A TOTAL SHIPBOARD POLLUTION CONTROL SYSTEM

Pollution from ships has resulted in increased pressure for legislation but standards are slow in coming. Two basic criteria have been established for sewage systems: 1) all wastes should be controlled and 2) no overboard discharge. Six approaches to pollution were selected and analyzed including holding tanks, recirculating systems, incineration, aerobic digestion systems, electromechanical systems and physiochemical systems. Of the six, the physiochemical systems appeared to be the most suitable for shipboard use. Results from testing have been good and further research is being conducted especially in the area of chemical treatment of grease.

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• Corporate Authors:

  Marine Technology Society

  5565 Sterrett Place, Suite 108
  Columbia, MD  United States  21044
• Authors:
  • Mackey Jr, T P
• Publication Date: 1971-11

Media Info

• Features: Figures;
• Pagination: p. 49-51
• Serial:
  • Marine Technology Society Journal
  • Volume: 5 N
  • Issue Number: 6
  • Publisher: Marine Technology Society
  • ISSN: 0025-3324
  • Serial URL: http://ingentaconnect.com/content/mts/mtsj

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Effluents; Pollution control; Sewage treatment; Sewerage; Ships; Testing
• Old TRIS Terms: Sewage effluent testing; Shipboard sewage treatment
• Subject Areas: Environment; Marine Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00028652
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: United States Merchant Marine Academy
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Apr 10 1972 12:00AM