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Pulp and paper mill sludge

The pulp and paper mill sludge from different paper mills varies in consistency. Pulp and paper mill sludge that mainly consists of potassium carbonate and cellulose fibre is produced at Stora Enso Oyj's Oulu mill during the mechanical pre-sedimentation, which is a wastewater treatment process. Of pulp and paper mill sludge, …

Characteristics and disposal options of sludge from a …

In the present study, sludge from a steel wastewater treatment plant (SWWTP) was analyzed regarding its physicochemical characteristics and metal contents, and disposal …

Valorization of plastics and paper mill sludge into carbon …

In case of PMS, the H 2 evolution was initiated at 390 °C (Fig. 2 a). The H 2 concentration sharply increased up to 0.4 mol % in the temperature range of 390−480 °C, which corresponds to the second peak (∼520 °C) observed in TGA result (Fig. 1 a). This evolution of H 2 likely resulted from dehydrogenation of short-chain (first peak) and long …

Paper Mill Sludge: Uses, Waste Management, and …

Paper mill sludge, often referred to as paper sludge or pulp sludge, is a byproduct of the paper manufacturing process. This material, which consists of fibers, fillers, and other components, accumulates during the pulping and paper production phases. Managing paper mill sludge effectively is critical not only for the sustainability of paper ...

Integrated biorefinery approach to utilization of pulp and paper mill

Sludge, both primary and secondary, is the solid residue following effluent treatment at pulp and paper mills. Primary sludge (PS) is collected at the mill's primary clarifier and comprises short fibers (fines) that cannot be retained on the paper machine, together with clays and fillers that are lost due to incomplete solid-liquid ...

Pulp and paper mill by-products as soil amendments and …

Pulp and paper mill sludges are produced from primary and secondary treatment of wastes derived from wood fiber sources, recycled paper products, and non-wood fibers. Sludges and sludge composts may be utilized in agriculture to increase soil organic matter, improve soil physical properties, provide nutrients, and increase soil pH. Positive effects …

Microbial diversity in various types of paper mill sludge

This study is the first comprehensive investigation of enzyme-producing bacteria isolated from four sludge samples (primary, secondary, press and machine) collected in a Kraft paper mill. Overall, 41 strains encompassing 11 different genera were identified by 16S rRNA gene analysis and biochemical t …

Fast co-pyrolysis of paper mill sludge and corn stover: …

1. Introduction. Paper mill sludge (PS) is a significant byproduct generated in the pulp and paper industry. With the increasing demand for paper and board products, the global annual production of PS exceeds 400 million tons (Feng et al., 2022).PS primarily consists of cellulose fibers, lignin, and inorganic fillers like CaCO 3 and Kaolin, thus it …

Use of Textile Mill Sludge in Concrete for Waste …

This study deals with the reuse of Textile Mill Sludge (TMS), a waste material generated from textile industry and it is hazardous in nature. An experimental programme was conducted for mechanical properties of concrete and the chemical resistance of concrete containing TMS and plasticizer.

The Performance and Mechanism of Sludge …

Hence, the present study is aimed at searching for functional bacteria that could reduce sludge, enhance the performance of sludge reduction through optimization, and try to unveil the underlying …

Oily cold rolling mill sludge conditioned by quicklime to …

Oily cold rolling mill (CRM) sludge, a kind of solid waste produced in the rolling process, is a vicious and smelly mixture of lubricating oil, cooling water, metal particles, etc. (Biswal et al., 2009; Jirasripongpun, 2002).According to statistics, about 0.86 t of oily sludge is generated for every 1000 t of steel produced (Li et al., 2023).The high …

Production of Fe-biochar from paper-mill sludge and its …

This study aimed to fabricate zero-valent iron (Fe 0)-loaded biochar from an industrial waste and further demonstrate its applicability as an environmental medium to remove Se(VI) and Se(IV).The biochar (PS/BC-750) was produced via the pyrolysis of paper-mill sludge under N 2 atmosphere. The characterization revealed that PS/BC …

Dark patterns and sludge audits: an integrated approach

Dark patterns and sludge: a review. Brignull (Reference Brignull 2011) coined the term 'dark patterns' to describe what he saw as a proliferation of deceptive practices in UI design as Web 2.0 services began to mature in the late 2000s and early 2010s.Brignull's (Reference Brignull 2011) 'taxonomy' is rather simple, consisting of four …

Preparation and Characterization of Pulp and Paper Mill …

ABSTRACT: This study utilized pulp and paper mill sludge as a carbon source to produce activated biochar adsorbents. The response surface methodology (RSM) application for …

Paper mill sludge rich enzymes and microbial community …

Paper mill sludge (PMS) mitigated inhibitory effect of furfural in black liquor (BL). • PMS improved H 2 yield from the BL by 8.3-folds and accounted for 2.1 mol/mol glucose.. e – eq transferred to H 2 was 9.3% in the PMS:BL, 7.4% in PMS, and 1.27% in BL.. Acinetobacter degrading furfural (6.1%) was abundant with PMS addition.. Bacilli …

Characterization of primary and secondary wastewater …

modern pulp, paper and board mills generate considerable amount of sludge, which is the final solid residue recovered from the wastewater treatment processes. Three main types of wastewater treatment sludge are generated in different processes stages: primary sludge, secondary sludge and tertiary sludge. 5. The primary sludge

Land application of pulp and paper mill sludge may reduce …

DOI: 10.1016/J.RNREC.2019.104415 Corpus ID: 202091487; Land application of pulp and paper mill sludge may reduce greenhouse gas emissions compared to landfilling @article{Faubert2019LandAO, title={Land application of pulp and paper mill sludge may reduce greenhouse gas emissions compared to landfilling}, author={Patrick Faubert and …

