Thesis
Field evaluation of two gross pollutant traps for their pollutant removal efficiencies
University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (Honours), University of the Sunshine Coast
2015
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.25907/00305
Abstract
Over the past two decades, Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) has become an important part of the design of new developments and aims to minimise the effects of development on the natural water cycle. This is achieved, in part, by ensuring the stormwater runoff is treated to a sufficient standard to enable the effluent to be reused and/or released into receiving waters. Structural WSUD systems, or Stormwater Quality Improvement Devices (SQIDs), have seen increased use in South East Queensland to manage stormwater runoff. Design decisions for their use have often been based on performance data supplied by the manufacturers. However field evaluation studies have been limited and performance claims by manufacturers are often based solely on laboratory tests under ideal testing conditions. The objective of this project was to evaluate the stormwater pollution removal performance of two SQID field installations; - the Stormceptor gross pollutant trap (GPT) located at a commercial site in Nambour - the Humegard (GPT) located at the University of the Sunshine Coast campus Field evaluations were conducted for both these GPT systems, following the methodology recommended in Stormwater Australia's 'Stormwater Quality Improvement Devices Evaluation Protocol' or SQIDEP. The GPT's pollution removal performances of three main stormwater pollutants were tested, namely: Total Suspended Solids (TSS), Total Nitrogen (TN) and Total Phosphorous (TP).
Details
- Title
- Field evaluation of two gross pollutant traps for their pollutant removal efficiencies
- Authors
- Ronald Kleijn
- Contributors
- Terry Lucke (Supervisor)
- Awarding institution
- University of the Sunshine Coast
- Degree awarded
- Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (Honours)
- Publisher
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
- DOI
- 10.25907/00305
- Organisation Unit
- Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering; School of Science and Engineering - Legacy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99449484102621
- Output Type
- Thesis
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