Publications by authors named "Rafid Alkhaddar"

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  • The study analyzed the levels of 16 Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) in Lake Balaton's sediment over a year, noting seasonal variations in concentrations.
  • PAH levels were highest in winter (448.35 to 619.77 ng/g) and lowest in summer (257.21 to 465.49 ng/g), with higher concentrations of high molecular weight PAHs compared to low molecular weight ones.
  • The research indicated a significant cancer risk for both adults and children across all seasons, particularly high in winter, while most ecological impacts from PAHs were minimal, except for slightly elevated levels of acenaphthylene and fluorene in autumn and spring, respectively.
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Phosphate in freshwater possesses significant effects on both quality of water and human health. Hence, many treatment methods have been used to remove phosphate from water/wastewaters, such as biological and electrochemical methods. Recent researches demonstrated that adsorption approaches are convenient solutions for water/wastewater remediation from phosphate.

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The objective of the article is to describe the methodology followed to validate the finite element model for the new method of setting pipes in a separate sewer system, using one trench to accommodate the storm pipe over the sanitary pipe "doi.org/10.1016/j.

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Municipal solid waste (MSW) management remains a challenge in developing countries due to increasing waste generation, high costs associated with waste management and the structure of the containment systems implemented. This study analyses the classification of landfilling systems by using documented cases reported mainly in publications in waste management in relation to non-engineered landfilling systems/approved dumpsites in Sub Saharan African (SSA) countries from 2000 to 2018. The work identifies an existing system for the classification of landfill sites and utilises this system to determine the situation of landfill sites in SSA countries.

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During high-intensity rainfall events, the capacity of combined sewer overflows (CSOs) can exceed resulting in discharge of untreated stormwater and wastewater directly into receiving rivers. These discharges can result in high concentrations of microbial pathogens, biochemical oxygen demand, suspended solids, and other pollutants in the receiving waters. The frequency and severity of the CSO discharge are strongly influenced by climatic factors governing the occurrence of urban stormwater runoff, particularly the amount and intensity of the rainfall.

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Metalworking fluids (MWFs) are widely used for cooling and lubricating during the machining process. The worldwide annual usage is estimated to exceed 2 x 10(9)l and the waste could be more than ten times the usage, as the MWFs have to be diluted prior to use. For UK industry the disposal cost is estimated to be up to pound16 million per year.

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