4011. Environmental engineering


Title4011. Environmental engineering
Parent40. Engineering

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Integrating farming systems and landscape processes to assess management impacts on suspended sediment loads
Vigiak, O., Newham, L. T. H., Whitford, J., Roberts, A. M., Rattray, D. and Melland, A. R.. 2011. "Integrating farming systems and landscape processes to assess management impacts on suspended sediment loads ." Environmental Modelling and Software. 26 (2), pp. 144-162. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envsoft.2010.09.001

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Development and calibration of bio-kinetic model for surfactant biodegradation with combined respirometric and titrimetric measurements
Aravinthan, V. and Hoque, M. A.. 2011. "Development and calibration of bio-kinetic model for surfactant biodegradation with combined respirometric and titrimetric measurements." Bioresource Technology. 102 (9), pp. 5504-5513. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2010.08.101

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What are smart meters? [Fact sheet]
Aravinthan, Vasantha, Ho, Goen, Gray, Julian, Butler, Reid and Connell, Damien. 2012. What are smart meters? [Fact sheet]. Sydney, Australia. Australian Water Association.

Other

What are smart meters?
Aravinthan, Vasantha, Ho, Goen, Gray, Julian, Butler, Reid and Connell, Damien. 2012. "What are smart meters?" Current. 39 (2), pp. 80-84.

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Combined titrimetric respirometer as a real-time sensor to monitor the aerobic biodegradation process of different substrates
Hoque, M. A., Aravinthan, V., Pradhan, N. M. and Sakhiya, A.. 2011. "Combined titrimetric respirometer as a real-time sensor to monitor the aerobic biodegradation process of different substrates." Journal of Applied Sciences. 11 (13), pp. 2299-2305. https://doi.org/10.3923/jas.2011.2299.2305

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Monitoring the performance of covered anaerobic ponds in the treatment of abattoir waste
McCabe, B. K., Pittaway, P., Baillie, C. and Harris, P.. 2011. "Monitoring the performance of covered anaerobic ponds in the treatment of abattoir waste." Banhazi, T., Saunders, C. and Hegarty, R. (ed.) SEAg 2011: Diverse Challenges, Innovative Solutions. Gold Coast, Australia 29 - 30 Sep 2011 Canberra, Australia.

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Treatment of airborne pollutants in livestock buildings with ozone as potential abatement option
Banhazi, T.. 2011. "Treatment of airborne pollutants in livestock buildings with ozone as potential abatement option ." Australian Journal of Multi-Disciplinary Engineering. 8 (2), pp. 147-156.

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Effects of coating methods and storage periods on some quality characteristics of carrot during ambient storage
Rashidi, M., Bahri, M. H. and Khabbaz, B. G.. 2009. "Effects of coating methods and storage periods on some quality characteristics of carrot during ambient storage." Banhazi, T. M. and Saunders, C. (ed.) SEAg 2009: Agricultural Technologies In a Changing Climate. Brisbane, Australia 13 - 16 Sep 2009 Brisbane, Australia.

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Investigating the efficiency of thermosonication for controlling biofouling in batch membrane systems
Al-Juboori, Raed A., Yusaf, Talal and Aravinthan, Vasanthadevi. 2012. "Investigating the efficiency of thermosonication for controlling biofouling in batch membrane systems." Desalination. 286, pp. 349-357. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.desal.2011.11.049

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An improved solution for the infiltration advance problem in irrigation hydraulics
Cook, F. J., Knight, J. H., Doble, R. C. and Raine, S. R.. 2013. "An improved solution for the infiltration advance problem in irrigation hydraulics." Irrigation Science. 31 (5), pp. 1113-1123. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00271-012-0392-7

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Ultrasound technology as a pre-treatment for biofouling control in reverse osmosis (RO) system
Al-juboori, Raed Ahmed. 2012. Ultrasound technology as a pre-treatment for biofouling control in reverse osmosis (RO) system. Masters Thesis Master of Engineering. University of Southern Queensland.

Masters Thesis

Influences of green star rating tool on HVAC system design
Guan, Lisa and Chen, Guangnan. 2009. "Influences of green star rating tool on HVAC system design." Zhang, Xiaosong and Nan da Xue, Dong (ed.) 6th International Symposium on Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (ISHVAC 2009). Nanjing, China 06 - 09 Nov 2009

Poster

Development and calibration of bio-kinetic models for organic carbon and nitrogen biodegradation in an aerobic activated sludge system
Hoque, Muhammad A.. 2010. Development and calibration of bio-kinetic models for organic carbon and nitrogen biodegradation in an aerobic activated sludge system. PhD Thesis Doctor of Philosophy. University of Southern Queensland.

