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Abstract: Managing sediment transport in streams is crucial to the surface water resource development strategy and has several implications for flood risk and water management, hydropower use, and balancing river morphology. This paper summarises the movement and behaviour of suspended sediment within the Slovenian portion of the River Drava, covering a span of thirteen years from 2005 to 2018. An analysis of relevant data collected during this period is also presented. Suspended-sediment dynamics strongly depend on flow velocity, seasonal variations in sediment sources, and human interventions in the riverbed. The transportation of material in the River Drava results in the accumulation of sediments in reservoirs and riverbeds, consequently impeding the natural hydrological cycle by reducing the outflow into aquifers. The 2018 high-water event is analysed in terms of the dependence of concentration of suspended sediments on discharge, where counterclockwise hysteresis was observed, providing an essential clue to the origin of sediment. Sediments from the River Drava in Slovenia are managed with some conventional processes and are mainly deposited or reintegrated into rivers and aquatic ecosystems. Some additional sediment management strategies with long-term solutions for efficient and comprehensive water management, hydropower, and ecological problems are proposed.
Keywords: sediment transport, streams, suspended sediment dynamics, suspended sediment transport, river Drava, sediment management, monitoring, water management
Published in DKUM: 13.09.2023; Views: 476; Downloads: 43
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Abstract: Velika količina sedimenta, ki nastane pri čiščenju odpadnih voda iz mlečno predelovalne industrije, skupaj z okoljskimi vplivi in strogimi zakonskimi predpisi predstavlja problematičen segment in postavlja vprašanje glede njegovega trajnostnega upravljanja. V magistrski nalogi smo z namenom raziskanja ponovne uporabe sedimenta po čiščenju odpadnih voda iz mlečno predelovalne industrije preučili primernost štirih organskih polielektrolitov kot alternativnih reagentov klasičnim anorganskim koagulacijskim sredstvom. Z izvedbo JAR testa in uporabo nizko molekularnega hitozana, natrijeve karboksimetil celuloze, polietilenimina in kolagena smo preverili učinkovitost čiščenja odpadnih voda iz mlečno predelovalne industrije ter pri tem analizirali karakteristike nastalega sedimenta. Rezultati so pokazali, da z izbrano metodo in uporabljenimi koaglacijsko/flokulacijskimi sredstvi pri preiskovanih pogojih nismo uspeli zadostno odstraniti v vodi prisotne nečistoče in s tem prečistiti vode tako, da bi ustrezala zakonsko določenim mejnim parametrom. Z vidika nastalega sedimenta smo najboljše rezultate obarjanja dosegli z uporabo nizko molekularnega hitozana in s spreminjanjem vrednosti pH po končanem JAR testu. Na podlagi dobljenih rezultatov IR spektroskopije smo v nastalem sedimentu zaznali signale, ki nakazujejo na prisotnost organskih kislin in vezi ogljikovodikov oborjenih iz odpadne vode. Končna analiza sestave mikrobne združbe je pokazala, da v pridobljenem sedimentu primarno ni prisotnih patogenih mikroorganizmov oziroma bakterij.
Keywords: sediment, odpadna voda, mlečno predelovalna industrija, polielektroliti, krožno gospodarstvo
Published in DKUM: 30.06.2020; Views: 1117; Downloads: 117
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Abstract: A dredging process is essential for the development of harbours and ports, allowing the functional daily operation of the port. The management of dredged material represents a worldwide challenge, especially considering unwanted deposition of material. Because of their chemical, petrographic, mineralogical and homogeneity composition, marine sediments could represent an appropriate raw material for the brick industry, particularly for the production of clay blocks, roofing and ceramic tiles. In this study dredged material from Port of Koper was tested for such use, thus various analyses were carried out in order to determine if the dredged material is environmentally friendly and suitable for use in the brick industry. These included: chemical analysis, mineralogical analysis, particle size analysis, chloride content analysis and tests of firing in a gradient furnace. Furthermore, tests of mechanical properties, as well as tests of the frost-resistance of the samples were carried out. On the basis of the primary analyses and samples prepared in a laboratory, it was confirmed that marine sediments from the Port of Koper, without any additives are only conditionally suitable as a source material for producing brick products, because without additives they exhibit too much shrinkage on drying and firing, as well as high water absorption, this can be improved by the incorporation of suitable additives, for example, virgin clay or other suitable waste material. The approach described herewith can also be followed to assess sediments from other ports and rivers regarding its potential use in clay brick sector.
Keywords: dredge marine sediment, recycling, clay bricks, mechanical properties, chemical analysis
Published in DKUM: 21.12.2017; Views: 2628; Downloads: 201
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