A different approach for predicting H(2)S((g)) emission rates in gravity sewers.

All detrimental phenomena (mal odors, metal corrosion, concrete disintegration, health hazard) associated with hydrogen sulfide in gravity sewers depend on the rate of H(2)S emission from the aqueous phase to the gas phase of the pipe. In this paper a different approach for predicting H(2)S((g)) emission rates from gravity sewers is presented, using concepts adapted from mixing theory. The mean velocity gradient (G=gamma SV/micro; S is the slope, V the mean velocity), representing mixing conditions in gravity flow, was used to quantify the rate of H(2)S((g)) emission in part-full gravity sewers. Based on this approach an emission equation was developed. The equation was verified and calibrated by performing 20 experiments in a 27-m gravity-flow experimental-sewer (D=0.16 m) at various hydraulic conditions. Results indicate a clear dependency of the sulfide stripping-rate on G(1) (R(2)=0.94) with the following overall emission equation: where S(T) is the total sulfide concentration in the aqueous phase, mg/L; w the flow surface width, m; A(cs) the cross-sectional area, m(2); T the temperature, degrees C; K(H) the Henry's constant, molL(-1)atm(-1); and P(pH2S) the partial pressure of H(2)S((g)) in the sewer atmosphere, atm.

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