PhD Thesis

Utilization of solar energy for building operation
Guan, Lisa and Chen, Guangnan. 2009. "Utilization of solar energy for building operation." Zhang, Xiaosong and Nan da Xue, Dong (ed.) 6th International Symposium on Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (ISHVAC 2009). Nanjing, China 06 - 09 Nov 2009

Poster

Organic matter increases jarosite dissolution in acid sulfate soils under inundation conditions
Chu, Chengxing, Lin, Chuxia, Wu, Yonggui, Lu, Wenzhou and Long, Jie. 2006. "Organic matter increases jarosite dissolution in acid sulfate soils under inundation conditions ." Australian Journal of Soil Research. 44 (1), pp. 11-16. https://doi.org/10.1071/SR05096

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Growth and characterisation of Chlorella vulgaris under increased lipid culture regimes
Harris, Peter, McCabe, Bernadette K. and Pittaway, Pam. 2010. "Growth and characterisation of Chlorella vulgaris under increased lipid culture regimes." Goh, Steven C. and Wang, Hao (ed.) 2010 Southern Region Engineering Conference (SREC 2010). Toowoomba, Australia 11 - 12 Nov 2010 Toowoomba, Australia.

Presentation

Effects of replacing incandescent lamps with energy saving compact fluroescent lamps
Sharma, R., Parsons, D. and Sippell, B.. 2009. "Effects of replacing incandescent lamps with energy saving compact fluroescent lamps." Zahedi, Ahmad (ed.) 47th Annual Conference of the Australian and New Zealand Solar Energy Society (Solar09). Townsville, Australia 29 Sep - 02 Oct 2009 Townsville, Australia.

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Investigation of household water consumption using smart metering system
Mead, Nicola and Aravinthan, Vasantha. 2009. "Investigation of household water consumption using smart metering system." Jegatheesan, Jega, Shu, Li and Keir, Greg (ed.) 2nd Conference on Challenges in Environmental Science and Engineering (CESE-2009): Waste Treatment: Challenges and Solutions. Townsville, Queensland 14 - 17 Jul 2009

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Investigation of household water consumption using smart metering system
Mead, Nicola and Aravinthan, Vasantha. 2009. "Investigation of household water consumption using smart metering system." Desalination and Water Treatment. 11 (1-3), pp. 115-123. https://doi.org/10.5004/dwt.2009.850

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Identifying major contributing sources to odour annoyance using a non-specific gas sensor array
Sohn, Jae Ho, Pioggia, Giovanni, Craig, Ian P., Stuetz, Richard M. and Atzeni, Michael G.. 2009. "Identifying major contributing sources to odour annoyance using a non-specific gas sensor array." Biosystems Engineering. 102 (3), pp. 305-312. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biosystemseng.2008.12.010

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Mixing, hypersalinity and gradients in Hervey Bay, Australia
Grawe, Ulf, Wolff, Jorg-Olaf and Ribbe, Joachim. 2009. "Mixing, hypersalinity and gradients in Hervey Bay, Australia." Ocean Dynamics: theoretical, computational oceanography and monitoring. 59 (5), pp. 643-658. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10236-009-0195-4

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Variability and trend of the north west Australia rainfall: observations and coupled climate modeling
Shi, Ge, Cai, Wenju, Cowan, Tim, Ribbe, Joachim, Rotstayn, Leon and Dix, Martin. 2008. "Variability and trend of the north west Australia rainfall: observations and coupled climate modeling." Journal of Climate. 21 (12), pp. 2938-2959. https://doi.org/10.1175/2007JCLI1908.1

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Assessing water renewal time scales for marine environments from three-dimensional modelling: a case study for Hervey Bay, Australia
Ribbe, Joachim, Wolff, Jorg-Olaf, Staneva, Joanna and Grawe, Ulf. 2008. "Assessing water renewal time scales for marine environments from three-dimensional modelling: a case study for Hervey Bay, Australia." Environmental Modelling and Software. 23 (10-11), pp. 1217-1228. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envsoft.2008.02.007

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Degree of site suitability measurement in a GIS: the effect of standardisation method
Basnet, B. B. and Apan, A. A.. 2007. "Degree of site suitability measurement in a GIS: the effect of standardisation method." Oxley, Les and Kulasiri, Don (ed.) 17th International Congress on Modelling and Simulation (MODSIM07). Christchurch, New Zealand 10 - 13 Dec 2007 Australia. Modelling and Simulation Society of Australia and New Zealand .

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Modelling the dynamics of turbulent floods
Mei, Z., Roberts, A. J. and Li, Zhenquan. 2002. "Modelling the dynamics of turbulent floods." SIAM Journal on Applied Mathematics. 63 (2), pp. 423-458. https://doi.org/10.1137/S0036139999358866

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Modelling the confinement of spilled oil with floating booms
Zhu, Song Ping and Strunin, Dmitry V.. 2001. "Modelling the confinement of spilled oil with floating booms." Applied Mathematical Modelling: simulation and computation for engineering and environmental systems. 25 (9), pp. 713-729. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0307-904X(01)00008-7

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Spray drift of pesticides arising from aerial application in cotton
Woods, Nicholas, Craig, Ian, Dorr, Gary and Young, Brian. 2001. "Spray drift of pesticides arising from aerial application in cotton." Journal of Environmental Quality. 30, pp. 697-701. https://doi.org/10.2134/jeq2001.303697x

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The environmental impact of compact fluorescent lamps and incandescent lamps for Australian conditions
Parsons, David. 2006. "The environmental impact of compact fluorescent lamps and incandescent lamps for Australian conditions." The Environmental Engineer. 7 (2), pp. 8-14.

