Hydrology: Current Research

Ogarekpe N M

Publications

• Research Article
  The Effect of Hydraulic Jump on the Performance of Waste Stabilization Ponds
  Author(s): Agunwamba J C and Ogarekpe N MAgunwamba J C and Ogarekpe N M
  
  One of the simplest forms of biological treatment processes used in the tropics is the waste stabilization pond (WSP). The relative simplicity and low operating cost of the WSP make it the preferred technology for handling, treatment and disposal of municipal waste for small communities. However, its use in urban areas is limited because of its large area requirement. Hence, the research is aimed at investigating if the introduction of hydraulic jump in the Waste Stabilization Pond can increase treatment efficiency and consequently reduce the land area requirement. Thus, WSPs with varying number of hydraulic jumps were constructed using metallic tanks. The hydraulic jumps were created to introduce turbulence thereby adding dissolved oxygen in the pond. Wastewater samples collected from different points (including inlets and outlets) in the ponds were examined for physio-chemical and b.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2157-7587.1000102

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