Publications by authors named "Helena Guasch-Balcells"
Article Synopsis
- Nitrate (NO₃⁻) is used in sewer systems to decrease harmful gases like hydrogen sulfide (H₂S) and methane (CH₄), but maintaining effective dosing across long pipes can be challenging and costly.
- A study tested a new approach called Downstream Nitrate Dosage (DND) in a lab setup to see how it affects H₂S and CH₄ levels, using both process monitoring and molecular techniques to analyze microbial effects.
- Results showed that DND eliminated H₂S completely and cut methane production by 50%, while also revealing an increase in certain beneficial microorganisms during nitrate addition, highlighting the strategy's potential for better management in wastewater systems.
