAL \~
CONTRACT
GRANT
J OTHER [Specify)
NAMES. OFFICAL TITLES. ANI DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTItATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
Project Officer:
Huntley DeLano
Wastewater Treatment Plant
Edwin F. Earth
Biological Treatment Research Section, AWTRL
R.A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS BF PROJECT INSTITUTION
City of Grand Rapids Wastewater Treatment Plant
1300 Market Avenue, S. W.
Grand Rapids, Michigan
386
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT Tim
Top Feed Filtration
PROJECT NUMBER
11010 EVE
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to modify an existing pilot-scale rotary vacuum
filter from bottom feed to top feed mode. Evaluation will be made on effective-
ness of the top-feed rotary vacuum filter for dewatering activated sludge when
compared against existing bottom-feed filters. Determinations will be made
for the top-feed filter, the filter cloth, and operating conditions which give best
filtering rates and filtrate quality.
BEGINNING DATE
8/1/71
EST. COUP. DATE
4/30/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$261,258
METHOD
OF SUPPORT [Check One]
X
INTRAMURAL
OTHER (Specify]
CONTRACT
GRANT
NAMES, OFFICAl TITLES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
Project Officer:
Donald G. Mason
Sewerage Commission of the City of Milwaukee
Dr. J. B. Farrell
Ultimate Disposal Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Sewerage Commission of the City of Milwaukee
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
387
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Two-Stage Granular Carbon Adsorption Study
PROJECT NUMBER
11010 TKN
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to determine carbon capacities, removal efficien-
cies, optimum carbon type, exhaustion rates, operating parameters and process
costs for a two-stage granular activated carbon system. Two, 0. 15 mgd, two-
stage, fixed bed, pressure, downflow, granular carbon columns, one containing
Filtrasorb 300 (8x30 mesh) carbon, and the other containing Filtrasorb 400 (12x40
mesh) carbon will be operated in parallel receiving unfiltered secondary effluent
at 3.5 gpm/ft. 2 (100 gpm). The product water quality will be determined during
3 to 4 complete exhaustion-regeneration cycles. Carbon capacity and carbon ex-
haustion rates necessary for design, will also be obtained. The ability of carbon
to remove viruses and pesticides will be studied.
DEGMRMG DATE
7/1/71
EST GIMP. BATE
6/30/72
FINIINC INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$44,400
METHOD
OF SUPPORT (Ckeck Die)
X
JX
INTRAMURAL
OTHER (Specify)
CONTRACT
GRANT
NAMES, IFFICAL TITLES. All IEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: John D. Parkhurst
Los Angeles County Sanitation District No. 2
Project Officer:
A. N. Masse
Municipal Treatment Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
AME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITITI8N
Los Angeles County Sanitation District No. 2
2020 Beverly Boulevard
Los Angeles, California 90057
388
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Upgrading of Trickling Filter Plant Performances
PROJECT NUMBER
11010 DGA
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The overall goal of this project is to develop practical design information which
can be readily used by engineers in modifying trickling filter plants to enhance
their performance and to develop practical techniques which can be applied by
plant operators to attain maximum performance from existing and proposed
units. Major experimental efforts during initial phases of the project will be
directed towards improvement of BOD, suspended solids, and nutrient removal.
BEBINNINE DATE
6/6/69
EST COMP. DATE
6/9/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$585,000
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check One)
| | INTRAMURAL £
[X| CONTRACT
[ [ BRANT
OTHER (Specify!
NAMES, OFFICAL TITLES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
Project Officer:
James C. Lamb, in, Ph.D.
Department of Environmental Sciences and Engineering
Dr. Robert L. Bunch
Biological Treatment Research Section, AWTRL.
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27514
389
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of
Pollutants
Projects
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Determination of the Sources of Coprostanol - A Fecal Sterol
PROJECT NUMBER
1604
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to determine whether coprostanol is confined to
mammalian feces. Cholesterol will be incubated with mammalian and non-
mammalian bacteria under various conditions to investigate the mechanisms of
the conversion of cholesterol to coprostanol. Attempts will be made to synthesize
coprostanol in vitro under conditions totally different from those found in the
intestinal tracft of mammalian species.
BEGINNING DATE
7/1/71
EST. COUP. DATE
fi/30/73
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$55,500
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check One]
[ x| INTRAMURAL [ [ OTHER
CONTRACT
| GRANT
[Specify!
NAMES. OFFICAL TITLES. AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
Barry Austern
Biological Treatment Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Robert A. Taft Water Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
393
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Suspended
and Colloidal Solids
Removal Projects
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
A Fluidic Bubble Generator for Microflotation
PROJECT NUMBER
17030 FEE
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to develop a bubble-generation device for use in
the flotation treatment of wastewaters which would eliminate the need for costly
pressurization equipment required with the dissolved air flotation process. The
generator would produce bubbles having the same sizes and characteristics as
bubbles normally obtained through using pressurization techniques.
BEGINNING DATE
7/29/70
EST. COUP. DATE
2 /IB/ 72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$49, 953
METHOD
OF SUPPORT (Check One]
X
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
GRANT
OTHER {Specify]
NAMES, OFFICAL TITLES. AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Peter Freeman
Bowles Engineering Corporation
Project Officer:
J. F. Kreissl
Physical-Chemical Treatment Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Bowles Engineering Corporation
9347 Fraser Street
Silver Spring, Maryland 20910
397
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Ciiciiiati, Ohio 45268
PRIJECT TITLE
An Experimental Study of Fluidized Sludge Blanket
Clarification As Applied to Sewage Treatment
PROJECT NUMBER
17030 EYA
PIIJECT lESCIIPTItN
The objective of this project is to characterize the effectiveness of sludge blanket
clarification for removal of suspended solids from raw sewage.
lECMKIRC I«TE
6/30/70
ESI COUP IATE
10/30/71
FHIINC IIFIIHATin
Federal Cost:
$81, 168
METHOD
OF SUPPOIT [deck Die)
~x_
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
(RANT
OTHER (Specify]
AMES. IFflCAl TITLES. All lEPARTIIEITS IF PRWCIPAl INVESTIGATORS II PROJECT BIRECTORS
Project Director: Dr. J. C. Orcutt
Research Triangle Institute
Project Officer:
J. F. Kreissl
Physical-Chemical Treatment Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
AME AM AIHESS IF PMJECT IISTITITIIR
Research Triangle Institute
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27709
398
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Applicability of Solids-Contact Clarification to Waste
Treatment
PROJECT NUMBER
17030 TBJ
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objectives of this project are to evaluate concurrently several coagulants in
the solids-contact mode of chemical clarification, and to determine the treatment
potential and operating requirements for each parallel system. Three parallel
systems permit the concurrent evaluation of three different coagulants. Parallel
investigations eliminate the effects of variation in flow and influent strength which
would otherwise be a major disruptive factor in treating raw sewage. Dual-media
filtrations follow each clarification step. Neutralization via CC»2 and acid precedes
the filter in each system where the clarifier pH is very far from neutral, as in the
case of lime (pH 10-12). In the case of iron clarification (pH 5-6), no neutraliza-
tion step is provided. Filter effluents are fed to separate carbon columns. Clar-
ifier sludges are characterized in general terms, and are also delivered to the
Ultimate Disposal group for further studies on characterization and handling.
Raw sewage, and clarifier, filter, and carbon effluents are monitored to deter-
mine the following:
1) clarifier operating requirements;
2) treatment efficiency (solids, phosphorus, and organics);
3) chemical requirements (coagulating and neutralizing chemicals);
4) filter operating requirements;
5) effect of the clarification step on the subsequent carbon treatment
step; and
6) comparative performance of the various coagulants.
BEGINNING DATE
7/1/71
ESI COUP DATE
6/30/73
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$112, 000
METHOD OF SUPPORT [Check One)
[X | INTRAMURAL | [ OTHER
CONTRACT
[ [ GRANT
(Specify!
NAMES. OFFICAL TITLES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: James J. Westrick
Physical-Chemical Treatment Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Robert A. Taft Water Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
(Cincinnati AWT Pilot Plant)
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
399
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PIOJECT TITLE
Development of Air Flotation for Solids Separation
PROJECT NUMBER
17030 TEN
FRI1ECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to investigate all conceivable variables with a
bench-scale, batch system, in order to determine the more important ones.
Small, pilot-scale, continuous-flow studies will then be carried out for deter-
minations of a more quantitative nature, prior to demonstration project. The
bench phase of the project will utilize batch testing of chemical, physical, and
operating variables. These include the relative ability of various chemicals
(primary coagulants and polymers) to promote effective flotation and the proper
method of judgement for all chemicals tested, i.e. , jar test zeta potential, etc.
Some physical and operating variables to be studied are flotation depth, recycle
ratio, air/solid ratio, pressure, temperature, and surface tension. The con-
tinuous-flow study will utilize the findings of the batch tests, in that only those
variables which have an effect on performance will be studied further. In addi-
tion to these variables, some geometric and hydraulic parameters will be in-
vestigated. Finally, a number of process trains will be studied which utilize
the flotation process. These will include physical and chemical treatment,
nitrification-de nitrification, and a single-stage P&C system of original design.
IECINN1NC IATE
7/1/71
EST COMP IATE
6/30/73
FINIIN6 INFIIMATION
Federal Cost:
$55,000
METHOD OF SUPPORT [Check Die]
|x| INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
GRANT
OTHER (Specif))
D
AMES. IFFICAl TITLES, AMI IEPARTMENTS IF PRINCIPAL IHVESTICATIIS II PROJECT OIRECTORS
Project Director: James F. Kreissl
Physical -Chemical Treatment Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC -Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AMI AIIIESS IF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Robert A. Taft Water Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
400
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Evaluation of In-Depth Filtration for Wastewater Treatment
Using a Mobile Pilot Plant
PROJECT NUMBER
17030 DHZ
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to develop design and operating criteria for in-
depth filtration as applied to the treatment of various wastewaters for the purposes
of clarification and/or phosphorus removal. Various coagulants, modes of filter
operation and degrees of pretreatment will be evaluated to achieve different levels
of product quality for activated sludge, trickling filter and primary effluents. A
profile of application for in-depth filtration will be developed. A unique feature
of the proposed research is development of an accurate process control technique.
BEGINNING DATE
4/13/70
EST. COUP. DATE
4/13/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$127, 610
METHOD
OF SUPPORT {Check One]
n
X
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
GRANT
| OTHER (Specify)
NAMES, OFFICAL TITLES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Phillip N. Storrs
Research and Development Laboratory
Oakland, California
Project Officer:
J. F. Kreissl
Physical-Chemical Treatment Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Engineering-Science, Inc.
150 West Foothill Boulevard
Arcadia, California 91006
401
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Evaluation of Shallow Depth Gravity Clarification Systems
PROJECT NUMBER
17030 TBP
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objectives of this project are to determine the performance advantages (or
disadvantages) of shallow gravity clarification over deep gravity clarification and
to have a long-term look at the operational and maintenance problems and econ-
omics associated with a shallow clarification system. This project will consist
of a parallel comparison of the performance of two proprietary shallow gravity
clarifiers (a micro floe tube settler and a lamella plate settler) and a conventional
deep gravity clarifier. All three clarifiers will operate on identical feed streams.
The feed streams will be those liquid-solids streams normally associated with the
processes of conventional wastewater treatment, physical-chemical wastewater
treatment, and tertiary treatment. Necessary information will be gathered to
define the long-term performance characteristics of shallow bed clarification
and deep bed clarification under various operating conditions of flow rate and
composition of the solids in the feed stream. Information also will be gathered
from which the operating and maintenance costs and problems associated with
shallow and deep bed clarification can be compared.
IECWNINC DUE
1/1/72
EST COUP BATE
12/31/72
FINRINC INFIIMATIIN
Federal Cost:
$99, 000
METHOD
OF SUPPORT [Check One]
X
D
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
GRANT
OTHER (Specifr)
NAMES. IFFICAl TITLES. AMI REPARTMENTS IF PRINCIPAL INVESTIKATOIS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
Roland V. Villiers
Lebanon Pilot Plant, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME ANO ABIRESS IF PIIIECT INSTITUTION
Robert A. Taft Water Research Division
National Environmental Research Center,
(Lebanon AWT Pilot Plant)
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
EPA
402
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROIECT TITLE
Experimental Investigation of a Continuous Filtration
Process for Municipal Wastewaters
PROJECT NUMBER
17030 FWH
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project will be divided into two phases. The first will be an
investigation of the effects of operating variables on filter performance, and the
second will be a study of the filter performance on various process streams.
During the first phase, effects of filter medium particle size, throughput, and
bed depth on solids removal and pressure drop will be studied. It is anticipated
that particle sizes to be studied will range from about 0. 75 mm to about 2. 0 mm,
throughputs from about two to about ten (higher, if feasible) GPM per square foot,
and bed depths around four to ten feet. These studies will all be performed on
unsettled trickling filter effluent, with routine measurements to include suspended
solids removal, TOC and COD removal, pressure drop, throughput, particle size,
bed depth, filter medium rate, and temperature. Occasional BOD removals and
filter medium recovery efficiencies will also be determined. The second phase
of experimental program will be to investigate the flexibility of the process in
handling various plant streams. With operating variables set in the optimal
range, the performance of the filter in processing raw sewage, primary clarifier
effluent, and settled trickling filter effluent will be observed.
IEGINNING DATE
6/24/70
EST. COUP. DATE
4/1/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$56, 969
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check One]
X
INTRAMURAL \~
CONTRACT
GRANT
J OTHER [Specify]
NAMES, OFFICAL TITLES. AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROIECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: F. O. Mixon
J. C. Orcutt
Research Triangle Institute
Project Officer:
J. F. Kreissl
Physical-Chemical Treatment Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Research Triangle Institute
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina
27709
403
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Filtration Kinetics in Water and Wastewater
PDOIECT NUMBER
17030 EGA
PRBIECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to improve the design and operation of granular
media filters based upon the development of an accurate description of filtration
kinetics. This kinetic description of the filtration system will also lead to the
development of new areas of application of granular media filtration in waste
water treatment. This research is directed towards answering the two funda-
mental questions:
1) What is the best way to design filtration systems given a water or
wastewater of known quality and a desired effluent quality?
2) What is the best way to improve the efficiency of existing filtration
systems ?
These objectives will be achieved by investigating the physical and chemical
factors which control filter performance through granular media for the removal
of colloidal or flocculent particles within the size range of 5 to 50 microns.
IECINNINC BATE
8/1/69
1ST CBMP DATE
9/30/71
FINDING INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$51,323
Federal Cost:
$48, 636
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Cdeck Die)
~~] INTRAMURAL £
| | CONTRACT
OTHER (Specify!
NAMES. IFFICAl TITUS. AM IEPARTMENTS IF PRINCIPAL INVESTISATORS 01 PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Dr. Erman A. Pearson
Project Officer:
Division of Hydraulic and Sanitary Engineering
University of California
J. F. Kreissl
Physical-Chemical Treatment Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS DF PROJECT INSTITITIIN
University of California
Berkeley, California 94720
404
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Hanover Tertiary Plant Studies
PROJECT NUMBER
WPRD 92-01-68
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to evaluate the performance of various combinations
of chemical treatment, rapid sand filtration, microstraining, chlorination, and
post oxidation for a 1 MGD tertiary treatment plant, and to evaluate the performance
of up and down flow sand filters, ion exchange units, and ammonia separators on a
pilot-plant scale.
BEGINNING DATE
3/6/68
EST. COMP. DATE
6/30/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$461,576
Federal Cost:
$346,182
METHOD OF SUPPORT [Check One]
| | INTRAMURAL
| [ CONTRACT
OTHER (Specify)
NAMES, OFFICAL TITLES. AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Bart Lynam
Metropolitan Sanitary District of Greater Chicago
Project Officer:
Arthur N. Masse
Municipal Treatment Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Metropolitan Sanitary District of Greater Chicago
100 East Erie Street
Chicago, Illinois 60611
405
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DESCRPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATNMAl ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIWMIENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Ciiciiiati, Ohio 45268
FIIJECT TITLE
Investigation of Iron Residuals in Wastewaters Treated
with Iron Salts
PROJECT NUMBER
17030 TBJ
PMJECT IESCRIPTMI
The objective of this project is to determine the nature of the iron residuals
leaving each unit operation of the pilot plant, e. g. , whether soluble or insoluble
and whether Fe+<2, Fe 6 or organically bound iron. Samples of various streams
within the pilot plant will be collected and analyzed to determine the nature of
the iron residuals. Analytical procedures are being evaluated to determine
their suitability for distinguishing between ferrous and ferric iron. If the major
portion of the iron is particulate, particle charges will be measured and appro-
priate polyelectrolytes or other coagulants will be selected for evaluation as
filter aids in small pilot columns. If soluble Fe"4"2 is the major source of iron,
chemical oxidants or air will be tried to convert Fe+2 to insoluble Fe+3 for re-
moval by the filter with and without filter aids.
IECMIHC DATE
7/1/71
EST CMP IATE
6/30/72
FIIIIIIC IIFIIMATIII
Federal Cost:
$25,000
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Cluck Oic)
|Y| UTRAMURAl
I CONTRACT
[ ] GRANT
OTHER (Specify!
MIES. IFflCAl TITLES, AMI IEPAITHERTS If NMCIPAl MMSTI8ATIIS 01 PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Dr. Sidney A. Hannah
Physical-Chemical Treatment Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
HW Ml AIIRESS IF PROJECT USTITITIM
Robert A. Taft Water Research Division
National Environmental Research Center,
(Cincinnati AWT Pilot Plant)
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
EPA
406
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Orthokinetic Flocculation of Heterodispersed Systems
PROICCT NUMBER
17030 DLX
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objectives of this project are to determine the requirements for initial mixing
in achieving high performance of precipitation-flocculation and disinfection pro-
cesses, and to establish a basis for optimizing the design of precipitation-
flocculation-sedimentation systems for the chemical treatment of raw municipal
wastewater.
IEGINNING DATE
6/1/70
EST. COUP. DATE
11/30/71
FINDING INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$23, 165
Federal Cost:
$21,904
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check One)
INTRAMURAL [ [ OTHER
CONTRACT
X
NAMES. 8FFICAL TITUS. AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Warren J. Kaufman
University of California
Project Officer:
Dr. Sidney A. Hannah
Physical-Chemical Treatment Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
The Regents of the University of California
University of California
118 California Hall
Berkeley, California 94720
407
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Removal of Colloidal Matter from Wastewater
PROJECT NUMBER
17030 DGQ
PIBJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of the proposed investigation is to elucidate the mechanisms by
which microorganisms contribute to the removal and metabolism of organic
colloidal matter from dilute solutions. Removal involves mass transfer of the
colloidal particles from the bulk solution to the biochemical reactions which break
up the colloid into soluble components which are utilized for energy and growth.
This information will be used to formulate theoretically based rate equations to
describe mass transfer and overall metabolism of colloidal particles as a func-
tion of the physical-chemical properties of the particles and of the solvent. The
rate equations will be tested experimentally in batch systems in continuous flow
systems.
BATE
9/1/69
EST COUP BATE
7/1/71
FINDING INFIRMATIOn
Project Cost:
$31,331
Federal Cost:
$27,500
METHOD OF SUPPORT jCktck Duel
INTRAMURAL | [ OTHER (Specify)
CONTRACT
GRANT
AMES. IFFICAl TITUS. ANI IEPARTMENTS OF PRMCIPAl INVESTIGATORS 81 PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
Project Officer:
Dr. Walter J. Maier
Civil Engineering Department
University of Minnesota
Dr. Robert L. Bunch
Biological Treatment Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
HIE AID ADDRESS DF PROJECT IISTITDTIDR
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455
408
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Removal of Toxic Metals in Physical-Chemical Pilot Plant
PROJECT NUMBER
17030 TR.T
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objectives of this project are to:
1) determine removals of toxic metals such as Cd, Cu, Hg, Cr, Zn, Pb,
and As by coagulation with iron and by precipitation with low'and high'
lime dosages;
determine the effectiveness of activated carbon for metals removal; and
devise methods for enhancing removals of toxic metals in physical and
chemical treatment.
Influent to the pilot plant would be analyzed for the metal of interest and spiked
with additional metal if required. Removals after chemical addition and sedimen-
tation, filtration and carbon adsorption would be determined. Additional methods,
such as chemical oxidation, chelation, precipitation or pH change, would be tried'
to enhance removals by one or more of the unit processes.
2)
3)
1E6INNINE DATE
EST. COUP. DATE
6/30/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$14, 000
METHOD OF SUPPORT [Check One]
| x| INTRAMURAL
[ [ CONTRACT
GRANT
OTHER (Specify)
NAMES. OFFICAL TITLES. AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Dr. Sidney A. Hannah
Physical-Chemical Treatment Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Robert A. Taft Water Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
(Cincinnati AWT Pilot Plant)
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
409
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION A6ENCY
Ciicinati, Ohio 45268
PIIJECT TITLE
Study of Upflow Filter for Tertiary Treatment
PROJECT NUMBER
17030 DMA
PIIJECT IESCIIPTIII
The primary objective of this project is to evaluate the effectiveness of an upflow
sand filter as a method of tertiary and secondary wastewater treatment. Treat-
ment efficiencies of effluents from a high rate trickling filter plant, from the high
rate filter without further clarification, and directly from the primary clarifier
will be determined. Chemical flocculants and coagulants of various types and in
varying amounts will be investigated so as to determine comparative benefits to
filter operation, to establish optimum dosage, and to indicate cost of operation.
Upflow filter installation with a maximum capacity of 1. 0 MGD will be installed
at the existing Camp Lauche Sewage Treatment Plant No. 2. This is an existing
high-rate filter plant with a capacity of 3. 75 MGD.
IECWMMK (ATE
6/1/70
EST CUP. IATE
10/1/72
FNIIK HFHMATIIN
Project Cost:
$130,800
Federal Cost:
$ 98,100
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Ckeck die]
^| INTRAMURAL | | OTHER (Special
X
CONTRACT
GRANT
MIS. irriCAL TITLES. All IEPAITMENTS IF PIMCIPU INVESTIGATORS II PIIJECT IIRECTIIS
Project Director: Ray L. Condon, Jr.
Department of Sanitation
Project Officer: Dr. Sidney A. Hannah
Contracts and Grants Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AMI AIIIESS IF PIIJECT INSTITITI8N
Jefferson Parish, Louisiana Department of Sanitation
600 Helois Street
Metairie, Louisiana 70005
410
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
:T TITLE
The Role of Polyelectrolytes in Filtration Processes
PROJECT NUMBER
17030 FQTJ
The objective of this project is to investigate destabilization of particulate matter
and attachment of such solids to media during in-depth filtration. Basic mechanisms
and methods for dosage control of filter aids for application to water and waste -
water treatment will be determined.
IEGINNINC DATE
9/1/70
EST. COUP. DATE
8/31/71
FUNDING INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$27, 171
Federal Cost:
$25, 102
METHOD OF SUPPORT [Check One)
| | INTRAMURAL | 1 OTHER
| | CONTRACT
X BRANT
(Specify)
IAMES, OFFICAL TITLES. AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Charles R. O'Melia
Department of Environmental Sciences and Engineering
University of North Carolina
Project Officer:
Dr. Sidney A. Hannah
Physical-Chemical Treatment Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
IAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
School of Public Health
University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
411
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Waste water Purification
PROJECT NUMBER
17030 ECM
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to conduct research to determine the mechanism
for improvement in sewage sludge dewatering after conditioning, with either
power plant fly ash or sludge incinerator ash. Measurements have been made
for determining the improvement in sludge thickening and filterability after
varied levels of ash addition. Ash particle size, surface area, and solubility
measurements are being performed to better define a mechanism.
IEGIINING BATE
6/1/69
EST CUP RITE
8/31/71
FMIINC INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$120,909
METNOB OF SUPPORT (Ckect Out)
[ | INTRAMURAL [ | OTHER jSptcify)
CONTRACT
MIES. RFFICAl TITLES, Ml IfPARTMENTS IF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT OIRECTORS
Project Director:
Project Officer:
Dr. F. J. Micale
Center for Surface and Coatings Research
Lehigh University
Dr. Robert B. Dean
Ultimate Disposal Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME 111 AIBRESS IF PIIJECT INSTITUTION
Lehigh University
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18015
412
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Aerobic and Anaerobic Stabilization of Chemical-Biological
Sludges
PROJECT NUMBER
17070 TAJ(p)
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objectives of this project are to:
1) learn how well sludges containing aluminum salts, iron salts, and lime
can be aerobically stabilized;
2) learn the minimum time required to aerobically stabilize the above sludges;
3) discover what kind of a seeding procedure will be required to initiate
aerobic stabilization;
4) compare the aerobic stabilizibility of physical-chemical sludges with
that of a typical activated sludge;
5) repeat the above steps to learn how well physical-chemical sludges can
be aerobically digested; and
6) develop optimum digestion schemes and determine their costs for a
number of physical-chemical sludges.
IESINNING DATE
7/1/71
EST. COUP. DATE
6/30/73
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$20, 000
METHOD OF SUPPORT [Check One]
X
INTRAMURAL [ j OTHER (Specify]
CONTRACT
GRANT
NAMES, OFFICAl TITLES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
James E. Smith, Jr.
Ultimate Disposal Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Robert A. Taft Water Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
(Cincinnati AWT Pilot Plant)
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
415
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PIOIECT TITLE
Aerobic Digestion of Organic Waste Sludge
PROJECT NUMBER
17070 DAU
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to determine the usefulness and effectiveness of
aerobic sludge digestion as a replacement for anaerobic sludge digestion. The
relationship of detention time to the quality of effluent supernatant under field
conditions will be determined. The results obtained for aerobic sludge diges-
tion will be compared with the results obtained for the anaerobic sludge diges-
tor of the City of Stillwater, Oklahoma.
IECINNINC IATE
7/1/69
EST COUP IATE
10/31/71
FINIINC INFIRMATIIN
Project Cost:
$49,508
Federal Cost:
$47,008
METHOD OF SUPPORT [Click Oil)
[ [ INTRAMURAL [ | OTNER
CONTRACT
|XJ SRANT
(Specify)
AMES. IFFICAl TITUS. All IEPARTMEITS IF PIWCIPAL IHVESTIfiATIIS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Quintin B. Graves
Oklahoma State University
Project Officer:
Dr. Robert L. Bunch
Biological Treatment Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME ANI AIIRESS IF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, Oklahoma 74074
416
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PIOJECT TITLE
Aerobic Nitrification, and Denitrification of Primary and
Waste Activated Sludges
PROJECT NUMBER
17070 TAJ
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objectives of this project are to determine the optimum conditions for bio-
logical nitrification and denitrification of combinations of primary and waste
activated sludge and the effect of these conditions on sludge de water ability.
IEGINNING DATE
11/1/71
EST. COUP. DATE
6/30/73
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$71,500
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check One)
l INTRAMURAL [ [ OTHER (Specify)
X
CONTRACT
GRANT
NAMES. OFFICAL TITLES. AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: John D. Parkhurst
Los Angeles County Sanitation District No. 2
Project Officer:
A. N. Masse
Municipal Treatment Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Los Angeles County Sanitation District No. 2
2020 Beverly Boulevard
Los Angeles, California 90057
417
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PIIJECT TITLE
Availability, Performance Characteristics, Cost, and Functional
Designs of Equipment and Machinery for the Disposal of
Sludges and Other Organic Wastes on Soils
PROJECT NUMBER
17070 EQX
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to conduct a 12-month study of available equipment
and machinery for land spreading of wastes, by interviews, questionnaires, and
demonstrations. Performance characteristics and operating costs of existing
equipment are being determined, and recommendations for functional designs of
needed new equipment will be listed in a handbook.
DECINNMC DATE
2/1/70
EST. COUP. DATE
7/31/71
FMDIM INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$22,179
METHOD OF SUPPORT jChcck One]
| | INTRAMURAL
[x] CONTRACT
| | CRANT
OTHER (Specif!)
NAMES. OFFICAl TITLES. AND DEPARTMENTS DF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
Project Officer:
Dr. G. L. Nelson
Ohio Agricultural Research & Development Center
G. K. Dotson
Ultimate Disposal Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Ohio Agricultural Research & Development Center
Wooster, Ohio
418
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PttJECT TITLE
Biological Methods of Sludge Dewatering
PROJECT NUMBER
17070 EVY
PIOJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to culture natural organisms which hydrolyze PHB
or other sludge thickening polymers and evaluate the potential for biological re-
duction of sludge polymers as an aid to dewatering on a laboratory scale. A natu-
rally occurring high polymer poly(beta) hydroxybutyrate (PHB) has been identified
as a flocculating agent in activated sludge. The resistance of sludge to dewatering
is presumably caused by the presence of polymers such as PHB.
lESINNING DATE
6/27/68
EST. COUP. DATE
7/15/71
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$91,487
METHOD
OF SUPPORT (Check One)
X
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
GRANT
OTHER (Specify]
ItAiES, OFFICAL TITLES. AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
Project Officer:
Dr. B. J. Mechalas
Aerojet-General Corporation
Dr. R. B. Dean
Ultimate Disposal Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
KANE AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Aerojet-General Corporation
El Monte, California
419
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Brine Disposal Design Methodology
for Advanced Waste Treatment
PROJECT NUMBER
17070 EHB
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to perform a mathematical investigation of the
evaporation of brines from ponds. Particular attention will be paid to:
1) Estimation of the reasonable requirements for accuracy
of predictive equations for brine evaporation rates when
this information is being used for design of brine ponds;
2) Determination of nature and concentration of advanced
waste treatment brines on evaporation rate and pond design;
3) Optimize the size and number of ponds for effective disposal;
4) Elucidate and evaluate methods for predicting brine evaporation
rate and recommend further refinement of methods if needed.
REGINNING DATE
11/1/69
EST COMP DATE
8/31/71
HIRING INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$27,900
Federal Cost:
$26,590
METHOD
OF SUPPORT (Check Opej
| INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
X GRANT
OTHER (Special
NAMES. OFFICAl TITLES. ANB IEPARTMERTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROIECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
Project Officer:
Dr. N. W. Gunaji
New Mexico State University
Dr. J. B. Farrell
Ultimate Disposal Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
HAKE AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, New Mexico
420
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Characterization and Thickening of Sludges from Chemical-
Biological Processes and Comparison with Sludges from
Conventional Treatment
PROJECT NUMBER
17070 TAH(t)
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objectives of this project are to:
1) determine the volume of sludge and quantity of dry sludge solids produced
by a typical trickling filter, a typical activated sludge system, a typical
primary system, mineral addition to the primary system, mineral
addition to a biological system;
2) compare the quantities of sludge produced by the various systems
enumerated above;
3) study how the sludges enumerated can be thickened and determine the
maximum underflow concentration that can be expected;
4) learn the final thickened sludge volume and solids concentration that
may be expected;
5) obtain information for the design of sludge thickeners to accompany
the pilot plant units so that the thickest sludge possible as well as the
most economical operation will result; and
6) compare economics of sludge handling for the different processes
under optimum conditions.
BEGINNING DATE
7/1/71
EST. COUP. DATE
6/30/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$35, 000
METHOD
Of SUPPORT (Check One)
X
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
GRANT
] OTHER [Specify]
DAMES, OFFICAL TITLES. AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: James E. Smith, Jr.
Ultimate Disposal Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
DAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Robert A. Taft Water Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
(Cincinnati AWT Pilot Plant)
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
421
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Collate Information from Existing Grants
PROJECT NUMBER
1707 TAH
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to prepare a series of "Sludge Information Sum-
maries" from grant, contract, and pilot-plant investigations. If final reports of
grants, contracts, and pilot-plant studies have already been prepared, these re-
ports will be reviewed, and information on sludges will be extracted, evaluated,
and published as a Sludge Information Summary. Contact will be made with pro-
ject officers on projects not yet completed, to request them to see that sludge
information is given proper emphasis in final reports on these projects.
IECMIWE RATE
7/1/71
EST. COMP. RATE
6/30/72
FWIIHC INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$15,000
METHOD OF SUPPORT jCkeck Oic)
Ix
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
OTHER (Specify)
| | BRANT
NAMES. OFFICAl TITLES. AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
Joseph B. Farrell
Ultimate Disposal Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Robert A. Taft Water Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
422
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Conditioning and Dewatering of Secondary and AWT Sludges
PROJECT NUMBER
17070 TAH(d)
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objectives of this project are to:
1) determine the dewaterability of the following sludges by vacuum filtration,
sand drying beds, and pressure filtration--activated sludge, trickling
filter sludge, sludges generated through mineral addition to the primary
sewage, sludges generated through mineral addition to the secondary
system;
2) compare the vacuum filtrability, sand drying bed dewatering, and
pressure filtrability of the sludges mentioned above;
3) develop the most economic system for dewatering the sludges noted
above; and
4) determine what inorganic or organic conditioners will optimize dewatering
sludge by vacuum filter, pressure filter, or on a sand drying bed.
lEtlNNING DATE
7/1/71
EST. COUP. DATE
6/30/73
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$47, 000
METHOD
OF SUPPORT (Check One]
X
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
GRANT
OTHER [Specify]
RUES. OFFICAL TITLES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
James E. Smith, Jr.
Ultimate Disposal Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
IA1E AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Robert A. Taft Water Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
(Cincinnati AWT Pilot Plant)
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
423
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
FIOJECT TITLE
Conditioning of Wastewater Sludges
Using SC>2 and Low Pressure Steam
PROJECT NUMBER
17070 FMJ
PROJECT BESCRIPTION
Pressure cooking of sludge to improve filterability, as by the Porteous process,
requires high temperatures and pressures (about 185° C and 400 psig). The addi-
tion of SC>2 reduces the temperature to about 125° C. The supernatant liquor can
be evaporated to an organic molasses that is rich in amino acids and sugars. It's
potential as an animal feed supplement is being tested.
BEGINNING BATE
12/3/69
EST CIMP BATE
10/2/71
FINBING INFORMATIBN
Federal Cost:
$122, 125
METHOD OF SUPPORT [Ckeck Die)
x
INTRAMURAL [_
CONTRACT
GRANT
J OTHER |Specil»)
MIES. IfFICAl TITUS. ANB BEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
Project Officer:
Hans Weiss
Foster D. Snell, Incorporated
Dr. Robert B. Dean
Ultimate Disposal Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME Ml AIBRESS If PROJECT INSTITITIIN
Foster D. Snell, Incorporated
Florham Park, New Jersey
424
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Development of a Digital Computer Subroutine
for the Total Cost Estimation of a Multiple-Hearth
Furnace Sewage Sludge Incinerator
PROJECT NUMBER
17070 EBP
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to develop a digital computer subroutine for the
design and total cost estimation of a multiple-hearth furnace sewage sludge in-
cinerator will be developed. The program will consist of gathering economic
and technical data from eight multiple-hearth sludge incinerators, correlating
these data to obtain functional relationships, and using these to construct a
computer subroutine that is compatible with the Executive Program described
in Report WP-20-14. The output of the subroutine will be verified by compari-
son with a well-instrumented operating sludge incineration system. Feedback
information from this comparison will be incorporated in the final version of
the subroutine.
IECINRING DATE
6/9/69
EST. COUP. DATE
2/28/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$62,200
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check One]
[ | INTRAMURAL
JX | CONTRACT
GRANT
OTHER (Specify]
AMES, 8FFICAL TITLES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Dr. Walter Unterberg
Rocketdyne Division of North American
Project Officer:
Dr. J. B. Farrell
Ultimate Disposal Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
DAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Rocketdyne Division of North American
Rockwell Corporation
Canoga Park, California
425
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Development of Techniques for Estimating
the Bacterial Population of Sewage Sludge
PROJECT NUMBER
17070 DRP
PROJECT RESCRIPTS*
The objective of this project is to develop a bacteriological count method whereby
the numbers of bacteria in the total biomass of digesting sludge can be related to
the efficiency of the digestion process. The practical utility of such a method is
to provide a means for determining the onset of any undesirable shift in the popu-
lation of anaerobic bacteria, particularly the methane producing bacteria, that
can serve as a warning of impending problems in a digester.
BEGINNING BATE
6/19/69
EST CIMP. OATE
1/31/72
FIMING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$116,600
METHOD
OF SUPPORT (Check Die)
X
n
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
GRANT
OTHER (Specify)
AMES. OfFICAl TITLES. AM IEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT BIRECTORS
Project Director:
Project Officer:
Dr. Walter Langston
Midwest Research Institute
Cecil W. Chambers
Biological Treatment Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AH AOORESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Midwest Research Institute, Biological Sciences Division
425 Volker Boulevard
Kansas City, Missouri 64110
426
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Disposal of Waterworks Sludges at Sewage Treatment
Plants
PROJECT NUMBER
17070 TAF(w)
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objectives of this project are to determine by a pilot plant study the effect
doses of waterworks sludge has on activated sludge process in terms of treatment
efficiency; determine by sampling sewage outlets phosphate-removing ability of
several doses of waterworks sludge, added singly, in activated sludge process;
and determine the effects of addition of waterworks sludge on the efficiency of
operation in terms of COD and SS removals and turbidity of final effluent.
IEGINNING DATE
5/1/72
EST. COUP DATE
6/30/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$7, 500
METHOD
OF SUPPORT (Check One)
X
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
GRANT
OTHER (Specify)
NAMES, OFFICAL TITLES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: B. Vincent Salotto
Ultimate Disposal Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Robert A. Taft Water Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
(Cincinnati AWT Pilot Plant)
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
427
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Equipment, Installation, Twelve Months of Operation,
and Experimental Program at the Morgantown,
West Virginia Sludge/Slurry Pilot Plant
PROJECT NUMBER
17070 EPR
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to complete the installation of the 1. 5 inch dia-
meter pipeline for transporting digested sludge from the Morgantown Waste-
water Treatment Plant to a nearby strip mine; evaluate feasibility and economics
of transport of sludges in small pipelines; determine by plant growth, experi-
ments on the effectiveness of digested sludge for rejuvenating strip mines.
IEEINNINC DATE
8/22/69
EST. COUP am
4/30/72
FMIIIC INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$170,324
METHOD
OF SUPPORT [Ckeck Oitj
X
INTRAMURAL
OTHER (Specify)
CONTRACT
GRANT
AMES. DFFICAL TITUS. All DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
Project Officer:
Dr. Timothy Shea
Engineering Science, Incorporated
Dr. J. B. Farrell
Ultimate Disposal Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AH ADDRESS OF PIOJECT INSTITUTION
Engineering Science, Incorporated
Arcadia, California
428
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Evaluation of Batch and Continuous Aerobic Stabilization
Process for Conventional and AWT Sludges
PROJECT NUMBER
1707 TAJ(a)
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objectives of this project are to take preliminary data from laboratory
studies and design a pilot scale stabilization study for conventional sludges
and AWT sludges; to compare results of laboratory and pilot scale tests; to
make necessary measurements of stabilization such as volatile suspended
solids reduction, respiration rate, degree of nitrification, and specific chemi-
cal and biological analyses; to take pilot plant data and design for a full-scale
stabilization process for conventional sludge and AWT sludge; and in conjunc-
tion with other ultimate disposal work plans, to determine the dewaterability
of the aerobically stabilized sludges and the effect of spreading it in liquid
form on the soil.
BEGINNING DATE
10/1/71
EST. COUP. DATE
3/31/72
FUNDING mfORMMION
Federal Cost:
$10,000
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check One)
XJ INTRAMURAL | J OTHER (Specify)
[ J CONTRACT
| [ 6RANT
Project Director:
James E. Smith, Jr.
Ultimate Disposal Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Robert A. Taft Water Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
429
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Evaluation of Existing Processes for the Dewatering
of Physical-Chemical Sludges
PROJECT NUMBER
1707 TAH(l)
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objectives of this project are to determine and compare the dewaterability
of a number of physical-chemical sludges by vacuum filtration, sand drying
beds, pressure filtration, and centrifugation; to compare the dewaterability
of these sludges with that of conventional sludges, such as raw primary and
waste activated; and to determine what inorganic or organic conditioners will
optimize the dewatering of physical-chemical sludges by mechanical means
and determine the overall cost of the systems.
BEGINNING DATE
1/1/72
EST COMP DATE
1/30/73
FIMDINt INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$1,000
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check One)
X~] INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
GRANT
OTHER [Specify]
NAMES. BFFICAl TITUS. AND DEPARTMENTS DF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: James E. Smith, Jr.
Ultimate Disposal Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Robert A. Taft Water Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
430
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT Tim
Evaluation of Existing Processes for the Dewatering of
Physical-Chemical Sludges
PROJECT NUMBER
17070 TAH(l)
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objectives of this project are to:
1) determine and compare the dewaterability of a number of physical-
chemical sludges by vacuum filtration, sand drying beds, pressure
filtration, and centrifugation;
2) compare the dewaterability of these sludges with that of conventional
sludges such as raw primary and waste activated; and
3) determine what inorganic or organic conditioners will optimize the
dewatering of physical-chemical sludges by mechanical means and
determine the overall cost of the systems.
This project will involve the collection of sludge from the appropriate physical-
chemical system or systems if a comparative effort is in progress. The sludge
will then be gravity thickened followed by a parallel dewatering project. Dewatering
will be done by pressure filtration, rotary vacuum filtration, centrifugation, and
sand bed dewatering. A variety of chemical conditioners will be studied to assist
in the optimization of the sludge handling schemes. Cost analyses will be made.
BEGINNING QATE
1/1/72
EST. COUP. DATE
12/31/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$20, 000
METHOD
OF SUPPORT (Check One)
X
INTRAMURAL (
CONTRACT
GRANT
OTHER (Specify)
NAMES, OFFICAL TITLES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: James E. Smith, Jr.
Ultimate Disposal Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Robert A. Taft Water Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
(Lebanon AWT Pilot Plant)
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
431
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Evaluation of Use of Physical-Chemical Sludges on Land
PROJECT NUMBER
1707. ITAO(p)
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to determine, by greenhouse pot culture, what
effect sludges produced by physical-chemical treatment have on soils and
plants.
miNNING DATE
7/1/71
EST. COUP. DATE
6/30/72
FINBINC INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$21,650
NETNOD OF SUPPORT (Ckeck Die)
X
INTRAMURAL | [ OTHER (Specify)
CONTRACT
GRANT
AMES. 8FFICAL TITLES. All DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
G. Kenneth Dotson
Ultimate Disposal Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS BF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Robert A. Taft Water Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
432
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Full-Scale Conversion of Anaerobic Digesters to
Heated Aerobic Digesters
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
PROJECT NUMBER
17070 DIW
The objectives of this project are to determine under full-scale plant operation,
the effect of heat application in the reduction of volatile solids in an aerobic
digester receiving combined primary and waste activated sludges from a plant
receiving both domestic sewage and industrial waste from a paper manufacturing
industry; and to investigate whether a more rapid reduction in volatile solids
could be obtained at higher temperatures in aerobic digestion, whether sludge
age (residence time) was an important criteria in obtaining efficiency of volatile
solids reduction, and whether the digested sludge would drain and drv readilv
without objectionable odors.
BEGINNING DATE
8/9/68
EST. COMP. DATE
6/1/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$322,406
Federal Cost:
$247,804
METHOD OF SUPPORT [Check One)
INTRAMURAL | [ OTHER [Specify)
CONTRACT
XJ GRANT
NAMES. OFFICAL TITLES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
Project Officer:
H. Augenstein
City of Hamilton, Ohio
Dr. Rftnald F. Lewis
Biological Treatment Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Wastewater Treatment Plant
City of Hamilton, Ohio
Hamilton, Ohio
433
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
riBJtcr Tim
Hillside Spreading for Sludge Disposal
PROJECT NUMBER
1707. 1 TAO{h)
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to determine the efficiency and limitations of
dewatering and oxidizing liquid sludge by spraying it on vegetated hillsides.
