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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 ... -
Adsorption of diclofenac, sulfamethoxazole and levofloxacin with powdered activated carbon
(10th International Conference “Environmental Engineering” (ICEE-2017), 2017)The presence of pharmaceutical residues in the receiving waterbodies of wastewater treatment plants (WWTP) and in the environment has become a global concern. We can now say for certain that, having metabolised in our ... -
Analysis of carbon dioxide in kindergartens in Poland
(10th International Conference “Environmental Engineering” (ICEE-2017), 2017)Children in kindergartens spend between five and ten hours a day, the quality of air inside is very important. Kindergartens are public buildings. Kindergartens in Poland do not have mechanical ventilation, most often use ... -
Analysis of potential application of biogas fuel in modern compression-ignition engines
(10th International Conference “Environmental Engineering” (ICEE-2017), 2017)Limited fossil fuel supplies and the necessary reduction in toxic fumes emission to the atmosphere are the main motives in conducting a search for the new, effective energy supplies. The one with potential is biogas. It ... -
Analysis of requirements for effluent quality and their impact on status of rivers
(10th International Conference “Environmental Engineering” (ICEE-2017), 2017)The article analyses Lithuanian rivers, 32 of which have been selected as non-complying with the requirements of good condition. Furthermore, 15 discharge facilities that discharge wastewater to the aforementioned rivers ... -
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 ... -
Approaches to assessment and hazard identification of dioxins
(10th International Conference “Environmental Engineering” (ICEE-2017), 2017)In the Russian practice in the framework of environmental regulation sanitary measurements to assess the toxicity of the objects of the environment, which are based on the determination of standardized components concentrations ... -
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 ... -
An assessment of self-purification of regulated and natural streams
(10th International Conference “Environmental Engineering” (ICEE-2017), 2017)In these latter days it has become topical to reconsider, the technologies and practice of regulated for drainage purposes streams supervision, to find ways how to combine agricultural productivity and restore lost ecological ... -
An attempt to improve air quality in primary schools
(10th International Conference “Environmental Engineering” (ICEE-2017), 2017)Most primary school buildings in Poland rely on natural ventilation. This fact is attributed to the age of these buildings constructed more than dozen or even several tens of years ago. Few of them were fitted with a ... -
Benefits from constructing a dam across the Vistula in Siarzewo in terms of transport and environmental protection
(10th International Conference “Environmental Engineering” (ICEE-2017), 2017)This paper presents the results of analyses that concern the benefits from the planned construction of a dam across the Vistula in Siarzewo. The simulated transport model developed in the VISUM environment has been used ... -
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 ... -
Classification of the Oxbow lakes of the Hármas-Körös river and determination of ways for further exploiting the various water regions in the light of the water framework directive
(10th International Conference “Environmental Engineering” (ICEE-2017), 2017)Hungary, due to its geographical location, is a country poor in natural water resources. The main aquatic ecosystems of Hungary is a system of lowland rivers, whose sources are located outside the country. Morphometry of ... -
Comparison of NOx emissions decreasing methods for biofuel boilers
(10th International Conference “Environmental Engineering” (ICEE-2017), 2017)The main idea of research is to figure out the emissions of nitrogen oxides reduction using various type of reduction methods. In experiments were used NOx reduction methods: high CO emissions generation, flue gas ... -
The conception of the net weather station for measuring the microclimate of the forest
(10th International Conference “Environmental Engineering” (ICEE-2017), 2017)The project of meteorological station is designed to monitor the state of the weather on the selected (forest areas) as well as the colleting the data to analyze the dynamic of the changes weather parameters. The main idea ... -
Determination of relation between the quaternary sediments and land use dissemination on the basis of Šventoji river basin
(10th International Conference “Environmental Engineering” (ICEE-2017), 2017)On preparing of the first management plans of River Basin Districts have been found that diffuse agricultural pollution is one of the most important causing factor and the most significant impact on the quality of water ... -
Determination of the longitudinal dispersion coefficient in lowland streams with occurrence of dead zones
(10th International Conference “Environmental Engineering” (ICEE-2017), 2017)Paper describes the field tracer experiments – determination of the coefficient of longitudinal dispersion in streams of lowland type (channels, small slopes and velocities) with expected occurrence of dead zones. Tracer ... -
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 ... -
Development of compressive strength of slag based cement mortars exposed to an aggressive sulphate environment
(10th International Conference “Environmental Engineering” (ICEE-2017), 2017)Sulfuric acid corrosion can cause severe damage to concrete and cement composites. There are a variety of approaches to enhancing the sustainability of concrete and mortar one of which is to enhance the durability of ... -
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. ...