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Project Code [2014-W-DS-22]
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Project title
Identification and evaluation of phosphorus recovery technologies in an Irish context
Primary Funding Agency
Environmental Protection Agency
Co-Funding Organisation(s)
n/a
Lead Organisation
University of Limerick (UL)
Lead Applicant
Gary Walsh
Project Abstract
The overall goal of the project is to identify and evaluate current & developing phosphorus recovery/recycling technologies with a view to assessing the viability of, and supporting the adoption of, the most appropriate technologies in an Irish context. Specific project objectives are: (1) To identify the major sites within Ireland responsible for generating/processing/treating significant quantities of waste phosphorus and, in the case of a representative sample of the top sites: (2) Identification of the typical composition of their phosphorus-containing waste streams, quantitative annual output and any current processing/recycling technologies applied on site. (3) Identification and comparative technical/commercial evaluation of established and emerging global phosphorus recovery/recycling methodologies. (4) Identification of current global demand for phosphorus by sector/industry, and the technical specification & pricing structure of the phosphorus raw material required in each sector. (5) Based upon the findings of the work packages investigating project objectives 1-4 above, to draw evidence-based conclusions as to which subset of recovery/recycling technologies would be best suited to which Irish facility type. (6) To disseminate the information generated amongst international and in particular national stakeholders. 1. Final report to EPA, which will be available to all interested parties via the EPA online research database. 2. Presentation at 1 national conference, which will help provide national dissemination. 3. Publication of a paper in international, peer reviewed, open access journal (international dissemination). 4. A summary of the work (background, results and conclusions) will be prepared and forwarded to potential end users (national dissemination).
Grant Approved
�99,765.10
Research Hub
Natural Environment
Research Theme
Innovative water technologies
Initial Projected Completion Date
22/03/2016