BEGINNING BITE
4/1/72
fST CIMP. BATE
6/30/72
FINIING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$7,800
METHOD
OF SUPPORT (deck Duel
X
n
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
GRANT
| OTHER (Specify)
NAMES. IFflCAL TITUS. AMI IEPARTMENTS IF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS II PROJECT BIIECTORS
Project Director:
G. Kenneth Dotson
Ultimate Disposal Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME All ABBRESS IF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Robert A. Taft Water Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
434
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Mercury and Other Heavy Metals in Sludge
PROJECT NUMBER
1707 TLB
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to determine what losses of mercury may occur
as a result of addition of various forms of mercury compounds to sludge samples
under controlled mainpulative techniques. Analysis of total mercury by the cold
digestion technique in spiked and unspiked sludge samples will be conducted under
"rigidly" controlled laboratory conditions.
BEGINNING DATE
10/1/71
EST. COUP. DATE
3/31/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$5,000
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check One!
X
n
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
D
OTHER (Specify]
GRANT
NAMES. OFflCAL TITLES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
B. Vincent Salotto
Ultimate Disposal Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Robert A. Taft Water Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
435
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Mercury in Activated Sludge Plants
PROJECT NUMBER
17070 TLB(a)
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to determine if mercury vapor is released over
the aerator of an activated sludge process.
BEGINNING BITE
4/1/72
EST. COUP BATE
4/30/72
FONBING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$5,800
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Ckeck Oil]
[~x] INTRAMURAL [ [ OTHER |Sptcily|
|| CONTRACT
GRANT
AMES. BFFICAl TITUS, til DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: B. Vincent Salotto
Ultimate Disposal Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Robert A. Taft Water Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
(Cincinnati AWT Pilot Plant)
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
436
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Microbiology of Sewage Sludge Disposal in Soil
PROJECT NUMBER
17070 EQY
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to make a 24-month laboratory study of the effect
of soil, climate, and sludge factors on microbial activity in a sludge spreading
operation. Various microbial populations will identified and studied. Specific
soil and climatic factors that determine the rate of sludge decomposition will be
determined by multiple regression equations. The study will lead to more ef-
ficient land disposal through better selection of soils and improved management.
BEGINNING DATE
2/16/70
EST. COUP. DATE
2/15/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$56,289
METHOD
OF S
X
UPPORT (Check One)
INTRAMURAL | [ OTHER
CONTRACT
(Specify)
"~~~j GRANT
NAMES. OFFICAL TITLES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Dr. Robert H. Miller
Project Officer:
Ohio Agricultural Research & Development Center
G. K. Dotson
Ultimate Disposal Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center
Wooster, Ohio
437
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PIOIECT TITLE
New and Improved Methods of Sludge
Dewatering - Exploratory Research
PROJECT NUMBER
1707 TAH(e)
PIOJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to do exploratory research on novel or unusual
processes for improving the dewatering of sludge. Short feasibility studies will
be conducted an<5 continued if proven successful, so that preliminary design data
for the particular process can be obtained. Preliminary research will be per-
formed on a bench scale to determine parameters and problems which might
rise in full or pilot scale processes. Corrective measures if necessary can then
be developed.
OECINNING BATE
7/1/71
EST COMP DATE
6/30/72
FINDING INFBRMATUN
Federal Cost:
$20,000
METHOD
OF SUPPORT ICfceck One!
x
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
ERANT
OTHER (Specify)
AMES. OFFICAl TITLES. ANI OEPAITMENTS »! PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
James E. Smith, Jr.
Ultimate Disposal Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS Of PROJECT INSTITUTION
Robert A. Taft Water Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
438
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Novel Methods of Sludge Stabilization Exploratory
Research - Stabilization
PROJECT NUMBER
1707 TAJ
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objectives of this project are to investigate and compare new or novel
methods of sludge stabilization with existing processes, such as anaerobic
digestion and aerobic stabilization; and to learn more about the aerobic and
anaerobic stabilization of AWT sludges.
BEGINNING DATE
EST. COMP. DATE
6/30/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$2,000
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check One)
|X | INTRAMURAL f"
CONTRACT
GRANT
OTHER (Specify)
NAMES. OFFICAL TITLES. AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
James E. Smith, Jr.
Ultimate Disposal Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Robert A. Taft Water Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
439
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Optimization and Design Criteria of an Oil
Activated Sludge Concentration Process
PROJECT NUMBER
17070 JHDA
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to investigate and demonstrate on a pilot plant
scale, the dewatering or activated sludge alone or in combination with primary
sludge, first concentrating the sludge by mixing it with oil and allowing it to
settle in a quiescent tank, and second, dewatering and drying the sludge in
multiple effect evaporators.
BEGINNING BATE
7/1/71
EST CIMP DATE
6/30/72
FINIING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$80,420
METHOD OF SUPPORT jCkeck One]
[ [ INTRAMURAL
fin CONTRACT
"1 SR*NT
OTHER (Specify!
MIS. IFFICU TITUS. Ill IEPARTMENTS IF PRHKIPH INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
Project Officer:
T. M. Rosenblatt
Esso Research and Engineering Company
Dr. J. E. Smith
Ultimate Disposal Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME MB ABIRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Esso Research and Engineering Company
Linden, New Jersey
440
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Originating and Demonstrating Novel
Methods of Sludge Dewatering
PROJECT NUMBER
68-01-0094
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to investigate and demonstrate the dewatering of
activated sludge alone, and in combination with primary sludge by capillary
action. A demonstration and test unit capable of dewatering up to 200 gpd of
sludge will be designed and constructed and evaluated at treatment plants in the
area.
BEGINNING DATE
7/1/71
EST. COUP. DATE
12/31/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$149,325
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check One)
\ INTRAMURAL
D
OTHER [Specify]
X| CONTRACT
GRANT
NAMES, OFFICAL TITLES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
Project Officer:
R. M. Chamberlin
Westinghouse Corporation
Dr. J. E. Smith, Jr.
Ultimate Disposal Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Westinghouse Corporation
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
441
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Pesticides in Sludge
PROJECT NUMBER
1707
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to get a clearer insight of the effect of certain
waste treatment processes on pesticides, OCB's and other highly stable or-
ganic compounds.
IECINNING DATE
1/1/72
EST. COMP. DATE
6/30/72
fINDIHC INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$21,000
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check Die)
^] INTRAMURAL [
~j CONTRACT
I ERANT
OTHER (Specify)
NAMES. 8FFICAL TITLES. AMD DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTICATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Charles I. Mashni
Ultimate Disposal Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taf t Water Research Division
MERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Robert A. Taft Water Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
442
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Pre-Concentration of Brines in Evaporation Cells
as an Adjunct to Solar Evaporation Ponds
PROJECT NUMBER
17070 FIR
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to evaluate the feasibility of concentrating brines
rejected from inland desalination plants by evaporation in a specially designed
cooling tower. Performance of the cooling tower-evaporator will be calculated
for three representative sites in the United States, and costs will be compared
with costs of other methods, such as evaporation ponds.
BEGINNINE DATE
12/31/70
EST. COUP. DATE
5/31/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$43,000
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check One)
|x
INTRAMURAL \~
CONTRACT
GRANT
J OTHER (Specify)
NAMES, OFFICAL TITLES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
Project Officer:
Dr. Chi Tsao
Veracity Corporation
Dr. J. B. Farrell
Ultimate Disposal Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Veracity Corporation
Glen Echo, Maryland
443
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Sludge Decomposition in Soil
PROJECT NUMBER
1707 TAO(d)
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to determine the rate of sludge oxidation in a
sandy soil under ambient climatic conditions.
OECINNINi DATE
7/1/71
EST COUP DATE
6/30/72
FINDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$22,900
1
METHOD OF SUPPORT {Check Oie)
X
INTRAMURAL [ ] OTHER [Specify)
CONTRACT
GRANT
NAMES, OFFICAL TITUS. AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTI6ATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
G. Kenneth Dotson
Ultimate Disposal Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Robert A. Taft Water Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
444
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PRG1ECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Sludge Treatment Pilot Plant
PROJECT NUMBER
17070 EOG
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to design, construct, and operate a solids pro-
cessing pilot plant which, when operated in conjunction with the existing biological
and tertiary pilot plants at the District of Columbia Water Pollution Control Plant,
will produce a closed loop system in all respects. Because of the effect of re-
turning supernatants generated in solids processing and the importance of chemical
recovery to the economics of tertiary treatment, the proposed sludge processing
pilot plant is essential to complement the cost-performance data being obtained
in the secondary and tertiary pilot plants.
BEGINNING DATE
7/1/69
EST. COUP. DATE
2/1/73
FUNDING INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$619, 397
Federal Cost:
$461, 052
METHOD
OF SUPPORT (Check One]
IT
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
GRANT
OTHER (Specify]
NAMES, OFFICAL TITLES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Robert B. Samworth
Department of Sanitary Engineering
Project Officer:
D. F. Bishop
Municipal Treatment Research Section, AWTRL
D. C. Pilot Plant
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
District of Columbia
Department of Sanitary Engineering
Washington, D. C. 20004
445
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PIOJECT TITLE
Solids Handling and Chemical Recovery
of Primary Lime Sludges
PROJECT NUMBER
17070 TAG*
MOJECT BESCBIPTIBN
The objective of this project is to obtain detailed data on the recovery of lime
from lime sludges. Solids handling processes would be proposed for the design
of new physical-chemical treatment facilities. Two basic approaches to the solids
handling of lime sludges would be evaluated. This project would produce the
following information:
1) thickening characteristics (of combined and separate sludges
from the two lime stages);
2) centrifugation data on separation of CaCOs and inerts;
3) centrate handling data;
4) vacuum filtration characteristics and chemical conditioning data;
5) calcination data with and without inerts;
6) stack gas analysis to define any air pollution problems; and
7) design criteria for handling systems.
*17070 TAH; 17090 TJI; 17110 TCQ
BEEINNING BATE
7/1/71
EST COUP. BATE
10/1/72
FMIINC INFBRMATIBN
Federal Cost:
$72,800
METHOD OF s
X
fx
1
UPPOIT (Check OK)
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
6RANT
OTHER jSpecifyj
NAMES. OFFICAL TITLES. ANB BEPABTMENTJ OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT OIRECTORS
Project Director: Robert B. Samworth
Department of Sanitary Engineering
Project Officer:
D. F. Bishop
Municipal Treatment Research Section, AWTRL
D. C. Pilot Plant
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME ANB ABBRESS OF PRBJECT INSTITBTIBN
District of Columbia
Department of Sanitary Engineering
Washington, D. C. 20004
446
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Solids Handling of Three-Stage and Oxygen Activated Sludge
PROJECT NUMBER
17070 TAH*
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to obtain detailed data on the characterization of
sludges from the three-stage and oxygen activated sludge processes. Solids
handling and sludge disposal systems would be proposed for adoption at DC and
for other new plant designs. This project would produce the following information:
1) thickening characteristics (without chemicals);
2) dewatering characteristics;
3) chemical conditioning required for dewatering;
4) cake moisture content and incinerator performance;
5) stack gas analysis for air pollution control;
6) seasonal and process variations; and
7) system design criteria.
*17070 TAL; 17090 TJI; 17110 TCQ
BEGINNING DATE
10/1/71
EST. COUP. DATE
10/1/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$65,100
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check One]
INTRAMURAL | | OTHER (Specify]
X] CONTRACT
I GRANT
NAMES. OFFICAL TITLES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Robert B. Samworth
Department of Sanitary Engineering
Project Officer:
D. F. Bishop
Municipal Treatment Research Section, AWTRL
D. C. Pilot Plant
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
District of Columbia
Department of Sanitary Engineering
Washington, D. C. 20004
447
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
CJHciinati, Ohio 45268
FIOJECT TITLE
Source Control of Water Treatment Waste Solids
PROJECT NUMBER
17070 DZS
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to study a variety of methods for improving the
dewaterability of waterworks sludges. These methods include sand bed dewater-
ing, pressure filtration, and centrifugation.
BECINNINC I»H
6/1/69
EST. COUP DATE
3/1/72
FBNBINfi INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$66,165
Federal Cost:
$60,177
METHOD Of SUPPORT [Check Oil)
INTRAMURAL | j OTHER
[ [ CONTRACT
JX | GRANT
(Specif)]
AMES, OfFICAl TITLES. AMI IEPARTME«TS If PRINCIPAL DNESTIUTttS BR PROJECT BIRECTORS
Project Director: Dr. D. D. Adrian
Department of Civil Engineering
University of Massachusetts
Project Officer:
Dr. J. E. Smith, Jr.
Ultimate Disposal Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME ANB ABBRESS Bf PRBJECT INSTITUTION
University of Massachusetts
Department of Civil Engineering
Amherst, Massachusetts
448
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
riOJECT TITLE
Studies on the Methanogenci Bacteria in Sludge
PROJECT NUMBER
17070 DJV
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objectives of this project are to evaluate, isolate, and conduct biochemical
studies with pure cultures to determine their role in the overall anaerobic process;
study the microbiology and chemistry in mixed culture conditions; and, by these
two schemes, piece together an understanding of the overall ecology of anaerobic
treatment.
BEGINNING DATE
9/1/68
1ST COUP. DATE
5/31/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$45,810
Federal Cost:
$28,331
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check One)
INTRAMURAL [ j OTHER
| | CONTRACT
("xj GR*MT
ISpecifj)
HAKES, OFFICAL TITLES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Paul H. Smith, Ph.D.
Department of Bacteriology
University of Florida
Project Officer:
Cecil W. Chambers
Biological Treatment Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida 32601
449
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PIBJECT TITLE
Support for Contract, Grant, and Pilot Plant Studies Together
With Service for Task Forces Related to These Studies
PROJECT NUMBER
1707 TAG
PIBJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to learn more about sludges and other waste-
streams produced by various processes. Conventional analytical measure-
ments for various elements and colligative properties such as COD, heat of
combustion, etc. Specialized measurements of the physical properties of fresh
sludges, such as specific filter resistance, settleability, etc., alone and when
treated with appropriate polymers will be evaluated either in the field or in the
Cincinnati laboratory.
IECINNING BATE
7/1/71
EST. COUP BATE
6/30/72
FBIBINS INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$100,000
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Cktck 0«e)
X INTRAMURAL | | OTHER
| | CONTRACT
| | GRANT
ISpecifj)
NAMES. BfFICAt TITLES, ANB BEPARTMENTS BF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS BR PR01ECT BIRECTBRS
Project Director:
Robert B. Dean
Ultimate Disposal Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME ANB ABBRESS OF PIBJECT INSTITUTION
Robert A. Taft Water Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
450
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Treatment ProcessesWastes Pumped from Septic Tanks
PROIECT NUMBER
17070 DKA
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to conduct a three-year study of the characteristics,
appropriate treatment methods for, and public attitudes and policies toward septic
tank wastes, will lead to a report listing design curves and treatment methods for
spetic tank sludge. Needed changes in public policies will also be discussed.
BEGINNING DATE
6/1/69
EST. COUP DATE
8/1/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$101, 793
Federal Cost:
$ 84,634
METHOD
OF SUPPORT (Check One]
X
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
GRANT
OTHER (Specify!
NAMES, OFFICAl TITLES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Dr. John Kolega
University of Connecticut
Project Officer:
G. K. Dotson
Ultimate Disposal Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAHE AND ADDRESS OF PROIECT INSTITUTION
University of Connecticut
Department of Agricultural Engineering
Storrs, Connecticut 06268
451
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Waste Treatment
and Ultimate Disposal
Technology Projects
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Operation of RATWRD Pilot Plant for Waste Treatment
and Ultimate Disposal Technology
PROJECT NUMBER
17000
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The pump station and pilot plant are operated 24 hours per day, seven days a
week, to provide source material for in-house research activities. As a service
function, the pump station and biological pilot plant are operated in a routine
fashion. Daily valve setting, flow pattern, sample collection, and preventive
maintenance schedules are adhered to. In order to meet the needs of the various
sub-program elements, selective process modifications or operational modes
can be arranged on request. Additionally, three 200 gpd plastic units are avail-
able for specialized short-term studies. A small repair and machine shop is
operated in direct support of these activities.
(EGINNINE DATE
EST. COUP. DATE
Continuous
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$4, 500
Per Year
METHOD
OF SUPPORT (Check One)
X
INTRAMURAL
OTHER (Specify!
CONTRACT
GRANT
NAMES, OFFICAl TITLES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Burney N. Jackson
Biological Treatment Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Robert A. Taft Water Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
(Cincinnati AWT Pilot Plant)
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
455
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Wastewater
Renovation and
Reuse Projects
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Advanced Waste Treatment for Water Reclamation and
Reuse by Injection
PROJECT NUMBER
1708
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objectives of this project are to conduct studies of advanced waste treatment
processes and to demonstrate that the reclaimed secondary effluent is suitable
for reuse and injection into underground aquifers. This project will provide
operating data on advanced waste treatment processes and allow optimizing the
economics of the process. It will also demonstrate the effectiveness and reli-
ability of advanced waste treatment as a method of providing water for reuse
from secondary treatment plant effluent.
BEtlNNINE DATE
12/31/66
EST COUP. DATE
4/1/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$1,853,200
Federal Cost:
$ 700, 000
METHOD
OF SUPPORT [Check One)
X
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
GRANT
OTHER (Specify!
NAMES, OFFICAL TITLES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
Project Officer:
Herbert J. Simons
Commissioner of Public Works, Nassau County
Dr. I. J. Kugelman
Physical-Chemical Treatment Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
County of Nassau
Department of Public Works
Mineola, New York 11501
459
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
An Integrated Biological, Physical, and Chemical
Wastewater Treatment Facility for Water Reclamation
PROJECT NUMBER
17080 FRE
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to demonstrate the feasibility of producing a
hygienically acceptable water in a semi-arid climate by providing an integrated
biological, physical, and chemical wastewater treatment system specifically de-
signed to enhance nutrient removal and scavenge other trace pollutants. This
project includes a biological system especially designed to maximize nitrogen
and phosphorus removal while providing additional tertiary processes necessary
to remove other refractory contaminants. Ultimate discharge will be to a re-
creational lake for ground water recharge. Support is for post-construction
studies and reports, and operation and maintenance activities for two years of
operation. Operation of the treatment facility will commence about July 1,
1972.
IECINNINC DATE
7/1/71
EST. MNP RATE
6/30/74
FMRINC INFIRRUTIIN
Project Cost:
$724.000.
Federal Cost:
$543,000
METHOD
OF SUPPORT (Cheek Oie|
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
~XJ GRANT
OTHER (Specify!
NAMES. OFflCAL TITLES, AIR REPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
Project Officer:
M. H. Gildon
City Manager
City of Hobbs
Edwin F. Earth
Biological Treatment Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AIR ARDRESS IF PROJECT INSTITUTION
City of Hobbs, New Mexico
P. O. Box 1117
Hobbs, New Mexico 88240
460
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PRGjtu
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Central Contra Costa County Water Renovation Project
PROJECT NUMBER
17080 FSF
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is a one pilot-scale program in which various waste-
water treatment process sequences will be used to allow investigation of the re-
moval of various impurities in wastewaters by physical-chemical and biological
treatment processes; produce various grades of renovated waters whose properties
will be tested for factors of importance in industrial water use; and provide
process data which, along with other available information, will be used in
order-of-magnitude cost comparisons of various water renovation processes.
BEGINNING DATE
2/1/70
EST. COUP DATE
6/30/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$431, 337
Federal Cost:
$322, 250
METHOD
OF SUPPORT (Check One)
n
X
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
GRANT
OTHER (Specify)
NAMES, OFFICAL TITLES. AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: G. A. Horstkotte, Jr.
Central Contra Costa Sanitary District
Project Officer:
Dr. Carl A. Brunner
Contracts and Grants Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Central Contra Costa Sanitary District
Walnut Creed, California and the Contra Costa County Water District
Concord, California
461
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PIOJECT TITLE
Chemical Processing of Primary Organic Waste Streams
PROJECT NUMBER
17080 DAR
PIOJECT IESCIIPTI6M
The objective of this project is to investigate various chemical processes for the
renovation of domestic wastewaters to a level of quality meeting potable water
requirements. The processes to be studied include coagulation-flocculation with
alum and polyelectrolytes, precipitation with lime, sorption by weak base synthetic
resins and activated carbon, and high-rate dual media filtration. Special attention
will be given to optimization of the coagulation-flocculation process by dispersion
mixing and controlled mixing energies and to the improvement of the operating
cycle of selected sorptive resins. Very short duration aeration with solids recycle
will be studied as a means of removing low molecular weight organics while
sorption on aluminum and calcium precipitates and resins will be investigated
for removing the high molecular weight, colloidal, and particulate organics.
Attention will also be given to the chemical nature and biological significance
of the residual organics from the various process stages.
lECIHiWG BATE
5/1/70
EST CBNP BATE
11/1/71
FINBING INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$68,434
Federal Cost:
$57, 706
METHOD
OF SUPPORT (Check die]
1
_x
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
GRANT
OTHER (Specify)
NAMES. BFFICAL TITLES, AM BEPAITMERTS BF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Dr. Warren J. Kaufman
University of California
Project Officer:
Warren A. Schwartz
Physical-Chemical Treatment Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
AME AND ABBBESS Of PBBJECT INSTITUTION
The Regents of the University of California
University of California
Berkeley, California 94720
462
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Fate of Microorganisms in Advanced Waste Treatment
PROJECT NUMBER
17080 Til
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to make evaluations, throughout successive
stages of AWT processes (from influent to effluent), of the progressive eli-
mination of both pathogenic and indicator bacteria. This will relate the fate
of such microorganisms to specific types of bacterial nutrients and growth
promoters. Information should indicate which AWT processes can most ef-
fectively produce water for specific reuse needs, and should also facilitate
recommendations for changes in AWT processes by various participating
research programs.
REGINNING DATE
2/1/71
EST. COUP. DATE
8/1/73
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$20,000
METHOD
OF SUPPORT [Check One!
X
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
GRANT
OTHER {Specify)
NAMES, OFFICAL TITLES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
Bernard A. Kenner
Waste Identification and Analysis Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Robert A. Taft Water Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
463
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Quantitation of Pathogens in Effluent and Affected Areas
PROJECT NUMBER
17080 TIC
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to develop simplified quantitative methods, re-
quiring no special facilities and no special equipment, for isolating and enumera-
ting classes of bacterial pathogens known to be present in municipal and industrial
wastes, as well as in many miscellaneous pollution sources, such as agricultural.
These methods will be distributed not only to Federal and state laboratories, but
also to designers and operators of waste treatment plants to minimize infection
hazards both to plant operators and to the general public who reuse treated waste -
waters at downstream locations for potable and recreational purposes.
BECINNIMC BATE
7/1/70
EST. COUP BATE
1/1/73
FBNBINfi INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$73,000
METHOD OF SUPPORT ICktck Die]
X| INTRAMURAL |
[ | CONTRACT
[ | GRANT
1 OTHER [Siecify]
NAMES. OFFICAl TITLES. AH IEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTI6ATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Bernard A. Kenner
Waste Identification and Analysis Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
IAME AH AIIIESS BF PBBJECT INSTITBTIBN
Robert A. Taft Water Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
464
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PR01ECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Reclamation of Sewage Treatment Plant Effluents for
Recreational and Potable Water Supply Uses
PROJECT NUMBER
WPRD 5-01-67
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to demonstrate the removal of pollution by biologi-
cal, mechanical, and chemical means, from sewage effluents to be used subse-
quently as a water supply for body contact sports and other recreational activities.
IECINNING DATE
11/29/66
EST COMP. DATE
7/1/72
FBNOING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$1,700,000
(Estimated)
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check Die)
| | INTRAMURAL | | OTHER {Specify)
| | CONTRACT
[ | GRANT
NAMES. OFFICAL TITLES. AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Edwin Houser
Santee County Water District
Project Officer:
Gerald Stern
Contracts and Grants Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTIT8TION
Santee County Water District
Santee, California
465
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DESCRPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Ciiciiiiti, Okil 45268
MIJECT TITLE
Tertiary Sewage Treatment for Reuse
PROJECT NUMBER
WPRD 59-01-67
rillECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to demonstrate a system of tertiary sewage treat-
ment which will provide a final effluent, from secondary treatment plant effluent,
which will meet quality requirements for recreational, agricultural, and other
uses. Such a water can, therefore, be fully used in the District's water reclama-
tion and reuse plan.
IECINNINC IATE
12/31/66
EST. CINP IATE
8/1/72
FINIINC INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$465, 000
(Estimated)
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Ckeck Oie)
[~~| INTRAMURAL [ | OTHER (Specif))
| [ CONTRACT
AMES, OFFICAl TITLES, AMI ICPAITMEMTS IF PRINCIPAL IHVESTICATMS OR PROJECT OIRECTORS
Project Director:
Project Officer:
Ray Stuyer
Improvement District No. 1
Gerald Stern
Contracts and Grants Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AM AIIIESS IF PRIJECT INSTITITION
Improvement District No. 1 of Irvine Ranch Water District
Irvine, California
466
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Water Reclamation Project for Antelope Valley
PROJECT NUMBER
17080 GCI
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objectives of this project are to enable engineers and scientists to conduct
continuing studies under actual "full-scale" operational conditions of a wastewater
reclamation project in Antelope Valley; to demonstrate that sufficient algae and
nutrient removal can be realized to prevent excess biological growth, and to
maintain aesthetic levels of clarity, and to assure an adequate habitat for fish
life in recreational lakes; to ensure safe degree of enteric pathogen and virus
destruction to permit safe use of reclaimed wastewater; to provide controls
for any insect or noxious plant problems which occur in conjunction with such
projects; to develop a "Manual of Practices" that would have widespread appli-
cation in the field of wastewater reclamation; and to demonstrate the acceptability
by the public of the use of reclaimed wastewater for establishing attractive aquatic
recreational facilities, especially in water short desert areas.
IECINNING DATE
7/1/70
EST. COUP. DATE
19. 731 /79.
FUNDING INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$181, 760
Federal Cost:
$ 90, 000
METHOD
OF SUPPORT (Check One)
X
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
GRANT
OTNER (Specify]
NAMES. OFFICAl TITLES. AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
Project Officer:
Harvey T. Brandt
Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors
John N. English
Contracts and Grants Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors
108 West Second Street
Los Angeles, California 90012
467
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Wastewater Treatment,
Instrumentation,
and Automation Projects
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Evaluation of Automatic Control Loops for Two-Stage
Nitrification, Filtration, and Physical-Chemical
Wastewater Treatment Processes
PROJECT NUMBER
17110
PIOIECT DESCRIPTION
The objectives of this project are to demonstrate techniques to control the per-
formance of a two-stage nitrification system including in-depth filtration, and
to evaluate instrumentation to improve the operation of a physical-chemical
treatment process.
IECINNING DATE
7/1/72
EST. COUP. DATE
6/30/73
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$45,000
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check One)
|X | INTRAMURAL | [ OTHER (Specify)
fx] CONTRACT
~| BRANT
AMES. OFFICAL TITLES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: John D. Parkhurst
Los Angeles County Sanitation District No. 2
Project Officer:
A. N. Masse
Municipal Treatment Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Los Angeles County Sanitation District No. 2
2020 Beverly Boulevard
Los Angeles, California 90057
471
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Ciicinati, Ohio 45268
PIOJECT TITU
Laboratory Evaluation of Instrumentation and Equipment
PROJECT NUMBER
17110
PR9IECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is the adaptation of the Technicon Autoanalyzer for
continuous analysis of total phosphorus on unfiltered raw sewage (not including
continuous sample preparation). Evaluation will be made of two ammonia
probes for future process control applications for ammonia stripping, break-
point chlorination, and nitrification.
BEGINNING BAH
3/1/72
EST. COUP BATE
9/30/72
FINBIIC MFIMUTIM
Federal Cost:
$15,000
METHOD OF S
X
UPPORT jCkecli One!
INTRAMURAL | [ OTHER
CONTRACT
(Specify)
| | GRANT
NAMES. IFFICAl TITUS, All IEPARTMENTS IF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS BR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: John J. Convery
Physical-Chemical Treatment Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AH ABBIESS BF PROJECT IRSTITBTIBN
Robert A. Taft Water Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
472
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Wastewater Treatment Plant Instrumentation
PROJECT NUMBER
1711 TCQ
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objectives of this project are:
1) to determine the controlling variables which will allow automation
of conventional and advanced wastewater treatment processes;
2) to evaluate and/or develop instrumentation to measure and control
these variables;
3) to evaluate and demonstrate the effectiveness of the various pro-
cess control strategies that can be used.
RESINNING DATE
7/1/71
EST. COUP. DATE
6/30/73
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$200,000
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check One)
INTRAMURAL | I OTHER |Specify|
CONTRACT
GRANT
NAMES, OFFICAL TITLES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
John J. Convery
Instrumentation and Automation Program, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Robert A. Taft Water Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
473
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Wastewater
Treatment Optimization
Projects
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
A Study of the Application of Industrial Engineering
Techniques to Advanced Waste-water Treatment Systems
PROJECT NUMBER
17090 FYZ
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to evaluate and demonstrate the applicability of
industrial engineering techniques to the management and operational analysis of
conventional and advanced wastewater treatment systems.
IEGINN1NG DATE
10/23/70
EST. COUP. DATE
10/23/71
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$96,452
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check One)
[ [ INTRAMURAL [ | OTHER
fx"
I
CONTRACT
GRANT
(Specify)
NAMES. OFFICAL TITLES. AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Dr. Robert Waller
Hittman Associates, Inc.
Project Officer:
W. McMichael
Treatment Optimization Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERO Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Hittman Associates, Inc.
9190 Red Branch Road
Columbia, Maryland 21043
477
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cmciioati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Biological Concepts for Design and
Operation of the Activated Sludge Processes
PROJECT NUMBER
17090 FQJ
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is the correlation and conceptual analysis of all data
covered under Grants WP-00075, WP-00786, and related work carried out under
other types of sponsorship, and the preparation and submission of a final report
on the conceptual principles governing design and operation of the activated sludge
process in terms which can be understood and used by practicing engineers with
a wide variety of backgrounds as well as researchers in the field.
RESINNING PATE
7/1/70
EST. COUP. BATE
1/11/72
FINBING INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$33,599
Federal Cost:
$31,481
METNOB OF SUPPORT (Cluck Oie)
("~j INTRAMURAL [~~| OTHER
j~~] CONTRACT
(X "*«T
(Specif)
NAMES, IFFICAl TITLES, AM BEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL W«STISATORS OR PROJECT OIRECTORS
Project Director:
Project Officer:
Anthony F. Gaudy, Jr.
Oklahoma State University
Robert G. Smith
Treatment Optimization Research Program, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME ANB ABBRESS OF PROJECT INSTITOTION
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, Oklahoma 74074
478
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Combined Waste/Heat Treatment
PROJECT NUMBER
17090 GAF
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to investigate the technical, operational, and
economic feasibility of employing waste heat from power plants to heat waste -
waters in order to improve efficiency of biological waste treatment processes,
with emphasis on cold climate areas. Use of waste heat from power generation
for heating wastewaters would have a double value by increasing the efficiency
of biological waste treatment processes and simultaneously, through this application,
reducing thermal pollution of streams by dissipating the waste heat. By the year
1980, development of 110 new cities in the continental United States is projected.
It is likely that extensive developments will occur in Alaska. The study will
examine the feasibility of using waste heat for enhancing waste treatment.
BEGINNING DATE
12/31/70
EST. COUP. DATE
7/1/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$34,530
(Estimated)
METHOD OF S
1
(2.
UPPORT [Check One)
INTRAMURAL | | OTHER
CONTRACT
(Specify]
(~] GRAHT
NAMES. OFFICAL TITLES. AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Melvin Fields
Project Officer:
URS Research Company
Gerald Stern
Contracts and Grants Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
URS Research Company
155 Bovet Road
San Mateo, California 94402
479
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Cost Effectiveness Studies - Cost Information for Tertiary,
Physical-Chemical, and Industrial Treatment Processes
PROJECT NUMBER
1709 TJI
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to develop, in-house, a certain cost estimating
ability that will include familiarity with the complex technology of cost estima-
tion as it is applied in the process industries. In this way a clear concept of
how the needs of the wastewater treatment field can be met will be developed.
The study consists primarily of gathering information pertaining to costs of
materials, equipment, and construction labor required for the construction of
various tertiary and independent physical-chemical treatment process facilities.
Such costs are then used in conjunction with piping and flow diagrams, equip-
ment lists and plant layouts to arrive at construction costs for complete facili-
ties. It is expected that the resulting costs will be compared with bid prices
and other engineers' estimates for verification or correction whenever possible.
BEGINNING DATE
7/1/71
EST. COUP. DATE
6/30/72
FINDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$40,000
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Ckeck One]
[x] INTRAMURAL | | OTHER (Specify)
| | CONTRACT
| | GRANT
NAMES, OFFICAL TITLES. AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
Robert Smith
Treatment Optimization Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITITION
Robert A. Taft Water Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
480
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Development of Manpower Planning Criteria
for Conventional Waste Treatment Plants
PROIECT NUMBER
17090 DAN
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to develop and present criteria for determining
the qualitative and quantitative manpower requirements for operating, main-
taining and administering conventional wastewater treatment plants. The end
product of this work will be a "Manpower Planning Criteria Manual" which will
contain titles and descriptions of positions, staffing tables, and employee quali-
fications which will relate the required personnel to the treatment processes.
IEGINNING DATE
9/25/68
EST. COUP. DATE
9/20/71
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$217,519
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check One]
[ [ INTRAMURAL {_
£_
CONTRACT
GRANT
~| OTHER [Specify)
NAMES. OFFICAL TITLES. AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: W. L. Patterson
Project Officer:
Black and Veatch
Walter F. McMichael
Treatment Optimization Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Black and Veatch
P. O. Box 8405
Kansas City, Missouri 64114
481
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION A6ENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Domestic Algal Lagoon Performance and
the State of Lagoon Technology
PROJECT NUMBER
17090 FDO
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to critically evaluate all available data on lagoon
performance in relation to water quality criteria and to determine current think-
ing of state officials regarding lagoon technology. Results will help the course
of EPA policy relating to lagoons for treatment of wastewater.
IEGINNINC DATE
4/1/70
EST. COUP DATE
1/11/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$26,000
METHOD OF SUPPORT |Check 0»e)
| | INTRAMURAL | [ OTHER |S»ecity|
|X| CONTRACT
GRANT
AMES. OFFICAL TITUS. AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
Project Officer:
Dr. George M. Barsom
Ryckman, Edgerley, Tomlinson & Associates, Inc.
Francis M. Middleton
Treatment Optimization Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Ryckman, Edgerley, Tomlinson & Associates, Inc.
225 South Meramec Avenue
St. Louis, Missouri 63105
482
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Effect on Flow Equalization of Conventional Treatment
PROJECT NUMBER
17090 EEV
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to establish the effects of flow equalization on
treatment plant operation and pollutant removal efficiencies, and to develop
design and cost data associated with uniform flow conditions. Conventional
treatment plans are designed on the basis of average flow, although diurnal
flow variation normally ranges from 50 to 150 percent of average. Computer
simulation studies have indicated that a significant improvement in pollutant
removal efficiency can be achieved by operation at constant flow.
BEGINNING DUE
6/30/69
EST. COUP DATE
10/31/71
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$153,434
METHOD
OF SUPPORT (Check One|
X
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
GRANT
OTHER (Specify)
NAMES, OFFICAl TITLES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
Project Officer:
Frank Drahwing
O'Briene & Gere
Consulting Engineers and Land Surveyors
Richard G. Eilers
Treatment Optimization Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
O'Brien & Gere
Consulting Engineers and Land Surveyors
1050 West Genesee Street
Syracuse New York 13204 .
483
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Guide to the preparation of Operational
Plans for Sewage Treatment
PROJECT NUMBER
17090 FWA
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to prepare a manual of guidelines, for use by
consulting engineers and treatment plant supervisors, that will allow them to
produce manuals pertaining to the management, operation, and maintenance of
sewage treatment facilities.
BEGINNING DATE
6/10/71
EST. COUP. DATE
8/10/72
FINDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$39,199
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check Oie|
[ | INTRAMURAL [ I OTHER (Specify)
[~X] CONTRACT
GRANT
NAMES. OFFICAL TITUS. AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
Project Officer:
James W. Altman
Synectics Corporation
W. Me Michael
Treatment Optimization Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Synectics Corporation
4790 William Flynn Highway
Allison Park, Pennsylvania 15101
484
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Microscreening Equipment Test and Mathematical Model
PROJECT NUMBER
17090 EEM
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to develop a mathematical model for microscreen-
ing of secondary effluent. Part of the work scope is to identify the specific secon-
dary effluent characteristics which are directly related to the performance of the
microscreening installation. The model should also include the effect of screen-
ing fabric characteristics and mode of operation. With these input characteristics
specified by the process designer, the mathematical model should then be capable
of predicting the performance of the process in removing suspended solids form
secondary effluent and of calculating the capital cost and the operating and main-
tenance cost associated with operation of the microscreen. The model will be
presented in the form of a computer (FORTRAN language) sub-routine for use
with an executive routine.
BEGINNING DATE
1/15/71
EST. COUP. DATE
1/15/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$187,210
METHOD
OF SUPPORT {Check One]
X
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
GRANT
OTHER [Specify]
NAMES, OFFICAL TITLES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
Project Officer:
P. N. Storrs
Engineering Science, Incorporated
Joseph F. Roesler
Treatment Optimization Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Engineering Science, Incorporated
150 East Foothill Boulevard
Arcadia, California 91006
485
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Optimal Design of Waste Treatment Systems
PROJECT NUMBER
17090 ELL
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The primary objective of this project is to develop optimal designs for a variety
of waste treatment systems and to establish methods for designing optimal sys-
tems. The program involves analysis, optimization, and process design studies
of both conventional and modified activated sludge processes, anaerobic digestion
processes and entire treatment systems.
BEGINNING DATE
6/1/70
EST. COUP. BATE
5/31/72
ENDING INEBRIATION
Project Cost:
$41,225
Federal Cost:
$34, 592
METHOD OF SUPPORT |Cbeck Oitj
| | INTRAMURAL [ [ OTHER
CONTRACT
[X~| "ANT
(Specif))
AMES. OFFICAl TITLES. AND DEPARTMENTS DF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
Project Officer:
Dr. L. T. Fan
Kansas State University
Robert Smith
Treatment Optimization Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Kansas State University
Manhattan, Kansas 66502
486
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PIOIECT TITLE
Tertiary Treatment by Carbon Filtration
PROJECT NUMBER
17090 DHA
PIOIECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to investigate the mathematical model for
counter-current filtration that has been developed and to determine the
validity and limitations of the model.
BEGINNING DATE
9/1/69
EST. COUP. DATE
8/31/71
FUNDING INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$22,262
Federal Cost:
$20,894
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check One)
INTRAMURAL | [ OTHER (Specify]
CONTRACT
X
GRANT
NA1ES, OFFICAL TITLES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
Project Officer:
Dr. Tom D. Reynolds
Civil Engineering Department
Texas A&M University
R. Smith
Treatment Optimization Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAUE AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Texas A&M University
P. O. Faculty Exchange H
College Station, Texas 78843
487
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Waste-water Treatment Performance Standards
Cost-Effectiveness Studies
PROJECT NUMBER
17090 TJK
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of these studies is the development of cost and performance re-
lationships which will provide a basis for comparison, for example, of con-
ventional processes with physical-chemical processes; of various kinds of
aeration and oxygenation equipment; and of various methods for sludge handling
and disposal.
BEGINNING BATE
7/1/71
EST. COUP BATE
6/30/72
FINDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$20,000
METHOD OF SUPPORT [Ckeck On)
[ x| INTRAMURAL
| | CONTRACT
GRANT
OTHER [Specify)
NAMES. OFFICAl TITLES. ANB BEPAITMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
Robert Smith
Treatment Optimization Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME ANB ADDRESS 8F PROJECT INSTITUTION
Robert A. Taft Water Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
488
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Wastewater Treatment Performance Standards
Modification of Existing Process Models
PROJECT NUMBER
1709 TJK
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to bring the Executive Program up-to-date with
the use of the best available information and to validate existing models where
necessary. Improvements and corrections will be made whenever new relation-
ships are discovered or whenever more complete and more accurate data be-
comes available. The initial effort in this direction will be centered on assimi-
lating and evaluating the cost data, process relationships, and process models
now on hand. The best of this data will be incorporated into the Executive
Program. There is still a need to develop several models, such as carbon
adsorption and disinfection.
BEGINNING DATE
7/1/71
EST. COUP. DATE
6/30/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$20,000
METHOD
OF SUPPORT (Check One]
X
INTRAMURAL
OTHER [Specify)
CONTRACT
GITANT
NAMES, OFFICAL TITLES. AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
Robert Smith
Treatment Optimization Research Section, AWTRL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Robert A. Taft Water Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
489
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ROBERT A. TAFT
WATER RESEARCH DIVISION
Analytical Quality Control
Laboratory
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Biological Methods
Projects
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Biology Methods Manual
PROJECT NUMBER
310402 TPK
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to prepare an Agency Biological Methods Manual.
A national committee of senior EPA biologists will screen, select, and describe
methodology to be incorporated into a unified manual describing techniques for
the collection and analysis of plankton, periphyton, macrophyton, macroinver-
tebrate, and fish samples.
BEGINNING DATE
7/1/69
EST. COUP. DATE
6/30/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$22, 000
METHOD
OF SUPPORT (Check One)
X
INTRAMURAL
OTHER (Specify!
CONTRACT
GRANT
Project Director: Cornelius I. Weber
Biological Methods Section, AQCL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Robert A. Taft Water Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
495
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Development of Improved Methods of Measuring Total
Plankton Biomass
PROJECT NUMBER
310402 TOL
PIOJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to develop a practical, accurate method of measuring
total plankton biomass in surface waters using ATP, DNA, chemiluminescence,
or similar parameter. Weekly surface grab samples from local stations on the
Little Miami and Ohio Rivers will be used in a comparison of traditional plankton
biomass parameters, such as chlorophyll, total volatile solids, cell volume,
Sedgwick-Rafter counts, and total plate counts, with data on ATP, DNA, and
chemiluminescence. Factors such as sample storage, extraction procedures,
and precision and accuracy of the methods will be examined and guidelines will
be developed.
BEGINNING DATE
7/1/69
EST. COUP DUE
Continuous
FIHIM INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$30, 000
Per Year
METHOD OF SUPPORT (deck Die)
[x| INTRAMURAL
[ [ CONTRACT
|| GRANT
OTHER [Specify]
NAMES. IFFICAL TITLES, AND DEPARTMENTS DF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Cornelius I. Weber
Biological Methods Section, AQCL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITDTION
Robert A, Taft Water Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
496
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Effects of Exposure Time, Depth, Substrate Composition and
Sampler Design on the Performance of Artificial Substrate
Macroinvertebrate Samplers
PROJECT NUMBER
310402 TOO
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to determine the optimum exposure time, depth,
substrate composition and configuration of basket and multiplate samplers.
Baskets containing 2-3" graded limestone will be exposed at depths of 1, 4,
8, and 12 feet for 4, 6, and 8 weeks in the Ohio and Little Miami Rivers. 'The
performance of baskets filled with 2-inch diameter procelain balls will be com-
pared to those filled with limestone. The effect of plate shape, composition,
spacing, and total surface area of multiplate samplers will be examined, and
the relationship between the number of replicate samplers and the levels of
precision of the results will be studied.
BEGINNING DATE
4/1/67
EST. COUP. DATE
3/31/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$30,000
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check One)
X
INTRAMURAL | | OTHER (Specify]
CONTRACT
GRANT
NAMES, OFFICAL TITLES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Cornelius I. Weber
William T. Mason, Jr.
