CEST Proceedings are published under the ISSN 2944-9820.
"Reliable in-Situ Sensing of Water Quality Parameters Using Low Cost Autonomous Analysers - Opportunities and Challenges"
Donohoe A., Hazel C., McCluskey P., McCaul M., (Corresponding) Diamond D.
Topic:
Process understanding through innovative sensors and remote sensing
The delivery of platforms that can provide access to good quality analytical information on the chemical/biological status of water at an acceptable cost remains a formidable challenge, despite considerable efforts from the research community over many years. The relatively high cost of autonomous...Read more
Keywords:
in-situ, autonomous, chemical sensing, satellite remote sensing, water quality
Functionalized iron oxide nanocomposite ultrafiltration membranes for water-in-oil emulsion separation
Wadi V., Ouda M., Naddeo V., Banat F., (Corresponding) Hasan S.
Topic:
Water treatment
Removal of emulsified water in oil (w/o) emulsions are the most challenging compared to free water and dissolved water emulsions. Emulsified w/o cannot be removed by conventional techniques such as settling tanks, oil skimmers, floatation and magnetic technologies. Membrane technology is a highly...Read more
Keywords:
Super-hydrophobic; water in oil; iron oxide; ultrafiltration; chemical synthesis
Chemical weathering rates and CO2 consumption in the Savuto basin (Sila Massif, Italy) inferred from riverine water chemistry
(Corresponding) Fuoco I., De Rosa R., Timpano A., Cundari F., Apollaro C.
Topic:
River systems in diverse climates and environments
The aim of this work was to estimate the silicates (SWR) and carbonates (CWR) weathering rates as well as the CO2 consumption in the Savuto basin (Sila Massif, Southern Italy), studying the riverine water chemistry. Six sampling sites were investigated. Starting from the rain composition,...Read more
Keywords:
Chemical weathering; CO2 consumption; riverine water chemistry
Assessment of surface water quality on an oil extraction area in Albania
Zela G., Malltezi J., Demiraj E., Zela E., Sulce S., (Corresponding) Bani A.
Topic:
Environmental pollution
Oil extraction activities in Albania are considered as highly polluting for surface waters, but more for the amount of direct spills in riverine waters. The aim of this study was to assess the surface water quality for a period of 5 years (2014-2018) in four seasons based on different physico-...Read more
Keywords:
Seman River, chemical water parameters, EU standards, WHO standards, IFC standards
