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Lime Stabilization

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Biosolids Treatment Processes

Part of the book series: Handbook of Environmental Engineering ((HEE,volume 6))

Abstract

Alkaline or lime stabilization is a very simple process. Its principal advantages over other stabilization processes include low cost and simplicity of operation. However, lime stabilization accomplished at a pH of 10.0–11.0, may allow odors to return during storage owing to pH decay. To eliminate this problem and reduce pathogen levels, addition of sufficient quantities of lime to raise and maintain the biosolids pH to 12.0 for 2 h is required. The lime-stabilized biosolids readily dewaters with mechanical equipment and is generally suitable for application on an agricultural land or disposal in a sanitary landfill.

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  1. Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Mississippi, University, MS

    Clint Williford PhD (Associate Professor) & Wei-Yin Chen PhD (Associate Professor)

  2. Lenox Institute of Water Technology, Lenox, MA

    Nazih K. Shamas PhD (Professor and Environmental Engineering Consultant, Ex-Dean and Director) & Lawrence K. Wang PhD, PE, DEE (Dean & Director, Assistant to the President and Vice President)

  3. Krofta Engineering Corporation, Lenox, MA

    Nazih K. Shamas PhD (Professor and Environmental Engineering Consultant, Ex-Dean and Director) & Lawrence K. Wang PhD, PE, DEE (Dean & Director, Assistant to the President and Vice President)

  4. Zorex Corporation, Newtonville, NY

    Lawrence K. Wang PhD, PE, DEE (Dean & Director, Assistant to the President and Vice President)

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Williford, C., Chen, WY., Shamas, N.K., Wang, L.K. (2007). Lime Stabilization. In: Wang, L.K., Shammas, N.K., Hung, YT. (eds) Biosolids Treatment Processes. Handbook of Environmental Engineering, vol 6. Humana Press. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-59259-996-7_7

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