Biological Methods Section, AQCL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Robert A. Taft Water Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
497
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
NOJECT TITLE
Evaluation of Methods of Measuring Chlorophyll in Acetone
Extracts of Plankton, Periphyton and Macrophyton
PROJECT NUMBER
310402 TPS
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to prepare a chlorophyll reference sample and
carry out a formal Agency-wide study of the validity of the trichromatic (spectro-
photometric) and fluorometric methods of measuring chlorophyll. A reference
sample will be shipped to participating field laboratories, which will make repli-
cate determinations of chlorophyll a, b, and £, and return the data for evaluation.
BEGINNING BATE
10/1/71
EST. COUP. BATE
6/30/73
FINDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$10,000
METNOO OF SUPPORT (Check One!
fxl INTRAiURAl
CONTRACT
GRANT
OTHER {Specify]
n
NAMES, BFFICAl TITLES. ANB DEPARTMENTS BF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS 01 PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Cornelius I. Weber
Biological Methods Section, AQCL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME ANB ADDRESS DF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Robert A. Taft Water Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
498
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Evaluation of the Sedgwick-Rafter Method of Counting
Plankton and Periphyton
PROJECT NUMBER
310402 TPS
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to develop a plankton reference sample and conduct
a formal, Agency-wide study of the validity of the S-R counting method. Partici-
pating laboratories will make replicate counts of an aqueous suspension of latex
spheres (4-20 microns in diameter) and determine the size distribution of the
spheres.
BEGINNING DATE
10/1/69
EST. COUP. DATE
6/30/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$10, 000
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check One]
X
INTRAMURAL
OTHER (Specify)
| | CONTRACT
[ | 'BRANT
NAMES. OFFICAL TITLES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Cornelius I. Weber
Biological Methods Section, AQCL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Robert A. Taft Water Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
499
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Improved Methods of Extracting, Identifying, and
Quantitating Algal Pigments
PROJECT NUMBER
310402 TOH
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objectives of this project are to evaluate existing methods of extracting,
identifying and quantitating algal chlorophyll and carotenoids and develop new
methods where applicable. Natural phytoplankton and periphyton samples will
be used in a study of pigment extraction techniques, pigment stability, chlorophyll-
pheophytin separation, absorbance and fluorescence of chlorophyll in vivo and
in vitro, and chlorophyll-biomass relationship. Chlorophylls will be separated
by column and paper chromatography to study their quantification by spectro-
photometric, fluorometric, and gas/liquid chromatographic techniques. Con-
tinuous automatic determination of phytoplankton chlorophyll in vivo by fluores-
cence will also be evaluated and adapted to Agency use where applicable.
BEGINNING DATE
7/1/69
EST CONP. BATE
Continuous
FINBING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$40, 000
Per Year
METHOD OF SUPPORT [Ckcck One]
X
INTRAMURAL
OTHER [Specify)
[ | CONTRACT
| 1 GRANT
NAMES, OFFICAl TITLES. ANI DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Cornelius I. Weber
Biological Methods Section, AQCL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTIT0TION
Robert A. Taft Water Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
500
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UtSURIPTHJN OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Macroinvertebrate Biomass as a Measure of Water Quality
PROJECT NUMBER
310402 TOK
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objectives of this project are to evaluate existing methods for obtaining biomass
values, including fresh (live), wet (preserved), dry, and ash-free dry weights; to
devise new methods and techniques when needed; and to determine the usefulness
of biomass data for evaluating water quality. Macroinvertebrates will be collected
at polluted and unpolluted stations. Factors affecting the accuracy of biomass
determinations will be studied, and biomass values will be related to water
quality data and organism counts.
BEGINNING DATE
10/1/70
EST. COUP. DATE
12/30/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$25, 000
METHOD OF SUPPORT [Check One)
X
INTRAMURAL | | OTHER (Specify)
CONTRACT
BRANT
NAMES, OFFICAL TITLES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Cornelius I. Weber
William T. Mason, Jr.
Biological Methods Section, AQCL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Robert A. Taft Water Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
501
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Ciicinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Macroinvertebrate Drift as a Measure of Pollution Effects
PROJECT NUMBER
310402 TPM
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objectives of this project are to test the usefulness of drift nets in measuring
the response of macroinvertebrates to pollution in rivers; to standardize the type
of nets employed and sampling methods to use in pollution studies; and to deter-
mine the variability between replicate samples and to study the distribution of
drifting organisms in large and small streams. The project will involve construc-
tion and testing of nets; study of diurnal and seasonal drift patterns and distribution
of macroinvertebrate drift with depth, and collection of samples above and below
pollution discharges.
IEGMNING DATE
4/1/71
EST. COUP. DATE
6/30/73
FDNDING INFHMATIDN
Federal Cost:
$32,000
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Ckeck Out)
X
D
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
OTHER (Specify]
[ | GRANT
AMES. OFFICAl TITLES. AND DEPARTMENTS IF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Cornelius I. Weber
Philip A. Lewis
Biological Methods Section, AQCL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Robert A. Taft Water Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
502
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Mechanical Devices for Sorting Macroinvertebrate Samples
PROJECT DESCRIPTION " ~
PROJECT NUMBER
310402 TOJ
The objective of this project is to automate or mechanize the sorting or aquatic
organisms from the sediment and debris with which they are mixed when collected
by grabs and artificial substrates. Attempts will be made to develop a mechanical
device that will process a sample in a few minutes and achieve a recovery of 90
percent or more of the macroinvertebrates. If perfected, such a device would
greatly reduce the amount of time required to process the samples and permit
a given staff of biologists to cover a much larger number of stations and collect
larger numbers of replicate samples, thereby increasing the precision of the data.
BEGINNING DATE
7/1/70
EST. COUP. DATE
fi/^n/7^
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$10,000
METHOD
OF SUPPORT (Check One]
X
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
GRANT
OTHER [Specify)
NAMES, OFFICAL TITLES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Cornelius I. Weber
William T. Mason, Jr.
Biological Methods Section, AQCL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Robert A. Taft Water Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
503
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Methods for Measuring Effects of Toxic Effluents on
Aquatic Organisms
PROJECT NUMBER
310402 WBK
PROJECT DESCRIPTIOK
The objective of this project is to develop practical field and laboratory method-
ology for determining the toxicity and other biological effects of effluents on fish,
macroinvertebrates and other aquatic organisms. Static and flow-through toxicity
tests and new low-level response techniques will be examined and modified for
routine use in field and laboratory studies of effluent quality.
BEGINNING BAH
7/1/68
EST. COUP. DATE
Continuous
FINDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$30, 000
Per Year
METHOD OF S
X
c
UPPORT (Ckeck Die)
INTRAMURAL | | OTHER
CONTRACT
GRANT
(Specif,)
AMES. DFFICAL TITLES, AND DEPARTMENTS IF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Cornelius I. Weber
Biological Methods Section, AQCL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Robert A. Taft Water Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
504
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Methods of Measuring the Effects of Copper on Natural
Communities of Aquatic Microorganisms
PROJECT NUMBER
310402 WBK
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to evaluate the usefulness of methods of assaying
biological activity in measuring the effects of copper on natural periphyton com-
munities. Properties of the periphyton that will be studied include: the quantity
and quality of algal pigments, biomass, rates of colonization of natural and arti-
ficial substrates, taxonomic composition and species diversity.
BEGINNING DATE
7/1/68
EST. COUP. DATE
6/30/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$60, 000
METHOD OF S
X
UPPORT (Check One)
INTRAMURAL | | OTHER
CONTRACT
(Specify)
[ [.GRANT
Project Director: Cornelius I. Weber
Biological Methods Section, AQCL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Robert A. Taft Water Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
505
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Ciicinati, Ohio 45268
PRBJECT TITLE
New Methods of Identification of Aquatic Organisms
PROJECT NUMBER
310402 TOM
PROJECT BESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to explore new methods of identification, such as
transmission and scanning electron microscopy, karyosystematics, gas chroma -
tography and electrophoresis, to determine their applicability to the Agency bio-
logical program.
BEGINNING BATE
7/1/70
EST. CBMP. BATE
Continuous
FBNBING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$2,000
Per Year
HETNOB OF SUPPORT [Check Die)
| X INTRAMURAL | [ OTHER
| [ CONTRACT
[ | GRANT
(Specify)
NAMES. BmCAL TITLES. ANB BEPARTMENTS Bf PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT BIRECTORS
Project Director: Cornelius I. Weber
Biological Methods Section, AQCL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AH ABBRESS BF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Robert A. Taft Water Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
506
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Portable Electronic Current Meter
PROJECT NUMBER
310402 TPQ
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to develop a light-weight, inexpensive, portable
electronic current meter, to be used in checking current velocity when installing
artificial substrates at control and polluted stations in water quality field studies.
BEGINNING DATE
7/1/69
EST. COUP. DATE
fi/30/73
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$500
METHOD
OF SUPPORT (Check One)
X
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
GRANT
OTHER (Specify)
NAMES, OFFICAL TITLES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Cornelius I. Weber
Biological Methods Section, AQCL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Robert A. Taft Water Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
507
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PRBJECT TITLE
Revision of the Diatom Guide
PROJECT NUMBER
310402 TPN
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objectives of this project are to revise the Diatom Guide which is now in wide
use in the United States, to include additional species, and to supplement the line
drawings with photomicrographs and electron micrographs. Additional species
descriptions, and line drawings will be prepared, and photomicrographs and
transmission and scanning electron micrographs will be taken in-house or ob-
tained on contract.
IEGINNWC BATE
7/1/70
EST. COUP. BATE
6/30/72
FINDING INFMRUTIIN
Federal Cost:
$12,000
METHOD Of SUPPORT {Check Oie)
[X| INTRAMURAL £
[| CONTRACT
|| BRANT
OTHER (Specify)
NAMES, 8FFICAL TITLES, AND IEPARTMENTS IF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS 8R PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Cornelius I. Weber
Biological Methods Section, AQCL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME ANB ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITBTIBN
Robert A. Taft Water Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
508
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Stenonema Mayflies in Pollution Studies
PROJECT NUMBER
310402 TPL
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to develop an illustrated laboratory manual for
identifying mid-western United States species of Stenonema as pollution indicator
organisms to permit more precise evaluation of water quality. Work on the
taxonomic key to nymphs and adults of Stenonema will be completed.
BEGINNING DATE
7/1/68
EST. COUP. DATE
6/30/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$32,000
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check One)
|xj INTRAMURAL [ | OTHER ISpeoity)
CONTRACT
GRANT
NAMES, OFFICAL TITLES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL |NVESTIfiATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Cornelius I. Weber
Philip A. Lewis
Biological Methods Section, AQCL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Robert A. Taft Water Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
509
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
CinciBHJti, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Testing Comparability of the Ekman, Ponar, and Pettrsen
Benthic Grab Samplers
PROJECT NUMBER
310402 TOP
PIBJECT BESCIIPTION
The objective of this project is to test three standard bottom grab samplers; the
Petersen (100 in2, 27 Ibs.), the Ponar (64 in2, 46 Ibs.), and the Ekman (36 in ,
12 Ibs.), as to variability between replicate samples, and to ascertain which grab
sampler is most efficient for particular bottom types.
BEGINNING BATE
7/1/68
1ST. COUP. BATE
6/30/72
FMBIM INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$15,000
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Cluck Oil)
|x| INTRAMURAL £
[ | CONTRACT
| | GRANT
OTHER (Specify)
AMES. BFFICAL TITLES. ANB BEPARTMENTS BF PRINCIPAL IHVESTISATBRS BR PROJECT BIRECTBRS
Project Director: Cornelius I. Weber
Philip A. Lewis
Biological Methods Section, AQCL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME ANB ABBRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Robert A. Taft Water Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
510
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Instrumentation
Development
Projects
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Automatic Intake Cleaning System
PROJECT NUMBER
310401 TOG
PR01ECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to investigate, design, procure, install and eval-
uate a gaseous chlorination system for automatically cleaning intake systems for
monitors. The design of the automatic chlorination system will incorporate the
following:
1) A pumping system with automatic valves which periodically diverts
some water through an ejector which draws chlorine gas into the system.
The resulting HoCl solution is circulated for cleaning purposes;
2) An automatic chlorination system (commercially available) which, when
properly installed, will meter under vacuum conditions a designated
quantity of chlorine gas into the pumping system. Loss of vacuum
automatically shuts off C\2 flow. The amount of gas which is metered
into the water is far below saturation and, therefore, all of it dissolves;
and,
3) A timing function which automatically sets up the proper valve arrange-
ment and opens a solenoid valve which allows chlorine gas to enter the
water manifold for a specific period of time. After the system is in-
stalled, it will be evaluated for the following: mechanical operation;
and optimum frequency of automatic chlorination and minimum chlorine
concentration during the season of maximum biological activity.
BEGINNING BATE
Ullll
EST. COUP. DATE
10/1/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$24, 000
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check One)
X
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
GRANT
I OTHER [Specify]
NAMES. OFFICAl TITLES. AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: A. F. Mentink
R. P. Lauch
Instrumentation Development Section, AQCL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Robert A. Taft Water Research Division
National Environmental Research Center,
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
EPA
513
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohie 45268
PRBJECT TITLE
Dissolved Oxygen Parametric System
PROJECT NUMBER
310401 AAN
PRBJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to improve continuous monitoring of a stream,
through investigation of a method which minimizes maintenance based upon the
concept of periodic application of a reduction potential to a passive sensor. The
dissolved oxygen in a stream diffuses through a membrane until stability in the
partial pressure of oxygen on each side of the membrane is attained. Application
of the reduction potential drains the sensor of oxygen by reduction and subsequent
current flow for a definite time interval.
BEGINNING BATE
7/1/71
EST COUP BATE
9/1/72
FBNBING INFBRMATIBN
Federal Cost:
$18,000
METHOD 6F SUPPORT (Ckeck Die)
[JF] INTRAMURAL ["""I
[ [ CONTRACT
( | GRANT
OTHER
AMES. IFFICAl TITLES. AM BEPAATHENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS BR PRBIECT BIRECTBRS
Project Director: A. F. Mentink
J. D. Griffith
Instrumentation Development Section, AQCL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME ANB ABBRESS BE PRBIECT INSTITBTIBH
Robert A. Taft Water Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
514
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PIBIEGT TITLE
Flow Chamber for Intermittent Sampling
PROJECT NUMBER
310401 TNZ
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to investigate special flow systems providing
storage and buffering (temperation, aeration, change in pH, change in ionic
concentration, filtering) which will enable application of specific ion sensors
and measurement of oxygen decay. Specifications for a prototype have been
developed and an initial contract let for fabrication. During FY 1972 activities
will include testing in the laboratory and at the Great Miami River for detection
of nitrates and oxygen decay.
BEGINNING DATE
7/1/71
EST. COUP. DATE
1/1/73
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$8,000
FY 1972
METHOD
OF SUPPORT [Check One]
X
n
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
GRANT
OTHER {Specify)
NAMES, OFFICAL TITLES. AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: A. F. Mentink
Instrumentation Development Section, AQCL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Robert A. Taft Water Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
515
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Non-Contact Sensing
PROJECT NUMBER
310401 TPV
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
There are four basic objectives to this project:
1) provide means to interface water quality monitors to NASA transmitters
for data transmission via satellite;
2) develop computer programs to augment the transfer of data from the
NASA system;
3) develop computer programs for data reduction on a dedicated computer
for water quality data acquisition employing hard-wire transmission; and
4) investigate non-contact sensing techniques such as infrared and photo-
graphic methods and their suitability to continuous or intermittent water
pollution surveillance.
The variations in design philosophy will be investigated to maximize the efficiency
in data transfer from the monitor to the NASA system. Computer programs will
enable an exact analysis of data and will permit immediate processing as the data
are accumulated. Technologies applicable to non-contact sensing will be investigated
for measuring biological parameters and selected chemical and physical parameters.
1EGINNINC DATE
7/1/71
EST. COMP. DATE
6/30/73
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$8,000
FY 1972
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check One)
[x| IMTRAMORAl [ | OTHER |SyecHy|
CONTRACT
GRANT
NAMES, OFFICAl TITLES. AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: A. F. Mentink
Instrumentation Development Section, AQCL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Robert A. Taft Water Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
516
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
On-Site Monitoring at Industrial Effluent
PROJECT NUMBER
310401 DEC
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to determine the effectiveness of in-situ monitoring
at plant effluent. The signal-to-noise ratio in downstream monitoring is reduced
due to dilutional effects by the mainstream making detection more difficult. A
portable prototype system will be employed near effluents and problems related
to in-situ monitoring will be determined.
BEGINNING DATE
4/1/72
[ST. COUP. DATE
4/1/73
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$18,000
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check One)
X
INTRAMURAL [ [ OTHER (Specify)
CONTRACT
GRANT
NAMES, OFFICAL TITLES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: A. F. Mentink
R. J. O'Herron
Instrumentation Development Section, AQCL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Robert A. Taft Water Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
517
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Specifications for Integrated System (9th Edition)
PROJECT NUMBER
310401 TOB
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to provide a document for acquisition (open bidding)
of water quality instrumentation by EPA, federal and state agencies, and industry,
and to provide industry with design guidelines and performance requirements for
the instrumentation. FY 1971-1972 feedback of operational data accumulated from
8th Edition designs provides a basis for specifications improvement. FY 1972
evaluation of prototypes and related hardware such as automatic sensor cleaning,
circuit design changes for eliminating off-scale indications of selected parameters,
auxiliary flow cells for application of specific ion electrodes, contribute to 9th
Edition specifications.
BEGINNING BATE
7/1/71
EST. COiP. BATE
6/30/72
FINBINC INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$14,000
METNOD OF SUPPORT (Check Die)
[x| INTRAMURAL
[ | CONTRACT
[ [ (RANT
OTHER (S»ecif»)
MIS. OFFICAl TITLES. ANB BEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT BIRECTORS
Project Director: A. F. Mentink
Instrumentation Development Section, AQCL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA.
NAME ANB ABORESS OF PROJECT INSTITITION
Robert A. Taft Water Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
518
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
FIOJECT TITLE
Total Phenols Parametric System
PROJECT NUMBER
310401 MBD
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to convert an experimental research prototype
phenolic parametric system to a field system for on-line evaluation. Effective-
ness of the design approach will be determined both under laboratory and appro-
priate field conditions.
BEGINNING DATE
7/1/71
EST. COUP. DATE
fi/3fl/79!
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$19,000
METHOD
OF SUPPORT {Check One)
_X
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
G-RANT
OTHER (Specify]
NAMES. OFFICAL TITLES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
A. F. Mentink
J. M. Teuschler
Instrumentation Development Section, AQCL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Robert A. Taft Water Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
519
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Methods
and Performance
Evaluation
Projects
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Design and Operation of an Information Center for
Analytical Methodology
PROJECT NUMBER
310401 HJE
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to design and operate a technical information ser-
vice for the professional staff of the Analytical Quality Control Laboratory. Func-
tions to be studied for incorporation into the system include: document acquisition
by computer search of chemical abstract and biological abstract tapes and by
manual search of key technical journals; abstracting, indexing and machining of
reports on analytical methodology; development of a computerized information
base that is searchable from remote terminals; circulation of a current awareness
bulletin containing abstracts of the most recent methodology literature; provisions
for supplying hard copies of the literature to the AQCL staff; and special in-depth
searches to provide state-of-the-art information and evaluations of topics of
urgent and vital interest to the National Analytical Methods Development Research
Program.
BEGINNING DATE
7/1/70
EST. COUP. DATE
1 1 /QO/79
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$268,000
METHOD
OF SUPPORT (Check One)
X
INTRAMURAL
OTHER [Specify]
CONTRACT
GRANT
NAMES. OFFICAl TITLES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Ralph Darby
Battelle Memorial Institute
Columbus, Ohio
Project Officer:
Cornelius I. Weber
Biological Methods Section, AQCL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Battelle Memorial Institute
Columbus, Ohio 43201
523
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DESCRHKM OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
CiNciRNati, Ohie 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Evaluation of Automated Methods of Analyses for Minerals
and Nutrients in Water and Wastewater
PROJECT NUMBER
310401 VAS
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to determine precision, accuracy, range, inter-
ferences and sensitivity (PARIS values) for automated methods of analyses through
carefully controlled interlaboratory studies by AQCL. The studies will include
evaluation of analytical data, and preparation, reproduction, and distribution of
a final EPA method research report.
lESINNINt BATE
4/30/70
EST. CBHP. BATE
5/31/73
FINBINE INFIRNATIIN
Federal Cost:
$18,000
METHOD OF SUPPORT [Ckeck Oiej
INTRAMURAL
D
OTHER
[ ] CONTRACT
| [ (RANT
NAMES. BFFICAL TITLES. Ml BEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT BIRECTBRS
Project Director: J. A. Winter
Methods and Performance Evaluation Section, AQCL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ABDRESS BF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Robert A. Taft Water Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
524
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Evaluation of Methods of Analysis for Mercury in Water
and Wastewater
PROJECT NUMBER
310401 WBQ
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to determine precision, accuracy, range, inter-
ference and sensitivity values (PARIS values) on the EPA methods of analysis
for mercury through controlled interlaboratory studies conducted by AQCL.
The project will include development and distribution of samples for a prelim-
inary study on mercury analysis in water, evaluation of data, and preparation
of a report.
BEGINNING DATE
7/1/70
EST. COUP. DATE
7/31/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$25,000
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check One)
["xl INTRAMURAL [ | OTHER (Specify)
~| CONTRACT
GRANT
NAMES, OFFICAL TITLES. AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
J. A. Winter
Methods and Performance Evaluation Section, AQCL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Robert A. Taft Water Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
525
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Ciflciniati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Evaluation of Methods of Analysis for Trace Metals in
Water and Wastes
PROJECT NUMBER
310401 TNL
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to evaluate the analytical methods used by EPA
laboratories for trace metals in water and wastes. Analytical methods are being
selected for use in EPA. Through a controlled study, EPA and other laboratories
will analyze natural and distilled water samples in an interlaboratory study con-
ducted by AQCL. Realistic precision and accuracy measures will be obtained.
The study will include development of trace metal samples, preparation and
analysis of full-scale batch of sample concentrates in sealed glass ampuls,
distribution of trace metal samples to approximately 300 analysts, receipt of
data and evaluation, preparation of a formal report, and preparation of precision
and accuracy statements for the EPA manual, "Chemical Methods of Analysis for
Water and Wastes."
BEGINNING BITE
EST. COMP. BATE
7/31/73
FVNBING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$35,000
METHOD OF SUPPORT fCfceck Die)
JJXJ INTRAMORAl [ [ OTHER |Speci(y|
{| CONTRACT
|] GRANT
NAMES, OFFICAl TITUS. AMI DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: J. A. Winter
Methods and Performance Evaluation Section, AQCL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Robert A. Taft Water Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
526
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Evaluation of the Methods for Analyses of Chlorinated
Hydrocarbon Pesticides in Natural Waters
PROJECT NUMBER
310401 MBI
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to determine precision, accuracy, range, inter-
ference, and sensitivity (PARIS values) on EPA methods of analysis for chlorinated
hydrocarbon pesticides, through controlled interlaboratory studies conducted by
AQCL. The studies will include evaluation of test data and preparation of a final
report.
BEGINNING DATE
5/1/70
1ST. COUP. DATE
7/31/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$10,000
METHOD
OF SUPPORT (Check One)
X
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
OTHER (Specify]
| GRANT
NAMES. OFFICAL TITLES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
J. Lichtenberg
J. Winter
Methods and Performance Evaluation Section,
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Robert A. Taft Water Research Division
National Environmental Research Center,
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
527
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DBCRHKW OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Ciiciinti, Ohio 45268
PI01ECT TITLE
Evaluation of the Methods Selected by EPA for Cyanide
Analyses in Natural Waters
PROJECT NUMBER
310401
PIOIECT DESCRIPTOR
The objective of this project is to determine the precision, accuracy, range,
interferences and sensitivity (PARIS values) of the selected method for cyanide
through a carefully controlled study by AQCL. The study will include design
and development of pilot and full-scale samples.
BEGINNING BATE
4/1/71
EST. COMP. BATE
4/30/73
FMBIM INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$25,000
METHOD OF SUPPORT [Cktct Olt
|x| INTRAMURAL
| CONTRACT
[ | GRANT
1 OTHER (Specif?)
AMES, OFFICAl TITLES. ANI OEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PIOIECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: J. A. Winter
Methods and Performance Evaluation Section, AQCL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADIIESS OF PROJECT INSTITBTIIN
Robert A. Taft Water Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
528
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Provision of Method Research Reference Samples in EPA
Laboratories and to Other Water Oriented Laboratories
PROJECT NUMBER
310401 TPQ
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to prepare and maintain a reference library of
sample concentrates prepared over a range of concentrations and containing
specific elements or radicals in specific compound forms and in natural constituent
groups required for the natural sample situation. The design of reference samples
is a spin-off from design of method study samples. Samples are used in EPA
laboratories and other water-oriented laboratories for all aspects of with-in
laboratory quality control programs.
BEGINNING DATE
7/1/69
EST. COUP. DATE
Continuous
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$40,000
METHOD OF SUPPORT [Check One]
X
I 1
INTRAMURAL | | OTHER (Specif*)
CONTRACT
GRANT
NAMES, OFFICAL TITLES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: J. A. Winter
Methods and Performance Evaluation Section, AQCL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Robert A. Taft Water Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
529
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Microbiological
Methods Projects
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Development of a Method for the Microbiological Analysis
of Sediments and Water-Mud Interfaces
PROJECT NUMBER
310402 TPI
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to develop practical methods for sampling and
analyzing bottom sediments and the layer just above, and determine the reliability,
ease of operation and special requirements of the methods. The approach will be
to acquire or design equipment and determine test procedures for selected
parameter after preliminary tests comparing possible approaches, and de-
termine relationship of pollution indicators and pathogens in bottom strata
compared to overlying waters sampled simultaneously.
REGINNING DATE
3/1/72
EST. COUP. DATE
6/30/73
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$12, 300
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check One)
X~| INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
GRANT
OTHER (Specify)
HAHES. 8FFICAI TITLES AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: R. H. Bordner
J Microbiological Methods Section, AQCL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
N ERG-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Robert A. Taft Water Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
533
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DtSCRPTWH OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Ciicimuti, Ohio 45268
PIOJECT TITLE
Development of a Microbiological Methods Manual
PROJECT NUMBER
310402 TPH
PRBIECT DESCRIPTION
In order to achieve uniformity and recognition of microbiological methods to be
used to produce data for enforcement, surveillance, water resources and research
requirements, a manual of procedures will be developed by experienced agency
microbiologists utilizing expertise in specific areas. A Microbiological Methods
Committee will be organized to determine manual needs and areas of concern,
and to appoint subcommittees for Section (Chapter) preparation and review of
the manual.
BECINNINC DATE
3/1/72
EST. COMP. BATE
6/30/73
FONIIMC INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$9,000
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check One)
X
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
GRANT
OTHER (Specify)
NAMES. OFFICAl TITLES. ANt OEPAITMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIfiATORS 01 PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: R. H. Bordner
Microbiological Methods Section, AQCL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME ANB ABBIESS OF PI01ECT INSTITUTION
Robert A. Taft Water Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
534
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Development of a Technique for Methods and Performance
Evaluation of Microbiological Tests for Water and Waste water
PROJECT NUMBER
310402 TPJ
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to develop procedures for the validation of
microbiological methods and their performance. The project will include
investigation of techniques for the preparation, preservation and dispensing
of microbiological cultures or standards for use as reference samples in methods
and performance evaluation; determination of survival times, densities of micro-
organisms, compatability of cultures, composition of carrier menstruum, and
other bacteriological criteria; and, laboratory and field testing of techniques.
IEGINNING DATE
3/15/72
EST. COUP. DATE
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$10,000
FY 1972
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check One)
JX | INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
| | 6RAMT
WES l/riMl TITLES * DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INYESTI6ATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
OTHER (Specify)
Project Director: R. H. Bordner
Microbiological Methods Section, AQCL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Robert A. Taft Water Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, E.PA
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
535
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Development of Improved Methods for the Detection of
Fecal Streptococci ^
PROJECT NUMBER
310402 IAF
MOJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to develop a more rapid and selective cultural
method for the isolation, enumeration and confirmation of fecal streptococci.
The approach will be to develop a 24-hour membrane filter test for fecal strep-
tococci; to investigate the possibility of a bile aesculin medium for MF use;
to confirm the sensitivity and selectivity of the test by the use of pure cultures
and species identification from natural samples; and, to develop a brief rapid
set of biochemical tests or serological method for species identification.
IECINNING DATE
7/1/71
EST COUP BATE
6/30/73
FNNRINC INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$13,000
METHOD
OF SUPPORT (Check Die)
XJ INTRAMURAL |
| CONTRACT
| GRANT
OTHER (Specify)
AMES, OFFICAL TITLES. AMI IEPARTMENTS IF PRINCIPAL IHVESTICATOIS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: R. H. Bordner
Microbiological Methods Section, AQCL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Robert A. Taft Water Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
536
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Effect of Storage Time and Temperature on Water Samples
for Microbiological Analyses
PROJECT NUMBER
310402 TOU
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objectives of this project are to study the effects of sample holding times
and temperatures upon the microbial population, with emphasis upon total and
fecal coliforms using membrane filter methods, and to investigate methods for
stabilizing the bacterial population of water samples until analysis. After com-
pletion of the laboratory and field work, a detailed report will be prepared for
publication.
BEGINNING DATE
1/12/71
EST. COUP. DATE
6/30/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$8,000
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check One]
| X INTRAMURAL | | OTHER
[ | CONTRACT
[ [GRANT
(Specify)
NAMES. OFFICAL TITLES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
R. H. Bordner
Microbiological Methods Section, AQCL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Robert A. Taft Water Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
537
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
CiRciNiati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Investigation of Improved Methods for the Identification
of Enteric Pathogens
PROJECT NUMBER
310402 TOR
PIOJECT DESCRIPTION
The objectives of this project are to evaluate recently improved methods for the
identification and enumeration of enteric pathogens; to investigate enteric pathogens
in the Ohio River Basin, Zone B, by both recently proposed and traditional methods;
to recommend the most useful techniques, tests and media for the identification of
enteric pathogens; and to propose a practical, rapid procedure for the identification
and enumeration of enteric pathogens in water. The study will include evaluation
of enrichment/selective plating media, elevated incubation temperatures; and
new commercially available multitest techniques; and evaluation of quantitative
procedures for Salmonella and Shigella in water.
(EGtNNINfi MTE
7/1/71
EST. COUP. WE
9/30/72
FMIIHfi INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$14, 400
METHOD OF SUPPORT |tkeck Die)
[x| INTRAMURAL [ | OTHER |SMt'f»)
{ | CONTRACT
[~~| GRANT
NAMES. IFFICAL TITLES. ANI IEPARTMENTS IF PRINCIPAL IIVESTICATMS OR PR1IECT IIRECTBRS
Project Director: Dr. H. L. Manning
Microbiological Methods Section, AQCL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME ANI AIIIESS IF PROJECT INSTITITIIN
Robert A. Taft Water Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
538
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Rapid Identification and Enumeration of Microorganisms in
Water by the Fluorescent Antibody Technique
PROJECT NUMBER
310402 TOS
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to investigate the feasibility of applying the
fluorescent antibody (FA) technique to the rapid identification and quantitation
of various indicator groups and pathogens in water. The study will include
familiarization with the FA technique by specialized training courses; feasi-
bility study of the application of the FA technique to the detection of specific
indicator or pathogen groups of microorganisms; review of the FA techniques
applied to enteropathogenic E. coli, Salmonella and Shigella; investigation
of the FA technique for enteropathogenic E. coli, Salmonella and Shigella,
using initially commercially available specific antisera and conjugates; in-
vestigation of a quantitative method for identifying cells on the membrane
filter with this technique; and evaluation of identifying mini-colonies cultured
on membrane filters by the FA technique.
BEGINNING DATE
3/1/72
EST. COUP. DATE
6/30/74
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$37,000
METHOD
OF SUPPORT [Check One)
X
INTRAMURAL
OTHER (Specify]
CONTRACT
GRANT
AIIES. OFFICAL TITLES. AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
Dr. H. L. Manning
Microbiological Methods Section, AQCL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Robert A. Taft Water Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
539
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Physical and Chemical
Methods Projects
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
A Study of Selected Specific Ion Electrodes No. II
PROJECT NUMBER
310401 FAZ
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
This is a study of factors influencing the use of the specific ion probe for nitrates;
if possible, a cookbook procedure for measurement of nitrates using the probe.
lECWmNG DATE
7/1/70
EST. COUP. DATE
3/1/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$5,406
METHOD
OF SUPPORT [Check One
X
INTRAMURAL
OTHER (Specify)
CONTRACT
GRANT
AMES, OFFICAL TITLES. AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
Project Officer:
Dr. James W. Pappenhaggen
Kenyon College
Robert C. Kroner
Physical and Chemical Methods Section, AQCL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
AME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Kenyon College
Gambier, Ohio
543
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PR01ECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cinciniati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Application of Fluorescence to Metals Analysis
PROJECT NUMBER
310401 TNM
PIOJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to apply the technique of fluorescence spectroscopy
to those elements for which sensitive absorption or emission procedures are not
available. After a search of the literature is completed, various fluorescent
indicators will be investigated as to possible uses. Optimum conditions will be
established and the technique applied to natural water systems.
BECINNINC BATE
7/1/71
EST. COUP. DATE
6/30/73
FINDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$8,500
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Cfttck Oie|
[X~l IHTRAMURAl | [ OTHER (Specify)
[ [ CONTRACT
| (RANT
NAMES. OFFICAL TITLES. AH DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTICATOIS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
John F. Kopp
Physical and Chemical Methods Section, AQCL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PIOJECT INSTITUTION
Robert A. Taft Water Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
544
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Atomic Absorption Analyses of Phosphates in Water
PROJECT NUMBER
110401 PHD
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Grantee proposes to continue investigations aimed at anion analyses based on
atomic absorption inhibition titration (AAIT). Work to date indicates that such
a technique does offer possibility of alternative methods for measuring anions
in water. Proposed studies will refine these techniques and extend them to
other anionic measurements, such as forms of phosphates, sulfate, borate,
arsenate, etc.
lEtlNNING DATE
2/1/71
EST. COUP. DATE
8/31/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$30,089
Federal Cost:
$24, 160
METHOD
OF SUPPORT (Check One]
X
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
GRANT
OTHER (Specify)
NAMES, OFFICAL TITLES. AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Dr. Calvin O. Huber
Project Officer:
The University of Wisconsin
Robert L. Booth
Physical and Chemical Methods Section, AQCL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
The University of Wisconsin
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201
545
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PIOJECT TITLE
Continuous Monitoring by Automated Colorimetric
Procedures
PROJECT NUMBER
310401 TPD
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to evaluate Technicon's pre-classification unit and
Monitor IV system for potential application as a continuous measurement of chem-
ical constituents in waters and wastes. The system will first be evaluated under
laboratory conditions and then under field conditions at the Cincinnati Filtration
Plant, using Ohio River water as sample source. Quality control checks will be
on a continuous basis, with periodic checking of results against officially-accepted
methods.
lEGINIINt DATE
3/1/72
EST. CBMP. DATE
3/31/73
FINIING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$27, 000
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Ckcct In]
| x| l"TIAMURAl | | OTHER (Specify)
CONTRACT
GRANT
NAMES, OFFICAL TITLES. AH DEPARTMENTS IF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS 01 PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Robert L. Booth
Physical and Chemical Methods Section, AQCL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME ANI ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Robert A. Taft Water Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
546
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PIOJECT TITLE
Demonstrating the Electrolysis BOD Measuring Method
PROJECT NUMBER
310401 DUN
PIOJECT DESCRIPTION
The project involves development, refinement, electrolyte BOD equipment and
study of all variables affecting results.
BEGINNING DATE
1/1/69
EST. COUP. DATE
12/31/71
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$58,750
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check One)
INTRAMURAL | [ OTNER (Specify)
CONTRACT
GJ1ANT
IAHES, OFFICAl TITLES. AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
Project Officer:
James C. Young
Iowa State University
Robert C. Kroner
Physical and Chemical Methods Section, AQCL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa
547
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Ciiciniati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Determination of Inorganic Mercury in Water,
Sediment, and Biological Material
PIOIECT NUMBER
310401 WBZ
PIOIECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to provide a single group of analytical methods for
the measurement of inorganic forms of mercury present in surface water, bot-
tom sediments, and biological materials. Methods are to be specific for inorganic
ions and salts of mercury as opposed to organic forms. Sensitivity of 0. 1 ug/1
or 1 ug/kg dry weight is required. The initial phase will include a literature
search and detailed examination of promising methods. Conditions will be opti-
mized and recoveries determined both from distilled and legitimate water sam-
ples. Finally, the method will be applied to sediment and biological samples.
IECINNINC em
7/1/71
EST. CUP. DATE
6/30/72
FHIIIC INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$11,400
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Cttck Die)
[ x| INTRAMURAL
|| CONTRACT
6RANT
OTHER (Specify)
AMES, BFFICAl TITLES. ANI DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL IRVESTICATORS BR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
John F. Kopp
Physical and Chemical Methods Section, AQCL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME ANI ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITITION
Robert A. Taft Water Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
548
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PIOIECT TITLE
Determination of Total Phosphorus in Organic Samples
PROJECT NUMBER
310401 TNA
PIOIECT DESCRIPTION
Comparative studies will be made to determine -which of the currently available
methods most reliably measures total phosphorus in organic samples. These
methods involve digestion of the sample by various means to convert all valence
forms of phosphorus to the measurable orthophosphate form. A number of chem-
ical (acid, persulfate, perchloric) and instrumental (UV digester, Technicon digestor,
autoclave) processes will be evaluated on a wide variety of water, waste, and sed-
iment type samples to determine optimum digestion conditions.
BEGINNING DATE
EST. COMP. DATE
Continuous
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$22,000
METHOD
OF SUPPORT [Check One]
X
D
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
GRANT
OTHER [Specify]
NA1ES. OFFICAL TITLES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Robert L. Booth
Physical and Chemical Methods Section, AQCL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Robert A. Taft Water Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
549
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
CiicJRiati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Development of a Highly Specific Analytical Method to
Identify Crude Oils and Products Spilled in Surface Waters
PROJECT NUMBER
310401 AAJ
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to distinguish and "fingerprint" crude oil and
heavy petroleum products, no matter what the type might be. Some commercial
heavy residual oils, virgin crudes, and several weathered crude oils were an-
alyzed for trace organics. Analyses for phenols and mercaptans by the penta-
fluorobenzyl derivative method, followed by adsorption analyses, and examination
by electron capture detector gas chromatography of the eluates, demonstrate
that gas chromatograms are distinctly different for virgin crudes, weathered
crudes, and heavy residual fuel oils. Also, the pattern within each group is
quite distinctive and, therefore, a heavy residual fuel oil may be readily iden-
tified by this method. Tars, asphalts, and No. 6 fuel oils are not amenable to
good analyses by other G. C. methods. Asphalts are being studied at the present
time by preparing the derivative in the original sample, eliminating the extraction
procedure. Promising results have been obtained in the analysis of asphalts when
this method is employed.
IECINNINC im
7/1/70
1ST. COMP. BATE
6/30/73
FINDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$2,000
METHOD OF SUPPORT jCieck Die)
[x] INTRAMURAL [~~| OTHER |S»eeil»l
| [ CONTRACT
| | GRANT
AMES. OFFICAl TITLES, Ml DEPARTMENTS IF PRINCIPAL MVESTItATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
Dr. F. K. Kawahara
Physical and Chemical Methods Section, AQCL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC -Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS IF PROJECT INSTITDTION
Robert A. Taft Water Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
550
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
flOIECT TITLE
Development of a Low Temperature Molecular Emission
Method for Oils
PROJECT NUMBER
310401 GBW
PIBJECT DESCRIPTION
This project is exploring the feasibility of molecular emission at low temperatures
as a new laboratory technique for the identification of oils (fresh and oxidized) to
supplement and to corroborate the existing infrared method. The method is based
on selective excitation of molecular emission (fluorescence and phosphorescence)
at low temperature. This project consists of a study of the molecular emission
of fifteen oils selected by EPA. These extensive studies investigate and docu-
ment, the excitation and emission spectra as a function of concentration, solvent,
and temperature in order to determine the optimum conditions for identifying
oils. With view to incorporation in a simple laboratory "method" special attention
is given to examination of untreated oil samples at ambient and low temperatures.
Low temperature studies are made at both 77°K (liquid nitrogen) and at inter-
mediate temperatures, e. g. 79°C (dry ice) and 0°C.
BEGINNING DATE
12/1/70
EST. COUP. DATE
7/31/71
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$35,901
METHOD
OF SUPPORT (Check One]
X
INTRAMURAL !
CONTRACT
GRANT
NAMES. 8FFICAI TITUS MID DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
OTHER (Specify)
Project Director: Dr. A. W. Hornig
Baird-Atomic, Incorporated
Project Officer:
Dr. F. K. Kawahara
Physical and Chemical Methods Section, AQCL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Baird-Atomic, Incorporated
125 Middlesex Turnpike
Bedford, Massachusetts
551
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Development of a Method for the Rapid Analyses of
Physical Mixtures of Oil Slicks
PROJECT NUMBER
310401 MAZ
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to determine the presence and to perform analyses
of mixture of petroleum products. Numerous commercial samples have been pur-
chased and some have been analyzed for their physical and chemical properties.
Separations effected by means of adsorption analyses, molecular sieves, reaction
chemistry, solvation, and distillation have been studied. Flame ionization detec-
tor gas chromatography, electron capture detector gas chromatography and infra-
red analyses, ratios of infrared absorbances are currently used in the study.
Other parameters for structural analyses will be sought and studied.
BEGINNINC BATE
3/1/71
EST. COUP. BATE
6/30/74
FUSING INFORMATION
JT eocra.! ^osti
$28,000
NETHOD OF S
Ix
D
UPPORT [Ckeck One]
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
GRANT
OTHER {Specify)
NAMES, OFFICAl TITLES. AMI DEPAITMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
Dr. F. K. Kawahara
Physical and Chemical Methods Section, AQCL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ABBRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Robert A. Taft Water Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
552
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Development of Improved Solvent Extraction and Atomic
Absorption Methods for Water Analysis
PROJECT NUMBER
310401 GDI
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objectives of this proposal are two-fold. Two phases of the proposed investi-
gation are directed toward improving the analysis sensitivity of atomic absorption
to permit direct water analysis of water samples at concentration levels below
those currently realized. Recognizing, however, that there will surely be some
percentage of water samples with very low impurity concentrations, the proposed
research will also deal with the development of solvent extraction techniques use-
ful in preconcentration of impurities. The extraction techniques to be studied are
selected for their potential in eliminating problems currently associated with
present methods.
BEGINNING DATE
7/1/70
EST. COUP. DATE
9/30/71
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$17, 234
METHOD
OF SUPPORT {Check One]
X
INTRAMURAL
OTHER [Specify)
CONTRACT
GRANT
NAMES. OFFICAL TITLES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Dr. R. K. Skogerboe
Colorado State University
Project Officer:
John F. Kopp
Physical and Chemical Methods Section, AQCL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Colorado State University
Ft. Collins, Colorado
553
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Ciicinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Efficiency of the Carbon Adsorption Method for Recovery of
Specific Organic Compounds from Water
PROJECT NUMBER
310401 TNO Rev.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to determine the efficiency of the CAM for con-
centrating and isolating a wide variety of specific organic compounds from water.
Specific classes of compounds to be studied are: organochlorine and organo-
phosphorus pesticides, phenols, organic acids and bases, nonionic detergents,
etc. Organochlorine and organophosphorus pesticides have been studied and the
results reported in JAWWA, 63, 25 (1971). Preliminary studies have been made
on phenols and polychlorinatecTbiphenyls. These will be repeated and others
undertaken as need and/or time dictate. Studies to date have been carried out
by dosing water 2 ug/1 in a 500 gallon tank and splitting the flow equally through
two standard CAM units. Influent and CAM effluent samples as well as the carbon
are analyzed for the dosed compounds in order to obtain a materials balance.
