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The Impact Of Wastewater Chemistry And Flow Characteristics On Hydrogen Sulfide Concentration, Mohsina Muhammed Sherief
The Impact Of Wastewater Chemistry And Flow Characteristics On Hydrogen Sulfide Concentration, Mohsina Muhammed Sherief
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Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) is a naturally occurring, highly toxic gas that is formed from the decomposition of sulfur compounds. At low concentrations, H2S is an irritant for the eyes, respiratory and gastrointestinal tract. At higher H2S concentrations, it produces neurological impairment with dizziness, headache, and loss of consciousness. Mortality was reported to reach 6 percent following exposure to elevated concentrations. H2S is generated in different industrial processes. In wastewater collection and treatment plants, H2S is a common source of concrete and metal corrosion that has resulted in huge economic loss. …