Dynamics of nitrogen and suspended solids removal in experimental stormwater biofilters under intermittent wetting and drying

(2015) Dynamics of nitrogen and suspended solids removal in experimental stormwater biofilters under intermittent wetting and drying. PhD thesis, Queensland University of Technology.

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This research study comprehensively analyses the dynamics of nitrogen and suspended solids removal in stormwater biofilters. The study focuses on pollutant removal during an event with time, rather than the conventional event-mean analysis. Antecedent dry days (number of days in between rainfall) during which biofilters remain dry and the inflow concentration of pollutants were two other important variables analysed in this study. The research outcome highlights the significance of dry-phase processes and the process of stabilization on filter performance and sets a paradigm shift from the current approach towards an innovative way of performance analysis of biofilters.

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ID Code: 83040
Item Type: QUT Thesis (PhD)
Supervisor: Rajapakse, Jay, Egodawatta, Prasanna, Mather, Peter, & McGree, James
Keywords: Age of filter, Antecedent dry days, Dynamics of pollutant removal, Nitrogen removal, Stabilisation of filter, Stormwater biofilters, Suspended solids removal, Total organic carbon removal, Water Sensitive Urban Design
Divisions: Past > QUT Faculties & Divisions > Science & Engineering Faculty
Past > Schools > School of Earth, Environmental & Biological Sciences
Current > Schools > School of Mathematical Sciences
Institution: Queensland University of Technology
Deposited On: 29 May 2015 16:37
Last Modified: 23 Jan 2025 00:43