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Source assessment, nitrogen fertilizer industry water effluents

Conference · · US Natl. Tech. Inf. Serv. Rep.; (United States)
OSTI ID:5447122
A survey of waterborne pollutants originating from the manufacture of nitrogenous fertilizers covers an evaluation of manufacturing processes for ammonia, ammonia nitrate, urea, and nitric acid; the identification of, characteristics of, and extent of environmental impact after the discharge of treated or partially treated effluents to receiving streams containing the main contaminants; methods of controlling or eliminating the major pollutants, ammonia, organic nitrogen, and nitrate nitrogen; and the treatment facilities operated by a number of representative manufacturing plants.
OSTI ID:
5447122
Conference Information:
Journal Name: US Natl. Tech. Inf. Serv. Rep.; (United States) Journal Volume: PB 292837
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English