Samples extracts are analyzed by gas chromatography.
BEGINNING OATE
2/1/72
EST. COUP. BATE
4/30/72
FINING fNFOIIUTION
Federal Cost:
$3,000
METHOD OF SUPPORT |CHck Oit)
[ X| INTRAMURAL
| | CONTRACT
|| GRANT
OTHER (Specify)
NAMES. IFFICAL TITLES. AND DEPAITMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: J. J. Lichtenberg
Physical and Chemical Methods Section, AQCL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITITION
Robert A. Taft Water Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
554
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
EPA Method for Organochlorine Pesticides in Water
PROJECT NUMBER
310401 MBI
PIOJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to prepare and evaluate methods for organochlorine
pesticides, then publish the standardized methods for distribution to all EPA la-
boratories and others who have need of them. With input and cooperation from
water pesticide analysts throughout EPA, methods will be written and submitted
to EPA analysts for review and comment. They will then be rewritten, evaluated,
published, and distributed. Annual updating and revision, where necessary, is
planned.
IECINNING DATE
8/1/70
EST. COUP. DATE
1/31/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$15,000
(Estimated)
METHOD
OF SUPPORT (Check One]
X
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
GRANT
OTHER (Specify)
AMES, OFFICAL TITLES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
James J. Lichtenberg
Physical and Chemical Methods Section, AQCL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Robert A. Taft Water Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
555
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
EPA Method for Organophosphorus Pesticides in Water
PROJECT NUMBER
310401 MAY
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to prepare and evaluate methods for organophos-
phorus pesticides, then publish the standardized methods for distribution to all
EPA laboratories and others who have need of them. With input and cooperation
from water pesticide analysts throughout EPA, methods will be written and sub-
mitted to EPA analysts for review and comment. They will then be rewritten,
evaluated, published, and distributed. Annual updating and revision where neces-
sary, is planned.
RECINNING DATE
3/1/72
EST. COUP. BATE
12/31/72
FINDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$20,000
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check On«]
[ x| IHTRAMURAl £
|| CONTRACT
GRANT
OTHER ISpecily)
NAMES. OFFICAl TITLES. ADI DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
James J. Lichtenberg
Physical and Chemical Methods Section, AQCL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Robert A. Taft Water Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
556
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PIOJECT TITLE
Evaluation, Modification, and Development of Automated
Colorimetric Procedures
PROJECT NUMBER
310401 VAS
PIOJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to automate existing manual colorimetric pro-
cedures and to develop new procedures for measuring key constituents in water
and wastes. Current studies are on evaluations of the Technicon II system and
development of a completely automated method for phenolic compounds. Inves-
tigations are made on a variety of sample types to determine applicability, pre-
cision, accuracy, and working range.
BEGINNING DATE
9/1/71
EST. COMP. DATE
11/30/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$39, 000
METHOD
OF SUPPORT (Check One)
X
INTRAMURAL
OTHER (Specify]
CONTRACT
GRANT
NAMES, OFFICAL TITLES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Robert L. Booth
Physical and Chemical Methods Section, AQCL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Robert A. Taft Water Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
557
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DESCRPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
CiiciflMti, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Evaluation of Selective Ion Electrodes
PROJECT NUMBER
310401 TNB
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Selective ion electrodes will be evaluated on a variety of water and wastes sample
types, to determine potential background interferences and the reliability of probe
measurements compared to wet chemical techniques which are time consuming and
require special glassware.
BEGINNING BATE
10/1/71
EST. COUP. BATE
6/30/73
FHBIK IRFBR1ATIIN
Federal Cost:
$20, 600
METHOD OF SUPPORT [Check Oie]
Ix
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
OTNER (Specify)
[ | GRANT
NAMES, BFFICAl TITLES. Ml BEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INYESTIGATBRS 01 PROJECT BIRECTORS
Project Director: Robert L. Booth
Physical and Chemical Methods Section, AQCL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AM ABBRESS OF PROJECT INSTITITION
Robert A. Taft Water Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
558
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Evaluation of the Photochemical Spectroscopic Technique as a
Means of Identification of Light and Heavy Fuel Oils
PROJECT NUMBER
310401 MBK
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Inasmuch as weathering and adulteration will render a petroleum product spill
difficult to match against a known, by gas chromatography and infrared methods
of analysis, the photochemical Spectroscopic method will be evaluated as a
means of identifying light and heavy fuel oils.
IEGINNING DATE
6/1/71
EST. COUP. DATE
12/31/73
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$22,000
METHOD
OF SUPPORT (Chech One)
X
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
GRANT
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Ciicinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Fragmentation Pyrolysis Gas Chromatography for
Characterization of Organic Pollutants
PROJECT NUMBER
310401 TNR Rev.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to evaluate commercially available pyrolysis gas
chromatographic equipment in terms of sensitivity and reproducibility of the frag-
mentation patterns produced. A Chemical Data System Pyrochrom Analyzer
Model 1100 system will be evaluated for application to standard materials and
natural samples. Particular emphasis will be placed on the reproducibility of
the fragmentation patterns obtained. Applicability as a routine confirmational
analytical tool on a wide variety of organic compounds will be assessed. The
sensitivity of the instrument will be determined and if necessary efforts made
to improve it.
IEGINNING DATE
2/1/72
EST. COUP. DATE
6/30/73
FINDIN6 INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$20,000
METHOD OF SUPPORT {Check One)
X] INTRAMURAL | | OTHER |Sfecif»l
I CONTRACT
GRANT
NAMES. OFFICAl TITLES. AM DEPARTMENTS IF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: J. J. Lichtenberg
Physical and Chemical Methods Section, AQCL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Robert A. Taft Water Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
560
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Improved Methods for Detecting Heavy
Metals in Water and Sediment
PROJECT NUMBER
310401 RFL
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to provide additional reliable and sensitive methods
for detecting and measuring heavy metals in water and sediments. Following a
literature search, promising techniques will be investigated. Conditions will be
optimized and recoveries of added metals will be determined.
BEGINNING DATE
llllll
EST. COUP DATE
Continuous
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$3,400
METHOD
OF SUPPORT (Check One)
X INTRAMURAL |
CONTRACT
GRANT
1 OTHER (Specify)
IANES, OFFICAl TITLES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
John F. Kopp
Physical and Chemical Methods Section, AQCL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Robert A. Taft Water Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
561
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Ciaciiiati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Interim Method for Arsenic
PROJECT NUMBER
310401 RGS
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is the determination of a reliable and sensitive
method that is free of interferences, inasmuch as the SDC procedure for the
determination of arsenic suffers from various interferences when applied to
industrial waste type samples. Following a literature search, promising
techniques will be investigated. Conditions will be optimized and recoveries
of arsenic determined from spiked samples.
IECINNINE BATE
7/1/71
EST COUP BATE
6/30/73
FINDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$6,800
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check On)
|x | INTRAMURAL | [ OTHER {Specif;)
I | CONTRACT
II GRANT
NAMES, OFFICAL TITLES, AN! IEPARTMENTS IF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
John F. Kopp
Physical and Chemical Methods/Section, AQCL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS IF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Robert A. Taft Water Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
562
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Mass Spectral Analyses of Gas Chromatographic Fractions
PROJECT NUMBER
310401 TDH
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objectives of this project are to apply the gas chromatography-mass spectro-
metry technique to the identification of organic pollutants found in complex mix-
tures in the environment and to develop methods for the application of this tech-
nique to new environmental problems and situations. FY 1972 work includes a gas
chromatograph-mass spectrometer-data system check-out and evaluation, sensiti-
vity studies using a mixture of pesticides, a determination of the exact operating
parameters for maximum sensitivity, and development of a high sensitivity method
for mixtures of PCB's and chlorinated pesticides. FY 1973 work includes a mass
spectrometric study of NTA chelates with metals such as mercury, lead, and
arsenic, continued studies on mixtures of PCB's and chlorinated pesticides, evalua-
tion of the pyrochroanalyzer as an analytical technique by interfacing it to the gas
chromatography-mass spectrometer, and studies of organic mercury compounds.
lEGINNINB DATE
3/1/71
EST. COUP. DATE
Continuous
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$80,000
METHOD
OF SUPPORT (Check One]
X
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
GRANT
OTHER (Specify!
RAKES, OFFICAL TITLES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
W. L. Budde
Physical and Chemical Methods Section, AQCL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
RAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Robert A. Taft Water Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
563
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Okie 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Method for Isolation and Identification of Polychlorinated
Biphenyl Compounds in Water
PROJECT NUMBER
310401 MAX
(Revised)
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to provide qualitatively and quantitatively accurate
methods for isolation and identification of PCB mixtures (Aroclors) and individual
PCB compounds of the mixtures when they occur alone or in combination with
pesticides in waters and sediments. The EPA method for organochlorine pestici-
des and other available literature methods, are being evaluated for their effec-
tiveness in separating and isolating PCB's as well as other organochlorine com-
pounds from pesticides in natural waters and sediments at low nanogram levels.
If existing methods are not adequate to meet our needs, modified or newly deve-
loped methods will be provided and incorporated into the EPA methods manual.
This will be accomplished by investigating a wide variety of absorbent materials,
eluting solvents, and solvent elution rates.
BEBINNING BATE
10/1/71
EST. COUP DATE
6/30/72
FINDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$10,000
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check One!
| x| INTRAMURAL
| | CONTRACT
[| GRANT
OTHER [Specify)
NAMES. OFFICAl TITLES. ANI DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
James J. Lichtenberg
Thomas Bellar
Physical and Chemical Methods Section, AQCL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Robert A. Taft Water Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
564
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Methods for Isolation and Identification of Organic
Mercury Compounds in Water
PROJECT NUMBER
310401 WBQ
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to develop methods for isolating and identifying
organic mercury compounds in water and sediments in trace quantities. Methyl
mercury compounds have first priority due to their production by biological trans-
formations. Procedures must positively identify and quantify mercury compounds
present in the sub-microgram range. Current methods reported in the literature
and through private communications will be evaluated. If no satisfactory methods
are available, efforts will be directed to developing new gas chromatographic
techniques. Analytical techniques will be investigated for the positive identifi-
cation and quantitative measurement of specific organo-mercury compounds
produced by biological transformations or direct discharge in the aquatic envir-
onment. Procedures must identify the compounds present in water, sediments,
and biological systems and measure the concentration of each compound when
present in the sub-microgram range.
BEGINNING DATE
2/1/71
EST. COUP DATE
7/31/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$35, 000
METHOD OF SUPPORT [Check One)
X INTRAMURAL [_
| [ CONTRACT
[ [ GRANT
1 OTHER (Specify]
NAMES, OFFICAl TITLES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: J. J. Lichtenberg
R. Dressman
J. Longbottom
Physical and Chemical Methods Section, AQCL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Robert A. Taft Water Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
565
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Ciiciiiati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Methods for the Determination of Specific Organic
Nitrogen Compounds in Water
PROJECT NUMBER
310401 TPF
(Revised)
PRIJECT DESCRIPTION
The objectives of this project are to develop methods for extraction, isolation,
and identification of nitrogen-containing organic pollutants. Special attention will
be given to hazardous substances such as herbicides and insecticides. The ef-
ficiency of liquid-liquid extraction for recovery of the triazine and carbamate
herbicides and a variety of other organonitrogen compounds will be determined.
Clean-up procedures will be developed and applied. The applicability of both gas
chromatography (Coulson and Dohrmann nitrogen detectors) and liquid chroma -
tography (U. V. detector) will be determined. Limits of detection will be determined.
RESINNING RATE
6/1/72
EST. CRMP. RATE
12/31/73
FRNOINt INFRRRUTIM
Federal Cost:
$30,000
METHOD Of SUPPORT [Check Oil)
[ x| INTRAMURAL
| | CONTRACT
|| GRANT
OTHER
AMES. OFFICAL TITLES. AH DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
James J. Lichtenberg
Physical and Chemical Methods Section, AQCL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME MR ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITRTION
Robert A. Taft Water Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
566
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Microwave Excited Emission Detector for
Pesticides and Trace Metals Analysis
PROJECT NUMBER
310401 HEQ
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to develop, fabricate, and deliver two laboratory
detectors for analysis of pesticides and trace metals in water, using a new method
of emission based on microwave excitation.
REtlNNING DATE
HUll
EST. COUP. DATE
7/1/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$95,056
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check One)
c
INTRAMURAL
OTHER [Specify)
[ | CONTRACT
X
GRANT
HUES. OFFICAL TITLES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
Project Officer:
Dr. Arthur Snyder
Monsanto Research Corporation
Robert C. Kroner
Physical and Chemical Methods Section, AQCL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Monsanto Research Corporation
Dayton Laboratory
1515 Nicholas Road
Dayton, Ohio
567
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
'ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Ciiciinati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Quantitative Methods for Pesticides in Natural Waters
PROJECT NUMBER
310401 FYT
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The primary goal of the stud^will be directed toward the analysis of the capability
of the p-value for rational choice of extraction parameters in different types of
natural waters; a clean low turbidity type, a polluted high turbidity type; and a
high dissolved solids type. The extraction parameters obtained then will be
evaluated in terms of the concentrations found in natural waters. As necessary,
cleanup of natural waters extracts will also be guided by p-values between
immicible solvents.
BEGINNING DATE
4/1/71
EST. COMP. DATE
3/31/72
FINDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$40,300
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Ckeck One)
| | INTRAMURAL [ [ OTHER f$Mci
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Use of Dry Ashing Techniques for Processing
Samples for Metals Analysis
PROJECT NUMBER
310401 WQJ
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to examine both low and high temperature dry
ashing techniques for biological and sediment type samples, prior to heavy
metal analysis. After a review of pertinent literature, various dry ashing
techniques will be applied to both sediment and biological samples. Metal
losses will be determined by spiking previously analyzed samples.
REEINNING DATE
Til/11
EST. COUP. DATE
6/30/73
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$11,000
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check One)
X~| INTRAMURAL f
CONTRACT
GRANT
OTHER (Specify)
RAMES, OFFICAL TITLES. AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
John F. Kopp
Physical and Chemical Methods Section, AQCL
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Robert A. Taft Water Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
569
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ROBERT A. TAFT
WATER RESEARCH DIVISION
Mine Drainage Pollution Control
Research Branch
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Mine Drainage Projects
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 4526B
PIOJECT TITLE
A Demonstration of a New Mining Technique to
Prevent the Formation of Mine Acid in an
Active Deep Mine
PIOJECT DESCRIPTION
PROJECT NUMBER
14010 DZM
This project is Phase II of a program to demonstrate that mining coal in an
oxygen-free atmosphere will prevent the formation and subsequent discharge
of mine drainage pollution into streams and other water courses. The ob-
jective of Phase II is to test the important systems, especially the life sup-
port system, in an active ventilated mine and prepare a detailed design of
the demonstration mine including estimated costs of construction and opera-
tion. The Phase I project was a system engineering evaluation that determined
the feasibility of mining in an inert gas atmosphere using "space age technology.
lECINNINt DATE
6/30/70
EST. COUP. DATE
10/31/71
FUNDING INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$932,025
Federal Cost:
$652,417
METHOD OF SUPPORT [Check One]
|
1?
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
GRANT
OTHER [Specify]
.
Project Director: R. C. Taliaferro
Island Creek Division
Project Officer:
Donald O1 Bryan
Office of Research and Monitoring
Environmental Protection Agency
Washington, D.C. 20242
IAIE AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Island Creek Coal Company
Island Creek Division
Holden, West Virginia 25625
575
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DESCRPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Abatement of Acid Mine Drainage
Pollution by Reverse Osmosis
PROJECT NUMBER
14010 FQR
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
This project will attempt to demonstrate that reverse osmosis can treat acid
mine drainage to produce a high quality water. It is an attempt to determine
that such waters with a high ferrous ion content may be treated so as to al-
leviate serious fouling of reverse osmosis membranes by the oxidation of
ferrous to ferric ions. This investigation will be carried out by:
1) Laboratory studies, using synthesized AMD, designed to deter-
mine exact causes and cures for iron fouling of reverse osmosis
membranes.
2) Optimization of alternate flow schemes for RO treatment of
AMD with high ferrous iron content.
3) Detailed cost analysis for alternate flow schemes.
4) Sampling of actual mines to determine feasibility of obtaining
AMD with no dissolved oxygen content.
5) Field testing to verify the results of lab testing.
6) Engineering evaluation and cost/performance analysis for
RO treatment of AMD.
IEGINNINE DATE
6/3/70
EST. COUP BATE
12/31/71
FINING INFIRIUTIIN
Project Cost:
$69,630
Federal Cost:
$48, 741
METHOD Of SUPPORT (Check Oie
[ | INTRAMURAL
[ | CONTRACT
K] BRANT
1 OTHER (Specify)
AMES, OFFICAl TITLES. AM REPARTMENTS IF PRINCIPAL IHVESTISATIRS IR PROJECT IIIECTBIS
Project Director:
Project Officer:
John Buscavage
Department of Environmental Resources
Ronald D. Hill
Mine Drainage Pollution Control Research Branch
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME All AIIIESS IF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources
P. O. Box 1467
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17120
576
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Acid Mine Drainage Demonstration Project # 1
PROJECT NUMBER
321401 JBU & TMO
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
This project was initiated in 1964 near Elkins, West Virginia. Here a large drift
mine had been extensively strip mined along the outcrop. As much as 80, 000
pounds of acid was discharging daily to Tygart River from the mining complex.
The project sought to determine what might be the effects on water quality in
the receiving stream, if water were diverted away from the deep mine and if
land reclamation were applied to the surface mines. During this reclamation,
some 450 subsidence holes were filled and 12. 5 miles of surface mines were
reclaimed. Both wet and dry mine seals were built. The reclamation work
was completed in November 1967. In the spring of 1968, the disturbed land
was revegetated to prevent erosion and water pollution.
The effectiveness of the reclamation project in reducing water pollution, is now
being determined through a program of water samples and analysis, and air
sampling of the atmosphere within the mines.
IEGINNING DATE
7/1/64
EST. COUP. DATE
10/01 / 171
FBNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$25,060
FY 1972
METHOD
OF SUPPORT (Check One]
x
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
GRANT
OTHER [Specify]
NAKS. OFFICAl TITLES. AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Ronald D. Hill
Mine Drainage Pollution Control Research Branch
R. A. Taft Water Research Division, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
Robert Scott
Mine Drainage Pollution Control Research Branch
R. A. Taft Water Research Division, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
(Norton, West Virginia)
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Norton Mine Drainage Field Site
P. O. Box 60
Norton, West Virginia 26285
577
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AfiENCY
Cincinnati, Ohie 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Acid Mine Drainage Treatment by Ion Exchange
PROJECT NUMBER
14010 FNJ
PRBJECT DESCRIPTION
This project is to study several different ion exchange processes under identical
conditions. Laboratory work will be undertaken to establish the operating
characteristics of the ion exchange resins; however, no attempt will be made
to optimize the system. Rather, this will be a survey of proposed systems to
determine the applicability to acid mine drainage water. Performance char-
acteristics of the resins will be used to predict full-scale plant performance
and to estimate the operating cost for complete plants to treat acid mine drain-
age by several different ion exchange processes.
IECUIIK DATE
6/29/70
EST. CHP. IATE
1 /2Q/72
FNIIHfi IIFIIMATIH
Federal Cost:
$88, 483
METHOD OF SOPPOIT ICkeck Die)
| | INTIANBtAl {~~| «Ttt« ISpicify)
[ Xj CONTRACT
| CHANT
MES. IFFICU THUS. All IEMITMENTS IF PRINCIPAL IIVESTICATIIS II PROJECT IIRECTORS
Project Director: Ed Kreusch
Culligan, Incorporated
Project Officer:
Ronald D. Hill
Mine Drainage Pollution Control Research Branch
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
AME All AIIIESS IF PROJECT INSTITITION
Culligan, Incorporated
Northbrook, Illinois 60062
578
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Catawisa Creek Mine Drainage Pollution
Abatement Project
PROJECT DESCRIPTION ~~
PROJECT NUMBER
14010 DSD
This project is designed to confirm previous estimates of mine drainage pollu-
tion abatement and to evaluate the at-source control method of innundation of
a mine by plugging three existing drainage tunnels within an isolated pocket of
coal. Innundation of the mine will attempt to prevent acid mine drainage for-
mation by displacing the air with water.
IEGINNING DATE
7/17/68
EST. COUP DATE
3/16/73
FUNDING INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$522,200
Federal Cost:
$365,540
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check One)
INTRAMURAL | [ OTHER (Specify)
X
CONTRACT
GRANT
NAMES, OFFICAl TITLES. AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director. John Buscavage
Department of Environmental Resources
Project Officer:
Dr. Raymond Thacker
Office of Research and Monitoring
Environmental Protection Agency
Washington, D. C. 20242
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources
P. O. Box 1467
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17120
579
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Ciiciniati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Chemical Treatment of Mine Drainage
PIOJECT NUMBER
324101 TMB
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Methods of chemically treating mine drainage will be studied. Initial studies will
be conducted to optimize the neutralization of acid mine drainage with lime and
limestone. The total process concept will be formulated including pre and post
oxidation, raw water quality effects, and sludge characteristics.
IECINNINC BATE
7/1/68
EST. COMP. (ATE
6/30/73
FONBING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$61,659
FY 1972
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Cluck Oltj
|X| INTRAMURAL r~
CONTRACT
| | BRANT
1 OTHER (Specify)
AMES. IFFICAl TITUS. Alt DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROIECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Robert Scott
Roger Wilmoth
Mine Drainage Pollution Control Research Branch
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
(Norton, West Virginia)
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITITION
Norton Mine Drainage Field Site
P. O. Box 60
Norton, West Virginia 26285
580
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
Construction of Mine Water Treatment Plant at Hollywood
Pennsylvania '
PROJECT NUMBER
14010 EFN
PROJECT DESCRIPTION" '
This project is a demonstration of the treatment of acid mine waters by neutrali-
zation. Investigations of five basic treatment processes comprise the actual
demonstration study in the 500, 000 GPD plant. These five processes are as
follows:
1)
2)
3)
4)
flash mixing, aeration, and settling;
flax mix, aeration, thickening, settling;
thickening (with lime), sludge recycle, supernatant discharge;
biological oxidation tank, thickening, limestone reaetor, and settling.
Construction of this plant completed.
BEGINNING DATE
3/28/68
EST. COUP. DATE
12/1/71
FUNDING INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$1 000 000
Federal Cost:
$7on nnn
1 UU, UUU
METHOD
OF S
X
UPPORT (Check One)
INTRAMURAL | OTHER (Specify)
CONTRACT
GRANT
NAMES, OFFICAl TITLES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
Project Officer:
John Buscavage
Department of Environmental Resources
Ronald D. Hill
Mine Drainage Pollution Control Research Branch
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
IAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources
P. O. Box 1467
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17120
581
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Conversion of Mine Drainage to Potable Water by
Sulfate Cycle Ion Exchange
PROJECT NUMBER
14010 FZF
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Acid mine water will be neutralized by freshly precipitated calcium carbonate
and make alkaline by addition of calcium hydroxide. The precipitate will be
removed on a novel solid-liquid separation device. The liquid, containing
calcium sulfate, will be treated by ion exchange in such a fashion that solid
calcium sulfate and potable water will be the products. The work will furnish
answers to research problems, such as:
1) methods for improving the settling and density characteristics
of sludges resulting from chemical treatment;
2) methods for concentrating sludges;
3) the effect of calcium, magnesium and iron on the life and
activity of the resin;
4) best regenerant for resin efficiency and long life and disposal
of the regenerant.
IECINNING DATE
6/1/70
EST COUP I»TE
5/30/71
FINIINC INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$124,894
Federal Cost:
$ 78,352
METHOD OF SUPPORT {Check Die)
| | INTRAMURAL | | OTHER (Specify)
| | CONTRACT
[x| "*»T
AMES. OFFICAl TITLES. ANI IEPARTMENTS IF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: J. Benjamin Stark
Aqua-Ion Corporation
Project Officer:
Dr. James Shackelford
Office of Research and Monitoring
Environmental Protection Agency
Washington, D.C. 20242
NAME AN AIIRESS If PROJECT INSTITUTION
Aqua-Ion Corporation
P. O. Box 276
Point Richmond, California 94807
582
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PRUIECT TITLE
Demonstration of Control of Acid Drainage from Coal Mine
Refuse Piles and Slurry Areas
PROJECT NUMBER
14010 DDH
PROJECT BESCRIPTION
This project is to demonstrate suitable methods for reclamation of coal preparation
plant refuse piles and slurry lagoons to eliminate acid drainage. Information
derived from this study should provide a rational and engineering procedures
for future reclamation projects. The refuse pile is being prepared for re-
vegetation. The slurry lagoons will be drained to lower the water level prior
to its revegetation.
BEGINNING DATE
10/31/68
EST. COUP. DATE
6/30/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$720, 800
Federal Cost:
$490, 560
METHOD
OF SUPPORT (Check One)
x
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
GRANT
OTHER (Specify]
NAMES, OFFICAL TITLES. AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
Project Officer:
Gene Long, General Manager
Reclamation and Land Use
Fiatt, Illinois 61433
Gene Chaudoir, Mine Drainage Pollution Control Research Branch
R. A. Taft Water Research Division, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
Indiana Field Station
Evansville, Indiana 47711
Mil AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Truax-Traer Coal Company
Division of Consolidation Coal Company,
Chicago, niinois 60602
Inc.
583
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PIOJECT TITLE
Demonstration of the Technique of Water Infiltration Control
to Achieve Mine Water Pollution Control
PROJECT NUMBER
14010 HHG
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of the project is to demonstrate water infiltration control to prevent
mine water pollution by reclaiming surface mined areas, thus preventing surface
water from entering adjacent deep mines. A prefeasibility study revealed that
the Dents Run watershed near Morgantown, West Virginia would be amenable
for demonstrating this method of mine drainage pollution control. Monitoring
of the water quality and quantity before, during, and after construction, together
with keeping detailed construction cost records will enable the engineering and
economic feasibility and practicality of the abatement technique to be ascertained.
IECINNINC BATE
7/1/71
EST. CIMP. KITE
12/31/74
FINDING INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$961, 392
Federal Cost:
$672, 000
METHOD OF SUPPORT jCkecfc Die)
Q INTRAMURAL [~] DTNfR |Sp*Cif»)
[~~| CONTRACT
| x| M**T
NAMES. IFFICAl TITLES. AM DEPARTMENTS IF PIIUCIPAL HWESTISATOIS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Edgar N. Henry, Chief
Water Resources Division
1201 Greenbrier Street
Charleston, West Virginia 25311
Proiect Officer- Robert Scott, Mine Drainage Pollution Control Research Branch
R. A. Taft Water Research Division, NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
Norton, West Virginia 26285
AME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Department of Natural Resources, State of West Virginia
1800 Washington Street, East
Charleston, West Virginia 25305
584
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Demonstration of the Techniques of Reuse of Treated Active
Surface Mine Drainage for Revegetation Augmentation
PROJECT NUMBER
14010 HNS
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The project will demonstrate at two active surface mines the technique of using
neutralized acid mine drainage to irrigate new vegetative cover on regraded spoil
banks in order to achieve higher vegetative survival and to eliminate pollution of
surface water courses. Hydrated lime will be used at one site and pulverized
limestone at the other. Commercially available neutralization modules will be
used. Both sites are active surface mines with mine pit floors below the local
water table. The discharge water enters the pits from ground water and spoil
bank runoff, with substantially all other surface water being diverted. Site dis-
charge flows vary between 100, 000 and 500, 000 gpd. These sites lie in Muhlenberg
and Hopkins Counties in the Western Coal Field of Kentucky near Madisonville.
lEtlNNING DATE
6/30/71
EST. COUP. DATE
12/31/74
FUNDIN6 INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$460,098
Federal Cost:
$322, 068
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check One)
INTRAMURAt ["""] OTHER (Specitj)
CONTRACT
AMES. OFHCAl TITLES AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTI6ATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Robert C. Nickel
Department of Natural Resources
Min^D^ainage Pollution Control Research Branch
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
Project Officer:
RAIE AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Commonwealth of Kentucky, Department of Natural Resources
Division of Reclamation, 209 St. Clair Street
Frankfort, Kentucky 40601
585
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION A6ENCY
Ciiciuati, Ohio 45268
PMJECT TITLE
Electrochemical Removal of Heavy Metals from Acid
Mine Drainage
PROJECT NUMBER
14010 GAO
PIIJECT BESCIIPTIIN
This project is for the study of the oxidation of ferrous iron to ferric iron by
means of a fluidized bed. The bed is an inert matrix, between two electrodes,
and since the particles are conductive the ends of each particle facing their
particular cathodes or anodes, exhibit the corresponding characteristics.
The particles themselves are bipolar. In this fluidized bed, intimate contact
is provided which minimizes the contact time required for the oxidation to
proceed, and also reduces the inherent characteristic of the reaction to de-
crease its rate as the concentration of ion decreases. The project will be
carried out in two phases; a laboratory phase and a field phase, involving
approximately 15, 000 gallons per day unit.
IECMHMC BATE
6/3/71
EST. CBMP. im
6/30/72
FMIIM MFMRUTIIN
Project Cost:
$127,786
Federal Cost:
$ 89,457
METNBB BF SBPPBRT {Cltck Bit)
[~~| INTRAMURAL {~~j BT«ER (Spteify)
[ ) CONTRACT
[ X| "*»T
NAMES. IFFICU TITUS, Ml IEPARTMENU IF PRWCIPAL UrtESTISATm II PII1ECT IIIECTIIS
Project Director: John Buscavage
Department of Environmental Resources
Project Officer:
Ronald D. Hill
Mine Drainage Pollution Control Research Branch
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
MM Ml AIBRESS IF PMJECT INSTITNTIBN
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources
P. O. Box 1467
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17120
586
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Evaluation of Lime-Soda Ash Treatment of Neutralized
jytine Drainage
PROJECT NUMBER
14010 ELB
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
A full-scale lime-soda ash treatment process will be applied to each of four
different water sources and evaluated to determine the following:
1) Chemical dosages required to yield finished water which will meet
specific water use criteria;
2) Operational factors associated with the process;
3) Operation of the process on various feed water for sufficient time to
determine the relevant operating costs and such variables as sludge
production and settling rates, ease of continuous operation along with
maintenance and labor required;
4) Attempt to evaluate the feasibility and economics of the lime-soda
process for municipal and industrial uses on feed waters containing
under 500 mg/TDS and over 500 mg/1 TDS.
The operational systems provided for this experimental work would include a
7 0 MGD capacity for lime neutralization consisting of rapid mixing, slow mixing,
aeration and sedimentation. This will be followed by a 3. 5 MGD capacity reactor-
clarifier for the soda softening process with recarbonation, for this final stage of
treatment.
lEtlNIIINS DATE
6/18/70
EST. COUP. DATE
2/28/73
FUNDING INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$2, 598, 340
Federal Cost:
$ 78,930
METHOD
OF SUPPORT [Check One]
X
INTRAMURAL [
CONTRACT
GRANT
OTHER (Specify)
Project Director: John Buscavage
Department of Environmental Resources
Project Officer: Dr. Ray Thacker .+rtT.irl(,
Office of Research and Monitoring
Environmental Protection Agency
Washington, D. C. 45268
MiE AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Environmental Resources
P. O. Box 1467, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 171,50
587
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Ciicinaiti, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Evaluation of Pollution Abatement Procedures in the Moraine
State Park, Butler County, Pennsylvania
PROJECT NUMBER
14010 DSC
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The project is to study the effectiveness of various remedial procedures which
have been applied to a large western Pennsylvania state park. Evaluation will
be made relative to wide spread application of specific pollution abatement
projects. Water quality and quantity measurements will be made at sampling
points throughout the Muddy Creek Watershed.
BEGINNING DATE
7/17/68
EST. COUP. DATE
FUMING INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$21,600
Federal Cost:
$15, 120
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Ckeck One)
INTRAMURAL [ [ OTNER (Specify)
CONTRACT
NAMES. OFFICAL TITLES, ANO DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: John Buscavage
Department of Environmental Resources
Project Officer:
Ronald D. Hill
Mine Drainage Pollution Control Research Branch
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources
P. O. Box 1467
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17120
588
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Handling and Disposal of Residues from Mine Drainage
Treatment Systems
PROJECT NUMBER
324101 TME
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The handling and disposal of sludges and concentrates produced by mine drainage
treatment systems are major problems. This investigation will determine the
characteristics of these residual materials and evaluate various methods of
handling and disposing of them. Studies will include disposal to abandoned strip
pits and underground mines of reverse osmosis concentrates, neutralization
process sludges, and ion exchange regeneration products.
BEGINNING DATE
7/1/68
EST. COUP. DATE
6/30/73
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$1,993
FY 1972
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check One)
INTRAMURAL [BOTHER (Specify)
CONTRACT
GRANT
NAMES, OFFICAl TITLES. AND DEPARTMENTS OE PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Robert Scott
Mine Drainage Pollution Control Research Branch
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
(Norton, West Virginia)
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Norton Mine Drainage Field Site
P. O. Box 60
Norton, West Virginia 26285
589
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Ciieinati, Okie 45268
PROJECT TITIE
In-Situ Treatment of Mine Drainage
PROJECT NUMBER
321401 TMN
PRIJECT BESCRIPTIBH
Lime neutralization of acid mine water inside a mine began September 1, 1971.
A four-foot high dam, consisting of coal refuse and gob, was constructed across
the main heading located 200 feet from the entrance. A slurry of hydrated lime
is being pumped into the impounded water. The water will be monitored to
measure any improvement of water quality and to determine the increase in the
depth of the impoundment due to sealing of the dam by neutralization products.
In-situ treatment is expected to demonstrate that acid mine drainage can be
treated within an underground mine. The advantages being that sludge handling
will be eliminated, equipment cost minimized, drainage through the outcrop re-
duced, and pyritic materials coated with non-acid producing materials. Acid
mine drainage would be reduced at a minimum cost.
BEGINNING BATE
9/1/71
EST CONP. BATE
Til/12
FWBING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$7,184
FY 1972
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Ckeck OM)
JX | INTRAMBRAl
[ | CONTRACT
[ | BRANT
OTHER (Specify)
AMES. BFFICAl TITLES, ANB BEPARTiENTS BF PRMCIPAL INVESTIGATORS BB PROJECT BIRECTBBS
Project Director: Robert Scott
Mine Drainage Pollution Control Research Branch
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
(Norton, West Virginia)
NAME AM ABBRESS BF PRBJECT INSTITBTIBN
Norton Mine Drainage Field Site
P. O. Box 60
Norton, West Virginia 26285
590
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PIOIECT TITLE
Lake Hope Mine Drainage Demonstration Project
PROJECT NUMBER
14010 HJQ
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The Lake Hope project will demonstrate the control and elimination of mine
drainage pollution by refuse pile disposal and/or covering and underground
mine sealing. Acid producing coal refuse willbe re moved and buried in suit-
ably prepared sites. These sites will be finished, graded, and seeded. Non-
acid producing coal mine refuse piles will be reshaped to existing contours,
covered and reclaimed by appropriate seeding and tree planting for erosion
control and aesthetic enhancement. The mine sealing demonstration program
will be undertaken in two phases. The first phase will seal those mine open-
ings which have been determined the most significant acid discharges, and those
openings immediately adjacent to or suspected of having connection with the high
acid concentration discharge openings. The second phase will seal selected re-
maining mine openings as determined by the continuous water quality monitoring
data obtained. Continuous water quality monitoring systems will obtain data to
be evaluated over the life of the project and after all construction has been
completed.
BEGINNING DATE
6/25/71
EST. COMP. DATE
10/1/74
FUNDING INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$1,320,131
Federal Cost:
$ 808,000
METHOD
OF S
D
X
UPPORT [Check One)
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
GRANT
OTHER (Specify!
NAMES, OFFICAl TITLES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
Project Officer:
S. L. Frost
Department of Natural Resources
Eugene Harris
Mine Drainage Pollution Control Research Branch
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
State of Ohio
Department of Natural Resources
Columbus, Ohio 43215
591
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATHMAl ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Ciiciuati, Ohio 45268
PIIIECT TITLE
Lime /Lime stone Neutralization of Acid Mine Drainage
PROJECT NUMBER
14010 DAX
MDIECT BESCRIPTI8I
This project is for the design, construction, and operation of a full-scale demon-
stration plant for the neutralization of acid mine drainage utilizing lime and
limestone. Project objectives are to develop techniques to optimize neutrali-
zation efficiency, minimize chemical and operating costs, and to obtain informa-
tion for application of this process at other locations.
IECMNMC B»TE
11/6/68
EST. COUP. BUTE
6/30/72
FWtiNfi INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$692,000
Federal Cost:
$472,400
NETHOD OF SUPPORT (deck Oit|
QJ INTRANBRAL | | OTHER [Specify]
CONTRACT
[X~l "ANT
HARES. OFFICAL TITLES. All IEPART1ENTS IF PRINCIPAL MVESTIGATIIS II PROJECT IIRECTOIS
Project Director:
Project Officer:
Alten Grandt, General Manager
Land Use & Conservation Department
Peabody Coal Company
Farmington, Illinois 61531
Max Orem, Mine Drainage Pollution Control Research Branch
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
Indiana Field Station, Evansville, Indiana 47711
NAME ANI ABIIESS OF PIIIECT INSTITITIIN
Peabody Coal Company
301 North Memorial Drive
St. Louis, Missouri 63102
592
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Mining Operations for the Reduction of Harmful Drainage
from Underground Coal Mines
PROJECT NUMBER
14010 FKK
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The project will be directed toward the ultimate objective of delineating those
technically and economically optimum underground coal mine operating prac-
tices which are and which can be employed as a means of preventing or sub-
stantially reducing the generation and efflux of harmful drainage water. This
will be accomplished by:
1) State-of-the-art publication that delineates technology currently
available;
2) Determination and evaluation of practices and techniques cur-
rently employed, although not necessarily published;
3) Delineation of those areas where future research effort or
practical experimentation is required.
BEGINNING DATE
3/4/70
EST. COMP. DATE
8/1/72
FVNDING INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$87,543
Federal Cost:
$83, 166.
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check One)
INTRAMURAL f
CONTRACT
GRANT
OTHER (Specify)
NAMES. OFFICAl TITLES. AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Joseph W. Leonard, Director
Project Officer:
Coal Research Bureau School of Mines
Jack Mulhern
Office of Research and Monitoring
Environmental Protection Agency
Washington, D.C. 20242
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
West Virginia Board of Regents
West Virginia University
Morgantown, West Virginia 26506
593
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Ciicinati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Oxidation of Ferrous Iron in Coal Mine Water with
Activated Carbon Catalysts
PROJECT NUMBER
14010 GYH
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this program is to delineate the process variable influencing
the catalytic oxidation of ferrous iron with activated carbon as well as the num-
ber and types of coal mine waters to which this process may be successfully
applied. The laboratory studies will include the following:
1) Batch experiments will be conducted to examine the effects of type,
size consistency, amount, and surface area of several commercially
available activated carbons, as well as areation rate on oxidation of
ferrous iron in synthetic coal mine waters;
2) The rate of ferrous iron oxidation employing activated carbons in
synthetic coal mine water will be compared with the same systems
containing no activated carbon;
3) The mechanism by which the carbon catalysts become activated after
an induction period, will be examined with emphasis on the changing
nature of the carbon;
4) The carbons will be examined by means of biological cultures to
determine the presence or absence of specific iron or sulfur oxidizing
bacteria. In the event that either of these bacteria are found to be
present, the experiment will be repeated using sterilized chemicals,
sterilized carbon, sterilized water, and sterilized air to compare the
results of this experiment to the other experiments wherein bacteria
were found present;
(Continued)
BEGINNING IATE
6/1/71
EST. CMP. IATE
5/30/72
FINBING INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$71, 140
Federal Cost:
$49, 800
METHOD 8F SUPPORT (deck OMJ
[^] INTRAMURAL [ [ OTHER (Sptcity)
| | CONTRACT
JX| "ANT
ARIES, imCAl TITLES, AM DEPARTMENTS IF PRWCIPAL INVESTIGATORS IR PROJECT IIRECTORS
Project Director: James F. Boyer, Jr.
Bituminous Coal Research, Inc.
Project Officer:
Eugene Harris
Mine Drainage Pollution Control Research Branch
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME All AIIRESS IF PRIJECT INSTITITIOR
Bituminous Coal Research, Inc.
350 Hochberg Road
Monroeville, Pennsylvania 15146
594
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT (Continued)
PROJECT TITLE
Oxidation of Ferrous Iron in Coal Mine Water with
Activated Carbon Catalysts
PROJECT NUMBER
14010 GYH
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
5) The studies delineated in 1, 2, and 3 will be repeated with actual
coal mine water.
595
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cinciiiati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Pilot Plant Purification of Acid Mine Drainage by Reverse
Osmosis
PROJECT NUMBER
14010 HED
PROJECT lESeilPTIOR
This project is for the development of the necessary engineering data on the
neutralosis process. This process involves the use of reverse osmosis to
purify acid mine drainage, and subsequent neutralization of the concentrated
brine. The supernatant liquor from the neutralized brine is totally recycled
into the reverse osmosis unit, thus giving an overall process which has two
effluents; a very high grade water and an innocuous, neutral sludge. This
project will investigate the use of this process on ferrous waters and upon
water containing both ferrous and ferric ions. This project will provide answers
to such research problems as:
1) What is the maximum iron concentration which may be present in a
feed water?
2) What is the maximum calcium sulfate concentration that may be
present in the feed water ?
3) What is the maximum total dissolved solids which may be present
in water used in this unit ?
4) What is the maximum suspended solids which may be present in
the feed without plugging the membrane ?
5) What is the highest percentage of product water recovery obtainable
under various conditions ?
6) What are the estimated economics of this system when used for
each of these different kinds of waters ?
lECINNIMt BATE
6/1/71
EST. CIMP. BATE
12/1/72
FIMIM INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$161,790
FY 1972
METHOD OF SOPPORT (Ckeck Oit)
| [ INTRAMURAL £
| X| CONTRACT
II GRANT
OTHER (Specify]
NAVES, IFFICAl TITUS, All IEPARTMENTS IF PRINCIPAL INVESTISATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Dr. G. Lansing Blackshaw
West Virginia University
Project Officer:
Robert Scott
Mine Drainage Pollution Control Research Branch
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
(Norton, West Virginia)
HUE AH ADDRESS IF PROJECT USTITITIIN
West Virginia University
Morgantown, West Virginia
596
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Pyritic Systems: A Mathematical Model
PROJECT NUMBER
14010 EAH
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
A mathematical model of pyritic chemical systems will be developed to evaluate
the interactions of variables involved in pyrite-acid mine water formation. The
rate of pollution discharge as a function of these variables can then be predicted.
The model will be developed with the aid of a digital computer and will be veri-
fied from data collected at two mine drainage sites.
BEGINNING DATE
10/29/69
EST. COUP. DATE
10/28/71
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$68,918
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check Die)
INTRAMURAL [ | OTHER (Specif)
CONTRACT
GRANT
NAMES. OFFICAl TITLES. A«D DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Professor Edwin E. Smith
Department of Chemical Engineering
Project Officer:
Dr. Roger Shull
Office of Research and Monitoring
Environmental Protection Agency
Washington, D. C. 20242
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
The Ohio State University Research Foundation
1314 Kinnear Road
Columbus, Ohio 43212
597
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
FIIJECT Tint
Reverse Osmosis Treatment of Mine Drainage
PROJECT NUMBER
324101 TMC
PROJECT BESCRIPTIOH
The purpose of this project is to develop a system for treating mine drainage
to produce a water suitable for domestic and/or industrial use. Areas being
studied include: membrane life under acid conditions, maximizing water
recovery rates, salt rejection, iron removal, and membrane cleaning. In
addition, processes are being developed whereby the disposal of waste pro-
ducts from reverse osmosis treatment are minimized.
