School of Science ITS: Recent submissions
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Graphical excellence in environmental impact statements: applying data visualisation principles to environmental impact assessments
(Institute of Technology, Sligo., 2008)Graphical Excellence in Environmental Impact Statements applying data visualisation principles to environmental impact assessments Planning and development involves balancing potentially conflicting goals. Development control ... -
A review of existing and proposed sludge management practices in local authorities
(Institute of Technology, Sligo., 2005)Local Authorities in Ireland have to treat and dispose of sewage sludge produced in wastewater treatment plants in their functional area which totalled 45,590 tonnes of dry solids in 2004. Eighty six per cent of this ... -
A study of green public procurement from a local authority perspective
(Institute of Technology, Sligo., 2009)This dissertation outlined the development of green procurement policy at an international, European and national level. The current culture of green procurement was examined within Irish Public Bodies, particularly Local ... -
Incineration as a sustainable municipal waste management option for Dublin
(Institute of Technology, Sligo., 2008)The management o f Dublin’s municipal waste is currently undergoing a period o f transformation, as landfill is no longer the cheap and acceptable option that it has been for many years. Changing our Ways, DoELG (1998) ... -
Power use at municipal wastewater treatment plants: recommendations for greater efficiency: case study of South Tipperary County Council facilities
(Institute of Technology, Sligo., 2006)Until very recently power management has not been much of a concern to those people managing wastewater treatment facilities. Latterly, however, much has been written in the media and elsewhere about “the end of cheap ... -
% Molybdate reactive phosphorus of total phosphorus in urban wastewater influents and effluents in County Cork agglomerations >2000 P.E
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2009)Phosphorus is a key nutrient in freshwater ecosystems as it is well known to cause severe water quality problems when enrichment with phosphorus occurs, a phenomenon known as eutrophication. Legislative measures are in ... -
Development of an Irish grease management strategy and evaluation of biological in-situ digestion
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2005)This document evaluates Ireland’s management of fats, oils and greases (FOGs) and examines the role of in-situ bacterial treatment in Grease Retention Units (GRUs). The study includes a sixteen-week bacterial dosing ... -
Best practice in environmental education centres
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2010)Environmental education (EE) and education for sustainable development (ESD) is provided in a variety of formal and non-formal settings, including EE and ESD centres. This provision is uncoordinated due to the lack of a ... -
The WEEE directive in Ireland: information flows and compliance control
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2005)The introduction of Council Directive 2002/96/EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) marked the end of a long and complex process aimed at putting in place legislation to manage WEEE, one of eight priority ... -
The successful implementation of the "OC Recovery Project" at Wyeth Medica Ireland
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2009)Projects and project management are now in widespread use across the pharmaceutical industry. Project size can range from something as simple as sourcing and purchasing a new piece of office equipment to something as ... -
A review of process deviations caused by human error in Rottapharm Ltd. from 2006 to 2008
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2009)The objective of this project is to examine Process Deviation Reports (PDRs) generated from 2006 to 2008 for Sachet Products where “Human Error” has been identified as the primary root cause. Sachet Products were chosen ... -
Occupational safety, health and welfare at work in the catering industry : a study into the level of awareness and compliance in the industry : does food safety take priority?
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2005)Occupational safety health and welfare across all work sectors has been of crucial importance in Ireland, particularly over the last decade. The objectives of this study were: 1. To establish the level of awareness and ... -
Computer validation upgrade of the WATS application
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2009)The reason I chose to complete my project on the upgrade of the WATS computer application is that one of my roles within Merck Sharp and Dohme is the WATS administrator role. As a result I am heavily involved in computer ... -
Benefits and barriers in implementing and maintaining environmental and health and safety management systems
(Institute of Technology, Sligo., 2005)Environmental management and health and safety management are two core areas which must be managed efficiently and effectively by all industries. The proper management o f these two disciplines can lead to increased cost ... -
Validation summary report and risk assessment of AICL (KP) LIMS
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2009)LabWare LIMS is a full-featured, configurable, enterprise Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). LIMS is a computerised system used to manage laboratory samples, equipment, results, workflow, users, and results ... -
Environmental, health & safety awareness and management within small to medium enterprises in the retail sector
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2005)The purpose o f this study is to determine a link between environmental, health and safety awareness and management within small to medium sized retail outlets. The retail sector was chosen specifically due to the potential ... -
Strategic environmental assessment : local authority preparedness in Ireland
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2005)The recent transposition of the Directive 2001/42 on the assessment of the effects of certain plans and programmes on the environment has intensified the interest in Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) performance in ... -
An investigation into the financial and environmental suitability of ground source heat pumps for residential use in Ireland
(Institute of Technology, Sligo., 2005)A ground source heat pump (GSHP) extracts heat energy from the ground for use in space and water heating systems. A GSHP requires some electrical energy to operate, but is capable of extracting up to four times as much ... -
Renewable energy generation: development of a software tool to analyse the possible synergies of an integrated bioenergy park
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2008)The concept of a Bioenergy Park is that renewable energy processes are integrated to maximise the total energy production potential while ensuring environmental sustainability. The three processes selected are a) Biodiesel ... -
The prevention of sewage pollution from cabin cruisers in the River Shannon basin
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2008)This study evaluates the current procedures adopted regarding the prevention of pollution from Cabin Cruisers on the River Shannon, specifically on the navigable inland (freshwater) waterway, from Ballyconnell, Co. Cavan ...