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Real-time prediction of soil infiltration characteristics for the management of furrow irrigation
Khatri, Kanya L. and Smith, R. J.. 2006. "Real-time prediction of soil infiltration characteristics for the management of furrow irrigation." Irrigation Science. 25 (1), pp. 33-43. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00271-006-0032-1

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Printed circuit board recycling in Australia
Parsons, David. 2007. "Printed circuit board recycling in Australia." Achieving Business Benefits from Managing Life Cycle Impacts (2006). Melbourne, Australia 22 - 24 Nov 2006 Melbourne, Australia.

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The environmental impact of disposable versus re-chargeable batteries for consumer use
Parsons, David. 2007. "The environmental impact of disposable versus re-chargeable batteries for consumer use." International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment. 12 (3), pp. 197-203. https://doi.org/10.1065/lca2006.08.270

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The GDS model - a rapid computational technique for the calculation of aircraft spray drift buffer distances
Craig, Ian. 2004. "The GDS model - a rapid computational technique for the calculation of aircraft spray drift buffer distances." Computers and Electronics in Agriculture. 43 (3), pp. 235-250. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compag.2004.02.001

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Sensitivity study of the role of vegetation in miocene climate change
You, John Y., Muller, Dietmar, Huber, Matthew, Otto-Bliesner, Bette, Poulsen, Chris, Sdrolias, Maria and Ribbe, Joachim. 2006. "Sensitivity study of the role of vegetation in miocene climate change." American Geophysical Union Western Pacific Geophysics Meeting 2006. Beijing, China 24 - 27 Jul 2006 Washington, DC. United States.

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Cool temperate rainforest and adjacent forests classification using airborne LiDAR data
Zhang, Zhenyu, Liu, Xiaoye, Peterson, Jim and Wright, Wendy. 2011. "Cool temperate rainforest and adjacent forests classification using airborne LiDAR data." Area. 43 (4), pp. 438-448. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1475-4762.2011.01035.x

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Reducing evaporation losses
Schmidt, Erik. 2009. "Reducing evaporation losses ." International Water Power and Dam Construction. 61 (10), pp. 38-39.

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The value of an integrated approach to climate applications modelling
Stone, Roger C. and Meinke, Holger. 2006. "The value of an integrated approach to climate applications modelling." Hollis, A. J. and Kariko, A. P. (ed.) 18th Annual Bureau of Meteorology Research Centre Modelling Workshop. The Australian Community Climate and Earth System Simulator (ACCESS): Challenges and Opportunities (BMRC 2006) . Melbourne, Australia 28 Nov - 01 Dec 2006 Melbourne, Australia.

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Investigation of the effect of various additives on the strength of environmentally friendly permeable concrete
Zhuge, Yan. 2010. "Investigation of the effect of various additives on the strength of environmentally friendly permeable concrete." Goh, Steven C. and Wang, Hao (ed.) 2010 Southern Region Engineering Conference (SREC 2010). Toowoomba, Australia 11 - 12 Nov 2010 Toowoomba, Australia.

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Concentrating solar power: parabolic trough with 20% gas boost (CSP-PT+20%)
Craig, Ian, Thorpe, David, Kamel, Fouad and Goh, Steven. 2010. "Concentrating solar power: parabolic trough with 20% gas boost (CSP-PT+20%)." Goh, Steven C. and Wang, Hao (ed.) 2010 Southern Region Engineering Conference (SREC 2010). Toowoomba, Australia 11 - 12 Nov 2010 Toowoomba, Australia.

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Effects of subsurface drip irrigation rates and furrow irrigation for cotton grown on a vertisol on off-site movement of sediments, nutrients and pesticides
McHugh, A. D., Bhattarai, S., Lotz, G. and Midmore, D. J.. 2008. "Effects of subsurface drip irrigation rates and furrow irrigation for cotton grown on a vertisol on off-site movement of sediments, nutrients and pesticides." Agronomy for Sustainable Development: sciences des productions vegetales et de l'environnement. 28 (4), pp. 507-519. https://doi.org/10.1051/agro:2008034

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Modeling urea biodegradation in activated sludge using combined respirometric-titrimetric measurements
Hoque, Muhammad Azizul and Aravinthan, Vasantha. 2011. "Modeling urea biodegradation in activated sludge using combined respirometric-titrimetric measurements." Desalination and Water Treatment. 32 (1-3), pp. 115-125. https://doi.org/10.5004/dwt.2011.2686

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