IECINNIMC BATE
1/1/68
EST. COUP. BITE
6/30/74
FMBIMC INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$29,187
FY 1972
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Cteck Ox)
JX| INTRAMURAL
|| CONTRACT
II GRANT
OTHER (Specif?!
MIES, IFFICAL TITLES. AMI BEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS 81 PROJECT BIRECTORS
Project Director: Robert Scott
Roger Wilmoth
Mine Drainage Pollution Control Research Branch
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
(Norton, West Virginia)
NAME AND AIBRESS BF PROJECT INSTITITIBN
Norton Mine Drainage Field Site
P. O. Box 60
Norton, West Virginia 26285
598
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Studies on the Removal of Manganese
from Mine Drainage
PROJECT NUMBER
14010 GSI
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The first phase will be a study of the reaction of manganese with strong oxidizing
agents such as ozone or chlorine, to determine the rates and efficiencies of the
reactions. The study will be carried out in the low, middle, and high pH ranges
(ca. 3 to 10). If the investigation of reactions with strong oxidizing agents fails
to produce an appropriate method for removal or reduction of the manganese
concentration from mine waters, other methods, such as neutralization or use
of precipitating agents, will be investigated. A study of the economics of treat-
ment of mine waters for removal of manganese will be undertaken.
IEGINNING DATE
6/1/71
EST. COUP. DATE
5/31/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$17,357
Federal Cost:
$16,489
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check One)
INTRAMURAL I
CONTRACT
OTHER (Specify]
X
NAMES, OFFICAL TITLES. AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Dr. Ralph B. Rozelle
Wilkes College
Project Officer:
Ronald D. Hill
Mine Drainage Pollution Control Research Branch
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Wilkes College
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
18703
599
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DESCRPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
CiRciNiati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Study of the Use of Inert Gas to Eliminate Acid
Pollution from Abandoned Deep Mines
PROJECT NUMBER
14010 EFL
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
An abandoned drift mine of approximately 200 acres will be sealed, and air-
blowing and monitoring equipment installed. The air leak rate from the mine
will be determined by correlating variable air input rates to the changes in
the barometric pressures and temperatures in the mine. The initial phase
of this study has been concluded and reported. The continuation of this pro-
iect will be concerned with an evaluation of the state-of-the-art of existing
technology to locate air leakage from the mine; installation of air seals; and
continuation of the original study to pressurize the mine with an inert gas.
DECMNINt DATE
6/19/69
EST CIMP. BATE
12/31/71
FINDING INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$172,027
Federal Cost:
$ 83.784
METHOD OF SOPPORT [Cteck Die)
[ | INTRAMURAL {_
| [ CONTRACT
OTHER (Specify]
NAMES. OFFICAl TITLES. AMI DEPARTMENTS DF PRINCIPAL INHSTI8ATORS Dl PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
Project Officer:
John Buscavage
Department of Environmental Resources
Ronald D. Hill
Mine Drainage Pollution Control Research Branch
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
iAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources
P. O. Box 1467
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17120
600
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
The Thickening and De water ing of Precipitates from
the Lime /Lime stone Treatment of Mine Drainage
PROJECT NUMBER
14010 FJX
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
This project will provide the technical information necessary so that:
1) Existing knowledge may be properly applied;
2) New or conceptual knowledge may be utilized in order to
densify the sludge which results from lime or limestone
mine water treatment.
Knowledge and procedures in the areas of both chemical and mechanical densi-
fication will be employed. Broad areas of specialization which are concerned
with these techniques include: coagulation, flocculation, decantation, filtration,
thickening, centrifuging and cycloning.
BEGINNING DATE
2/5/70
EST. COMP. DATE
12/31/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$99,938
Federal Cost:
$69,956
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check One]
[ [ INTRAMURAL [ [ OTHER
CONTRACT
XJ GRANT
(Specify)
NAMES. OFFICAL TITLES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROIECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
Project Officer:
Joseph W. Leonard, Director
Coal Research Bureau School of Mines
Roger Wilmoth
Mine Drainage Pollution Control Research Branch
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
Norton, West Virginia 26285
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROIECT INSTITUTION
West Virginia Board of Regents
West Virginia University
Morgantown, West Virginia 26506
601
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVnONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Ciicinati, Okie 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Tioga River Mine Drainage Pollution
Abatement Project
PROJECT NUMBER
14010 HIN
PRBJECT OESCRIPTIOM
The primary objective of the project is to demonstrate effectiveness of certain
construction techniques for abatement and/or reduction of acid mine drainage
(AMD) resulting from past unregulated surface and underground coal mining.
Techniques to be demonstrated include: restoration of strip pits and the use of
varying amounts of agricultural limestone, and digested primary and secondary
sewage sludges as soil conditions thereon; burying of acid forming materials
within strip pits; stream channel reconstruction and lining; and restoration
and/or grouting of subsidence areas. The project work will include initial
establishment of a gauging, sampling, and analytical program to be carried
out during the life of the project. Accurate cost records will be kept and
monitoring of mine drainage discharges and receiving streams will continue
during construction and after construction has been completed, so that ef-
fectiveness of the techniques can be demonstrated and documented.
IECIMMC OATE
6/17/71
EST. COUP. IATE
8/31/74
FNIIM INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$676, 500
Federal Cost:
$450,000
METHOD OF S
1
c
OPPORT [Cktcl Oit
INTRANQRM.
CONTRACT
(RANT
JOTNEI (Specif))
WES, OFFKAl TIRES. AM IEPAITMHTS OF PRWCIPU MVESTICATOIS 01 PROJECT IIIECTOIS
Project Director: John J. Buscavage
Department of Environmental Resources
Project Officer:
Dr. Raymond Thacker
Office of Research and Monitoring
Environmental Protection Agency
Washington, D. C. 20242
MM AM iOMESS IF PRIIECT IHSTITITKN
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources
P. O. Box 1467
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17120
602
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Treatment of Acid Mine Drainage
PROJECT NUMBER
14010 DEE
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
This project is to investigate the removal of iron and other undesirable metals
present in acid mine water by the method of foam fractionation. A continuous
flow fractionation system will be constructed, designed to emperically optimize
the independent variables controlling separation.
BEGINNING DATE
2/28/69
EST. COUP. DATE
10/31/71
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$49, 300
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check One)
[ INTRAMURAL j [ OTHER (Specify)
{_ | CONTRACT
X SRANT
NAMES. OFFICAl TITLES. AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Dr. Selwyn Rose
Department Head
Inorganic Chemistry Department
Project Officer:
Ronald D. Hill
Mine Drainage Pollution Control Research Branch
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Horizons, Incorporated
2905 East 79th Street
Cleveland, Ohio 44104
603
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Okie 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Trough Creek Limestone Barrier Installation
and Evaluation
PROJECT NUMBER
14010 FWW
PltlECT DESCRIPTION
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will construct limestone barriers at six
locations in the Trough Creek Watershed for the purpose of eliminating mine
drainage pollution of Trough Creek. As a part of constructing these barriers,
an investigation and evaluation of the effectiveness of the barriers will be
undertaken. This will include: analysis of selected samples of limestone that
will be tagged and placed within the barriers; chemical analysis of the stream
and flow gauging; and evaluation of hydraulic design and recommendation for
improvement.
IECWIWC BATE
6/22/70
EST. C8IP. DATE
1/22/73
FINDING MFIUATIIN
Project Cost:
$233,460
Federal Cost:
$ 28,160
METHOD OF SUPPORT [Ckcck Die)
INTRAMURAL ("""] OTHER (Specify!
CONTRACT
X GRANT
AMES, IFFICAL TITUS. AM IEPAITMENTS IF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: John Buscavage
Department of Environmental Resources
Project Officer:
Dr. Raymond Thacker
Office of Research and Monitoring
Environmental Protection Agency
Washington, D. C. 20242
NAME AH ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITOTION
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources
P. O. Box 1467
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17120
604
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITIE
Use of Gel Material for Sealing Deep Mine Openings
PROJECT NUMBER
14010 EKW
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The project will demonstrate the sealing of a mine opening with the injection
of a polymeric material to form an in-situ seal. This would be done through
the drilled hole that locates the mine from the surface. A secondary objective
of the project will determine the effect on the ground water of water-sealing of
deep mines and creating underground pools. In those instances where the mine
has depleted the ground water, it will be determined whether sealing can re-
establish a ground water table.
BEGINNING DATE
9/19/69
EST. COUP. DATE
6/1/73
FUNDING INFORMATION
Project Cost:
$205,000
Federal Cost:
$143,500
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check One]
INTRAMURAL | | OTHER (Specify)
CONTRACT
Lx
BflANT
NAMES. OFFICAL TITLES. AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
Project Officer:
John Buscavage
Department of Environmental Resources
Ronald D. Hill
Mine Drainage Pollution Control Research Branch
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources
P. O. Box 1467
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17120
605
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Ciicinati, Ohi« 45268
PHJECT TITLE
Use of Latex as a Soil Sealant to
Control Acid Mine Waste Drainage
PROJECT NUMBER
14010 EFK
PIOJECT DESCRIPTION
The project will demonstrate the use of rubber latex to form a soil seal in an
attempt to prevent or reduce acid mine drainage without interfering with vege-
tative growth. The method consists of allowing a rubber latex to leech into
the soil below the root line and then coagulating it either by the natural acid
reaction of the soil, or by an artificial acid plateau.
IECINNINC DATE
6/26/68
EST. CIMP. IATE
9/30/71
FMIIIC JMFIIMATIN
Project Cost:
$259,770
Federal Cost:
$181,839
METHOD OF SUPPORT |Ckeck Bit)
[ | INTRAMURAL j_
[ | CONTRACT
[X~| "ANT
1 OTNER (Specify)
Project Director:
Project Officer:
John Buscavage
Department of Environmental Resources
Ronald D. Hill
Mine Drainage Pollution Control Research Branch
R. A. Taft Water Research Division
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AM AIIRESS IF PROJECT INSTITITION
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources
P. O. Box 1467
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17120
606
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SOLID WASTE
RESEARCH DIVISION
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Animal Solid
Wastes Projects
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT Tim
A Recirculating Waste System for Swine Units
PROJECT NUMBER
423122
EP 00283
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project was to develop and characterize a swine manure man-
agement system. The goal of the system was to collect, transport, treat, reuse
and dispose of the manure in such a way that it would be compatible with current
confinement swine production systems, yet minimize both labor and pollution
potential. Such a system was devised and evaluated. Its basis was to hydrau-
lically flush manure from shallow dunging gutters with the tested wastewater.
The treatment devices evaluated included an anaerobic lagoon and an oxidation
ditch. Excess water from the system was applied under controlled observation
to adjacent cropland using conventional sprinkler irrigation equipment. The over-
all validity of this concept was proven. The system eliminated the need for man-
ual manure handling within the building, improved pen and animal cleanliness,
reduced odors, and eliminated manure hauling or stream discharge all without
adversely affecting the performance of animals within the building. Operating
problems were largely related to equipment failures, caused mostly by the ne-
cessity to use adapted equipment designed for some other intended operation or
fabricated specialty items not otherwise available. Complete operating data on
the waste management system and a record of the various equipment problems
and their alleviation are available. The anaerobic lagoon effluent was found safe
for recirculation and represented the least cost alternative. Using the lagoon and
oxidation ditch in series produced on improved effluent quality but at a somewhat
increased cost. Using the oxidation ditch only resulted in solids handling problems
and further increased costs.
IECINNINE DATE
6/1/68
EST. COUP. DATE
11/30/71
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$58, 353
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check One)
INTRAMURAL | | OTHER
[ | CONTRACT
|X| GRANT
(Specify)
NAMES, OFFICAL TITLES. AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Dr. J. Ronald Miner
Department of Agricultural Engineering
Iowa State University
Project Officer:
D. J. Keller
Research Contracts and Grants Branch, SWRD
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Department of Agricultural Engineering
Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa 50010
611
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVnONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Ciiciinati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Research on An Animal Waste Pollution Control System
PROJECT NUMBER
423122
EP 00390
PI8JECT DESCIIPTIQH
The objectives of this project are to investigate the possibility of rendering animal
wastes innocuous by steam drying and to determine the nutritional value of the dried
wastes in hopes that they can be used as animal feed. The three areas of investi-
gation associated with this research effort are as follows:
1) the drying of the animal waste;
2) characterization of the odors in the dried waste; and
3) toxicologic and nutritional studies of the dried waste.
An apparatus for conducting through-circulation drying tests with superheated steam
or with mixtures of superheated steam and an inert gas has been designed, built, and
put into operation. Factors being determined include the effect of moisture content
of manure on drier operation, the effect of mass velocity on both heat transfer and
mass transfer, the influence of superheat in the drying medium (steam), the mech-
anism of drying, the influence of bed depth, effects of particle size and shape, and
the influence of nozzle orientation. A general computer simulation of the through-
circulation drying process has been developed. Both organoleptic testing or sub-
jective evaluations and analytical testing by means of gas-liquid chromatography,
infrared spectroscopy and mass spectroscopy will be employed to define the odors
present in the dried manure and the liquid waste resulting from the drying operation.
Toxicologic studies will involve chemical tests, including pH and alkalinity, and the
contents of iron, phosphate, nitrate, sulfur, chloride, water and ether-soluble
(Continued)
IEGIINHC BATE
8/1/69
EST. CMP IATE
7/31/72
FHIII6 HIFIIHITIII
Federal Cost:
$160,986
METHOD OF SUPPORT |Cbtck Old
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
"*"T
OTHER
MIES. IFFICAt TITUS. Ill IEPARTNEITS IF PINJCIPAl MVESTIGATIIS II PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Dr. Elihu D. Grossman
Department of Chemical Engineering
Drexel University
Project Officer:
C. Rogers
Resource Recovery Branch, SWRD
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
MW AH ADIRESS IF PROJECT INSTITITION
Department of Chemical Engineering
Drexel University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104
612
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT (Continued)
MIIECT TITLE
Research on An Animal Waste Pollution Control System
PROJECT NUMBER
423122
EP 00390
PIIJECT IESCRIFTION
materials, and nitrogen. Animal feedings will be used to determine the toxic
effects of the dried manure. Those products found nontoxic will be evaluated
for nutritive value by being fed to rats.
613
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Ciiciiiati, Ohio 45268
PIIJECT TITLE
Survival of Pathogens in Animal Manure Disposal
PI91ECT NUMBER
423122
EP 00302
PIIJECT lESCIirTIII
The objective of this project is to determine the survival and subsequent public
health hazards of pathogenic bacteria present in cattle manure subjected to ex-
tended aeration treatment. Studies have been performed on the survival of
Leptospita pomona (shed in cattle urine) and Salmonella typhimiurum (shed in
feces) in a manure environment. Specifically, these pathogenic organisms were
"seeded" into a model scale oxidation ditch. Various parameters in the oxida-
tion ditch and pathogen survival were measured. Work to this point has been
able to provide some measures of the survival time of these pathogens through
the use of field scale and laboratory model oxidation ditches. The project is
now pursuing a four-phased program to provide information on:
1) the viability and infectivity of these pathogens in aerosols resulting
from mechanical turbulence in the ditch;
2) the viability and infectivity of these pathogens in potential feed (corn)
recovered from the settled solids in the ditch and returned to animals
for feed;
3) the development of an aerosol sampling program which will reliably
monitor concentrations of airborne organisms that represent poten-
tial health hazards; and
4) through comparison of a model ditch in the laboratory with the field
ditch at the Rosemount Experiment Station, obtain better information
on the operating parameters required for satisfactory operation of
this type of treatment system.
lEtMIUIt UTE
6/1/68
EST. CMP. tUE
8/13/73
FMIIMt IIFIIMTIM
Federal Cost:
$186,012
1ETNOD OF SUPPOIT jCkeck die]
INTRANBIAl [~~| BTNEI (Specify)
n
CfiNTIACT
CRMT
MICS. iffieu tines. MI lEf»ITME«TS IF PIMCIPM. IMESTISATOIS ei PIOJECT IIIECTIIS
Project Director:
Project Officer:
Dr. Stanley L. Diesch
Department of Veterinary
University of Minnesota
M. Peterson
Disposal Technology Branch, SWRD
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
Microbiology and Public Health
MME Ml MIIESS IF PIIJECT IISTITITIII
Department of Veterinary Microbiology and Public Health
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455
614
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Collection Methods Projects
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Analysis Models for Solid Waste Collection
PROJECT NUMBER
421123
EP 00552
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objectives of this project are to develop and extend mathematical models in
specific areas of the solid waste collection and disposal process; namely,
1) optimal location of facilities;
2) capital budgeting and investment criteria for solid waste management
systems;
3) routing and scheduling of collection vehicles; and
4) districting problems, that is, finding optimal subdistricts for collection
purposes.
The models and techniques proposed are natural extensions of previous work. The
main emphasis in these models will be on economic efficiency. Through sensitivity
analysis the influence of alternate institutional arrangements, policy decisions, and
social constraints will be studied. Finally, to test the validity and applicability of
the models to be developed, data from the City of Cambridge, which has promised
cooperation in this research, will be used.
lECMNING DATE
5/15/71
EST. COUP. DATE
5/14/73
FDNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$78,615
(Estimated)
METHOD
OF SUPPORT (Check One|
X
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
GRANT
OTHER (Specify)
NAMES, OFFICAL TITLES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Dr. David H. Marks
Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Project Officer:
D. Oberacker
Processing Branch, SWRD
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, Massachusetts
617
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Okie 45268
PRB1ECT TITLE
Routing of Solid Waste Collection Vehicles
PROJECT NUMBER
421123
EP 00602
rilJECT OESCIIFTMR
The objective of this project is to study the routing of solid waste collection vehicles
in urban areas. This project is aimed at developing mathematical optimization as
well as heuristic algorithms for the routing of these vehicles. The best of the al-
gorithms will become part of a computer program, which will be designed for easy
use by city officials and consulting engineers. A number of potentially useful al-
gorithms will be investigated. Specifically, the research plan is to:
1) develop a mathematical optimal algorithm for the Chinese postman problem
with bi-directional and uni-directional streets;
2) develop mathematical optimal algorithms for solving the multiple-postman
Chinese postman problems and the multiple-salesman traveling salesman
problem;
3) develop heuristic algorithms for the above problems; and
4) incorporate the most promising algorithms in a computer program package
designed for easy use and write the necessary users manual.
BEGINNING DATE
6/1/71
EST. CUP. BITE
5/31/73
FHBIRt INFDRMATIBN
Federal Cost:
$112,928
(Estimated)
METHOD
BF SUPPORT (Ckeck Oie)
2L
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
GRANT
| OTHER (Spicily)
MIES, RFFIC/U TITLES. AIR BfPARTMENTS If PRWCIPAL INVESTIGATNS OR PR01ECT BIRECTIRS
Project Director: Dr. Jon C. Liebman
Associate Professor of Environmental Engineering
The Johns Hopkins University
Project Officer:
G. Frank
Processing Branch, SWRD
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AIR ADBIESS BF PHJECT INSTITITIBN
The Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, Maryland 21218
618
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PIOJECT TITLE
Solid Waste Research in the Application of On-Site Refuse
Storage, Collection, and Reduction System for High-Rise
Residential Structures
PROJECT NUMBER
421123
PH 86-67-167
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this study is to evaluate equipment and techniques for handling
solid wastes from high-rise multifamily structures. Concurrent investigation
concepts for handling and processing of refuse located close to the source of waste
are also being made. These are: incineration, compaction, and wet pulverization.
Collection of data and assessments includes the following:
1) quantity and composition of refuse generated by tenants both before and
after processing by the newly installed refuse-handling equipment;
2) quantity and composition of waste flowing through the building sewer
line of one test structure;
3) inhabitants' ages and numbers;
4) costs associated with newly installed equipment including capital invest-
ment and operating, maintenance, general, and administrative costs;
5) environmental conditions associated with newly installed equipment such
as its contribution to air pollution, vermin and insect infestation, odor
level, noise level, and contribution to building sewer line; and
6) equipment effectiveness, requirements, and limitations.
In addition, a survey is being conducted within several municipalities of the nation
to obtain additional data for evaluation and comparison with the results obtained from
investigations at the test site under this contract; and an inventory of equipment now
in use or available for on-site handling of refuse.
IECINNING DATE
6/1/67
EST. COUP. DATE
9/30/71
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$398,078
METHOD
OF SUPPORT (Check One)
X
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
GRANT
OTHER [Specify)
RAKES, 8FFICAL TITLES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: William A. Cosby
Division of Engineering
National Academy of Sciences
Project Officer:
D. Oberacker
Processing Branch, SWRD
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
IAHE AND ADDRESS OF PROIECT INSTITUTION
National Academy of Sciences
Building Research Advisory Board, Division of Engineering
2101 Constitution Avenue, N. W.
Washington, D. C. 20418
619
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Crop Solid Wastes Projects
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Animal Waste Composting with Carbonaceous Material
PROJECT NUMBER
423121
EP 00270
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
This project deals with the combining of two solid waste products and composting
them by an aerobic thermophilic process to produce a valuable soil amendment.
The materials being evaluated cannot be composed separately because of an im-
proper carbon-nitrogen balance. Poultry manure in conjunction with saw dust are
the materials receiving major attention. Composting has been done in the labora-
tory to obtain good experimental control and reproducibility by using a specially
constructed fermenter to simulate the windrow method used in industrial operations.
The fermenter was used to obtain results directly applicable to windrow operations
run on a batch basis, and, in some cases, results were applicable to continuous
thermophilic composting systems. The mesophilic, thermophilic, ambient, and
curing stages of composting were studied. The nitrogen economy of each phase
was examined by using wet chemical, isotopic, mass spectrographic, and gas
chromatographic methods. Microbial nitrogen activity in each stage was deter-
mined by quantitating the nitrifying, denitrifying, ammonifying, and nitrate-
reducing groups. The rate of the composting process was measured in terms
of CO2 production in the total system, whereas the BOD approach was used to
measure the degree of stabilization. Greenhouse studies using the compost mixed
with otherwise untreated soil are being conducted with tomatoes, millet, wheat,
and green beans.
REGINNING DATE
6/1/68
EST. COUP. DATE
11/30/71
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$67,437
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check One]
INTRAMURAL [ [ OTHER (Specify)
CONTRACT
~Xj GRANT
AMES, OFFICAL TITLES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Dr. William S. Caller
Department of Soil Science
North Carolina State University
Project Officer: D. J. Keller
Research Contracts and Grants Branch, SWRD
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
North Carolina State University, Department of Soil Science
Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
623
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DESCRPTDM OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Ciiciiiati, Olio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Formation of Silicon Carbide from Rice Hulls
PROJECT NUMBER
423121
EP 00558
PROJECT BESCRIPTIIN
The objective of this project is to study the formation of silicon carbide from
waste rice hulls. Silicon carbide has been produced in preliminary experiments,
and it has also been demonstrated that intimate contacting of the rice hulls with
iron oxide catalyst can accelerate the reaction rates to reasonable values. The
kinetics of the formation of silicon carbide will be determined by measurement
of weight loss and other chemical analytical measurements between 300° and 1700°C
as a function of time. The weight loss experiments will give the rough rate of re-
action, but more sophisticated measurements will be required to differentiate be-
tween side reactions, etc. The parameters to be examined will be silicon carbon
content as a function of time, gaseous atmosphere, catalyst content and tempera-
ture. Methods of analysis will include heavy media separation, X-ray diffraction
and chemical analysis.
RECINNINC BATE
6/1/71
EST. CUP. (ATE
5/31/74
FHIIIt INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$78, 006
(Estimated)
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Ckeck Die]
Q INTRAMURAL [Hj OTHER (Specify)
|| CONTRACT
HE] GRANT
AMES. IFHCAl TITUS. AM REPARTMENTS RF PRINCIPAL MVESTISATOIS IR PROJECT (HECTORS
Project Director: Dr. Ivan B. Cutler
Professor of Ceramic Engineering
University of Utah
Project Officer:
D. J. Keller
Research Contracts and Grants Branch, SWRD
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
HIE AMI ARRRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah 84112
624
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Solid Waste Cellulose Degradation by Theromactinomyces
PROJECT NUMBER
423121
EP 00420
MOJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to obtain information on the role which actinomy-
cetes can play in the degradation of cellulose in the composting of solid wastes.
The studies were carried out using a cellulolytic actinomycetes, Theromactinom-
yes curvata, which was isolated in the open windrow composting process. A de-
termination was made of the optimal conditions for cellulase production by T.
curvata when grown at 55°C in a medium containing mineral salts, cellulose, and
yeast extract. The pH and temperature optima (pH 6. 0 and 65°C) for the cellulase
produced by T. curvata were identical to those previously observed for the cellu-
lase extracted from crude compost samples. Such similarities, together with the
prevalance of T. curvata in compost samples and its ability to grow at composting
temperatures, indicate that this actinomycete could possibly be considered as a
major cellulose decomposer in the municipal refuse composting process. The
ability of T. curvata to degrade the cellulose in a variety of substances were also
tested. During a ten-day incubation period at 55QC, the actinomycete was able to
degrade from 5 percent (in the case of sawdust to 97 percent in the case of pepper
canning waste). In these studies, maximal cellulase was produced with absorbent
cotton as the substrate.
IEGINNING DATE
6/1/70
EST. COUP. DATE
11/30/71
FUNDING INHUMATION
Federal Cost:
$9,982
METHOD
OF SUPPORT (Check One]
X
INTRAMURAL
OTHER (Specify]
CONTRACT
GRANT
NAMES. DFFICAl TITLES, AND DEPAITMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Dr. Fred J. Stutzenberger
Assistant Professor of Microbiology
Weber State College
Project Officer:
D. J. Keller
Research Contracts and Grants Branch, SWRD
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Weber State College
Ogden, Utah 84403
625
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Ciicifliati, Ohw 45268
PIOJECT TITLE
Utilization of Bark Waste
PROJECT NUMBER
423121
EP 00276
ftlJECT IESCIIPTION
The objectives of this project are to investigate physical utilization of bark waste
and establishment of more refined products from bark, and chemical research
including characterization of carbohydrates, waxes, and phenolic compounds ob-
tained from bark.
lEtHINC 1«TE
6/1/68
EST. CMP. I»TE
5/31/72
FINIINS INFIIMATIII
Federal Cost:
$212,478
METHOD OF SIPPOIT (Ckcek die)
| | INTRAMURAL
| | CONTRACT
[x] filANT
OTHER ISHCify)
NAMES. IFFICAl TITUS, AM OEPARTMEiTS IF PIINCIPAl MVESTICATOIS II PIIIECT IIIECTIIS
Project Director:
Project Officer:
Professor Raymond A. Currier
Forest Research Laboratory
Oregon State University
D. J. KeUer
Research Contracts and Grants Branch, SWRD
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
IAME All AIIIESS IF PIIIECT IISTITITIII
Forest Research Laboratory
Oregon State University
Corvallis, Oregon 97331
626
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Utilization of Fibrous Wastes as Sources of Nutrients
PROJECT NUMBER
423121
EP 00274
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to develop a biologic technique for the conversion
of natural cellulosic wastes to products that can be utilized as nutrients by animals.
Particular emphasis is given to the optimization of biologic systems that can
effectively degrade cellulosic wastes and to the evaluation of the degradation
products as a source of animal feed. Cellulose-utilizing bacteria were isolated
from natural habitats of sewage, rumen, and soil and from cellulose enrichment
cultures. The effects of pH, temperature, substrate composition and concentration,
and other environmental factors on the effective level of cellulolytic activity have
been determined. The effects of various agents on the synthesis and activity of
the cellulose-degrading enzymes produced by the bacteria are being investigated.
The development of mutants by means of chemical mutagens is being investigated
as a method of increasing the effectiveness of the bacteria. Small fermenters are
being used to study parameters of fermenter operation. Cultures of Rumenococcus
albus with cotton linters as substrate are being investigated. Fermenter effluents
analyzed for cell growth, volatile fatty acids, protein, enzyme activity,
and total organic matter. Two strains of methanogenic bacteria are being evaluated
for possible co-inocculation with .R. albus. Studies of the protein-protein interaction
which results in the formation of an active cellulose are being continued. Nutritional
evaluation of the end products of fermentation by conducting feeding studies with
rats are contemplated.
REGINNING DATE
2/1/68
EST. CDMP. DATE
1/31/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$108,526
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check One)
[ | INTRAMURAL
|[ CONTRACT
Pv-1 BRANT
OTHER (Specify]
NAMES. BFFICAI. TITLES. AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Dr. James M. Leatherwood
Department of Animal Sciences
North Carolina State University
Project Officer:
D. J. Keller
Research Contracts and Grants Branch, SWRD
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Department of Animal Sciences
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
627
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Okie 45268
PltiECT TITLE
Waste Composts as Chelating Agents in Plant Nutrition
PROIECT NUMBER
423121
EP 00273
PIIJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to test the hypothesis that composts and related
organic materials either contain or can produce organic compounds capable of
chelating insoluble nutrient elements in the soil. The addition of such composts
would be beneficial in those soils that show specific micronutrient deficiencies.
Solid waste compost and other related organic materials are being added to soils
known to be deficient in specific nutrients. Plants are being grown on these soils
under carefully controlled greenhouse or growth chamber conditions. Period of
incubation, rate of application, and other variables are being investigated in order
to consider a variety of experimental parameters. The solubilization of micro-
nutrient cations in waste compost by the organic materials from the decomposing
compost is being studied. Soluble metal complexes or chelates in soil extracts
are being identified by using dialysis, chromatography, and infrared absorption
techniques. Extracted organic matter from soil-compost mixtures is being studied
for stability constants of Zn, Fe, Cu, and Mn complexes, Studies have shown that
sewage sludge and garbage compost are somewhat beneficial for correcting Zn and
Fe deficiencies in high-pH soils. Ashing the organic wastes greatly reduced their
effectiveness as Zn and Fe fertilizers. The organic-matter fraction was beneficial
in keeping those relatively insoluble nutrients soluble and available for plants.
OECMNINC BATE
6/1/68
EST. CMP. DATE
9/30/71
FINDING INF9UATION
Federal Cost:
$59, 740
METHOD Of SUPPORT (Cheek Die)
INTRAMURAL | | OTHER (Sptcif;)
CONTRACT
NAMES. 9FFICAL TITLES. ANI DEPARTMENTS 6F PRINCIPAL MVESTISATORS OR PROIECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Dr. Willard L. Lindsay
Department of Agronomy
Colorado State University
Project Officer: D. J. Keller ,
Research Contracts and Grants Branch, SWRD
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS DF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Colorado State University, Department of Agronomy
Fort Collins, Colorado 80521
628
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
An Experimental High Ash Paper-mill Sludge Landfill
PROJECT NUMBER
421126
EP 00685
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to find a satisfactory method for the disposal of
pulp and papermill sludges. The investigator will construct, instrument, and
observe an experimental landfill of papermill sludge. Previous laboratory studies
of the soil mechanics related properties of papermill waste have been performed
by the investigator under the sponsorship of the National Council of the Paper
Industry for Air and Stream Improvement, Inc. , and the investigator seeks to
extend these investigations by field observations to verify the validity of the lab-
oratory results and conventional design methods used with these results. The
experimental landfill will consist of two 10-foot thick sludge layers with sand
drainage blankets at top, middle, and bottom, and with earth dikes to provide
lateral confinement. It will be instrumented with devices to measure pore water
pressures, settlements and horizontal movement at various levels and locations
in the fill, and lateral pressures. Consolidation pressure will be increased to
desired values by means of a surcharge load. The water drainage from the land-
fill (leachate) will be filtered through four different types of soils placed in
lysimeters from which air will be excluded. The influent and effluent will
be examined for representative constituents. At the conclusion of the con-
solidation observations, the fill will be cut back to induce a slope failure, in-
clinometer installations will be used in this phase of the study.
RECINNING DATE
6/1/71
EST. COMP. DATE
5/30/73
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$139,616
(Estimated)
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check One)
INTRAMURAL [ | OTHER (Specify)
CONTRACT
NAMES. OFFICAl TITLES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Dr. Orlando B. Andersland
Michigan State University
N. Schomaker
Disposal Technology Branch, SWRD
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
Project Officer:
KANE AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Michigan State University
East Lansing, Michigan
631
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
An Investigation of the Biodegradability of Plastics
PROJECT NUMBER
421126
CPE 70-124
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objectives of this project are to determine the effect of molecular weight,
end-group composition, and polymer chain structure on biodegradability, and to
determine the Utility of the polymers containing biodegradable structures as pack-
aging materials. A series of samples of low and high density polyethylene, poly-
styrene, and polyvinyl chloride will be synthesized and screened for biodegradability.
A similar series of samples with metabolically active end groups on each polymer
chain will be screened and evaluated for commercial applicability. The contractor
will also investigate the development of biodegradable plastics containing mixtures
of blocks, some of which are segments of polyethylene or polystyrene and some of
which are structural units that are easily biodegraded. The latter will, in some
instances, be biodegradable molecules acting as linking agents. In addition, high
molecular weight polymer samples will be pressed into plaques from which spec-
imens will be cut and tested for degradation by fungi and bacteria.
BEGINNING DATE
6/30/70
EST. COMP. DATE
11/30/71
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$75, 803
METHOD OF SUPPORT |Check One)
INTRAMURAL [ | OTHER (Specify)
CONTRACT
GRANT
NAMES, OFFICAL TITLES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: J. E. Potts
Union Carbide Corporation
Project Officer:
C. demons
Office of the Director, SWRD
NERC- Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Union Carbide Corporation
270 Park Avenue
New York, New York 10017
632
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Analytical Support Services
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
PROJECT NUMBER
421126
68-03-0033
i?w? I S this project is to provide analytical support services for the
hm«o +1 ^se.ar° Dlv.lsjon over and above those which can be furnished in-
house within the time period required. These services include chemical phys-
ical, and microbiological analyses of both solid waste materials and aqueous
samples. (All samples are furnished by the government.) The specific an-
alyses to be conducted are specified in individual task orders
BEGINNING DATE
6/28/71
EST. COMP. DATE
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$10,000
METHOD OF SUPPORT [Check One)
C~| INTRAMURAL
[x] CONTRACT
j| GRANT
OTHER (Specify)
12/27/72
NAMES, OFFICAL TITLES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Tom C. Purcell
PEDCO-Environmental
Project Officer:
Harry Stierli
Support Services Branch, SWRD
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
PEDCO- Environmental
Cincinnati, Ohio 45246
633
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DESCRPTWN OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
MTMNUL ENVmWENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVmHMEMTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Ciicniiti, Ohn 45268
PIIJECT TITLE
Analytical Techniques for Leachate Samples from
Sanitary Landfills
nonet NUMBED
421126
PMiECT IESCIIPTNI
The objective of this project is to evaluate the suitability of the standard wastewater
analytical techniques presently available with respect to their applicability for
leachate analysis. Technique modification and development in the laboratory
will be performed as needed. All analytical techniques recommended will be
verified using leachates obtained from the Boone County field site. A summary
of the appropriate analytical techniques will be prepared. This summary will
include step-by-step procedures, a discussion of interferences, accuracy of
the respective methods, and necessary sample preservation procedures. Final
results of this project will be used for on-going and future work investigating
leachate and its influence on the aqueous environment.
lEINIMC IATE
7/1/71
EST. CUP. IATE
6/30/72
FNIIIt MFNMTIN
Federal Cost:
$40, 000
ETUI IF SIPPIIT fCttck lit)
SmTIAIIIAl I i ITNEI ISMcily)
1 --__-!
f~] CIITIACT
MIES. IFFWAL TITLES, All lEPAITMEITS IF PIMCIPAL mESTIIATIIS II PIIIECT IIIECTIIS
Project Director: Norbert B. Schomaker
Disposal Technology Branch, SWRD
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
IAK AM AIIIESS IF PIIIECT IISTITITIII
Solid Waste Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
634
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Boone County Field Site
PROJECT NUMBER
421126
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The Boone County field site was constructed for utilization as a quality control
test facility under direct jurisdiction and supervision of personnel in the Solid
Waste Research Division. Solid waste test cells are being constructed in the
same manner and under conditions similar to those which would occur under
normal sanitary landfill operations. Various aspects of leachate generation,
gas movement, and settlement are under investigation.
IEGINNING DATE
7/1/71
EST. COUP. DATE
6/30/72
FINDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$124,900
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check 0»e)
|~X] INTRAMURAL [
CONTRACT
GRANT
OTHER (Specify)
D
NAMES. OFFICAL TITLES. AND IEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Norbert B. Schomaker
Disposal Technology Branch, SWRD
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Solid Waste Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
635
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 4S268
PI01ECT TITLE
Design of a Water Disposable Packaging Container
PROJECT NUMBER
421126
EP 00033
MBJICT BESCIIPTIBH
The objective of this project is to develop a packaging container that, after use,
will dissolve in water when the protective surface is broken. The packaging con-
tainers being investigated consist of a water-soluble superstructure with a thin,
impervious coating that resists corrosion by the environments commonly en-
countered in the packing industry. After the container has been emptied, it can
be refilled if desired, or the coating can be broken so that the water-soluble
superstructure can be dissolved. Both organic and inorganic coatings are being
tested. Sodium silicate glasses, potassium silicate glasses, alkali halides, peptide
crystals, and sugar derivative crystals are being investigated as water-soluble
superstructures. Kinetic studies of the interaction between water-soluble glasses
and aqueous solutions are being done. Kinetic studies of the interaction between
"coated" water-soluble glasses and corroding media are also being made. Physical
properties such as tensile strength, compressive strength, flexural strength,
impact strength, fatigue strength, elasticity, and hardness of the "coated1 water-
soluble glasses before and after the corrosion tests are being investigated. The
inorganic coatings are being applied by chemical vapor deposition and ion exchange
procedures. The organic coatings are being applied by use of fluidized bed pro-
cedures.
IECINNINC IATE
3/1/68
EST. CIMP. IATE
2/28/72
FWIIM INFMMATIIN
Federal Cost:
$219,982
METHOD OF SUPPORT [deck Oit)
Q INTRAMURAL
|_ J CONTRACT
fxl WANT
OTDEI |$Meif»)
NAMES. IfFICAL TITLES, Ml IEPAITMENTS IF PIMCim MVESTICATMS II PROJECT IIIECTIIS
Project Director: Dr. Samuel F. Hulbert
Division of Interdisciplinary Studies
Clemson University
Project Officer: Daniel Bender
Support Services Branch, SWRD
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AH AIIRESS IF PII1ECT INSTITITIIN
Division of Interdisciplinary Studies
Clemson University
Clemson, South Carolina 29631
636
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PIOJECT TITLE
Determination of Soil Index Properties of Cover Material
and Sanitary Landfills
PROJECT NUMBER
421126
PH 86-68-196
ritJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to determine the index properties of cover material
from selected landfills within the United States to assist in developing guidelines
for the safe and efficient operation of sanitary landfills. All soil samples are
furnished to the contractor by the Solid Waste Research Division, Office of
Research and Monitoring, EPA. Samples are analyzed and classified according
to the Unified Soil Classification System. Soil descriptions are included as part
of the test results.
lECINNING DATE
6/28/68
[ST. COUP. DATE
6/3/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$13, 550
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check One)
[ | INTRAMURAL
|X | CONTRACT
I I WANT
OTHER (Specify)
NAMES. OFFICAL TITLES. AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: H. C. Nutting
H. C. Nutting Company
Project Officer:
N. Schomaker
Disposal Technology Branch, SWRD
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
H. C. Nutting Company
4120 Airport Road
Cincinnati, Ohio 45226
637
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PRQECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVRNMENTAL IES£AICH CENTER
ENVNMMMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Ciiciuati, Obi* 45268
MIIECT TITU
Effects of Garbage Compost on Soil Processes
NOJECT NUMBER
421126
EP 00250
MIIECT lESCIIPTNl
The objectives of this project are to determine toxic or beneficial effects of large
amounts of compost on soil; to evaluate compost as a nutrient, a soil amendment,
a source of pollution in ground water; and the long-term effects of large amounts
of compost on soil. Laboratory, greenouse, and field studies were conducted
concurrently. Laboratory studies were undertaken to isolate organisms effective
in decomposing organic refuse. The conditions of temperature and moisture con-
tent of the compost that produce maximum composting rates were determined.
The compost was being analyzed for plant nutrients and organic matter. Laboratory
studies also determined the water-holding capacity, density, cation exchange capa-
city, and pH of the compost. Leaching studies were conducted to determine the
ground water contamination potential of compost. Greenhouse studies were done
to determine the nutrient availability of compost as compared with sewage sludge,
mineral fertilizers, and animal manures. The potential of compost as a potting
medium for ornamental plants was investigated. Soil characteristics of com-
post and compost-soil mixtures were evaluated to determine characteristics
such as water-holding capacity, pH, aeration, and drainage properties. Field
studies were conducted throughout Florida on major soil types to compare com-
post with other fertilizers as a plant nutrient. Field studies also determined the
maximum amount of compost that can be mixed with various soil types without
producing conditions toxic to various plants.
lEIMIMC MTE
12/1/66
EST. cwr im
11/30/71
FNIIM WfMMITIM
Federal Cost:
$90,423
METNOI IF SirrilT (Click lit)
| | IITUM«I«L [_
{ | ce*n*CT
1 ITMEI (Specifi)
AMES. IFFIMl TITUS. Ml HMITHHU IF MMCIMI. |«VESTIIATMS II rilJECT IIIECTIIS
Project Director: Dr. Charles C. Hortenstine
Department of Soils
University of Florida
Project Officer:
C. Wiles
Resource Recovery Branch, SWRD
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
MK Ml HIIESS IF PMJECT IISTITITIII
Department of Soils
University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida 32601
638
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PIOJECT TITLE
Hazardous Waste Disposal Survey
PROJECT NUMBER
421126
68-03-0032
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to develop a comprehensive report and plan for the
creation of a system of national disposal sites for the storage and disposal of haz-
ardous wastes. This project will provide a list of hazardous materials which
should be subject to special disposal techniques. A rating system for delineating
the degree of hazard will be developed. This project will provide an inventory of
current disposal practices and an evaluation of these practices for input into the
development of a plan which will recommend ways to handle and dispose of these
wastes. Much of the work envisioned in this project would provide the basis for
including or excluding materials requiring disposal at national disposal sites
and the basis for possible legislation.
lEtlNNING DATE
6/30/71
EST. COUP. DATE
5/11/72
FBNDIKG INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$236,290
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check Dee]
Q] INTRAMURAL
[~X| CONTRACT
| ] SRANT
OTHER ISpecifj)
IAIES. OfFICAL TITLES. AMI DCWTI1HTS IF MWCIPAl WVESTI8ATOIS 0» PROJECT DIRECTOIS
Project Director: George Bierman
Booz, Allen Applied Research, Inc.
Project Officer:
Lynn Wallace
Disposal Technology Branch, SWRD
NERO Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS Of PROIECT INSTITUTION
Booz, Allen Applied Research, Inc.
Bethesda, Maryland 20014
639
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cinciiiati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Heavy Equipment Contract for Field Evaluation of
Sanitary Landfill Techniques
PROJECT NUMBER
421126
CPE 70-104
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The contractor is providing the heavy equipment and operators for the construction
and maintenance of an access road; the necessary excavation, compaction, and
covering during the periodic construction of test cells of waste; and all site prep-
aration for the facilities necessary for the operation of the Boone County land
disposal research site. The contractor will also provide services in the case
of fire or other emergency occurrences within a reasonable period of time. All
planning and supervision of construction is being done by the staff of the Land
Disposal Section, Solid Waste Research Division, Office of Research and Monitoring,
EPA. Property leased by the government from the contractor is being used.
