10th International Conference “Environmental Engineering” (ICEE-2017)
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Developing novel photocatalytic cementitious permeable pavements for depollution of contaminants and impurities in urban cities
(10th International Conference “Environmental Engineering” (ICEE-2017), 2017)Photocatalyst such as Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) has been recently introduced as a nanoparticle into cementitious permeable pavements. Combining photocatalytic compounds within concrete permeable pavements can aid with ... -
Calculation of the probability integral indicator of the level of air pollution
(10th International Conference “Environmental Engineering” (ICEE-2017), 2017)This article describes the method for calculation of probability integral indicator of the level of air pollution. The calculation is based on information on easily identifiable meteorological parameters by using neural ... -
The ecological diversity of vegetation within urban parks in the Dabrowski Basin (southern Poland)
(10th International Conference “Environmental Engineering” (ICEE-2017), 2017)The aim of this work is to present the diversity of flora in terms of ecological requirements. The research was conducted in the area of two urban parks in the area of two cities in southern Poland: Bedzin and Czeladz. ... -
Quick setting composition based on steelmaking metallurgical slag
(10th International Conference “Environmental Engineering” (ICEE-2017), 2017)The article deals with the problem of utilizing steelmaking slag from the production of rapid hardening composition in Izhstal, CJSC (Izhevsk, Russia), determining its physical and mechanical characteristics, and applying ... -
Modelling of piezoelectric transducers for environmental monitoring
(10th International Conference “Environmental Engineering” (ICEE-2017), 2017)World Health Organization (WHO) defined health as being “a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity”. Physical factors (noise, vibration, electromagnetic ... -
Accumulation of Cd in the early stages of the development of rainbow trout Oncorhynchus mykiss Exposed to Cd-based quantum dots and Cd salt
(10th International Conference “Environmental Engineering” (ICEE-2017), 2017)The main aims of the present study were: 1) to determine the concentration of Cd in water during the experiment after longterm exposure to rainbow trout embryos and larvae to sublethal concentrations of Cdbased quantum ... -
Effect of applied weather data sets on the computational assessment of hygrothermal performance of historical masonry
(10th International Conference “Environmental Engineering” (ICEE-2017), 2017)Several historical wall assemblies together with several weather data sets are investigated in order to study the effect of environmental load on hygrothermal performance of historical buildings. The effect of weather data ... -
Experimental study of droplet biofilter packed with green sphagnum
(10th International Conference “Environmental Engineering” (ICEE-2017), 2017)Air cleaning from VOC (volatile organic compunds) group of contaminants could be done by using different types of methods: adsoption, absorption, chemical or thermal oxidation. However, the most promising method is bio ... -
Nitrogen compunds in the surface water identifying concentrations and sources
(10th International Conference “Environmental Engineering” (ICEE-2017), 2017)The main objective of the surface water monitoring – periodically to conduct water quality testing, to find out the possible sources of pollution in time and to warn population. Water samples for analysis of surface water ... -
Experimental research of biogas yield and quality produced from chicken manure
(10th International Conference “Environmental Engineering” (ICEE-2017), 2017)Biogas is a fuel, which can be produced from a renewable energy source – biomass. Such a gas can be freely used in small farms or food industry to produce heat or electricity. Two main components of biogas – metahne CH4 ... -
Study of thermal reduction of barium sulphate for barium sulphide preparation
(10th International Conference “Environmental Engineering” (ICEE-2017), 2017)Industrial wastewaters, particularly those associated with mining and mineral processing, can contain high concentrations of sulphate. There are various methods of sulphate removal e.g. reverse osmosis, ion exchange, ... -
Assessment of heavy metals bioconcentration factor (BCF) and genotoxicity response induced by metal mixture in Salmo salar tissues
(10th International Conference “Environmental Engineering” (ICEE-2017), 2017)The aim of this study was to evaluate metals bioconcentration factor (BCF) in gills, liver, kidneys and muscle in relation with genotoxicity effects of metal mixture in peripheral blood, kidneys, gills and liver erythrocytes ... -
Soil surface pollution with heavy metals caused by coal-fired boilers
(10th International Conference “Environmental Engineering” (ICEE-2017), 2017)One of the goals for environmental experts is to help avoid, prevent or reduce harmful effects on human health and the environment as a whole. The idea is that the public and the polluting companies would be informed of ... -
Mathematical modelling for copper and lead adsorption on coffee grounds
(10th International Conference “Environmental Engineering” (ICEE-2017), 2017)Research studies on the adsorption kinetics are conducted in order to determine the absorption time of heavy metals on coffee grounds from liquid. The models of adsorption kinetics and adsorption diffusion are based on ... -
Research and evaluation of the aromatic hydrocarbons in the polluted wooden railway sleepers
(10th International Conference “Environmental Engineering” (ICEE-2017), 2017)Wooden railway sleepers are impregnated with the chemicals that prevent the disassembling of the wood splitter. Such chemical wood impregnator as creosote or shale oil have been widely used to prolong the lifetime of wooden ... -
Effect of modification with FeCl3 and MgCl2 on adsorption characteristics of woody biochar
(10th International Conference “Environmental Engineering” (ICEE-2017), 2017)Due to high specific surface area, well-developed porous structure and surface functionality biochar has a potential for being used as low-cost adsorbent for adsorption of organic and inorganic contaminants from aqueous ... -
Integrated evaluation of road transport pollution impact on the urban air
(10th International Conference “Environmental Engineering” (ICEE-2017), 2017)With the number of vehicles increasing, the analysis of urban air pollution becomes expedient. This article deals with the integrated evaluation of road transport realised pollutant impact on the urban air. During research, ... -
Application of econometric model for water economy management
(10th International Conference “Environmental Engineering” (ICEE-2017), 2017)The econometric model can be a precise instrument for the analysis of the impact of the natural environmental degradation on the fishing economy. This paper aims at analysing the influence of the water quality changes in ... -
Efficient eco-friendly composite fluorine anhydrite-based materials
(10th International Conference “Environmental Engineering” (ICEE-2017), 2017)The paper presents possible ways of utilizing technogenic waste – fluorine anhydrite – by its use in production of dry mortars and piece goods from lightweight concrete with expanded polystyrene, as a organic filler, for ... -
The study of the properties of concrete containing waste powder as a fine aggregate
(10th International Conference “Environmental Engineering” (ICEE-2017), 2017)Concrete production consumes much energy and large amounts of natural resources. It causes environmental, energy and economic losses. Cement industry contributes to production for about 7% of all CO2 generated in the world. ...
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