The sewerage systems which carry the sewage to the site of treatment, or point of discharge, are of two types. Foul sewers carry only domestic and industrial effluent. In areas serviced in this way there are entirely separate systems for the collection of storm-water which is discharged directly to natural water courses. However, in older towns and cities considerable use [...]
There are various alternative waste treatment technologies, for example, physical treatment, chemical treatment, biological treatment, incineration, and solidification or stabilisation treatment. These processes are used to recycle and reuse waste materials, reduce the volume and toxicity of a waste stream, or produce a final residual material that is suitable for disposal. The selection of the most effective technology depends upon [...]
Introduction: India is one of the world's largest producers of sugar from sugarcane. Crystal sugar is produced in organised sugar mills located in different parts of the country, the highest concentration being in the state of U.P. in the North and Maharashtra in the West. There is also a widespread small scale industry (Khandsari) producing raw sugar. Harvested sugarcane is [...]