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Physical Disintegration of Toilet Papers in Wastewater Systems: Experimental Analysis and Mathematical Modeling

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dc.contributor.authors Eren, B; Karadagli, F;
dc.date.accessioned 2020-02-26T08:56:42Z
dc.date.available 2020-02-26T08:56:42Z
dc.date.issued 2012
dc.identifier.citation Eren, B; Karadagli, F; (2012). Physical Disintegration of Toilet Papers in Wastewater Systems: Experimental Analysis and Mathematical Modeling. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, 46, 2876-2870
dc.identifier.issn 0013-936X
dc.identifier.uri https://doi.org/10.1021/es203589v
dc.identifier.uri https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12619/50118
dc.description.abstract Physical disintegration of representative toilet papers was investigated in this study to assess their disintegration potential in sewer systems. Characterization of toilet papers from different parts of the world indicated two main categories as premium and average quality. Physical disintegration experiments were conducted with representative products from each category according to standard protocols with improvements. The experimental results were simulated by mathematical model to estimate best-fit values of disintegration rate coefficients and fractional distribution ratios. Our results from mathematical modeling and experimental work show that premium products release more amounts of small fibers and disintegrate more slowly than average ones. Comparison of the toilet papers with the tampon applicators studied previously indicates that premium quality toilet papers present significant potential to persist in sewer pipes. Comparison of turbulence level in our experimental setup with those of partial flow conditions in sewer pipes indicates that drains and small sewer pipes are critical sections where disintegration of toilet papers will be limited. For improvement, requirements for minimum pipe slopes may be increased to sustain transport and disintegration of flushable products in small pipes. In parallel, toilet papers can be improved to disintegrate rapidly in sewer systems, while they meet consumer expectations.
dc.language English
dc.publisher AMER CHEMICAL SOC
dc.subject Environmental Sciences & Ecology
dc.title Physical Disintegration of Toilet Papers in Wastewater Systems: Experimental Analysis and Mathematical Modeling
dc.type Article
dc.identifier.volume 46
dc.identifier.startpage 2870
dc.identifier.endpage 2876
dc.contributor.department Sakarya Üniversitesi/Mühendislik Fakültesi/Çevre Mühendisliği Bölümü
dc.contributor.saüauthor Eren, Beytullah
dc.contributor.saüauthor Karadağlı, Fatih
dc.relation.journal ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
dc.identifier.wos WOS:000301023700052
dc.identifier.doi 10.1021/es203589v
dc.contributor.author Eren, Beytullah
dc.contributor.author Karadağlı, Fatih


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