Pulp and paper mill sludge management practices: What are …

Pulp and paper mill sludge (PPMS) is the main organic residual generated from the wastewater treatments of the pulp and paper industry. The annual world production of paper and paperboard is estimated to 400 million tons (FAOSTAT, 2015) and is predicted to reach up to 550 million tons by 2050, which could increase the PPMS production by …

The Performance and Mechanism of Sludge …

Millions of wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) based on the activated sludge process have been established worldwide to help to purify wastewater. However, a vast amount of sludge is inevitably …

Introduction to Sludge Handling, Treatment and …

Sludge withdrawal piping will not be less than 6 inches in diameter. Minimum diameters for pump discharge lines are 4 inches for plants less than 0.5 million gallons per day, and 8 inches for plants larger than 1.0 million gallons per day. Short and straight pipe runs are preferred, and sharp bends and high points are to be ...

Effect of preparation conditions and washing of activated …

Sludge-based activated carbon (SAC) was prepared from paper mill sewage sludge by physical activation with steam for wastewater treatment in this study. The effects of preparation variables, including carbonization temperature, carbonization time, activation temperature and activation time, on iodin …

Anaerobic digestion combined pyrolysis for paper mill sludge …

The disposal of paper mill sludge through anaerobic digestion (AD) combined pyrolysis was investigated. Two paper mill sludge samples, both with very low lower heating values (LHV) were adopted to compare the energy balance change in the disposal process; and the influence of AD step on the characteristics of chars, including …

Rhinelander papermill sludge testing shows low PFAS levels

The sludge was tested in July as a possible source of contamination for the high levels of PFAS being found in private wells in the Town of Stella in Oneida County.PFAS testing for sludge from the Ahlstrom Munksjo Papermill in Rhinelander shows 1.67 parts per billion [ppb] for PFOS and 0.342 ppb for PFOA.

THE ECONOMY OF BIOGAS PRODUCTION USING …

that has studied improved energy efficiency within the wastewater and sludge management at four Swedish mills. Figure 1: Comprehensive display of the bioenergy spectrum, where red marks the path for biomethane production from pulp and paper mill sludge.

Anaerobic digestion of pulp and paper mill wastewater and sludge

The consistency of mill sludge is notably very different from other types of biosludge mainly because it contains large amounts of lignocellulosic material. In average, 70% of all sludge generated in mills consists of primary sludge (Elliott and Mahmood, 2005). However, anaerobic digestion of primary sludge from pulp and paper mills is to …

Evaluating the effects of elevated concentrations of urea

Urea, phosphogypsum (PG) and paper mill sludge (PMS) are commonly used to address soil nutrient deficiency. In this study, these chemicals were used at recommended agricultural dose (RAD) along with low and high concentrations to assess their effects on soil chemical and biological quality. Urea was applied at 0.5, 1.0, 1.5 …

Nudge/sludge symmetry: on the relationship between nudge and sludge …

Nascent literature adopts a normative interpretation of sludge: nudge good, sludge bad. However, this normative interpretation leaves much to be desired. A clear definition and treatment of sludge remains absent from this literature, as is a complete understanding of 'frictions'. Furthermore, the relationship between nudges and sludges is ...

SLUDGE CHARACTERISTICS AND DISPOSAL …

This paper explores the options available for disposal of the solid waste stream from pulp and paper mill operations. The largest portion of this stream is the primary and …

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Isolation of functional ligninolytic Bacillus aryabhattai from …

Papermill sludge was collected from M/s Yash Paper Mill located at Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, India, and used for isolation of ligninolytic bacteria using the enrichment method. Enrichment of ligninolytic bacteria was done in MSM amended with 500 mg L −1 KL and 0.5% glucose at 30 °C for 5 days.

Land application of pulp and paper mill sludge may reduce …

1. Introduction. Pulp and paper mill sludge (PPMS) is the main organic residue produced by wastewater treatments in the pulp and paper industry. The most common disposal options for PPMS are landfilling, application to agricultural and reclaimed soils, and energy recovery with combustion or biogas production (CANMET, 2005; …

17715 Ball Mill Waste Water Sludge

ball mill wastewater sludge ball mill wastewater sludge. Apr 24 2015 · In spite of a growing list of unanswered questions pulp mill sludge is being spread on farmlands forests golf courses ball fields and lawns throughout Canada and the US possibly in your community...We are a professional mining machinery manufacturer, the main equipment …

Pulp and paper mill sludge management practices: What are …

Pulp and paper mill sludge (PPMS) is an organic residual generated from the wastewater treatments. PPMS management involves economic, environmental and …

Top 28 Companies in Sludge Disposal and Treatment

The industry in which sludge treatment and disposal companies operate is focused on environmental stewardship. Core services revolve around the collection, treatment, and safe disposal of waste products, primarily sludge, to mitigate environmental harm. Utilizing technological advancement, these firms offer tailored solutions catering to ...

Processing mill sludge at metallurgical combines

PROCESSING MILL SLUDGE AT METALLURGICAL COMBINES G. M. Beigel'drud One of the unresolved problems in utilizing waste products at metallurgical plants is the processing of sludges formed during the repair of rolling mills. This article reports on results of a study conducted at the combine "Azovstal'," but similar

Microwave-assisted pyrolysis and activation of pulp mill sludge

1. Introduction. Pulp mill sludge is a solid waste generated by primary or secondary wastewater treatments in the pulp and paper industry. Primary sludge mainly is composed of wood fibers and fillers, while secondary sludge contains more microbial cells [1].The Canadian pulp and paper industry produced 3.2 million tonnes of the dry sludge …