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Inactivation of bacteria in sewage sludge by ionizing radiation, heat, and thermoradiation

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/4062287· OSTI ID:4062287
For purposes of animal feeding or fertilizer usage on edible crops, sewage sludge must be free of pathogenic organisms. Bacterial inactivation by a combination of heat and irradiation is shown to be effective. These results must be viewed in conjunction with those from studies of parasite egg inactivation, virus inactivation, and physical-chemical benefits in order to make a fair assessment of the value of the thermoradiation treatment compared to other possible sludge treatment processes. (auth)
Research Organization:
Sandia Labs., Albuquerque, NM (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
US Energy Research and Development Administration (ERDA)
DOE Contract Number:
AT(29-1)-789
NSA Number:
NSA-33-023460
OSTI ID:
4062287
Report Number(s):
SAND--75-0168
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English