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An investigation into the options to control hydrogen sulphide in industrial waste water treatment systems
(Institute of Technology, Sligo., 2004)A research study examined the options for controlling hydrogen sulphide in industrial waste water treatment systems It was found from the study that the principal methods of controlling hydrogen sulphide in waste water ... -
Investigation into the potential for establishing a self-sustainable wetland ecosystem over pyritic mine tailings
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2003-04)Research was conducted to investigate the potential for ecologically engineering a sustainable wetland ecosystem over pyritic mine tailings to prevent the generation of acid mine drainage. Ecological engineering is ... -
An investigation into the use of lead free solders in the electronics industry
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2002)Tin-lead solder is the most common material used to join conductors in electronic assembly and has been used in electronics assemblies since the earliest days of radio. After many decades, highly engineered systems have ... -
An investigation into the use of tallow as a thermal fuel in Ireland
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2008)The study investigates the use of tallow as a thermal fuel in Ireland, focusing on its suitability as a fuel in steam raising boilers. The legislative position of such use with regard to the protection of health is ... -
An investigation of soil quality parameters relating to agricultural reuse and land disposal options for the management of biosolids
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2003-09)Sludge provides valuable nutrients to soil. Application of sludge to land is subject to a number of limitations. Its use as a soil conditioner represents a "beneficial reuse option". Primary and secondary sludge from ... -
Investigation of the mineral profile of Fucus serratus Linneaus aqueous extracts and examination of the routes of uptake of minerals both in vivo and in vitro /
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2018)Seaweed baths are used to promote health and well-being. Seaweed typically contains water, fibre, carbohydrate, protein, lipid, vitamins and minerals. Minerals can account for up to 40% of its composition. Iodine is vital ... -
An investigation of the trace organic contamination of Irish groundwater and a review of current analytical techniques
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 1997)Groundwater is a major natural resource in Ireland. It has been estimated that 30% of the drinking water supply in Ireland is provided by this source. Most of the groundwater is of a potable quality but any contamination ... -
An investigation of the use of cell culture techniques in ecotoxicity testing
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 1994)The usefulness of cell culture methods in environmental analysis was assessed by direct comparison of a battery of in vitro I in vivo test methods. Criteria for comparison were the ease of handling, sensitivity of the ... -
Landfill as a future option for the disposal of treated electroplating chemicals such as metal bearing sludges and filtercakes in Ireland
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 1998-06)Currently the fifteen Irish electroplating plant that have applied for an IPC licence produce 394.6 tonnes/annum electroplating sludge and 33.6 cubic metres of waste solution. This electroplating sludge is exported for ... -
Leachate treatment options for closed landfills
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2004)For many years up until the 1990’s uncontrolled disposal o f Municipal Solids Waste at various communal dumps occurred in Ireland. Since the establishment o f the Environmental Protection Agency and the implementation o ... -
Management standards : alternative approaches to energy management
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2010)Due to the interrelationship between the energy and carbon standards, the large overlap in energy data and increasing pressure on organisations to reduce their environmental impacts, this dissertation focuses on energy ... -
Managing asbestos in Ireland
(Institute of Technology, Sligo., 2005)Asbestos-containing materials were widely used in the past especially in the construction industry, where they were incorporated into numerous buildings, being used in roofing materials, insulation and fire protection. The ... -
Managing the Donegal coast in the twenty-first century
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 1996)This thesis discusses the concept of coastal zone management in relation to County Donegal. An outline of the existing administrative and legislative structure for the coastal area of Donegal is given and the current ... -
Manual handling injury and back problems in the agricultural sector
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2005)This report details a study carried out to assess manual handling injury and back pain in the agricultural sector. The report aims to investigate the occurrence o f manual handling injury and back pain, determine its ... -
Measurement of ambient concentrations of benzene, toluene and xylene in the vicinity of petrol service stations
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 1999)Ambient air monitoring in the vicinity of three petrol service stations was undertaken to determine concentrations of three volatile organic compounds; benzene, toluene and xylene (BTX). Quantitative measurements were ... -
Microalgal phycoremediation of landfill leachate /
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2017)The aim of this project was to explore the use of microalgae in remediation of landfill leachate. The isolation of microalgae strains tolerant to a combination of high dissolved salts and ammonia concentrations (typical ... -
Mirror therapy and treadmill training for patients with chronic stroke : a pilot randomised controlled trial /
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% Molybdate reactive phosphorus of total phosphorus in urban wastewater influents and effluents in County Cork agglomerations >2000 P.E
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2009)Phosphorus is a key nutrient in freshwater ecosystems as it is well known to cause severe water quality problems when enrichment with phosphorus occurs, a phenomenon known as eutrophication. Legislative measures are in ... -
Multiregional Medical Device Registration /
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2017)The landscape of multiregional medical device registration is an area with highly variable regulations, varying regulator application and expectations, alongside swift changes in some regions. Accessing international ... -
A nutrient balance model for typical Irish farming systems
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 1994-06)The twin objectives of the work described were to construct nutrient balance models (NBM) for a range of Irish animal production systems and to evaluate their potential as a means of estimating the nutrient composition ...