BEGINNING BATE
1/1/70
EST. COUP BATE
12/31/72
FINDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
<6i q Q9f|
METHOD OF SUPPORT |Ckeck Oit)
[""] INTRAMURAL | | OTNER (Specify)
XJ CONTRACT
{ | GRANT
AMES. OFflCAl TITLES. AHI BEPARTMENTS IF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT BIRECTORS
Project Director: Fred Stallard
Northern Kentucky Sanitation Company
Project Officer:
N. Schomaker
Disposal Technology Branch, SWRD
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME ANI ABBIESS OF PROJECT INSTITNTIIN
Northern Kentucky Sanitation Company
P. O. Box 126
Walton, Kentucky 41094
640
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PIOIECT TITLE
Marine Disposal of Fine-Grained Waste Solids
PROJECT NUMBER
421126
EP 00388
PIOJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to study fine-grained waste solids dumped in the
coastal waters of the New York Bight, particularly in Long Island Sound and off
New York Harbor. The study is attempting to define and determine the extent
of the problem. Studies are being conducted to find out the sources of the solids
and their characteristics, their geological and chemical interactions, their move-
ment and distribution, and how these effect the sediments, water and biological
systems. There are three phases of research:
1) characterization of waste solids and marine solid accumulations and
an investigation of their immediate environmental impact;
2) investigations of processes involved in environmental interactions;
3) development of criteria for disposal site selection and operation, in-
cluding development and testing of computer models useful for
computer simulation.
The present project covers field operations necessary to complete Phase 1 and
to design the laboratory experiments necessary for Phase 2, including some
preliminary chemical and biological studies.
BEGINNING DATE
2/1/70
fST. COUP. DATE
1/31/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$176,151
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check One]
INTRAMURAL | | OTHER
| | CONTRACT
[x].GR*NT
(Specify)
NAMES. OFFICAL TITLES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Dr. M. Grant Gross
Marine Sciences Research Center
State University of New York
Project Officer: Lynn Wallace
Disposal Technology Branch, SWRD
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Marine Sciences Research Center
State University of New York
Stony Brook, New York 11790
641
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DESCRPTON OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVmnWENm IESEARCN CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Ciiciiiati, OhN 45268
PIIJECT TITLE
Physical-Chemical Treatment of Leachate Generated
from Landfills
PIOIEGT NUMBER
421126
PIIIECT IESCIIPTMI
The objective of this project is to expand the leachate treatability work initiated
under an EPA research grant with the intent of developing design data for a leachate
treatment system that could be used at the Boone County field site. The work will
be performed in two phases in order to utilize a co-operative graduate student from
the University of Cincinnati, and allow receipt of final data from the research grant.
The data from the research grant will prevent unnecessary duplication of work.
Phase I will involve a review and evaluation of leachate data presently available
and an identification of one basic treatment system to be studied in depth. Phase II
will involve a detailed laboratory analyses of the particular physical-chemical
treatment scheme identified during Phase I.
IECMRMC MTE
11/30/71
EST. CMP. MTE
5/31/72
FWIIK MFMMTIM
Federal Cost:
$5,000
METHOD (F SIPPIIT (deck Otc)
pKJ INTHMVIU [~~] iTIEl (Specif))
| | CMTIACT
| | CIANT
MIES. IFFIMl TITUS. Ml IEPMTMEITS IF PIWCIPU MVESTICATHS II PlliECT IIIECTBIS
Project Director: Norbert B. Schomaker
Disposal Technology Branch, SWRD
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
MME Ml MIIESS IF PIIJECT IISTITITIM
Solid Waste Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
642
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Pollution of Subsurface Water by Sanitary Landfill
PROJECT NUMBER
421126
EP 00162
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to develop models to describe the behavior of san-
itary landfills. The models are being used to predict landfill behavior under var-
ious environmental conditions. The hydraulics of landfills are being determined
with respect to the bulk movement of water through them and into underground soils
and water bodies. A computer model is being developed to describe the macro-
scopic functioning of the landfills and the underground flow systems. These models
will provide the necessary data to predict bulk movement of leachate through and
away from the landfills. Parameter influences on leachate movement are being
studied by use of the models. Among the parameters being considered are land-
fill geometry, refuse characteristics, soil properties, and ground water levels.
The experimental investigations place major emphasis on the character of the
pollutants carried by the leachate and on the influence of leachate quantity on
concentration of various ions.
lEtlNNING DATE
9/1/66
EST. COUP. DATE
8/31/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$569,648
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check One]
OTHER
| CONTRACT
| ;%[ BRANT
(Specify)
Project Director: Dr. Alex A. Fungaroli
Department of Civil Engineering
Drexel University
Project Officer:
D. Brunner
Disposal Technology Branch, SWRD
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Department of Civil Engineering
Drexel University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104
643
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Preventing Landfill Leachate Contamination of Waters
PROJECT NUMBER
421126
EP 00393
PIOIECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to develop sealant liner materials that will prevent
the escape of leachates from sanitary landfills to the surrounding soil and ground
waters. A direct-contact survey has been made of industries concerning their by-
product waste to determine the location and quantities of these potential barrier
materials. Some of the criteria used for selection of materials were particle and
liquid permeability, inertness, availability, cost, and handling and storage prob-
lems. Laboratory test cells have been constructed for testing and evaluating the
effectiveness of the selected barrier products by use of a glass tube and by ob-
servation of cell activities such as moisture gradient and volumetric changes.
Leakage through the cell liner material into the soil layer beneath has been mon-
itored by analysis of the soil beneath the liner. Investigations on a small-scale
outdoor sanitary landfill where water levels and drainage patterns have been es-
tablished are also being conducted. A liner material indicated as suitable by
laboratory studies has been used to set up field cells. Parameters being checked
for leachate loss as well as contamination of ground water by the barrier material,
include pH, alkalinity, suspended solids, nitrogen compounds, COD, BOD, DO,
sulfates, sodium, chlorides, TDS, hardness, phosphates, nitrate, calcium,
magnesium., and iron.
lECINNINt BATE
8/1/69
EST CBNP. BITE
1/31/72
FHBINt INFIRMATIBN
Federal Cost:
$95,790
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check Die)
| | INTRAMURAL | | OTHER
CONTRACT
| x| fi«»*T
(Specify)
NAMES, BFFICAL TITLES. ANB BEPARTNENTS BF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS 61 PIOIECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Eddie J. Wren
Department of Environmental Science
Plantation Park Laboratories
Project Officer:
D. J. Keller
Research Contracts and Grants Branch, SWRD
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME ANB ADDRESS IF PROJECT INSTITBTIBN
Department of Environmental Science
Plantation Park Laboratories
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
644
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PIOIECT TITLE
Sanitary Landfill Stabilization with Leachate Recycle
PROJECT NUMBER
421126
EP 00658
PltJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to study the feasibility of a leachate recycle sys-
tem which will provide leachate treatment and pollution control as well as accelera-
ted rates of biological stabilization within sanitary landfills. Four 36-inchdiameter
by 10-feet tall simulated column landfills, will be constructed; one as a control
without re circulation, and three as test units with re circulation. The units will be
charged with ground and compacted municipal refuse and placed at a location where
they will be exposed to the normal rainfall of Atlanta, Georgia. After percolation
through the fill, leachate will be collected for analysis and/or recirulation. An-
alyses will include leachate BOD, COD, TOC, alkalinity, acidity, pH, volatile
acids total organic and ammonia nitrogen, phosphorous, total and volatile solids,
hardness, conductivity, sulfide or sulfate, chlorides, and selected metals. Com-
plementary analyses of the fill at various depths will also include moisture con-
tent, temperature, pH, volatile solids and density. Recommended design, operation,
and control methods applicable to conventional sanitary landfill practice, will be
developed from the research results.
IEGINNING DATE
6/1/71
EST. COUP. DATE
5/31/73
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$49,739
(Estimated)
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check One)
INTRAMURAL [_
| | CONTRACT
JX | 6K*NT
NAMES. OFFICAl TITLES AND DEPARTMENTS OF PIMNCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
1 OTHER (Specify]
Project Director:
Project Officer:
Dr. Frederick G. Pohland
Associate Professor of Civil Engineering
Georgia Institute of Technology
D. Brunner
Disposal Technology Branch, SWRD
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta, Georgia 30332
645
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
CiNciNNiti, Okie 4S2S8
PI01ECT TITLE
Solid Waste Disposal and Bird Hazard to Aircraft
PROJECT NUMBER
421126
EP 00277
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to study the factors emanating from solid waste
disposal by various landfill methods that have significant influence on the kind,
the degree, and the daily and seasonal timing of hazard to aircraft through collision
with birds. Surveys of bird population have been conducted on a regular basis at
all the major disposal sites and all airports around San Francisco Bay. Popula-
tions surveyed include all birds attracted to the disposal sites that could potentially
fly through the danger zone near airports going to and from dumps, but most
attention is given to gulls, which constitute the major hazard near salt water.
For analysis, the water and land areas used by gulls near the bay have been
divided into population units, each containing a major disposal site and surrounding
core area within which mid-day activities of the birds are carried out. The rela-
tive numbers of gulls in most of these units remain at fairly stable levels (per-
centage of bay-wide totals) all year, although a few shifts associated with fall
food and water sources were noted; and in one instance a decided drop occurred
following closing of one dump. It has been found that although gulls on and near
disposal sites during the day rarely constitute high hazard to aircraft (unless
the site is very close to the runway), longer distance night routes followed by
these birds between the disposal sites and fresh water lakes (particularly in
summer and fall) and to and from night time roosts, bring large numbers through
the air traffic patterns of some airports.
BEGINNING BATE
6/1/68
EST. COMP. BATE
11/30/71
FBNRINt INFORMATIBN
Federal Cost:
$108,159
METHOD OF SUPPORT (deck Oie)
Q INTRAMURAL
| 1 CONTRACT
X~ S1ANT
OTHER (Specify)
NAMES. BFFICAl TITUS. ANB BEPARTMENTS BF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Dr. Howard L. Cogswell
Department of Biological Science
California State College, Hayward
Project Officer: D. J. Keller
Research Contracts and Grants Branch, SWRD
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME ANB ABBRESS OF PROJECT INSTITBTIBN
Department of Biological Science
California State College, Hayward
Hayward, California 94542
646
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITlt
Stabilizing Sanitary Landfills by Injection Grouting
PROJECT NUMBER
421126
EP 90016
PIOIECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to determine the affect of different grout-refuse
combinations on landfill strength and settlement characteristics. The influence
of various types of grouts on biological decomposition and long-term landfill
stabilization is also being determined. Landfill settlement characteristics are
studied in the laboratory by use of large consolidometers whereby refuse cells
are loaded to simulate various applied surface loads. Time settlement data is
recorded and leachate analyses performed. The influence of grouting on the strength
of compacted refuse is evaluated by use of a triaxial compression apparatus. Sam-
ples of refuse are compacted into cylindrical molds six inches in diameter and
twelve inches long and grouted. At various intervals the samples are tested for
strength and then microbiologically analyzed to determine the effect of grouting
on biological decomposition. Limited field evaluation is being performed on two
small refuse cells, each about 50 cubic feet. One is grouted and one is not.
Settlement records are being kept with periodic sampling and analyses of leachate
and gases.
IECINNING DATE
2/1/70
EST. COUP. DATE
1/31/73
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$120, 550
(Estimated)
METHOD
OF SUPPORT ICheck One]
X
INTRAMURAL
OTHER (Specify!
CONTRACT
GRANT
Project Director: Dr. Lyle K. Moulton
Department of Civil Engineering
West Virginia University
Project Officer: N. Schomaker
Disposal Technology Branch, SWRD
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Department of Civil Engineering
West Virginia University
Morgantown, West Virginia 26506
647
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Ciieiiiati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Survival and Movement of Viruses in Landfilled Solid Waste
PROJECT NUMBER
421126
rillECT BESCRIPTION
The objectives of this project are to determine the survival patterns of viral
pathogens in landfilled solid waste and evaluate the potential contamination of
water resources through leaching of viruses from a waste disposal site. Part I
of this study will establish the growth, survival, and die-off rates of type 1
poliovirus in a full-scale landfill undergoing seasonal variations. Part II
of the study will provide data on the occurrence and persistence of enteric
viruses which may be present in the leachate from the landfill.
RECINNINC em
9/1/71
EST. COUP. BATE
6/1/72
FMBIK INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$20, 700
METHOD OF SUPPORT |Ckeck Oic)
[jCJ INTRAMBRAL |~~| BTBER ISpecilyl
| | CONTRACT
BRANT
RABIES. BFFICAl TITLES, AMI lEPAITiENTS If PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS BR PROJECT BIRECTORS
Project Director: Lynn P. Wallace
Disposal Technology Branch, SWRD
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AN ABBIESS IF PRBJECT HUTITBTION
Solid Waste Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
648
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PIOJECT TITLE
The Treatability of Leachate from Sanitary Landfills
PROJECT NUMBER
421126
EP 00041
PIOJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to investigate the treatability of landfill leachate
by activated sludge and trickling filter with a minimum of sewage added and by
lagoon, chemical precipitation, flocculation and sedimentation with the addition
of sewage. Process efficiencies and critical characteristics of leachate are being
determined. Leachate is being collected directly from non-milled refuse cells of
different ages constructed by the City of Madison at a landfill site. A pilot scale
activated sludge plant at the University of Wisconsin and a pilot scale trickling
filter is used for tests with sewage mixtures. These tests determine what pro-
portion of leachate and sewage can be treated without upsetting the processes.
The efficiencies of pollutant removal is being determined, including suspended
solids, BOD, COD, nitrogen, phosphate, hardness, chloride, conductivity. Another
phase of the study examines the addition of chemicals to leachate in a lagoon; pre-
cipitation and biological activity in the lagoon and subsequent filtration through
soil. Pilot scale facilities are used to check results, including a soil column
for filtration. Tests are made for nutrient removal (Pand N), BOD, COD, con-
ductivity, odor, color, hardness, alkalinity ions of Na, K, Ca, and Cl.
BEGINNING DATE
6/1/70
EST. COUP. DATE
5/31/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$32,707
METHOD
OF SUPPORT (Check One)
X
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
BRANT
OTHER [Specify!
HUES, OFFICAl TITLES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Dr. Robert K. Ham
Department of Civil Engineering
University of Wisconsin
Project Officer:
Dick Brunner
Disposal Technology Branch, SWRD
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
RAHE AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Department of Civil Engineering
University of Wisconsin
Madison, Wisconsin 53706
649
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Time-Settlement Behavior of Processed Refuse
PROJECT NUMBER
421126
EP 00466
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to develop a means of predicting the rate and
amount of settlement in a sanitary landfill receiving shredded wastes. The re-
search will be performed in three parts:
1) development of a mathematical model based on theoretical
conside rations;
2) laboratory studies to define parameters and limits of the model;
3) comparison of results with field data.
The mathematical model will represent settlement in three parts: primary con-
solidation, secondary (creep) consolidation, and biological effects. Although these
phenomena are likely to be interdependent, they will be viewed as independent for
short time periods. The model will be solved iteratively for small time incre-
ments, so that the interdependences may be reflect in parameter changes (or even
changes in model form) at each new increment. The laboratory studies consist of
a series of fairly standard soil property and biological tests. Samples will be
taken from an experimental solid waste milling plant in Madison, Wisconsin. The
material will be stored under controlled conditions, and subjected to testing
periodically.
BEGINNING DATE
3/1/71
EST. GDMP. DATE
2/28/73
FNNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$72,886
(Estimated)
METHOD
OF SUPPORT ICteck Die)
D
X
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
GRANT
1 OTHER (Specify)
NAMES, IFFICAl TITLES, AND DEPADTMENTS DF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director:
Project Officer:
Dr. Arley S. Franklin
Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering
Northwestern University
N. Schomaker
Disposal Technology Branch, SWRD
MERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS DF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Northwestern University
Evanston, Illinois
650
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Wood Waste Reuse in Controlled-Release Pesticides
PROJECT NUMBER
421126
EP 00319
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to investigate the possibility of enhancing the effec-
tiveness of pesticides by chemically bonding certain pesticides to solid waste so
that the pesticide is released slowly over a long period of time by breakdown of
the pesticide-solid waste combination. Pulping wastes and screenings, lignin,
sawdust, and solid wood waste such as bark are used as the substrates to which
the pesticides are chemically bonded and thus an inactive solid waste-pesticide
combination is afforded.
lEtlNNING DATE
6/1/69
1ST. COUP. DATE
5/31/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$118,035
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check One)
INTRAMURAL | J OTHER
[ | CONTRACT
[X~| GRANT
(Specify)
IAMES, 0FFICAL TITLES. AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Dr. G. Graham Allan
College of Forest Resources
University of Washington
Project Officer: H. Johnson
Disposal Technology Branch, SWRD
N ERG-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
College of Forest Resources
University of Washington
Seattle, Washington 98105
651
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Industrial
Waste
Classification
Projects
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PIOJECT TITLE
ffliick Response Support Service
PROJECT NUMBER
422121
68-03-0061
PIOIECT DESCRIPTION
The contractor will provide quick response special support services on an as-
needed basis in the following general areas:
1) The contractor may be required to review reports dealing with a variety
of studies related to solid wastes from residences, commercial estab-
lishments, institutions, industries, and agriculture.
2) The contractor may be required to perform literature searches and
collect data pertinent to specific subjects related to solid waste management
3) The contractor may be required to determine the technical and economic
feasibility of specific proposals for research, development and/or demon-
stration of solid waste management systems.
4) The contractor may be required to provide other technical support ser-
vices as required by specific task orders.
IEGINNING DATE
6/30/71
EST. COUP. DATE
12/30/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$24, 875
METHOD OF SUPPORT |Check One)
OTHER
| x| CONTRACT
GRANT
(Specify)
Project Director: George F. Sachsel
Battelle Memorial Institute
Project Officer:
Harry Stierli
Support Services Branch, SWRD
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Battelle Memorial Institute
Columbus, Ohio 43201
655
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Industrial Waste
Management
Strategies
Projects
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Develop a Five-Year Plan for Research and Development
in Solid Waste
PROJECT NUMBER
422123
EHS-C-71-0002
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project was to develop a five-year plan for future research
and development in the area of solid waste management. The program was designed
to take a comprehensive look at EPA's goals; past work and RD and D; future re-
quirements as expressed in research findings, policy documents, and legislation;
the state of solid waste management practices; and other related subjects, and on
the basis of such analysis, to formulate a five-year research and development plan
which would take into account the changed circumstances in the field. The an-
alytical and planning work was accomplished largely by Midwest Research Institute
and General Electric; however, the intellectual and policy content of the resulting
plan was developed with the participation of a number of officials in the federal
Solid Waste Program.
BEGINNING DATE
8/14/70
EST. COUP. DATE
11/14/71
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$104, 827
METHOD
OF SUPPORT (Check One)
X
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
GRANT
AMES, OFFICAL TITLES AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
OTHER (Specify]
Project Director:
Project Officer:
Arsen J. Darnay, Jr.
Midwest Research Institute
Harry Stierli
Support Services Branch, SWRD
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Midwest Research Institute
Kansas City, Missouri 64110
659
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Processing Methods
Projects
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
An Infrared Spectral Sensor for Refuse Sorting
PROJECT NUMBER
421125
EP 00682
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to develop a sensor for automatic identification of
various constituents typically present in municipal solid waste. The principle of
the sensor is to identify materials on the basis of reflected infrared radiation at
characteristic wavelengths. This sensor could then be used in conjunction with
appropriate switching devices to develop a system for sorting municipal refuse
into its separate components, e.g., paper, glass, plastics, and metals. A ten-
tative design for the prototype infrared sensor has been made.
1ECINNING DATE
6/1/71
1ST COUP. DATE
5/31/73
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$44, 735
(Estimated)
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check One)
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
X| GRANT
OTHER (Specify]
MES. OFFICAl TITLES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Dr. P. Frank Winkler
Middlebury College
Project Officer: R. Olexsey
Processing Branch, SWRD
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Middlebury College
Middlebury, Vermont 05753
663
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DESCRFTIOtt OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Ciicituti, Okie 45268
PMJECT TITLE
Combustion Products from the Incineration of Plastics
PROJECT NUMBER
421125
EP 00386
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to analyze the combustion products of various
polymers, and formulations made from these polymers, under a variety of con-
ditions of temperature and air supply. Of primary interest are polystyrenes,
polyethylenes, polysulfones, and polycarbonates. In addition, previous work
on polyvinyl chloride, polyphenylene oxide, and polyimide is being reported from
the standpoint of incineration problems. Some combustion runs are being done
with secondary burning so that both complete and incomplete incinerator conditions
are approximated. A study of the mechanism of thermal decomposition of a plastic
is being undertaken by using differential thermal analysis (DTA) and thermogravi-
metric analysis (TGA). From this information it is being determined whether the
plastic breaks down in one continuous step or in a series of steps and also whether
the reactions involved are exothermic or endothermic. A combustion furnace with
controlled temperature and air supply is being used to generate decomposition
products for qualitative and quantitative analysis. The products are being collected
and analyzed by gas chromatography, infrared and mass spectrometry, and other
analytical methods. Temperature, airflow, heating rates, and open flame are
being investigated as variables in the amount of products obtained from certain
plastic formulations.
IECINNINC IATE
8/1/69
EST. COMP DATE
7/31/72
FINDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$126,772
METHOD
OF SUPPORT [Cktck One]
INTRAMURAl
^j CONTRACT
X | 6RANT
] OTHER {Specify)
MIES. IfFICAl TITLES. Ill IEPARTMENTS IF PRINCIPAL MVESTItATttS II PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Professor Edward A. Boettner
Department of Industrial Health
University of Michigan
Project Officer:
N. Ulmer
Resource Recovery Branch, SWRD
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AN! ADDRESS IF PROJECT INSTITITIIN
University of Michigan, Department of Industrial Health
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104
664
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Comminution, Separation, and Processing Pilot Plant Project
PROJECT NUMBER
421125
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to design and construct a pilot plant to accomplish
automated sorting of municipal refuse on a dry basis. Emphasis will be placed
on adapting existing equipment and processes developed for agriculture, mining,
and food processing to refuse sorting rather than development of new equipment
specifically for refuse. Manufacturers will be surveyed and equipment demon-
strations will be witnessed by in-house personnel. Initial pilot plant equipment
will be procured, installed, and tested on a unit process basis. Comminution
equipment and particle characteristics will be examined. Upon completion of
the comminution studies, unit processes testing, and supporting contract work
in chemical separation methods and baseline studies of current sorting practices,
system configurations and process economics will be undertaken.
lEtlNNING DATE
12/1/71
EST. COUP BATE
12/1/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$158,500
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check One)
|jC_ INTRAMURAL | ] OTHER
| | CONTRACT
| | GRANT
(Specify)
Project Director: James Grant
Robert A. Olexsey
Processing Branch, SWRD
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITNTION
Solid Waste Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
665
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OtSCRPTWN OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Ciicisaati. Ohio 45268
PIOJECT TITLE
Criteria for Design and Control of Incinerators
PROJECT NUMBER
421125
EP 00330
PRtJECT RESCRIPTS
The objective of this project is to design a laboratory-scale experimental and
theoretical program that will yield data pertinent to the control of conventional-
design incinerators. A number of design and operating variables are being in-
vestigated in an attempt to find a variable that can be related to the quality of the
residue and used to activate corrective action when the unburned fraction in the
residue or in the stack gases becomes excessive. Included in these variables are
excess air, fraction of air overfired, longitudinal distribution of air above and be-
low the grate, air preheat, refuse bed height, and grate speed. An experimental
study of combustion is being made on a stationary fuel bed simulating a section of
a traveling-grate stoker. Compositions and temperatures in and above the burning
fuel bed, and infrared transmittance across the top of the bed are being measured
in detail. The overbed reactions have been found to be controlled by mixing, and
this suggests that considerable reduction in overbed volume should be achievable
by more effective use of overfire jets. Concurrently, a semiempirical mathe-
matical model is being designed to extrapolate existing data to new conditions of
operation or design so that operating conditions of the incinerator can be adjusted
to accommodate changes in the quality of the refuse. The computational model
includes consideration of the drying, transient heating, pyrolysis, and residue
burnout in addition to the complex interaction of the elements in a bed.
OECM««t OATE
6/1/69
EST CMP. HTE
5/31/72
FWIIM IMUMTIM
Federal Cost:
$193,192
METHOD OF SUPPORT [Cktct 0»e|
j^ INTRAMURAL
{""""} CONTRACT
PC] (RANT
OTHER |S»eeily]
NAMES. imCAL TITUS. AM IEPARTMEITS IF PRKCIPH WVESTKAT0RS OR PROJECT OIRECTORS
Project Director: Dr. Adel F. Sarofim
Department of Chemical Engineering
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Project Officer:
R. Thurnau
Processing Branch, SWRD
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
MME AH ARIRESS OF PROJECT IHSTITITIOM
Department of Chemical Engineering
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139
666
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Fireside Metal Wastage in Municipal Incinerators
PROJECT NUMBER
421125
EP 00325
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objectives of this project are to identify the conditions leading to fireside
metal wastage in solid waste incinerators, to determine the mechanisms by which
metal loss occurs, and to devise corrective measures for this situation. Both
field and laboratory studies are being conducted to provide data on the environ-
mental conditions to which metal surfaces are exposed in incinerators and the
effect of these conditions on metal wastage. Studies are also underway to evaluate
the corrosion and deterioration problems associated with wet scrubbers and burning
grates. Flue gas temperature, composition and velocity, heat transfer rates,
metal temperatures, dust loading, and composition of deposits on metal surfaces
are being measured. This information is being related to the characteristics of
the refuse being burned, the rate of incineration, the conditions of combustion,
and the design of incinerators.
REGINNING DATE
3/1/69
EST. COUP. DATE
2/29/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost*
d* Q A o nc A
q>o4^, 9o1
METHOD OF S
E
UPPORT {Check One]
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
GRANT
OTHER (Specify)
Project Director: Dr. Paul D. Miller
Project Officer:
Department of Chemistry and Biology
Battelle Memorial Institute
R. Thurnau
Processing Branch, SWRD
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
IAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Department of Chemistry and Biology
Battelle Memorial Institute
Columbus, Ohio 43201
667
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Ciicinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITIE
High Energy Gas From Refuse Using Fluidized Beds
PROJECT NUMBER
421125
EP 00399
PROJECT BESCtlPTION
Cellulose and other polymeric materials are being contacted with air, inert gas,
steam, and combinations of these gases in a fluidized bed. This results in oxi-
dation, pyrolysis, and anaerobic decomposition reactions. For each type of
operation, an attempt is being made to recover evolved heat or organic compounds,
or both, and gaseous hydrocarbons in varying amounts. Maximizing the yields of
hydrogenated gas of high heating value is emphasized. Temperatures of 1, 300°,
1, 500°, and 1, 700°F and pressures from atmospheric to 100 psi are used together
with several homogeneous semifluid feeds and several feed rates. Fluidization
variables of particle size and gas velocity are being investigated, and the product
is analyzed for heating values and carbon-hydrogen ratios. Residues are analyzed
for ash, sand, and unburned solids. Investigations have shown that the gaseous
products resulting from the thermal decomposition of cellulosic materials are
sensitive both to the rate of heat transfer to the sample and to the temperature
of the surroundings. At high heat transfer rates the cellulose polymer decomposed
to hydrogenated gases and at low rates more oxygenated gases were formed. The
fluidized bed results in rapid heat transfer, and this leads to higher yields of hy-
drogenated materials. The quantitative values are being established. At the
present time, the 15-inch bed is being modified with a recycle gas system. This
modified system will be used to conduct both short and long-term tests with
municipal refuse. Preliminary prototype designs, including cost estimates,
are being developed.
RESINNING DATE
1/1/59
EST. COUP. BATE
6/29/72
FINIING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$357,501
METHOD OF S
D
EL
UPPORT ICkeck Die
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
GRANT
J OTHER (Specify)
AMES. IFFICAL TITUS. ANI IEPAITMEMTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Dr. Richard C. Bailie
Department of Chemical Engineering
West Virginia University
Project Officer:
T. Oppelt
Research Contracts and Grants Branch, SWRD
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME ANB AIDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITOTION
West Virginia University, Department of Chemical Engineering
Morgantown, West Virginia 26506
668
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Incineration of Plastics Found in Municipal Refuse
PROJECT NUMBER
421125
EP 00304
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to systematically study the destruction of plastics
and plastic-rich refuse by direct burning and by anaerobic heating followed by
burning the volatile matter. Of particular interest is the chemical and toxico-
logical nature of stack effluent and the interaction of the residue with water.
Work so far has produced a laboratory incinerator (with "afterburner") and
instrumentation for analyzing released flue gases, and flyash particle distri-
butions. Plastics of known composition have been employed as the feed in a con-
tinuously operating incinerator. Aside from analysis of the combustion effluents,
the gas and particle emissions have been utilized to examine toxic effects on ex-
posed rats and on young plants. Furthermore, solid residues from incineration
have been employed to determine toxicity to some water-borne microorganisms.
Size distribution of evolved flyash has been found to be comparable to that nor-
mally encountered during incineration. So far, toxicity effects on plants and
rats have been found to be severe only with PVC and urea-formaldehyde plastics.
Except with PVC, the toxicity of off-gasses has been found to be determined pri-
marily by the incinerator conditions.
IEGINNING DATE
3/1/69
EST. COUP. DATE
2/29/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$313,487
METHOD
OF SUPPORT (Check One)
X
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
GRANT
OTHER (Specify]
NAMES, OFFICAL TITLES. AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Dr. Richard W. Heimburg
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Syracuse University
Project Officer: D. J. Keller
Research Contracts and Grants Branch, SWRD
N ERG-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Syracuse University
Syracuse, New York 13210
669
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Ciiciiiati, Ohio 45268
rieiECT TITLE
Investigation of Corrosion-Deposition Phenomena on Gas
Turbine Blades
PROJECT NUMBER
421125
68-03-0049
MOJECT lESCIirTIIN
The objective of this program is to evaluate the amount of corrosion and/or depo-
sition which will be encountered with the turbine blades to be used in the CPU-400
combustion system. Turbine simulation equipment has been assembled and checked
out at pressures and temperatures representative of the inlet conditions of all
three machines under consideration. At present, samples of turbine materials
from Westinghouse, General Electric, and Ruston-Hornsley are under evaluation.
IECINNINC im
6/28/71
EST. COUP. 0»H
12/27/71
FIMIU INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$28, 085
METHOD OF SBPPORT [Ckeck Ottj
INTRAMURAL
X CONTRACT
( j GRANT
OTNER (Specify)
AMES. irriCAl TITLES, AM IEPARTMENTS IF PRIUIPAL IWESTI6ATIRS IR PRIIECT IIIECTORS
Project Director: E. V. Somers
Westinghouse Electric Corporation
Project Officer:
R. Chapman
Resource Recovery Branch, SWRD
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME All AIIIESS IF PRIJECT INSTITITIRN
Westinghouse Electric Corporation
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15235
670
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Size Reduction in Solid Wastes Processing
PROJECT NUMBER
421125
EP 00570
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objectives of this project are as follows:
1) to determine and mathematically describe the fundamental mechanisms
which govern the size reduction of the individual components of refuse--
i.e. , metal, glass, paper, etc. The basic issue in this objective is
whether shear stress or tensile forces must be used, and if so, which
is the most effective mode of application.
2) to review present methods of size reduction with the intent of evaluating
the advantages and disadvantages to be obtained from processing refuse
as the heterogeneous mass in which it arrives at the treatment or dis-
posal site; or from separating it into its major groups of constituents,
and then processing the groups separately.
3) to use the information obtained in pursuing (1) to formulate recommen-
dations as to how existing size reduction apparatus can be designed to
promote greater efficiency, and to suggest possible alternatives.
BEGINNING DATE
5/15/71
EST. COUP. DATE
5/14/73
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$50, 316
(Estimated)
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check One)
X
INTRAMURAL
OTHER (Specify)
CONTRACT
GRANT
NAMES. OFFICAL TITLES AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTI6ATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Dr. George J. Trezek
Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering
University of California
Project Officer: J. Grant owr>r>
Processing Branch, SWRD
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
University of California
Berkeley, California 94720
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DESCRPTIOII OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Ciiciiiili, Ohit 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Solid Waste Reclamation By Coding and Sorting
PROJECT NUMBER
421125
EP 00333
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to develop various automatic sensing, coding, and
separating devices. The investigator is developing separating and information-
processing equipment in the laboratory simultaneously with the development of a
pilot plant using actual city refuse as input. The equipment will be evaluated for
application to certain cases of industrial solid waste separation. Several approaches
have been investigated for the separation of mixed refuse and has made "first-cuts"
at a number of coding and separating devices. These are:
1) a vortex classifier which uses air to obtain a gravity separation of
particles;
2) infrared, impact, conductivity, spectroscopic and magnetic sensors; and
3) coding and information handling systems involving the coordination of a
series of multiple-output sensors to arrive at the most likely class for a
given piece of refuse and then initiation of separation procedures.
RESUMING DATE
6/1/69
[ST. COUP. OATE
6/30/73
FONOING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$319,748
(Estimated)
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Cktck On)
| [ INTRAMURAL [ | OTNER (Sptcifyj
| | CONTRACT
X
ERANT
NAMES. OFFICAl TITUS. All DEPARTMENTS DF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Dr. David G. Wilson
Engineering Projects Laboratory
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Project Officer:
R. Olexsey
Processing Branch, SWRD
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Engineering Projects Laboratory
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139
672
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PIOJECT TITLE
Thermal Degradation Pilot Plant
PROJECT NUMBER
421125
riBIECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to obtain information necessary for incinerator
design. One phase of the study will determine what happens to the dust loading
when such variables as underfire air, overfire air, temperature, feed rate, and
the nature of the refuse itself are selectively manipulated. The gaseous emission
phase of the study will examine several pollutants with special emphasis being
placed on gases that will shortly be covered by emission standards, i. e. (NO)X
and HC1. Correlations between the operating parameters and the gases emitted
will be made. The water effluent phase of the study will determine the water
quality of incinerator discharge. The nature of specific acidic and basic species
causing control problems will be studied and, hopefully, a recirculating system
will be established. The summation of these studies should supply a sizeable
amount of design data as well as an accurate look at the incineration of municipal
solid wastes.
IECINNIMC DATE
5/1/72
EST. COUP. DATE
5/1/73
FINDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$186,600
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check One)
[x] INTRAMURAL Q OTHER (Specify)
| [ CONTRACT
| { GRANT
NAMES. DFFICAl TITLES, AND DEPAITMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROIECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: James Grant
Robert C. Thurnau
Processing Branch, SWRD
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROIECT INSTITUTION
Solid Waste Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
673
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Chemical Conversion of Wood and Cellulosic Waste
PROJECT NUMBER
424121
EP 00370
PIBJtCT DESCRIPTION
This project is designed to develop practical methods for conversion of wood
residues and cellulosic waste materials to useful products such as levoglucosan,
glyoxal, furfural, acetic acid, turpentine, nutrients, and adsorptive char. The
residues and waste materials considered include, logging residues, unused plant
residues, discarded paper, packaging and other products derived from wood pulp,
and a considerable amount of wood that is burned as a fuel with various degrees
of efficiency. Thermal degradation of these materials, which proceeds through
a sequence of complex reactions, provides a random mixture of numerous products.
This program involves investigation of the degradation reactions in order to con-
trol the undesirable side reactions and determine the conditions and catalysts which
are required for selective conversion of the wood residuals to a few desirable
products at industrially acceptable yields.
BEGINNING DATE
3/1/71
EST. COUP. DATE
2/28/74
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$108, 858
(Estimated)
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check Ore]
INTRAMURAL [
CONTRACT
OTHER (Specify)
NAMES, OFFICAL TITLES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Dr. Fred Shafizadeh
Department of Chemistry
University of Montana
Project Officer:
C. Wiles
Resource Recovery Branch, SWRD
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
University of Montana, Department of Chemistry
Missoula, Montana
677
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DESCRFTON OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Ciicinati, Ohio 45268
MIJECT TITLE
Chemical Transformation of Solid Wastes
PIOJECT NUMBER
424121
EP 00242
MfllECT lESCtlFTIM
The chemical composition of the various portions of solid waste was determined.
Efforts were directed to the chemical transformation of the components of various
wastes into useful products. Reactions studied for the chemical transformation of
cellulose include catalytic destructive distillation, high-pressure hydrogenation,
and ether and ester formation. Experiments involving ether and ester formation
were conducted to unite nitrogen and phosphorus chemically to the cullulosic
structure, to form a usable soil additive from the cullulose. In another series
of experiments, cellulose was extracted from waste materials by xanthate for-
mation and the extract evaluated as a raw material for the commercial production
of plastics. The chemical transformation of plastic wastes to usable products
through high-pressure hydrogenation, oxidation, destructive distillation, and
extraction was investigated.
IECMIWC im
10/1/66
EST. CUP. IATE
10/30/71
FMIIK IIFIIMATIII
Federal Cost:
$176,695
METHOD OF SDPFOIT fCktck 8it)
| | IMTIAHUIU [~
| [ CONTIACT
E EMNT
{Specify)
AMES. IFFICAL TITLES. All IEPAITMEITS IF PIBCIPAL MVESTIBATIIS II PIOIECT IIIECTIIS
Project Director: Dr. Virgil H. Freed
Department of Agricultural Chemistry
Oregon State University
Project Officer:
D. J. Keller
Research Contracts and Grants Branch, SWRD
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
AME AM AIIIESS IF PIIJECT IISTITITIII
Oregon State University, Department of Agricultural Chemistry
Corvallis, Oregon 97331
678
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Effectiveness of Char Produced from Solid Wastes as an
Adsorption Medium
PROJECT NUMBER
424121
CPE 70-129
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to characterize char produced from municipal
solid wastes on a laboratory scale using parameters currently employed for acti-
vated carbon. New parameters and methods will also be developed. The effec-
tiveness of char produced from solid waste of varying composition, with and
without activation, will be investigated to determine its effectiveness as an ad-
sorption medium. Process design data will be developed from laboratory and
literature data. An economic feasibility analysis will be based upon laboratory
data related to production, activation and reactivation handling, utilization, storage
and ultimate disposal costs.
IEGINNING DATE
6/15/70
EST. COUP. DATE
3/15/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$51, 180
METHOD OF S
D
X
UPPORT (Check One)
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
GRANT
OTHER (Specify)
Project Director:
Project Officer:
Rolf Eliassen
The Board of Trustees
Stanford University
R. Chapman
Resource Recovery Branch, SWRD
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
The Board of Trustees
Stanford University
Encina Hall, Room 239
Stanford. California 94503
679
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PIDJECT TITLE
Fabrication of Single Cell Proteins from Cellulosic Waste
PR01ECT NUMBER
424121
EP 00524
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
This research program is directed toward the fabrication of single cell proteins
derived from Cellulomonas. Means of rendering the protein from microbial cells
more generally useful are being investigated. The specific aims of the program
are:
1) to develop techniques for isolating and purifying protein components from
Cellulomonas;
2) to characterize the protein mixture in terms of bulk molecular properties,
e.g. , molecular weight, molecular weight distributions and solubility
parameters;
3) to fabricate the protein into fibers and films for evaluation in textured
foods;
4) to develop methods of chemical modifications to render the fabricated
protein more acceptable for non-food applications; and
5) to evaluate the potential of the modified protein as a raw material for
fiber blends, biodegradable packaging films and films for high strength
composites.
REtlMINC DATE
8/1/70
EST. COUP BATE
7/31/73
FtMDINC INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$94, 249
(Estimated)
METHOD OF SUPPORT ICteck 0«e)
| | INTRAMURAL [ [ OTHER |S>etity|
| { CONTRACT
I y\ GRANT
NAMES, OFFICAL TITLES. AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Dr. William H. Daly
Assistant Professor of Chemistry
Louisiana State University
Project Officer:
C. Rogers
Resource Recovery Branch, SWRD
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITDTION
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70803
680
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PI01ECT TITLE
Investigation of the Sensitized Photodegradation of
Cellulose and Waste Paper to Useful Products
PROJECT NUMBER
424121
68-03-0006
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to determine the technical and economic feasibility
of a photochemical pretreatment process that enhances the degradation of cellulosic
wastes. Cellulose might then be more easily assimilated by various utilization
processes. The contractor will establish the conditions for sensitized photodeg-
radation of waste cellulose. The cellulosic materials to be studied are cellophane,
purified soft wood, kraft paper, and hydrapulped refuse. Specific environmental
conditions to be established are: temperature, relative humidity, illumination,
and the selection of a sensitizing photodegradation agent. The effect of this
photodegradation process will be assessed by measuring certain physical and
chemical properties and increased rates of biodegradation obtained in fermen-
tation processes. This project, if successful, will provide relevant data on
cellulose photodegradation to be used in the development of economical waste
cellulose recycling processes.
BEGINNING DATE
1/25/71
EST. COUP. DATE
7/14/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$1,000
METHOD OF SUPPORT [Check
[ [ INTRAMURAL
OTHER (Specify]
CONTRACT
GRANT
NAMES. OFFICAl TITLES. AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRWCIPAl INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Geoffrey Frohnsdorff
Gillette Company Research Institute
Project Officer:
Charles Rogers
Resource Recovery Branch, SWRD
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Gillette Company Research Institute
Rockville, Maryland 20850
681
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION A6ENCY
Ciiciiuti, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Laser-Mediated Lignin Solid Waste Fermentation
PROJECT NUMBER
424121
EP 00278
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objectives of this project are to determine the effects of laser and irradiation
energy sources on the configuration of lignin substrates and to evaluate biologic
effects of such modification processes.
BEtlNNINt DATE
6/1/68
EST. COUP. RUE
5/31/72
FMRIK INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$48, 303
METHOD OF SUPPORT (deck On)
j~~] INTRAMURAL | ] OTNER (Specif?)
| | CONTRACT
AMES. OFFICAL TITLES, AID DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTICATDRS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Dr. Donald A. Klein
Department of Microbiology
Oregon State University
Project Officer: D. J. Keller
Research Contracts and Grants Branch, SWRD
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITOTION
Oregon State University, Department of Microbiology
Corvallis, Oregon 97331
682
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Riot Plant Tests of the CPU-400
PROJECT NUMBER
424121
68-03-0054
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to continue the development of the CPU-400 pilot
plant. A number of tasks will be continued or initiated. These include the following:
1) continued investigation of experimental subscale granular filter;
2) investigation of alternate bed materials for the fluid bed combustor;
3) study of fluid bed dynamics and solid waste feed characteristics in a cold
flow model;
4) hot gas subsystem modification and replacement of the low pressure pilot
plant combustor;
5) modification of solid waste storage, shredding, and classification facilities;
6) moisture analysis and recording development;
7) study wear rates in mechanical processing equipment and develop alarm
to indicate potentially damaging pieces of metals;
8) investigation of flyash properties and potential uses of this material;
9) update granular filter test model for full combustor model flow;
10) high temperature combustion gas experiments;
11) turbine integration and checkout; and
12) short and long-term duration runs.
lEtlNNING DATE
6/30/71
EST. COUP. DATE
8/30/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$3,000,000
(Estimated)
METHOD OF SUPPORT [Check One]
| | INTRAMURAL [_
X
CONTRACT
GRANT
1 OTHER (Specify)
NAMES, BFFICAL TITLES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Richard D. Smith
Combustion Power Company, Inc.
