浄化槽処理水の間欠ばっ気運転における窒素除去効果の検討

This study was performed using the Johkasou system installed at the Gunma National College of Technology, which uses a contact aeration process to effect water treatment. This system does not have denitrification capabilities. Several intermittent aeration modes were surveyed to investigate their effects on the total nitrogen (T–N) removal performance and energy efficiency. The water temperature was significantly correlated with the decreased velocity of dissolved oxygen (DO); the decreases at 25 and 23°C were 1.4 and 1.2 mg・(L∙hr)−1, respectively. The aeration time required to achieve DO 0 mg・L−1 was more than 6 h. The time required upon restarting to reacquire the DO value observed during aeration was 30 min. It was thought that an aeration period exceeding 3 h was necessary for denitrification. Intermittent aeration times of 3 and 6 h exhibited good biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) values at more than 25°C. However, at water temperatures lower than 20°C, the effluent BOD was approximately 3 times higher, denitrification did not proceed, and the NH4-N concentration became high. The denitrification effect was not able to expect the big effect in comparison with consecutive aeration mode. As a result of this study, we concluded that the most suitable operating conditions for intermittent aeration would employ a 3 h application from December to April, and a 6 h application from May to November. The energy costs were calculated to be 1,120,000 yen∙year−1 based on the most suitable operating conditions. In comparison to the consecutive aeration mode, the energy, environmental, and cost savings with intermittent aeration were calculated to be 38,500 kWh, 15.6t-CO2, and 730,000 yen per year

人工廃水を用いた衛生工学実験の実施と課題

We suggest that using the artificial wastewater for the experiments in sanitary engineering. The wastewater from the septic tank of our college is used on the experiments in sanitary engineering for 4th year students in department of civil engineering. The safety management was concerned for sanitary conditions. Therefore, the artificial wastewater with peptone, NaCl and kaolin was used for the experiments in sanitary engineering. The similar data were obtained at 15 kinds of water quality analysis, when we used the wastewater from the septic tank. However, the difference of NH3-N and PO4-P data were higher as compared with the wastewater from the septic tank data. The method of explanation for the artificial wastewater has to be improve. These results indicate that using the artificial wastewater on the experiments in sanitary engineering has a few improvement

Rectal-sparing type of ulcerative colitis predicts lack of response to pharmacotherapies

Abstract Background Ulcerative colitis (UC) is known as an immune disorder of the colon that generally involves the rectum, but an atypical distribution of inflamed mucosa has previously been noted in certain subtypes of UC, such as the rectal-sparing type (RST). As noted in a previous report, patients with the RST may be at elevated risk for disease refractoriness, but the clinical significance of RST remains unknown. Methods UC patients who underwent surgery between January 2010 and April 2015 were included. Patients were classified as having the RST or a non-RST based on colectomy specimens or a pre-operative endoscopy. Possible risk factors for urgent/emergent surgery were analyzed. We specifically determined whether the RST is a significant predictor for urgent/emergent surgery. Results In total, 46/482 patients were classified as having the RST. Disease severity was significantly worse in patients with the RST than in other patients (p = 0.02). Urgent/emergent surgery was required for 24/46 patients with the RST, compared with 107/436 non-RST patients (p < 0.01). The overall incidence of urgent/emergent surgery was 131/482. Disease duration < 70.2 months [odds ratio (OR) 2.45], severe disease (OR 87.1), total administered steroid dose < 5000 mg (OR 3.02), daily pre-operative steroid dose ≥ 9 mg (OR 2.59), and the RST (OR 5.59) were identified as independent risk factors for urgent/emergent surgery. Conclusion The RST was an independent risk factor for urgent/emergent surgery in our analysis of surgically treated patients with UC

The Use of Oral Herbal Medicine (Hange-Shashin-To) in Patients with Pouchitis: A Pilot Study

Objectives: Hange-Shashin-To (HST), which is a combination of seven herbs, has previously been used in the treatment of inflammatory or ulcerative gut disease. The aim of this study was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of HST for the treatment of chronic pouchitis. Methods: Nineteen patients with chronic pouchitis, defined as either frequent episodes ( three episodes per six months) of pouchitis or persistent symptoms that required continuous antibiotic therapies, were selected and treated with ciprofloxacin (CPFX) 600 mg/day for 2 weeks (week 0~2) and HST 3,750 mg/day for 32 weeks (week 0~32). The Pouchitis Disease Activity Index (PDAI) score was measured at week 0 and 6 for short-term evaluation. For long-term evaluation, total CPFX dose in the 26-week period prior to study entry (from 30 weeks before study entry to 5 weeks before study entry) was compared with the total CPFX dose during the 26-week study period (week 7~32). Although no concomitant administration of CPFX was permitted from week 2-6, patients whose condition deteriorated were prescribed CPFX from week 7 to week 32. Results: Fourteen patients completed this 32-week study. The PDAI scores of eight patients decreased below seven. The mean total PDAI scores decreased significantly from 11 ± 2.5 to 6.5 ± 2.5 (P < 0.001). The mean value of total CPFX dose decreased significantly from 491.6 ± 182.4 mg/kg to 392.5 ± 184.0 mg/kg (P < 0.05). No severe adverse events were noted. Conclusions: Our data suggest that HST has a positive effect on chronic pouchitis with no adverse effects