Project #1319

Evaluating the Use of Near-Infrared Spectroscopy for the Analysis of Biosolids Constituents

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Completed
Principal Investigator
Diane
Malley
Research Manager
Dr. Mohammad M. Abu-Orf, Ph.D.
Contractor
PDK Projects, Inc.
Nutrients
Monitoring
Biosolids
Treatment

Abstract

Explores the feasibility of using near infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) for the analysis of nutrients and heavy metals in sewage sludge, biosolids, and receiving soil in order to provide environmental monitoring that is accurate, cost effective, and timely. The research demonstrated that rapid, simultaneous, real-time, cost-effective monitoring of nitrogen, organic matter, moisture, copper, and lead in wet sewage sludge and biosolids is feasible using NIRS. 122 pages. Online PDF. (2000)

Originally funded as WERF project 99-PUM-6ET.