PPT-Potential of biochar as a filter media for stormwater applications

Jihoon James Kang PhD University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Earth Environmental and Marine Sciences Jihoonkangutrgvedu the Rule of Threes 3 min without air 3 hour without shelter. This presentation was prepared by the University of Melbourne for the Regional Landcare Facilitator training funded through the Australian Government’s Carbon Farming Initiative Communications Program . Dr . Kiran. . Tota-Maharaj. Senior . Lecturer in Water & Environmental Engineering , . University of Greenwich, UK. Dr Denver . Cheddie. Associate . Professor in Mechanical Engineering ,. University of Trinidad and Tobago. ;. Recent . Experiences from around . the World. Stephen Joseph. The Context. Most trials carried out with high application rates (> 2 tonnes/ha) with fine dusty material. Most biochar expensive (>$300/tonne). . Structure. , . Stability. , and . Sequestration. Alice Budai. April 2011. Image from . www.nationalgeographic.com. Outline. Motivation. . behind. . Biochar. Research. Why. . focus. . on. . Stability. Solutions: Downspout to Downstream. Efficiently & effectively route . stormwater. . Reduce sediment loss . Prevent fertilizer/nutrient runoff. Minimize & contain debris. Conserve a natural resource. biochar. technology: A potential contribution to sustainable mining in Zambia. 1. Stephen . Syampungani. ,. . 2. Olusegun . Yerokun. ,. 1. Concilia Monde . 1. Wilson . Moono. , Nancy . Chileshe. & Nalukui . a poplar short . rotation . coppice in Italy. Maurizio Ventura. 1. , Giorgio Alberti. 2,4. , Gemini Delle Vedove. 2. , Franco Miglietta. 3,4,5. , Giustino Tonon. 1,4. . (1) Faculty of Science and Technology, Free . . Lukas Van Zwieten . Principal Research Scientist. Adjunct Professor, Rural Climate Solutions. University of New England. and. Tony Walker. Richmond Landcare. What is biochar and how is it made?. Biochar and Terra Preta. NCHRP 25-25(92). Project Objectives. Identify and review transportation-related . BMP performance . monitoring studies and existing BMP assessment protocols . Evaluate . conditions . and factors . influencing the transferability of BMP performance monitoring . David Rice. 110110356. Dr Marcel Jansen. Professor Peter Jones. March 2014. What is . Biochar. ?. Carbon rich product. Obtained when biomass (wood, manure, leaves) is thermally decomposed at temperatures between 350-750°C. Environmental Health, Safety & Risk . Management. What. . is. . Stormwater. ?. Stormwater. is precipitation (rainwater) that originates during a storm event.. Rainwater . that does not soak into the soil and . Mary Jaeger, P.E. . Director, Department of Public Works. City of Olathe, Kansas. Learning Objectives. Understand the mission of a . stormwater. organization. Understand how . stormwater. organizations are structured. Developing Your Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan A Guide for Construction SitesContentsChapter 1IntroductionA Why Should You Use this Guide B What Is Stormwater Runoff and What Are Its Impacts C H Biochar and Iron Sand Media. E. COLI TMDL LOAD REDUCTION. Shingle Creek TMDL Load Reduction Curve. IN SUMMARY. Need big reductions in nutrients, sediment, and bacteria. No handy point sources – diffuse non-point sources.