Project Officer:
Richard Chapman
Resource Recovery Branch, SWRD
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Combustion Power Company, Inc.
Menlo Park, California 94025
683
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Reclamation of Energy from Organic Refuse
PROJECT NUMBER
424121
EP 00364
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objectives of this project are to determine the operating parameters for the
biologic conversion of organic solid waste to methane by use of anaerobic digesters
and to evaluate the potential operating problems associated with the proposed pro-
cess and determine the potential for energy reclamation. The effects of operating
temperatures, retention times, and solids content are being determined and related
to the energy yield from the methane fermentation, the reduction in quantity of
organic refuse, and the characteristics of the residue. Digester temperature is
closely controlled, and mixing is provided by mechanical stirrers. Residential
refuse is used as collected with no separation of the noncombustibles, plastics,
and rubber before it is placed in the digester. Initial runs are being made at
35°C to determine the solids content in the feed required for the optimum pro-
duction of methane. Similar studies will be conducted at temperatures up to
60°C. Control of the digestion process is based on the pH, the concentration of
volatile acids, and the gas production. Daily gas production is measured and
the composition of the gas determined. No attempt is made to control the volatile
acids, except during the startup period, at which time the loading is controlled
to keep the volatile acid concentration less than 2, 000 mg/liter. Process eval-
uation is based on the efficiency of the conversion of the organic solids to methane
gas and on the energy value of the resulting gas mixture. Solids balances are
run on the systems and correlated with methane production.
IECINNING BATE
8/1/69
EST. COMP OATE
7/31/12
FIRBINC INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$111 850
(Estimated)
METHOD OF SUPPORT |Chtck Die)
Q] INTRAMURAL [ | OTNER ISMCifj)
CONTRACT
[XJ 6RANT
Project Director: Dr. John T. Pfeffer
Department of Civil Engineering
University of Illinois
Project Officer: E. T. Oppelt TmT,
Research Contracts and Grants Branch, SWRD
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
AM ANB ABIRESS IF PR8JECT INSTITBTIflN
Department of Civil Engineering
University of Illinois
Urbana, Illinois 61801
684
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PIOJECT TITLE
Resource Utilization Engineering Pilot Plant Project
PROJECT NUMBER
424121
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to design and construct a versatile pilot plant that
can be used to study the scale-up potential of various processes for the conversion
of cellulosic wastes into recoverable resources. During FY 1972, the initial pilot
plant equipment will be sized, procured, and installed. The initial process to be
used for pilot plant "shakedown" will be the fungal protein fermentation process
developed by in-house researchers. This process utilizes an organism and a
solid waste feedstock not utilized by other processes. Alternative methods of
reducing the raw material to proper size such as hydrapulping and normal dry
grinding will also be evaluated. A cost-benefit analysis will be performed to
determine final pretreatment recommendations. Laboratory investigations of
various inducing agents will be performed and the most promising agents will
be evaluated in the pilot plant. Final product purification and modification will
also receive attention. Dewatering and drying characteristics of products will
be studied. Hydralysis of the fermentation product may be attempted to enable
recovery of higher value components from the fungal mass. Product pelletization
may also be tested for potential as animal feed. Finally, several chemical re-
source recovery techniques will be evaluated for potential pilot plant experi-
mentation.
BEGINNING DATE
9/1/71
£ST. COUP. DATE
6/30/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$233,000
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check One)
X~j INTRAMURAL [ [ OTHER (Specify)
^] CONTRACT
1 BRANT
NAMES. OFFICAL TITLES, ANB DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Alvin G. Keene
Resource Recovery Branch, SWRD
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Solid Waste Research Division
National Environmental Research Center,
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
EPA
685
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION A6ENCY
Ciiciiiati, Ohio 45268
MBJECT TITLE
Reuse of Plastics Recovered from Solid Wastes
PROJECT NUMBER
424121
EP 00411
PIIJECT IESCIIPTIOK
The objective of this project is to explore the fundamental nature of polyblends
that can be made from the common plastics found in refuse--polyethylene, poly-
styrene, and polyvinyl chloride. The application of this idea assumes that the
plastics' fraction will be separated from the refuse, but that the various types of
plastic would remain mixed. The three polymers are incompatible in that their
mixtures are not homogeneous molecular phases. Thus, these reused plastics
could have poor physical properties and no utility. However, in some cases the
properties are in fact enhanced; for example, adding rubbery polybutadiene to
brittle polystyrene improves the impact strength. Little is known about the
properties of binary and especially ternary systems of these plastics. The
plastics are being blended in three ways: dry blending of powders; intensive
mixing in molten state; and addition of solvent during mixing. One of these
schemes might lead to a product with useful properties as will be determined
by standard tests such as tensile strength, modulus, etc. Differential thermal
analysis is being used to determine information on the phases present and the
morphology is being determined by microscopic methods. Adhesion tests will
also be run and possible modifications to the process made. If the preliminary
tests look promising, more sophisticated viscoelastic and rheological tests will
be performed.
BEGINNING BATE
8/1/70
EST. CIMP. BATE
7/31/73
FINBING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$71,561
(Estimated)
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Ckctk Oil)
| | INTRAMURAL {_
| | CONTRACT
"1 OTHER (Specify)
Project Director: Dr. Donald R. Paul
Department of Chemical Engineering
The University of Texas
Project Officer: D. Bender
Resource Recovery Branch, SWRD
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME ANB ABBRESS OF PIIJECT INSTITUTIBN
The University of Texas, Department of Chemical Engineering
Austin, Texas 78712
686
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Scrap Rubber Tire Utilization in Road Dressings
PROJECT NUMBER
424121
EP 00500
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of the research is to utilize ground scrap or reclaimed rubber from
discarded rubber tires. The research will be directed toward developing improved
blacktop dressings through incorporation of ground scrap from old tires and rubber
reclaimed from tires. The compositions of blacktop dressings now used will be
studied to select those types that offer most potential for:
1) upgrading by incorporation of waste rubber; and,
2) use as controls to compare with the rubber-modified dressings.
The variables to be studied in rubber addition include:
1) commercially available reclaimed rubber from automobile tires;
2) commercially available dry rubber particles;
3) solvent swollen particles from (2) above;
4) emulsified solvent-swollen rubber particles;
5) levels of addition, possibly from 5 to 20 percent based upon bituminous
content of dressing; and,
6) particle sizes of waste rubbers used.
The tests to be performed include bonding to the foundation layers, weatherability,
wear resistance and coefficient of friction. The surfaces will also be examined for
appearance, color and resistance to gasoline, oil, transmission fluid, etc. Field
tests of experimental materials will be conducted by application on the entrance to
the Battelle parking lot..
BEGINNING DATE
6/1/71
EST. COUP. DATE
5/31/74
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$69, 719
(Estimated)
METHOD
OF SUPPORT {Check One!
X
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
GRANT
| OTHER (Specify)
NAMES, OFFICAL TITLES. AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Benson G. Brand
Battelle Memorial Institute
Project Officer:
A. Keene
Resource Recovery Branch, SWRD
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Battelle Memorial Institute
Columbus, Ohio 43201
687
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PIOIECT TITLE
Single Cell Proteins from Cellulosic Wastes
PROJECT NUMBER
424121
EP 00328
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
This project is directed toward the technical and economic optimization of the
existing pilot plant for the production of single-cell protein from waste cellulosics.
More basic knowledge of the theory and techniques of cellulose fermentation is
being sought. Means to improve substrate treatment procedures, increase fer-
mentation productivity, and improve cell harvesting techniques are also being
sought. The investigators are searching for improved cellulolytic organisms
and are also studying mixed culture population dynamics with Alcaligenes faecalis
and Cellulomonas. Suitable evaluation parameters to make more effective use of
the fermentation data have been established and will be used in conjunction with a
computer data analysis program for rapid and thorough analysis of fermentation
data. An economic evaluation of the process considering both fixed costs and
operating costs will be performed.
IEC1NNING DOTE
3/1/69
EST. COUP. BATE
2/28/73
FINDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$386,854
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check Die)
INTRAMURAL | [ OTHER
CONTRACT
X GRANT
AMES. IFFICAl TITLES. ANI IEPARTMENTS IF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Dr. Charles R. Dunlap
Department of Chemical Engineering
Louisiana State University
Project Officer:
C. Rogers
Resource Recovery Branch, SWRD
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME Ml ADBRESS IF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Louisiana State University, Department of Chemical Engineering
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70803
688
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Solid Waste Conversion Cellulose Liquefaction
PROJECT NUMBER
424121
EP 00516
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The investigator will explore the stoichiometry, mechanism, and kinetics of the
liquefaction of cellulose which may be in the form of solid waste. The culmination
of the project is to be the production of useful products such as crude oil from
solid waste. The concept is based on a study by the Bureau of Mines in which
garbage pressured to 1000 psig with CO and heated to 380°C yielded, at the 90
percent conversion level, 48 percent of a black petroleum-like fluid. Specifically,
the heterogeneous catalysis of cellulose will be examined in the presence of CO
or Ho. Three separate types of reactor systems will be examined: batch process
in miniature (1 to 10 ml) rocking autoclaves, continuous plug flow reactor and
CSTR reactor. The objectives of these studies are to identify the type of products
formed from the hydrogenation of cellulose. Hopefully useful products similar to
petroleum derivatives can be obtained. It is also hoped that the mechanisms and
the kinetics of the reactions can be characterized. Lastly, the investigator will
search for inexpensive catalysts such as clays, Ca(OH)2> etc. to enhance the rates
of reaction.
BEGINNING DATE
3/1/71
EST. COUP. DATE
2/28/73
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$127, 901
(Estimated)
METHOD
OF SUPPORT (Check One)
X
INTRAMURAL
OTHER [Specify!
CONTRACT
GRANT
Project Director: Dr. Alvin H. Weiss
Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Project Officer:
J. Geyer
Resource Recovery Branch, SWRD
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, Massachusetts
689
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DESCRPTON OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
CiieiNiati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Study of the Technical and Economic Feasibility of a
Hydrogenation Process for Utilization of Waste Rubber
PROJECT NUMBER
424121
68-03-0050
PROJECT IESCRIPTIBN
The objective of this project is to assess the technical and economic feasibility of
producing valuable end products from waste rubber and discarded rubber tires
utilizing a hydrogenation process. A bench-scale feasibility study of the ebullated
bed catalytic hydrogenation technique will be carried out to establish a feasible
range of process parameters and to permit selection of proper process conditions
and catalyst performance. This work will seek to determine the amount of hydro-
gen required for operation with minimum hydrogen consumption, determine the
most effective catalyst for rubber conversion, and determine feasible tempera-
tures, pressures, and feed mixtures. Employing the data obtained in the initial
laboratory studies, a continuous pilot plant study will be conducted in a unit of
capacity no less than 25 pounds of solid feed per day. This work will determine
the minimum degree of hydrogenation of rubber and evaluate the effect of increased
hydrogenation for upgrading the liquid products, ascertain the corrosion resulting
to the unit during process operation; evaluate the nature of the liquid, solid and
gaseous products, and delineate an array of possible valuable products with re-
spect to a range of operating conditions. Preliminary cost estimates for a
commercial plant will be prepared.
REGINNING RATE
6/15/71
EST. COUP, am
6/15/72
FINDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$93,566
METHOD OF SUPPORT [deck Die)
j~^| INTRAMURAL [~~| OTNER
X
CONTRACT
GRANT
(Specify)
AMES, RFFICAl TITLES. AMI IEPARTMENTS IF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT OIRECTORS
Project Director: Ronald H. Wolk
Hydrocarbon Research, Inc.
Project Officer: James Geyer
Resource Recovery Branch, SWRD
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME All ADDRESS Of PROJECT INSTITITION
Hydrocarbon Research, Inc.
Trenton, New Jersey 08607
690
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Subscale Experiments on the Model-400 Combustion
Power Unit (CPU-400)
PROJECT NUMBER
424121
PH 86-68-198
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this contract is to build and test subscale models of various com-
bustor and particle collector devices to obtain necessary information for final
design for the CPU-400 system. The CPU-400 system makes use of a gas tur-
bine powered by waste heat from incineration of refuse for the purpose of gener-
ating electricity. The contractor is investigating the design parameters of con-
tinuous flow incineration by a fluidized bed combustor. The investigation requires
the design, fabrication, and testing of two different fluid bed combustors:
1) a large (8-foot diameter) bed operated at low pressure which will deter-
mine the refuse feed and distribution problems; and
2) a small (12-inch diameter) high-pressure (60 to 100 psia) bed to deter-
mine heat release rates, combustion products, etc.
The contractor is also investigating three different particle collection devices--an
electrostatic precipitator, a mat filter, and an inertial separator--to determine
the best device (or combination of devices) to be used for the CPU-400.
BEGINNING DATE
6/1/68
EST. COUP. DATE
9/30/71
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$2, 179, 381
METHOD OF SUPPORT [Check One)
INTRAMURAL | | OTHER (Specify)
~XJ CONTRACT
GRANT
NAMES, BFFICAL TITLES. AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Richard D. Smith
Combustion Power Company, Inc.
Project Officer:
R. Chapman
Resource Recovery Branch, SWRD
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROIECT INSTITUTION
Combustion Power Company, Inc.
1346 Willow Road
Menlo Park, California 94025
691
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
The Metallurgical Upgrading of Automotive Scrap Steel
PROJECT NUMBER
424121
EP 00667
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The investigator will study ways to upgrade auto scrap steel using vacuum melting
refinement techniques in a two-step approach. First, the optimum conditions for
removal of copper, tin, and chromium will be determined by induction melting,
arc melting, and electron-beam melting of small-scale melts of synthetic alloys
and commercial auto scrap metal. The conditions of pressure, temperature and
retention time will be varied; and chemical analysis, metalographic structure,
and mechanical properties will be used to evaluate the quality of the processed
material. In the second step, larger melts (several hundred pound quantities)
will be employed under selected conditions with a view toward practical, com-
mercial feasibility processing, including recovery of the copper, tin, and
chromium removed from the steel.
REGINNING DATE
6/1/71
EST. COUP. DATE
5/31/73
FINtlNG INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$40, 000
(Estimated)
METHOD
OF SUPPORT [Ckeck Oiej
X
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
GRANT
OTHER (Specify!
NAMES, IFFICAL TITLES. AM IEPARTMENTS JF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Dr. O. Norman Carlson
Iowa State University
Project Officer: D. Wilson
Resource Recovery Branch, SWRD
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITBTIDN
Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa 50010
692
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PIOJECT TITLE
Use of Domestic Waste Glass for Urban Paving
PROJECT NUMBER
424121
EP 00329
PieiECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to establish that waste glass can be used as an ag-
gregate in bituminous mixtures for street maintenance and to illustrate this po-
tential use as a method of solving urban glass waste disposal problems. The first
of the two project phases consisted of laboratory studies to determine the proper-
ties of the glass aggregate and bituminous materials that produce suitable paving
mixtures. The mixtures investigated included aggregates consisting entirely of
glass as well as combinations of conventional mineral aggregates and glass. In-
vestigation of the type of grade of bituminous material to be used, centered upon
adhesion or stripping tests and qualitative evaluation of the mixture's workability.
The effect of variations in glass composition upon adhesion were studied. Speci-
mens were fabricated at several asphalt contents and tested for stability, flow,
compression strength, void ratio, and stripping resistance. Phase two of the
study consists of a field testing program in which large batches of the bituminous-
glass mixture are mixed and placed in patches or overlays. Several glassphalt
test strips have been placed throughout the United States. Observation during this
phase may suggest modifications in the normal placing and compacting procedures
that would facilitate placing the bituminous-glass mixture. A laboratory appara-
tus for measuring tire wear has been constructed and testing has begun. Skid
tests, core tests, and tests aimed at improving the gradation for glass aggregate
mixtures are continuing.
IEGINNING DATE
6/1/69
EST. COUP. DATE
5/31/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$101,405
METHOD
OF SUPPORT (Check One)
X
INTRAMURAL
OTHER {Spicifyl
CONTRACT
GRANT
NAMES. OFFICAL TITLES. AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director
Project Officer:
Dr. Ward R. Malisch
Department of Civil Engineering
University of Missouri--Rolla
K. Kisenbauer
Disposal Technology Branch, SWRD
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Department of Civil Engineering
University of Missouri - Rolla
Rolla, Missouri 65201
693
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Resource Recovery
and
Inducements Projects
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
A Study of Determination of the Impact of Abandoned
Automobiles Upon Aesthetics, Economics, Quality of
Living and Solid Waste Management
PROJECT NUMBER
424122
68-03-0046
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objectives of this project are to perform an in-depth nation-wide study to
measure the extent of the problems caused by abandoned automotive vehicles
and to develop supportable recommendations for alleviating these problems.
Data from previous studies on the abandoned auto problem will be collated and
analyzed. The flow of out-of-service automobiles through the out-of-service
automobile cycle will be quantified. Existing inventories in each of the relevant
entities will be determined. The contractor will also determine the number of
companies within the dismantling and processing industries and evaluate the
capacity of the industry for assimilating abandoned autos. The contractor will
also develop and evaluate the alternative strategies to alleviate the abandoned
auto problem. Model ordinances which could be used by state and local govern-
ment will be drafted.
BEGINNING DATE
6/30/71
EST. COUP. DATE
6/30/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$75, 318
METHOD OF SUPPORT {Check One)
INTRAMURAL [ | OTHER (Specify]
X
CONTRACT
GRANT
NAMES, OFFICAL TITLES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: David W. Weiss
Booz, Allen Applied Research, Inc.
Project Officer: Harry Freeman
Resource Recovery Branch, SWRD
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Booz, Allen Applied Research, Inc.
Bethesda, Maryland 20014
697
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Ciicmiati, Okw 45268
FIOJECT TITLE
Analysis of Government Contracts and Policies Affecting
Solid Waste Generation and Reclamation
PROJECT NUMBER
424122
EHS-C-71-0106
MIJECT lESCIIPTIIN
The objective of this project is to determine those federal laws, policies, and/or
activities that inadvertently encourage the generation of solid waste materials or
discourage solid waste reclamation and recycling. The first phase of the project
was devoted to a review of major federal activities, including the laws adminis-
tered and policies and regulations promulgated. After this initial study, 53
agencies were found to have a possible effect on solid waste generation and re-
cycling. These agencies were ranked according to their expected degree of
impact, and 12 agencies were then selected for an in-depth evaluation. For
each of these 12 agencies, the analysis included a determination of specific
instances in which agency actions have caused solid waste problems, an iden-
tification of areas in which the agency could contribute to solving waste prob-
lems, and recommendations for program changes which might bring about
desired improvements. Recommended alternatives in present policies and
laws to overcome obstacles to resource utilization will be presented.
REtWNINt IATE
1/4/71
EST. CMP. IATE
3/1/72
FMIIK INFIRMATIM
Federal Cost:
$42, 768
METNII IF SUPPORT jCktck 811)
INTRAMURAL [""] «TNEI
|X| CONTRACT
D """
AMES, IFFICAl TITIES. AMI IEPAITHEITS IF PINICIPAL WVESTISATIIS II PIIJECT IIIECTIIS
Project Director: Robert P. Stearns
SCS Engineers
Project Officer: Harry Freeman
Resource Recovery Branch, SWRD
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
AH All AMIESS IF PHIECT IISTITITIM
SCS Engineers
Long Beach, California 90807
698
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Business Analysis of the Salvage Industry
PROJECT NUMBER
424122
EP 00600
The aims
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
This project is a business administration study of the salvage industry.
of the study are to:
1) explore the logistical relationships in the salvage industry and the market
behavior;
2) determine the industry structure as regards managerial control, finance,
human relations, planning, marketing, and production;
3) determine managerial attitudes towards competition, economic and
technological change, considering inter and intra-industry cooperation; and
4) determine the potential of the industry for increasing the volume of re-
cycled solid waste.
The investigation will be carried out through five phases. The first phase will
gather information about the nature of the material flows through the salvage
industry. The second phase will analyze the industry from a managerial, financial
and operating vantage point. The third phase will study the external relationship
of the industry primarily from a procurement and marketing point of view. The
fourth phase will analyze the data collected and attempt to synthesize them into
a description of the industry, its trends, its prospects, and its potentialities.
The fifth phase will attempt to indicate areas in which the application of manage-
ment science techniques would seem to have promise in improving the operations
of the industry. The methods to be employed are primarily survey techniques and
extensive interviews similar to those used in the case study method.
1EGINNING DATE
5/15/71
EST. COUP. DATE
5/14/72
FUNDINE INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$60, 047
METHOD
OF SUPPORT |Check One]
X
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
GRANT
OTHER {Specify)
RAIES. OFFICAl TITLES. AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Robert M. Sontheimer
Resource Planning Institute, Inc.
Project Officer: R. McDermott
Resource Recovery Branch, SWRD
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Resource Planning Institute, Inc.
Burlington, Massachusetts
699
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Ciicinati, Okie 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Federal Purchasing to Reduce Solid Wastes
PROJECT NUMBER
424122
68-03-0047
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objectives of this project are to determine those areas in which the Federal
Government's purchasing power can be most effectively utilized as an economic
incentive to encourage reducing solid waste and/or the use of recycled materials,
and outline a recommended plan of action by which the desired changes in federal
purchasing policies can be affected. To meet these objectives, the contractor
will conduct a study of government purchasing practices through an analysis of
product performance requirements; determine those purchasing practices where
current quality specifications might be changed to remove unnecessary restrictions
against the use of secondary materials; consider the potential contribution of all
federal agencies including GSA, the Defense Supply Agency, and the Joint Com-
mittee on Printing; document examples of federal purchasing that directly in-
fluence the generation, the salvage, or the reuse of solid wastes; consider the
potential impacts of alternate policies on the procuring agencies, the producing
industry, the secondary materials industry, and the environment; forecast pos-
sible changes in industry structure and technology resulting from changes in
procurement policy; indicate the probably success or failure of various alter-
native means to bring about the desired changes and consider alternative pro-
curement policies that may react to varying market conditions for secondary
materials; submit a recommended governmental plan of action outlining those
specific approaches that have the highest probability of achieving the desired
results.
BECINNING DATE
6/28/71
EST. COUP. BITE
7/27/72
FINBINC INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$127,270
METHOD
Of SUPPORT [Ckeck Die!
[ INTRAMURAL
X CONTRACT
| GRANT
OTHER [Specify!
NAMES. OFFICAt TITLES. ANB DEPARTMENTS Bf PRINCIPAL INVESTICATBRS 8R PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Jack Milgrom
Arthur D. Little, Inc.
Project Officer:
Oscar Albrecht
Resource Recovery Branch, SWRD
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NINE AND ADDRESS BF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Arthur D. Little, Inc.
Cambridge, Massachusetts
02140
700
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Resource Recovery Inducement Project
PROJECT NUMBER
424122
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objectives of this project are to analyze the effectiveness of various non-
technological approaches to increasing resource recovery and to identify those
approaches that will lead to increasing the recovery of resources. A non-
combustible material survey is being conducted to determine the contribution
of several non-combustible materials to the solid waste problem and to outline
possible strategies for recovering the resource value of the materials. The
results from this and other grant and contract studies will be used to examine
the possibilities of using externality theory as the basis for an economic impact
model for predicting the effects of resource recovery inducements. A regional
economic environmental impact model will be developed. The model can be
used to simulate the effects on the economy and the environment of various
legislative and economic sanctions designed to improve environmental quality.
It will also provide regional planning officials with a prototype tool for use in
developing environmental plans for their respective regions.
IEGINNING DATE
9/1/71
EST. COUP. DATE
8/31/72
FUNDING INFORMAT
Federal
$121,
ION
Cost:
000
METHOD
OF SUPPORT [Check
X
INTRAMURAL
One)
| [ OTHER
[Specify)
~~\ CONTRACT
6RANT
Project Director: Harry M. Freeman ,
Resource Recovery Branch, bWKU
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Solid Waste Research Division
National Environmental Research Center, EPA
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
701
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DESCRPTON OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
rteiEGT TITU
Strategies for Recovering the Resource Values of
Combustible Solid Wastes
PIOJECT NUMBER
424122
68-03-0060
PROJECT IESCIIPTIQI
The objectives of this project are to determine the relative resource values of the
combustible portion of the solid waste stream and to recommend the strategies
which should be adopted by the federal government to maximize resource recovery.
The contractor will gather the necessary economic and technological data to eval-
uate the relative potentialities of strategies for increasing the recovery of the
resource value from each major combustible component of solid wastes. Strategies
to be evaluated include:
1) decreasing the generation of solid wastes through the use of economic
and social source reduction techniques;
2) using the wastes as either a primary or supplementary fuel;
3) separating and reclaiming the materials to be used as raw materials
for industrial processes;
4) chemically or biologically treat the material for use in a different pro-
cess or product; and
5) utilize the waste as fill materials for sanitary landfill.
Different strategies may be developed for different size cities and communities,
different socio-economic regions, different materials classifiable as combustibles,
or different sources of waste, such as municipal or industrial. The contractor
will, through the analysis of material flows, markets, etc., demonstrate the
authenticity of his findings.
RECINNINC IATE
6/30/71
EST. C8MP IATE
7/11/72
FMIIM IIFMIIATIM
Federal Cost:
$328,057
METHOD
er SUPPORT (Click on)
X
INTRAMURAL [
CONTRACT
GRANT
OTNER [Specify]
NAMES. IfFICU TITUS. All IEPARTMEITS IF PRUCIPAl IWESTICATMS 01 PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Charles C. Humpstone
International Research and Technical Corporation
Project Officer:
Harry Freeman
Resource Recovery Branch, SWRD
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AM ANIESS IF PROJECT INSTITITIII
International Research and Technical Corporation
Washington, D. C. 20036
702
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Study of the Total Impact of Beverage Containers
PROJECT NUMBER
424122
68-03-0038
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to evaluate various policy alternatives which could
be adopted by the federal government to alleviate the waste management problem
induced by the beverage container. The total impact of these beverage containers
on society will be considered. Economic implications of alternative policies will
be considered as applied to jobs affected, import-export business, impact upon
consumers, and the impact on waste management, including litter problems. The
contractor will consider such possibilities as banning no-return bottles, taxing
non-returnable bottles, requiring uniform containers, utilizing biodegradable
containers, and using subsidies or other feceral incentives. Other possibilities
will also be considered.
BEGINNING DATE
6/28/71
EST. COUP. DATE
4/27/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$44, 564
METHOD OF SUPPORT (Check One)
INTRAMURAL
OTHER (Specify]
[ x| CONTRACT
| [BRANT
NAMES. OFFICAl TITLES. AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Jay T. Wakeley
Research Triangle Institute
Project Officer:
Richard Ongerth
Resource Recovery Branch, SWRD
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Research Triangle Institute
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina
27709
703
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Specialized
Municipal
Wastes
Projects
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Study of Economics of Hospital Solid Wastes Systems
PROJECT NUMBER
421128
EP 00458
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objectives of this project are to improve the efficiency of hospital solid
wastes management operations, determine the size of institutions for which
mechanization of solid wastes handling would be economically feasible, and
determine the feasibility of centralized waste processing for a cluster of hospitals.
Four Minneapolis hospitals of general medicine with capacities between 200 and 500
beds are being used for this study. All aspects of the solid wastes service are
being studied with respect to cost, efficiency, levels of sanitation, and accident
experience. The data obtained will be used as a basis for developing a mathematical
model designed to permit the evaluation of new waste handling methods particularly
automatic and mechanical devices and including incineration, compaction, etc.
The concept of centralizing solid wastes service for a cluster of hospitals will
also be evaluated using the mathematical model.
IEGINNING DATE
6/1/70
EST COUP DATE
5/31/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$94, 956
METHOD
OF SUPPORT (Check One)
X.
INTRAMURAL
OTHER [Specify)
CONTRACT
GRANT
NAMES. OFFICAl TITLES. AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Dr. Richard G. Bond
School of Public Health
University of Minnesota
Project Officer: O. Albrecht
Resource Recovery Branch, SWRD
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
University of Minnesota, School of Public Health
Minneapolis, Minnesota
707
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Systems
Management
Projects
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PI8IECT TITLE
Comprehensive Studies of Solid Waste Management
PROJECT NUMBER
421127
EP 00260
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The objective of this project is to conduct a coordinated effort to develop solutions
to regional problems of solid waste management through a program of research
which brings together the competence of specialists from such fields as planning,
economics, administration, operations research, engineering, public health, and
sociology or political science. The research is concerned with developing an over-
all waste generation and management model; establishing methodology for eval-
uating the waste generating potential of land dedicated to any plan of use; devel-
oping models and subsystems by which feasible alternative decisions can be
evaluated from an economic and engineering viewpoint and fitted in with socio-
logical and political realities; and developing new technologies. This is being
accomplished by focusing on three major areas of research:
1) planning, economics, administration, and management;
2) operations research and transportation; and
3) technology.
Included under technology is research on anaerobic digestion, pyrolization-
combustion, wet oxidation, and biological fractionation.
BEGINNING DATE
6/1/66
EST. COUP. DATE
5/31/72
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$938, 273
METHOD OF SUPPORT [Check One]
| | INTRAMURAL [
j [ CONTRACT
[x]
OTHER (Specify)
NAMES. OFFICAL TITLES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Project Director: Dr. Clarence G. Golueke
University of California
Project Officer: D. J. Keller
Research Contracts and Grants Branch, SWRD
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
University of California
Richmond Field Station
Richmond, California
711
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Transport Methods
Projects
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DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
Fiscal Year 1972
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
PROJECT TITLE
Development of Household Refuse Grinder
PROJECT NUMBER
421124
CPE 70-115
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
This is a two-phase project. Phase I will establish the background data required
before a refuse grinder can be developed. Phase II will provide preliminary de-
sign and specifications, with approximate costs, for a refuse grinder with the
capacity to macerate typical household refuse and inject it into a typical sanitary
sewer. The contractor will determine if the average sanitary sewage system
will be overloaded by the increase of solids from the grinder process. If the
sewers can handle the additional solids, the contractor will determine the max-
imum solids content and average particle size of the incoming refuse that can be
easily transported by the sewers. From this research, a range of effluent solids
content will be determined and used as a basic design criterion of the grinder.
BECINNING DATE
6/29/70
EST. COUP. DATE
12/28/71
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Cost:
$78,692
METHOD
OF SUPPORT (Check One]
X
INTRAMURAL
CONTRACT
GRANT
OTHER {Specify]
NAMES, IFFICAL TITLES AND DEPARTMENTS Of PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS OR PROJECT DIRECTORS
Proiect Director: John S. Rowland
Foster-Miller Associates, Inc.
Project Officer:
J. Grant
Processing Branch, SWRD
NERC-Cincinnati, EPA
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT INSTITUTION
Foster-Miller Associates, Inc.
135 Second Avenue
Waltham, Massachusetts 02154
715
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LIST
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PROJECT
TITLES
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EDISON WATER QUALITY RESEARCH DIVISION
Chemical and Allied Products Projects
Ion Exchange Effluent Treatment Unit (PET) ............................. 13
Combined Sewer Discharge Projects
A Combined Sewerage Collection and Treatment Facility .................. 17
A Method for Assessing the Extent of Pollution from Stormwater
Runoff from an Urban Area .......................................... 18
A Pressure Sewer System Demonstration ................................ 19
An Engineering Investigation of Storm and Combined Sewer Problems ........ 20
Bedding and Infiltration Studies of Sanitary Sewers in the Gulf Coast Area ..... 21
Boston University Bridge Storm Water Detention and Chlorination Station ..... 22
Chlorination and Hypochlorination of Polluted Storm Water Pumpage ......... 23
Combined Sewer Fluidic Regulator Demonstration ........................ 24
Combined Sewers - Microstraining Pilot Tests .......................... 25
Construction of a Facility to Demonstrate Offshore Underwater
Temporary Storage of Storm Overflow from a Combined Sewer ............. 26
Demonstrate the Feasibility of Reducing Pollution from Combined Sewer
Storm Overflows by Means of Periodic Flushing During Dry Weather ........ 27
Demonstration of an Underground Storage Silo- Vortex Regulator /Solids
Separator System for Control of Combined Sewer Overflows ................ 28
Demonstration of Screening/Dissolved-Air Flotation Treatment as an
Alternate to Combined Sewer Separation ............................... 29
Demonstration of Void Space Storage with Treatment and
Flow Regulation ..................................... ..............
Demonstration Project of Biological Absorption of Pollutants from
Combined Storm Water Runoff and Sanitary Sewage ......................
Design, Construction, Operation, and Evaluation of a Demonstration^
Waste Treatment Device Termed the "Rotating Biological Contactor ........ ^
Development and Demonstration of Combined Sewage Treatment
Utilizing Screening and Split-Flow Air Flotation ............. . ..........
Development, Demonstration, and Evaluation of Physical-Chemical
Treatment of Combined Storm-Sanitary Sewage ........... . . ._ ...........
Development of a State -of -the -Art Assessment of the Characteristics
of Combined Sewer Overflows and Receiving Stream Impacts ............. "
Development of a State-of-the-Art on Flow Measuring Devices ............. ^
Development of Suspended Solids Monitor ........... . . .......
Disinfection /Treatment of Combined Sewer Overflows -Syracuse, Mew York. ... ^
Duwamish River Elliott Bay Storm Water Control System ................. ^
East Chicago Treatment Lagoon ....................... ............. * ' ^
Electromagnetic Soil Profiling ............... ..... - ................ 4?
Establishment of a Field Test Site- -Preliminary Study -.. .............. 43
Evaluation of Spring Creek Auxiliary Pollution Control Project .............
Feasibility of High Current Density Hypochlorite Generation ............... ^
High Rate Filtration for Treating Combined Sewer _Overflo v ............ .
Humbolt Avenue Overflow Detention and Chlorination Facility ... ............
Larfe Scale Demonstration of Treatment of Storm-Caused Overflow .......... ^
by the Screening Method .............. v V * " ' " " ......... ___ 50
Portable Device for Measuring Wastewater Flow in Sewers . .............
Program for Demonstrating Combined Sewer Overflaws Contr^ ........ gj
Techniques for Water Quality Improvement and Beach Protection ........ ^
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Storm and Combined Sewage Treatment and Control ................... 54
Processes and Systems ................................ ' ............ 55
Stnrmwater Treatment Facilities ......... *'. .............. . . 56
slreTm PoUuUon Abatement by Supplemental Pumping .....................
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Combined Sewer Discharge Projects (Cont'd.)
System Monitoring and Remote Control 57
Systems Approach to Combined Sewer Stormwater Overflow
Pollution Abatement 58
The Determination of Ground Water Infiltration and the Effects of
Internal Chemical Sealing of Sanitary Sewers 59
The Lawrence Avenue Underflow Sewer System 60
The Somerville Marginal Conduit Including Pretreatment Facilities 61
Transport of Solid Suspension in Conduits 62
Treatment of Combined Sewer Overflows by the Dissolved Air
Flotation Process 63
Treatment of Peak Wet Weather Wastewater Flows and Rate Control of
all Wastewater Discharges to Interceptor Sewers 64
Urban Runoff Characteristics 65
Use of Polymers to Reduce or Eliminate Sewer Overflow in the
Bachman Creek Sewer 66
Utilization of a Storage Pond with Treatment for Combined
Sewer Overflows 67
Utilization of High Rate Trickling Filters for Treatment of Combined
Sewer Overflows 68
Vibratory Sewer Flow Meter 69
Wastewater Flow Measurement in Sewers Using Ultrasound 70
Hazardous Materials Spills Projects
Control of Hazardous Chemical Spills by Physical Barriers 73
Development of a Barrier to Control Hazardous Materials Spilled
in Watercourses 74
Development of Mass Transfer Media for Treatment of Hazardous
(Material) Spills 75
Development of Module Transportable Prototype System for Treating
Spilled Hazardous Materials 76
Development of Thin Film Aerator and Static Sealed Centrifuge to
Treat Spilled Hazardous Materials 77
Field Detection and Damage Assessment Manual 78
Method to Control Hazardous Material Spills: Foamed Plastic Barriers
for Stopping Spills of Hazardous Materials from Leaking Containers 79
Methods for Disposal of Spilled and Unused Pesticides 80
Methods to Treat, Control, and Monitor Spilled Hazardous Materials 81
Rapid Detection of Toxic Materials in Water 82
Joint (Industrial/Municipal) Wastes Projects
Efficiency and Economy of Polymeric Sewage Clarification 85
Machinery and Transportation Equipment Manufacturing Projects
Regeneration of Chromated Aluminum Deoxidizer Solutions 89
Metal and Metal Products Projects
A Review of Water Pollution Control Practices and Problems in the
Nonferrous Metals Industries 93
Acid Pickle Liquor Wastes Treatment Utilizing Advanced Ion
Exchange Techniques 94
An Investigation of Techniques for the Removal of Chromium and
Cyanides from Electroplating Wastes 95
Biological Removal of Carbon and Nitrogen Compounds from
Coke Plant Wastes 96
Chemical Treatment of Plating Waste for Removal of Heavy Metals 97
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Metal and Metal Products Projects (Cont'd. )
Combined Steel Mill and Municipal Wastewaters Treatment 98
Destruction of Cyanide Wastes by an Electrochemical Redox Process 99
Detoxification of Cyanide Wastes by Electro-oxidation 100
Electrolytic Treatment of Job Shop Metal Finishing Wastewaters 101
Electro membrane Process for Regenerating Acid from
Spent Pickle Liquor 102
Electroplating Waste Treatment and Water Reuse 103
Management of Recycled Waste Process Water Ponds 104
Pollution Control of Blast Furnaces Gas Washer Through Recirculation 105
Reclamation of Metal Values from Metal Finishing Waste
Treatment Sludges 1°6
Recovery of Chromic Acid and Nickel from Plating Wastes 107
Recovery of Sulfuric Acid and Ferrous Sulfate from Waste Pickle Liquor 108
Research Study of Coal Preparation Plant and By-Product Coke
Plant Effluent
Treatment of Cyanide Rinse Waters by Electrodialysis
Treatment of Recovery and Reuse of Copper Wire Mill Pickling Wastes Ill
Use of Reverse Osmosis for Treating Metal Finishing Effluents 112
Non-Sewered Run-Off Projects
Rainfall-Runoff Relations on Urban (and Rural) Areas 115
Oil Pollution Spills Projects
A Feasibility Study for an Oil Recovery System Using Sorbent Materials 119
Aerial Surveillance Spill Prevention System (15080 HOK
Aerial Surveillance Spill Prevention System (15080 HOL) .
Application of Froth Flotation Separation to Beach Restoration
Assessment of Intertidal Animals and Plants Following
Contamination by Oil 124
Collection and Oil Water Separation System ....... -
Comprehensive Oil Spill Control Program for New York Harbor and ^
Immediate Waters
Concept Development of a System for the Recovery of Oil from
Unprotected Waters with the Acid of Polyurethane Foam Sorbents 126
Containment and Removal of Oil Spills in Shallow Coastal^aters 12,
Demonstration of the Complete Conversion of Crankcase Waste Oil
Into Useful Products-Without Producing Pollutant Material
Design, Fabrication, Assembly, Test, and Evaluation of an Oil
Absorbent Harvesting System . .... y %
Development of Concepts for Containment of Floating Oil and
Separation of Oil from Water . . 131
Effect of Oil Discharges on Salt Marsh Ecology 132
Fabrication and Delivery of a Portable Oil Harvester 133
Fate of Oil Applied to Dirt Roads 134
Nontoxic Simulated Crude Oil ^ !38
Oil Film Visibility from Oily Water Discharges '.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.... 139
Oil Pollution Source Identification 15080 HDJ) 140
Oil Pollution Source Identification (15080 HDL) 141
Oil
O Recovery System Using Sorbent Materials 5080 ^ 1 - - - ; ;
SI Recover Sstem Using Sorbentaterials (15080 HEV) ».... 144
Oil Spill
Oil Spill
Petroleum Systems Reliability Analysis
Oil Recovery -j*.-^" ~-o -- p* ---
Surveillance System (15080 HOP) _ 145
Oil Spill Surveillance System (15080 HOQ) "."I*.!!*.".!".!'. 146
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Oil Pollution Spills Projects (Cont'd. )
Quantitative Analysis of Oil in Water ........ . ......................... i47
Quantitative Determination of Oil in Sediments .......................... 148
Temperature Effects of Santa Barbara Crude Oil in the Upper
Intertidal Zone [[[ 149
Testing and Evaluation of Vortex Oil/Water Separator .................... 150
Testing Oil Dispersant Toxicity and Emulsion Efficiency (15080 FXA) ....... 151
Testing Oil Dispersant Toxicity and Emulsion Efficiency (15080 FXB) ....... 152
Testing Oil Dispersant Toxicity and Emulsion Efficiency (15080 GAU) ....... 153
Testing Oil Dispersant Toxicity and Emulsion Efficiency (15080 GAV) ....... 154
The Development of a Submerged Hydrodynamic Oil Concentrator
for the Recovery of Floating Oil ..................................... 1 55
The Effects of Oil Films on Surface Zooplankton ........................ 156
Use of Vortex Separator for Ballast Water Treatment .................... 157
Recreational Projects
Demonstration of Non-Aqueous Sewage Disposal System for
Recreational and Remote Areas .....................................
Recirculating Catalytic Oxidation Waste Treatment System ................
Sewered Wastes Projects
New Process to Improve Quality of Trickling Filter Effluents .............. 165
Storm Sewer Discharge Projects
Characterization and Treatment of Urban Land Runoff .................... I69
Demonstration Project for Temporary Detention of Storm and
Combined Sewage in Natural Underground Formations ................... 1 70
Development of a State -of -the-Art on the Characteristics of Storm
Water and Receiving Stream Impacts .................................
Development of the RRL Method of Storm Sewer Design ...................
Investigation of Porous Pavements .................................... * '3
The Construction and Technical Evaluation of the Various Aspects of
an Aluminum Storm Sewer System ................................... J J4
Water Pollution Effects of Street Surface Contaminants ................... I'5
Watercraft Wastes Projects
Analysis of Pollution from Marine Engines and Effects on
the Environment .................................................. J J^
Catalytic Waste Treatment Systems for Great Lakes Ore Carriers .......... l°°
Development and Demonstration of a Device for On-Board
Treatment of Wastes from Vessels .................................. 181
Development and Demonstration of Devices for On-Board
Treatment of Wastes from Vessels .................................. 182
Development of Performance Evaluation Field Test Kits for
Marine Sanitation Devices ..........................................
Device for On-Board Treatment of Wastes from Vessels (15020 HJJ) ........
Device for On-Board Treatment of Wastes from Vessels (15020 HJL) ........
Devices for On-Board Treatment of Wastes from Vessels (15020 HJG) .......
Devices for On-Board Treatment of Wastes from Vessels (15020 HJH) ....... 1°7
Devices for On-Board Treatment of Wastes from Vessels (15020 HJN) .......
Marine Sanitation System Demonstration ................................
Performance Evaluation of Marine Sanitation Devices .....................
Recreational Water Craft Waste Treatment System ......................
