R and D needs -- Drying of sludges

Journal Article · Tue Oct 01 00:00:00 EDT 1996 · Drying Technology

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1080/07373939608917152· OSTI ID:378041

Kasakura, T ^[1]; Hasatani, M ^[2]

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1. NGK Insulators, Ltd., Nagoya (Japan). Engineering Business Group
2. Nagoya Univ. (Japan). Dept. of Chemical Engineering

Sludge management is a very important environmental issue in many industrialized countries, because its generated volume is the largest in all generated wastes. In the sludge management field, the role of drying is becoming more important as sludge disposal becomes more difficult. In this paper, the present status of drying of construction sludge, food industry sludge and municipal sludge are mentioned as concrete examples. To respond to these needs, it is necessary to advance further R and D.

• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE
• OSTI ID: 378041
• Journal Information: Drying Technology, Vol. 14, Issue 6; Other Information: PBD: 1996
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
SLUDGES
DRYING
RESEARCH PROGRAMS
INFORMATION NEEDS
INDUSTRIAL WASTES
MUNICIPAL WASTES
WASTE MANAGEMENT