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Toxicological Assessment of Mobile Emissions Projects
Basic Reproductive Response and Teratology Following Exposure
to Potentially Hazardous Substances ................................. 197
Behavioral and Neurological Effects of Lead ............................ 198
Comparative Toxicology of Fuel Emissions ............................. 199
Effect of Chronic Exposure to Auto Exhaust Atmospheres on
Immune Response - Pilot Study ...................................... 200
Effect of Chronic Exposure to Auto Exhaust, SOX and NOX
Atmospheres on Immune Response ................................... 201
Facilities Construction, Operation, and Related Engineering Services ....... 202
Maintenance and Observation of Effects of Auto Exhaust and Other
Pollutants in Female Beagles ....................................... 203
The Effects of Automotive Emissions on the Development and
Function of the Nervous System ..................................... 204
Veterinary Services in Toxicology Program, FY 1972 .................... 205
Toxicological Assessment of Stationary Substances Projects
Absorption, Clearance, and Translocation of Cadmium
Compounds in Rats ................................................ 209
Influence of SOX on Subcellular Metabolism ............................. 210
, Motivation, Learning, and Performance as a Function of
Exposure to Cadmium and Other Trace Metals ........................ 211
Toxicological Evaluation of Environmental Interactions Projects
Effect of Ozone on Immune Response in Beagles ......................... 215
Effects of Oxidants on Aging ......................................... 216
' Statistical Services in Toxicology Program, FY 1972 .................... 217
Thermodynamic and Kinetic Studies of Multi-Component Systems as
Found in Animal Exposure -Type Atmospheres ......................... 218
Toxicological Evaluation of Potentially Hazardous Substances Projects
Aerometry and Analytical Chemistry in Environmental Pollution Studies .... 221
Development of Standardized Test Procedures Adaptable to Assessment
of Potentially Toxic Elements in the Environment ...................... 222
Establishment of Early Warning System for Biochemical Effects of
Environmental Toxicants ..........................................
Effect of Exposure to Trace Metals on the Central Nervous System;
Mercury and Manganese ...........................................
Effect of Trace Metals on Animal Sleep Patterns ........................
Histopathologic Studies of Alterations Due to Mobile Emissions and
Trace Me tals ....................... .............................
RADIOCHEMISTRY AND NUCLEAR ENGINEERING RESEARCH DIVISION
Field Studies at Nuclear Power Stations
Assessment Through Radioecological Field Studies °f P^1,^011..... 231
Radiation Exposure from Nuclear Power Stations and Related Facilities ......
Control and Reduction of Population Radiation Exposure Due to the
Routine Operation of Nuclear Power Stations ---- ....... ...............
Development of Radiological Surveillance Programs for Nuclear ..........
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Advanced Waste Treatment Research Laboratory
Biological Identification of Pollutants Projects
Coliphages as Virus Indicators in Water and Wastewater 239
Comparative Disinfection of Viruses in Waste, Recreational, and
Renovated Waters 24°
Development of Osmotic and Ultrafiltration and Forced-Flow
Electrophoresis for Recovery of Viruses in Waters 241
Quantitative Detection of Small Quantities of Viruses in Large
Volumes of Water 242
Quantitative Virologic Studies of Sewage 243
Recovery of Water Transmitted Viruses from Filter Surfaces 244
Removal of Viruses, Bacteria, and Other Microorganisms by
Treatment Processes 2 45
Virological Services for EPA Field and Lab Operations 246
Viruses in Waters: Methods for Virus Detection and Removal 247
Dissolved Biodegradable Organics Removal Projects
A Literature Search and Critical Analysis of Biological Trickling
Filter Studies 251
A Simplified Method of High Purity Oxygen Injection into
Activated Sludge Processes 252
Actinomycetes of Sewage-Treatment Plants 253
Adaptation by Microbial Population 2 54
Application of Rotating Biological Contactor to Municipal Sewage
Treatment
Bacterial Zoogloea Formation
Biomass Determination -A New Technique for the Control of
Aeration Sewage Treatment Processes 257
Concentration of Chemicals by Floe-Forming Organisms 258
EBBT - Expanded Bed Biological Treatment System 259
Electrical Stimulation of Microbial Waste Treatment 260
Experimental Evaluation of Full-Scale U-Tube Water Aeration Systems 261
Full-Scale Parallel Activated Sludge Process Evaluation 262
High-Performance Bio-Treatment of Municipal Sewage 263
Improved Engineering Application of the Two-Film Theory to
Oxygen Transfer 264
Isolation of Lytic Agents Related to Sphaerotilus 265
Measurement of Active Biomass Concentrations in Biological
Waste Treatment Processes 266
Method for Measuring Active Mass of Activated Sludge 267
Reclamation of Wastewater by Controlled Biological Kinetics 268
Reverse Osmosis Treatment of Wastewaters 269
Supplementary Aeration of Lagoons in Rigorous Climate Areas 270
The Laboratory Evaluation of a Method for Enhancing the Kinetics
of Activated Sludge Treatment Plants 271
The Molecular Nature of Organic Waste Removal Patterns 272
Treatability of Specific Industrial Wastes 273
Treatability of Specific Industrial Wastes Found in
Municipal Wastewaters 2 74
Treatment of Wastes Using Peat, and Peat in Combination with Soil 275
Upgrading Overloaded Standard-Rate Trickling Filter Performance
by Effluent Recirculation and Chemical Addition 276
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Advanced Waste Treatment Research Laboratory (Cont'd. )
Dissolved Inorganics Removal Projects
Control of Membrane Fouling in Reverse Osmosis Systems
Operated on Secondary Effluents 279
Demineralization of Carbon Treated Secondary Effluent Using
Ion Exchange 2 80
Feasibility Study of Using Reverse Osmosis to Concentrate
Pre-Treated Domestic Sewage 281
Hollow Fiber Technology for Advanced Waste Treatment 282
Reclamation of Biologically, Mechanically and Chemically Treated
Wastewater for Potable Water Supply Uses Employing Carbon
Adsorption, Electrodialysis and Chlorination Treatments 283
Removal of Metal Ions by Flotation with Surfactants 284
Reverse Osmosis Studies 285
Reverse Osmosis to Remove Dissolved Solids from Renovated
Wastewater Used in Ground Water Recharge 286
Treatment of Raw Sewage by Spiral Wound and Hollow Fiber
Reverse Osmosis 287
Wastewater Demineralization by Ion Exchange 288
Dissolved Nutrient Removal Projects
A Study of the Kinetics and Mechanism of Precipitation and Removal
of Phosphates from Wastewater 291
Ammonia Removal in a Physical-Chemical Wastewater
Treatment System
Biological Nitrification-Denitrification Pilot Plant
Biological Removal of Phosphates from Wastewaters by Luxury
Uptake in Activated Sludge Treatment Plants
Biological Sulfate Reduction
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BOD/Solids and Nutrient Removal from Secondary Effluent by
Foam Fractionation
Chlorination and Chloramine Adsorption for Ammonia Removal
Effect of NTA on Metal Distribution Through Conventional Treatment
Enzymatic Technique for Detection of Surplus Phosphorus Uptake
by Activated Sludge ...............................................
Extended Operation of Selective Ion Exchange on Clarified Raw
Wastewater and Oxygen Treated Secondary Effluent ....................
Full-Scale Evaluation of the Use of Flow Equalization and of
Chemical Additions to Primary Treatment to Improve the ^
Performance of Trickling Filter Plants .............................. 3Q2
Mechanisms of Biological Luxury Phosphate Uptake . ---- . ...............
Monitor Wastewater for NTA (Nitrilotriacetic Acid) Content .............. ^
Nitrification at Low Temperatures ................................... 305
Nitrogen Removal by Chemical and Physical Means ..................... 3Q6
Pilot Plant Study of Nitrification on Plastic Media . . . . . . . . ; .......
Process Feasibility for Biological Nitrification-TankDemtrification ^
Following Two-Stage Lime Precipitation of Raw Wastewater ............. gog
Selective Nitrate and Phosphate Removal '," '^" "' ................ 309
Soluble Phosphate Removal in the Activated Sludge Process ............... gi()
Water Treatment by Membrane Ultrafiltration ..........................
Dissolved Refractory Organics Removal Projects
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Adsorption from Aqueous Solution ..... . . 'T"r Vatment
Design, Construction, and Operation of a Pilot P nt f°r *e e at merit
esn, ,
of Secondary Effluent from Waste Treatment Plants with Ozone /
D^ ermLfng ?he Feasibility Catalytically Oxidizing Organic Materials
in Wastewater in the Presence of Ultrasonic Energy .............
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Advanced Waste Treatment Research Laboratory
Dissolved Refractory Organics Removal Projects (Cont'd. )
Effect of Feed Characteristics on Activated Carbon Performance 316
Evaluation and Control of Sulfide Generation in PCT Plants 317
Hydrodynamic Control of Flux of Cellulose Acetate Membranes
Used in Hyperfiltration of Municipal Sewage Effluents 318
Improvements in Granular Carbon Adsorption Processes 319
Physical-Chemical Treatment of Municipal Waste 320
Potential for Biological Treatment on Activated Carbon 321
Radioisotope Tracer Study of Membrane Purification 322
Removal of Powdered Carbon in Sewage Effluents by
Cross-Flow Filtration 323
Removal of Specific Organic Contaminants by Physical-Chemical
Processes 324
Joint (Municipal/Industrial) Wastes Projects
Advanced Waste Treatment at Painesville, Ohio 32 7
Hatfield Township Advanced Waste Treatment Facility 328
The Effects of the Carbon to Nitrogen Ratio of Activated Sludge on
its Subsidence, Thickening, and Dewatering Characteristics 329
Microorganisms Removal Projects
A Comparative Study of Inactivation of Viruses in Waste, Renovated,
and Other Waters by Chlorine and Chlorine Compounds 333
Controlled Treatment System 334
Disinfection of Sewage Effluents 335
Destruction of Microorganisms in Wastewater 336
Effects of Chemical Ions on Virus Inactivation 337
In-Situ Disinfection of Bacteria, Viruses, and Other Microorganisms
in Waste, Recreational, and Renovated Waters 338
New Microbial Indicators of Wastewater Chlorination Efficiency 339
Parallel Ozonation and Chlorination with Dechiorination of
Chlorinated Effluent 340
The Detection and Inactivation of Enteric Viruses in Wastewater 341
Miscellaneous Industrial Sources Projects
Complete Treatment of Tannery Industrial Waste for Chrome Tanning,
Alum Tanning, and Vegetable Tanning 345
Treatment of Waste Alum Sludge 346
Non-Sewered Municipal Wastes Projects
Economical Residential Pressure Sewage System with No Effluent 349
Pressure Sewer Demonstration 350
Physical-Chemical Identification of Pollutants Projects
Identification of Organic Components of Sewage and Treated Effluent 353
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Advanced Waste Treatment Research Laboratory (Cont'd. )
Sewered Wastes Projects
A Demonstration on Enhancement of Effluent from a Trickling
Filter Plant [[[ 357
A Study of the Feasibility of Flow Smoothing Stations in
Municipal Sewage Systems ......................................... 353
An Advanced Physical-Chemical Wastewater Treatment Process
for the Housing and Community Development Industries ................. 359
Chemical Clarification and Carbon Filtration and Adsorption as
Secondary Treatment for Rocky River Wastewater Treatment
Plant, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, Sewer District Improvement No. 615 ........ 360
Basic Research on Sulfide Occurrence and Control in Sewage
Collection Systems ................................................ 361
Demonstration and Pilot Plant Program for Secondary and
Advanced Waste Treatment ......................................... 362
Demonstration of the Pure Oxygen Aeration Process to Upgrade
Existing Waste Treatment Plants .................................... 363
Demonstration of the Rotating Biological Disc Method of
Waste Treatment ................................................. 364
Demonstration of Virus Removal from Municipal Sewage .................. 365
Demonstration of Waste Flow Reduction from Households ................. 366
El Lago Advanced Waste Treatment Facility ............................ 367
Evaluation of Shallow Bed Gravity Clarification as a Means of
Upgrading the Performance of Hydraulically Overloaded
Treatment Plants .................................................. 368
Feasibility Study on In-Sewer Treatment Methods for BOD Reduction ........ 369
Heat Treatment of Sludge by Porteous Process .......................... 370
High Purity Oxygen Activated Sludge Operation on Primary Effluent
and Raw Wastewater ............................................... 371
Lake Restoration by Phosphorus Control .............................. 372
Land Reclamation Through the Use of Digested Sewage Sludge ............. 374
Model Advanced Waste Treatment Plant (11010 TKN) .................... . 375
Model Advanced Waste Treatment Plant (WPRD 62-01-67) ................ 376
Nitrification in a Two-Stage Activated Sludge System and in
Columns of Granular Media ........................................ 377
Performance Analysis of 15 MGD Microstrainer for Tertiary Treatment ..... 378
Phosphorus Removal in Secondary and Tertiary Systems by the
Addition of Lime, Alum, or Ferric Chloride .......................... 379
Rocky River Simulation 380
Sewer System Oxygenation for Corrosion and Odor Control . . . . . ...........
Study Involving Aeration to Freshen Sewage and Retard Bacterial
Activity in Long Sewers ........... . ................................
System for Physical-Chemical Treatment of Raw Wastewater ..............
System Using Three -Stage Activated Sludge with Mineral Addition
for Treatment of Raw Wastewater ..................... - .............
Tertiary Treatment of Combined Storm Water, Sanitary Relief
Discharge and Sewage Treatment Plant Effluent ........... ... .......... ^
The Use of Iron Salts and Organic Polyelectrolytes for Removal ol
Phosphorus from Municipal Sewage .................................. 3g7
Top Feed Filtration ................................................ ooo
Two-Stage Granular Carbon Adsorption Study ........................... °°
Upgrading of Trickling Filter Plant Performances .......................
Sources of Pollutants Projects
Determination of the Sources of Coprostanol - A Fecal Sterol .............. 393
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Advanced Waste Treatment Research Laboratory (Cont'd. )
Suspended and Colloidal Solids Removal Projects
A Fluidic Bubble Generator for Microflotation ..........................
An Experimental Study of Fluidized Sludge Blanket Clarification
As Applied to Sewage Treatment .....................................
Applicability of Solids -Contact Clarification to Waste Treatment ............ J»»
Development of Air Flotation for Solids Separation .......................
Evaluation of In-Depth Filtration for Wastewater Treatment Using
a Mobile Pilot Plant ...............................................
Evaluation of Shallow Depth Gravity Clarification Systems ................
Experimental Investigation of a Continuous Filtration Process
for Municipal Wastewaters .........................................
Filtration Kinetics in Water and Wastewater ............................ *
Hanover Tertiary Plant Studies .......................................
Investigation of Iron Residuals in Wastewaters Treated with
Iron Salts 4f17
Orthokinetic Flocculation of Heterodispersed Systems .................... '
Removal of Colloidal Matter from Wastewater
Removal of Toxic Metals in Physical-Chemical Pilot Plant
Study of Upflow Filter for Tertiary Treatment
The Role of Polyelectrolytes in Filtration Processes
Wastewater Purification
Ultimate Disposal Projects
Aerobic and Anaerobic Stabilization of Chemical-Biological Sludges ........ 415
Aerobic Digestion of Organic Waste Sludge .............................
Aerobic Nitrification, and Denitrification of Primary and Waste
Activated Sludges .................................................
Availability, Performance Characteristics, Cost, and Functional
Designs of Equipment and Machinery for the Disposal of Sludges
and Other Organic Wastes on Soils ...................................
Biological Methods of Sludge Dewatering ..... ..........................
Brine Disposal Design Methodology for Advanced Waste Treatment ..........
Characterization and Thickening of Sludges from Chemical-Biological
Processes and Comparison with Sludges from Conventional ^
Treatment [[[ 42o
Collate Information from Existing Grants ...............................
Conditioning and Dewatering of Secondary and AWT Sludges ...............
Conditioning of Wastewater Sludges Using SO2 and Low Pressure ..........
Steam ............................................ ..............
Development of a Digital Computer Subroutine for the Total Cost
Estimation of a Multiple -Hearth Furnace Sewage Sludge Incinerator ........
Development of Techniques for Estimating the Bacterial Population
of Sewage Sludge ............................... .................. 42 7
Disposal of Waterworks Sludges at Sewage Treatment Plants ......... . .....
Equipment, Installation, Twelve Months of Operation, and Experimental
Program at the Morgantown, West Virginia Sludge /Slurry Pilot Plant ...... <"»
Evaluation of Batch and Continuous Aerobic Stabilization Process
for Conventional and AWT Sludges ...................................
Evaluation of Existing Processes for the Dewatering of Physical-
Chemical Sludges (1707 TAH 1) ........................ - ............
Evaluation of Existing Processes for the Dewatering of Physical-
Chemical Sludges (17070 TAH 1) ..................................... 432
Evaluation of Use of Physical-Chemical Sludges on Land ..................
Full-Scale Conversion of Anaerobic Digesters to Heated 433
Aerobic Digesters ................................................. 434
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Advanced Waste Treatment Research Laboratory
Ultimate Disposal Projects (Cont'd. )
Mercury and Other Heavy Metals in Sludge 435
Mercury in Activated Sludge Plants 436
Microbiology of Sewage Sludge Disposal in Soil 437
New and Improved Methods of Sludge Dewatering - Exploratory
Research 438
Novel Methods of Sludge Stabilization Exploratory
Research - Stabilization 439
Optimization and Design Criteria of an Oil Activated Sludge
Concentration Process 440
Originating and Demonstrating Novel Methods of Sludge Dewatering 441
Pesticides in Sludge 442
Pre-Concentration of Brines in Evaporation Cells as an Adjunct
to Solar Evaporation Ponds 443
Sludge Decomposition in Soil 444
Sludge Treatment Pilot Plant 445
Solids Handling and Chemical Recovery of Primary Lime Sludges 446
Solids Handling of Three-Stage and Oxygen Activated Sludge 447
Source Control of Water Treatment Waste Solids 448
Studies on the Methanogenci Bacteria in Sludge 449
Support for Contract, Grant, and Pilot Plant Studies Together
With Service for Task Forces Related to These Studies 450
Treatment ProcessesWastes Pumped from Septic Tanks 451
Waste Treatment and Ultimate Disposal Technology Projects
Operation of RATWRD Pilot Plant for Waste Treatment and
Ultimate Disposal Technology 455
Wastewater Renovation and Reuse Projects
Advanced Waste Treatment for Water Reclamation and Reuse
by Injection
An Integrated Biological, Physical, and Chemical Wastewater
Treatment Facility for Water Reclamation
Central Contra Costa County Water Renovation Project
Chemical Processing of Primary Organic Waste Streams J^
Fate of Microorganisms in Advanced Waste Treatment
Quantitation of Pathogens in Effluent and Affected Areas
Reclamation of Sewage Treatment Plant Effluents for
Recreational and Potable Water Supply Uses 46g
Tertiary Sewage Treatment for Reuse ^
Water Reclamation Project for Antelope Valley
Wastewater Treatment, Instrumentation, and Automation Projects
Evaluation of Automatic Control Loops for Two-Stage Nitrification
Filtration, and Physical-Chemical Wastewater Treatment Processes 471
Laboratory Evaluation of Instrumentation and Equipment
Wastewater Treatment Plant Instrumentation
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Advanced Waste Treatment Research Laboratory (Cont'd.)
Wastewater Treatment Optimization Projects
A Study of the Application of Industrial Engineering Techniques
to Advanced Wastewater Treatment Systems 4''
Biological Concepts for Design and Operation of the Activated
Sludge Processes 478
Combined Waste/Heat Treatment 479
Cost Effectiveness Studies - Cost Information for Tertiary,
Physical-Chemical, and Industrial Treatment Processes 480
Development of Manpower Planning Criteria for Conventional
Waste Treatment Plants 481
Domestic Algal Lagoon Performance and the State of
Lagoon Technology 48?
Effect on Flow Equalization of Conventional Treatment 48^
Guide to the Preparation of Operational Plans for Sewage Treatment 484
Microscreening Equipment Test and Mathematical Model 485
Optimal Design of Waste Treatment Systems 486
Tertiary Treatment by Carbon Filtration 487
Wastewater Treatment Performance Standards Cost-Effectiveness
Studies 488
Wastewater Treatment Performance Standards Modification of
Existing Process Models 489
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Analytical Quality Control Laboratory
Biological Methods Projects
Biology Methods Manual ............................................. 495
Development of Improved Methods of Measuring Total Plankton Biomass ..... 496
Effects of Exposure Time, Depth, Substrate Composition and Sampler
Design on the Performance of Artificial Substrate Macroinvertebrate
Samplers [[[ 497
Evaluation of Methods of Measuring Chlorophyll in Acetone Extracts
of Plankton, Periphyton and Macrophyton .............................. 498
Evaluation of the Sedgwick- Rafter Method of Counting Plankton and
Periphyton [[[ 499
Improved Methods of Extracting, Identifying, and Quantitating Algal
Pigments [[[ 500
Macroinvertebrate Biomass as a Measure of Water Quality ................ 501
Macroinvertebrate Drift as a Measure of Pollution Effects ................ 502
Mechanical Devices for Sorting Macroinvertebrate Samples ................ 503
Methods for Measuring Effects of Toxic Effluents on Aquatic
Organisms [[[ 504
Methods of Measuring the Effects of Copper on Natural Communities
of Aquatic Microorganisms ..........................................
New Methods of Identification of Aquatic Organisms ......................
Portable Electronic Current Meter .................................... 507
Revision of the Diatom Guide ......................................... 508
Stenonema Mayflies in Pollution Studies ................................ buy
Testing Comparability of the Ekman, Ponar, and Peters en
Benthic Grab Samplers ............................................. °
Instrumentation Development Projects
513
Automatic Intake Cleaning System .....................................
Dissolved Oxygen Parametric System ..................................
Flow Chamber for Intermittent Sampling ...............................
Non-Contact Sensing ................................................ 517
On-Site Monitoring at Industrial Effluent ...............................
Specifications for Integrated System (9th Edition) ........................ 51g
Total Phenols Parametric System .....................................
Methods and Performance Evaluation Projects
Design and Operation of an Information Center for Analytical
Methodology ................................... * * * * ' ..............
Evaluation of Automated Methods of Analyses for Minerals and
Nutrients in Water and Wastewater ..... * .............................
Evaluation of Methods of Analysis for Mercury in Water and ... 525
Wastewater ............................. ',''-' \*r' I .................
Evaluation of Methods of Analysis for Trace Metals in Water ......
EvaluatfonCof the Methods for 'Analys es of Chlorinated Hydrocarbon ^
Pesticides in Natural Waters ............. --- '.'"'", ................
Evaluation of the Methods Selected by EPA for Cyanide Analyses ...........
in Natural Waters ....................... / ' ' .' * * ' "' ................
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Analytical Quality Control Laboratory (Cont'd. )
Microbiological Methods Projects
Development of a Method for the Microbiological Analysis of Sediments
and Water-Mud Interfaces ..........................................
Development of a Microbiological Methods Manual .......................
Development of a Technique for Methods and Performance Evaluation
of Microbiological Tests for Water and Wastewater ....................
Development of Improved Methods for the Detection of Fecal
Streptococci ................................... * * " * ...............
Effect of Storage Time and Temperature on Water Samples for
Microbiological Analyses ......................... ..... ; ...........
Investigation of Improved Methods for the Identification of Enteric
Pathogens ...................................... .* " " * ' * * "/ .........
Rapid Identification and Enumeration of Microorganisms in Water by
the Fluorescent Antibody Technique ..................................
Physical and Chemical Methods Projects
A Study of Selected Specific Ion Electrodes No. II .......................
Application of Fluorescence to Metals Analysis .........................
Atomic Absorption Analyses of Phosphates in Water ......................
Continuous Monitoring by Automated Colorimetric Procedures .............
Demonstrating the Electrolysis BOD Measuring Method ................... 547
Determination of Inorganic Mercury in Water, Sediment, and
Biological Material ................................................
Determination of Total Phosphorus in Organic Samples ...................
Development of a Highly Specific Analytical Method to Identify Crude
Oils and Products Spilled in Surface Waters ...........................
Development of a Low Temperature Molecular Emission Method for Oils ....
Development of a Method for the Rapid Analyses of Physical Mixtures
of Oil Slicks .......................................... ! ...........
Development of Improved Solvent Extraction and Atomic Absorption
Methods for Water Analysis .............................. ..........
Efficiency of the Carbon Adsorption Method for Recovery of Specific
Organic Compounds from Water .....................................
EPA Method for Organochlorine Pesticides in Water .....................
EPA Method for Organophosphorus Pesticides in Water ...................
Evaluation, Modification, and Development of Automated Colorimetric
Procedures [[[
Evaluation of Selective Ion Electrodes ..................................
Evaluation of the Photochemical Spectroscopic Technique as a Means
of Identification of Light and Heavy Fuel Oils .................. .......
Fragmentation Pyrolysis Gas Chromatography for Characterization of
Organic Pollutants ............................... ........
Improved Methods for Detecting Heavy Metals in Water and Sediment .......
Interim Method for Arsenic .......................................... 563
Mass Spectral Analyses of Gas Chromatographic Fractions ................
Method for Isolation and Identification of Poly chlorinated Biphenyl
Compounds in Water ........... . ...................................
Methods for Isolation and Identification of Organic Mercury
Compounds in Water ............................... ...... .......
Methods for the Determination of Specific Organic Nitrogen Compounds
in Water ................................. . . . . . ................
Microwave Excited Emission Detector for Pesticides and Trace
Metals Analysis ....................... ; ....................... 568
Quantitative Methods for Pesticides in Natural Waters ....................
Use of Dry Ashing Techniques for Processing Samples for Metals
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Mine Drainage Pollution Control Research Branch
Mine Drainage Projects
A Demonstration of a New Mining Technique to Prevent the Formation
of Mine Acid in an Active Deep Mine ................................. 575
Abatement of Acid Mine Drainage Pollution by Reverse Osmosis ........... 576
Acid Mine Drainage Demonstration Project #1 .......................... 577
Acid Mine Drainage Treatment by Ion Exchange ..................... ..... 578
Catawisa Creek Mine Drainage Pollution Abatement Project ............... 579
Chemical Treatment of Mine Drainage ................................. 580
Construction of Mine Water Treatment Plant at Hollywood,
Pennsylvania [[[ 581
Conversion of Mine Drainage to Potable Water by Sulfate Cycle Ion
Exchange [[[ 582
Demonstration of Control of Acid Drainage from Coal Mine Refuse
Piles and Slurry Areas ............................................. 583
Demonstration of the Technique of Water Infiltration Control to Achieve
Mine Water Pollution Control ........................................ 584
Demonstration of the Techniques of Reuse of Treated Active Surface
Mine Drainage for Revegetation Augmentation 585
Electrochemical Removal of Heavy Metals from Acid Mine Drainage ........
Evaluation of Lime-Soda Ash Treatment of Neutralized Mine Drainage ......
Evaluation of Pollution Abatement Procedures in the Moraine State
Park, Butler County, Pennsylvania ..................................
Handling and Disposal of Residues from Mine Drainage Treatment
Systems [[[
In-Situ Treatment of Mine Drainage ...................................
Lake Hope Mine Drainage Demonstration Project ........................
Lime/ Limestone Neutralization of Acid Mine Drainage ....................
Mining Operations for the Reduction of Harmful Drainage from
Underground Coal Mines ........................... ...........
Oxidation of Ferrous Iron in Coal Mine Water with Activated Carbon
Catalysts ....................................... * * ; ..........
Pilot Plant Purification of Acid Mine Drainage by Reverse Osmosis ........
Pyritic Systems: A Mathematical Model ...............................
Reverse Osmosis Treatment of Mine Drainage ..........................
Studies on the Removal of Manganese from Mine Drainage .................
Study of the Use of Inert Gas to Eliminate Acid Pollution from ^ ^
Abandoned Deep Mines ....................... lu * V " " ' / .............
The Thickening and Dewatering of Precipitates from the Lime/
Limestone Treatment of Mine Drainage ......... ; ................... 2
Tioga River Mine Drainage Pollution Abatement Project ..................
Treatment of Acid Mine Drainage ............ ''"."' .................
Trough Creek Limestone Barrier Installation and Evaluation ..............
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SOLID WASTE RESEARCH DIVISION
Animal Solid Wastes Projects
A Recirculating Waste System for Swine Units
Research on An Animal Waste Pollution Control System
Survival of Pathogens in Animal Manure Disposal
Collection Methods Projects
Analysis Models for Solid Waste Collection ............................ 617
Routing of Solid Waste Collection Vehicles ............................. blB
Solid Waste Research in the Application of On-Site Refuse Storage,
Collection, and Reduction System for High-Rise Residential biy
Structures [[[
Crop Solid Wastes Projects
Animal Waste Composting with Carbonaceous Material .................. 623
Formation of Silicon Carbide from Rice Hulls ........................... <
Solid Waste Cellulose Degradation by Theromactinomyces ................
Utilization of Bark Waste ............................................
Utilization of Fibrous Wastes as Sources of Nutrients ....................
Waste Composts as Chelating Agents in Plant Nutrition ...................
Disposal Methods Projects
An Experimental High Ash Papermill Sludge Landfill ..................... 631
An Investigation of the Biodegradability of Plastics
Analytical Support Services .............................. ;
Analytical Techniques for Leachate Samples from Sanitary Landfills
Boone County Field Site
Design of a Water Disposable Packaging Container
Determination of Soil Index Properties of Cover Material and
Sanitary Landfills .................................................
Effects of Garbage Compost on Soil Processes .......................... b;>°
Hazardous Waste Disposal Survey .....................................
Heavy Equipment Contract for Field Evaluation of Sanitary
Landfill Techniques
Marine Disposal of Fine-Grained Waste Solids
Physical-Chemical Treatment of Leachate Generated from Landfills
Pollution of Subsurface Water by Sanitary Landfill
Preventing Landfill Leachate Contamination of Waters
Sanitary Landfill Stabilization with Leachate Recycle
Solid Waste Disposal and Bird Hazard to Aircraft
Stabilizing Sanitary Landfills by Injection Grouting
Survival and Movement of Viruses in LandfiUed Solid Waste
The Treatability of Leachate from Sanitary Landfills
Time -Settlement Behavior of Processed Refuse
Wood Waste Reuse in Controlled-Release Pesticides ..................... b:jl
Industrial Waste Classification Projects
f» C C
Quick Response Support Service .......................................
Industrial Waste Management Strategies Projects
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Processing Methods Projects
An Infrared Spectral Sensor for Refuse Sorting 663
Combustion Products from the Incineration of Plastics 664
Comminution, Separation, and Processing Pilot Plant Project 665
Criteria for Design and Control of Incinerators 666
Fireside Metal Wastage in Municipal Incinerators 667
High Energy Gas from Refuse Using Fluidized Beds 668
Incineration of Plastics Found in Municipal Refuse 669
Investigation of Corrosion-Deposition Phenomena on Gas Turbine Blades 670
Size Reduction in Solid Wastes Processing 671
Solid Waste Reclamation by Coding and Sorting 672
Thermal Degradation Pilot Plant 673
Recycling Projects
Chemical Conversion of Wood and Cellulosic Waste 677
Chemical Transformation of Solid Wastes < 678
Effectiveness of Char Produced from Solid Wastes as an
Adsorption Medium 679
Fabrication of Single Cell Proteins from Cellulosic Waste 680
Investigation of the Sensitized Photodegradation of Cellulose and
Waste Paper to Useful Products 681
Laser-Mediated Lignin Solid Waste Fermentation 682
Pilot Plant Tests of the CPU-400 683
Reclamation of Energy from Organic Refuse 6°4
Resource Utilization Engineering Pilot Plant Project 685
Reuse of Plastics Recovered from Solid Wastes 686
Scrap Rubber Tire Utilization in Road Dressings 687
Single CeU Proteins from Cellulosic Wastes 688
Solid Waste Conversion Cellulose Liquefaction 689
Study of the Technical and Economic Feasibility of a Hydrogenation
Process for Utilization of Waste Rubber 69°
Subscale Experiments on the Model-400 Combustion Power
The Metallurgical Upgrading of Automotive Scrap Steel 692
Unit (CPU-400)
The Metallurgica
Use of Domestic Waste Glass for Urban Paving
Resource Recovery and Inducements Projects
691
A Study of Determination of the Impact of Abandoned Automobiles
Upon Aesthetics, Economics, Quality of Living and Solid
Waste Management ....................... **""."* '' ," . *, ..............
Analysis of Government Contracts and Policies Affecting Solid
Waste Generation and Reclamation ................................... ggg
Business Analysis of the Salvage Industry .............................. ?00
Federal Purchasing to Reduce Solid Wastes ............................. 7Q1
' ' '
Study of the Total Impact of Beverage Containers ........................
Specialized Municipal Wastes Projects
Study of Economics of Hospital
Systems Management Projects
Comprehensive Studies of Sc
Transport Methods Projects
" . , ............ 715
Development of Household Refuse Grinder ................
735
707
Study of Economics of Hospital Solid Wastes Systems
711
Comprehensive Studies of Solid Waste Management
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LIST
OF
PROJECT
DIRECTORS*
"Indicates Project Officer
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Abbott, J.W 124
Adrian, D. D 448
Alban, R. J 370
Allan, G. G 651
Altaian, J.W 484
Andersland, O. B 631
Anderson, R. J 70
Antonie, R. L 255
Augenstein, H 433
Austern, B ! 393
Bailie, R.C 668
Baker, J. E 96
Barnes, R.A 292
Barsom, G. M 482
Beer, C 263
Belick, F. M 296
Berg, G 240
Berkowitz, L 140
Bianchi, R 132, 155
Bierman, G 639
. Bishop, W. * 63
Blackshaw, G. L 596
Bloom, R., Jr. 319
Bodwell, R. S 359
Boen, D. F 2 86
Boettner, E.A . 664
Bond, R. G 707
Booth, R. L 546, 549, 557, 558
Bordner, R. H 533-537
Boyer, J. F. , Jr 594
Brand, B. G 687
Brandt, H. T 467
Brater, E. F 115
Breimhurst, L. * 67
Brenner, R. C 276
Brenner, T. E 309
Brown, J.W 57
Brunner, P 49
Budde W L 5(53
Buscavage, J.' '. 576, 579, 581, 586-588
600, 602, 604-606
Byerley, J. J 10°
Campbell, J. S 301
Campbell, K 199-201, 205,215
Canevari, G. P 134
Carlson, O. N
Cecil, L.K
Cestari, K. W
Chamberlin, R. M 441
Champlin, R. L 2 70
Chen, J 3J5
Cheuk, S. F 15?
Christenson, R. * 20» 58
Click, C.N 35jj
Clothier, W. *
^Cogswell, H. L
692
294
39
646
Colston, N 169
Condon, F. J. * 46, 173, 175
Condon, R. L., Jr 382, 410
Connor, J. F 125
Convery, J. J 472, 473
Cosby, W. A 619
Currier, R.A 626
Cutler, I. B 624
Dahling, D 246
Dallen, J. B 89
Dalton, F. E 378
Daly, W. H. 680
Darby, R. 52 3
Darnay, A. J., Jr , . 659
Davis, W. B 272
Dayton, R 130
Dean, R. B 450
DeLano, H 386
Derrington, R. E 357
DeYoannes, A. M 275
Diesch, S. L. 614
Dobbs, R.A. 324
Dona, R. * 69
Dondero, N. C 254
Dotson, G.K. 432, 434, 444
Drahwing, F 38, 483
Dugan, P. R 258
Dunlap, C. R 688
Earle, G 61
Eldering, H. G 145
Eliason, L. K 142
Eliassen, R 679
Ellison, J. V 120
Engelbrecht, R. S 339
England, B 243
Evans, F. L., III 297, 305
Fan, E 47
Fan, L. T 486
Farrell, J. B 422
Field, R 35, 36, 42, 45, 54, 171
Fields, M 479
Fisher, W. C 184
Franklin, A. S 650
Franklin, H. L 127
Freed, V. H 678
Freeman, H. M 7°1
Freeman, P 397
Freestone, F. J 15°
Froechlich, D. R I92
Frohnsdorff, G 681
Frost, S. L591
Fruh, E.G
Fungaroli, A. A
Gage, M 204, 211, 224, 225
Caller, W. S.
Gaudy, A. F., Jr.
299
623
478
739
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Gildon, M. H 460
Giordano, J. J 174
Gleason, D. J., Mrs 265
Goetsch, H. A 48
Gollan. A 143
Golueke, C. G 711
Goodson, L. H 82
Graf. W. H 62
Grandt, A 592
Grant, J 665, 673
Graves, O. B. 416
Greenlund, T.W 328
Gross, M. G 641
Grossman, E. D 612
Gruenfeld, M 147, 148
Guarino, C. F 24, 25
Gunaji, N.W 420
Ham, R. K 649
Hand, C 123
Hannah, S. A 406. 409
Harlow, G. * 51
Harris, E. * 59
Harrison, W 135
Haupt. R Ill
Heimburg, R. W 669
Helsel, D. F 32 7
Hendricks, G. F 349
Henry, E. N 584
Hetling, L 19
Higgins, I. R 94
Hill, R. D 577
Hiltz, R 73
Hinners, R 202
Hoffman, D. G 364
Holcomb, A. E 66
Holland, R. S 133
Holtzclaw, L 381
Hopfenberg, H. B 310
Hornig, A.W 551
Hornstein, B 138
Horstkotte, G. A 461
Hortenstine, C. C 638
Houser, E 283, 465
Howland, J. S. 715
Hewlett, J. R 345
Huber, C.0 545
Huck, K. L 29
Hulbert, S. F. 636
Humpstone, C. C. 702
Hysell, D. K 226
Jackson, B. N. 455
Johnson, W. B 182
Kachorsky, M. S. 165
Kahn, B 231-233
Kaminsky, E. L. 189
Kane, J. J. 350
Katz, W. J. 33, 281, 329
Kaufman, M. 179
Kaufman, W. J. 407, 462
Kawahara, F. K. 550, 552, 559
Keeler, G. 85
Keene. A. G. 685
Kenner, B. A 463, 464
Kirkpatrick, G. * 26, 27
Klein, D. A 682
Kolega, J 451
Kopp, J. F 544, 548, 561. 562, 569
Kott, Y 239
Kraus, K. A 323
Kreissl, J. F 400
Kreusch, E 288, 578
Krikau, F. G 105
Lacey, R. E 102
Lamb, J. C. , III 389
Lamprose, S. L 367
Lane, C.E 153
Langston, W 426
Lawless, E. W 80
Leahu, C 385
Leatherwood. J. M 627
Lechevalier, H. A 253
Leclerc, N. G 53
Lee, S. D 210. 216, 223
Leonard, J. W 593, 601
Levin, G. V 257
Lewis, R.F 267, 295, 298
Librizzi, W 183, 190
Lichtenberg, J. J 527, 554 - 556
560, 564- 566
Liebman, J. C 618
Lindsay, E.E 269
Lindsay. W. L 628
Little, J. W 340
Long, G 583
Lynam, B 405
MacArthur. D. M 98
Machis, H 375, 376
Madden, L. M 262
Mahoney, P. F 346
Maier, W. J 408
Maizus, S 128, 157
Malanchuk, M 218, 221
Malisch. W. R 693
Manning, H. L 538, 539
March, F. A 74
Marks, D. H 617
Mashni, C. 1 353, 442
Mason. D. G 76, 387
Mattei. P. F 362
Matthew, F. L 161
McCann, J 68
McCarty, P. L 304
McDoenough, W 103
McDonald. F 21
McMahon, T. S 181
Mechalas, B. J 419
Melnick, J. L 247
Meloy, T, P 122
Mentink, A. F 513-519
^Merrell, J., Jr. * 18
Micale, F. J 412
Milgrom, J 700
Miller, J.W 139
Miller, P. D 667
740
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Miller, R. H 437
Miller, W. L ] 334
Milz, E. A !.!!!!!". 119
Miner, J. R ] . ] 611
Mitchell, R. C 261
Mixon, F.O [ 403
Moore, R. B ] 151
Moore, W 209
Morey, R. M 41
Moulton, L. K 647
Nadeau, R. J 131, 156
Nail, A 271
Nance, P.D 162, 180," 186
Navares, M. E 144
Nelson, G. L !.'..". 418
Nelson, O.F ' 31
Nickel, R. C 585
Norris, H. C. , Jr j 365
Nushaum, I. 279
Nutting, H. C. !!..'.* 637
O'Leary, L. * ' 17
O'Melia, C. R. 411
Oppenheimer, C. 136
Orcutt, J. C. !.!!!!.! 398
Orofino, T.A ', 282
Oster, C 170
Pappenhaggen, J. W 543
Parkhurst, J.D 280, 287, 361, 377
379, 380, 388, 417, 471
Patterson, W. L 481
Paul, D. R 686
Pearson, E. A. 404
Pearson, E.F. 109
Peternel, E. J 372
Pfeffer, J. T 684
Pipkin, J. L 137
Pohland, F. G. 266, 645
Pomeroy, R 369
Potter, R. C 101
Potts, J. E 632
Pressman, W 43, 363
Preul, H 65
Purcell, T. C 633
Putnicki, G. * 23, 55
Puzenski, J. H 360
Ralston, A. E 97
Recht, H. L 291
Remus, G. A 185
Renn, C. E 104
Reynolds, T. D 487
Richardson, A. * 22, 37, 44
Risley, C., Jr. * 40, 60
Ritchie, J.E., Jr 146
Roden, L. H. , Jr 56
Rose, S 603
Rosenblatt, T. M 440
Rozelle, L. T 112
Rozelle, R. B 599
Ryder, R. A 154
Sachsel, G. F 655
Safferman, R. S 242, 245
Salotto, B.V 427, 435, 436
Samworth, R. B. 300, 307, 371
383,384, 445- 447
Sanders, R. G « 77
Santos, R 99
Sarofim, A. F 666
Sartor, J. D j29
Scarpino, P. V 333
Schultz, J. S 260
Schwartz, W.A. 316, 317, 321
Scott, R 580, 589, 590, 598
Shafizadeh, F 677
Shaw, R.A 322
Shea, T 423
Shell, G. L 320
Shomaker, N. B 634, 635, 642
Shuckrow, A. J . .34, 75
Shuval, H. 1 341
Simons, H. J 459
Skogerboe, R. K 553
Smith, E. E 597
Smith, J.D 308
Smith, J.E., Jr 244, 415, 421, 423
429 -431, 438, 439
Smith, J. M 259, 285
Smith, P. H 449
Smith, R 480, 488, 489
Smith, R. D 683, 691
Smith, W. M 98
Smithson, G. R., Jr 93
Snyder, A 567
Sollo, F. W., Jr 335
Somers, E. V 670
Sontheimer, R. M 699
Sosewitz, B 374
Spiecher, F 188
Sproul, O. J 337
Stack, V., Jr 264
Stall, J. B 172
Stallard, F 640
Stara, J.F. 197, 198, 203, 222
Stark, J. B 582
Stearns, R. P. 698
Stokes, H.W 252
Storrs, P. N 401, 485
Straughan, D 149
Stutzenberger, F. J 625
Stuyer, R. 466
Suffet, I. N 568
Summers, S 191
Susong, C. E 30
Sweet, B. H 241
Tabak, H. 273, 274, 303
Taliaferro, R. C 575
Thacker, H. R 50, 52
Thomas, D 318
Thompson, C. H 251
Thornton, W 108
Trezek, G. J. 671
Tsao, C. 443
Tuffly, B. L ^9
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Turner, A.B 187 Weiss, D.W 697
Turner. W. V 95 , 106 Weiss, H. 424
Tuwiner. S.B 110 Welch, R. I. 121
Unterberg, W 425 Westrick, J. J 399
Unz R F 256 Wilson, D. G 672
Vendible, R. L 284 Winkler, P. F 663
Venosa AD 336,338 Winter, J. A 524-526,528,529
Veogtle, J.A. 64 Wolk, R. H 690
Villiers, R. V 368, 402 Wren, R. J 644
Wakeley. J. T 703 Wright, D. * 32
Walkup, P.C 126 Wright, J. R 268
Wallace, L. P 648 Wukasch, R. F 306
Waller. R 477 Wynn, C.S 314
Wallman, H 366 Yall, 1 302
Weber, A. E 107 Yang, Y. . ... . 217
Weber, C.I 495-510 Yater, O. W., Jr 293
Weber. W.J.. Jr 313 Young, J. C 547
Weisberg, H.E 13 Zafiriou. 0 141
Weiss. A. H 689 Ziegler, R. C 81
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