Theses - Science ITS: Recent submissions
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Vallum: the enclosing system of early medieval monasteries: a study of eleven sites in south Co. Sligo
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2013)This study looks at the vallum system in 11 early medieval monastic sites in south Co. Sligo and attempts to identify the vallum system through research of resources including O.S. maps, published reports and, especially, ... -
The dynamics of zebra mussel (dreissena polymorpha) populations in Lough Key, Co. Roscommon, 1998-2003
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2005-06)Dreissena polymorpha (Pallas), the zebra mussel, arrived in Ireland in the early 1990s. The species established itself in the lower Shannon River and was discovered in Lough Key (upper Shannon River catchment) in April ... -
Archaeological and anthropological aspects of the Holocaust from a Jewish perspective
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2013)The intention of this research is to offer innovative ideas on methods that can be utilised by academics and historians within a conflict context. The framework that will support the overall research is from that of an ... -
An assessment of oestrogenicity in waste water treatment plant influent and effluent using the recombinant yeast screen assay
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2005-07)The oestrogenic activity of solid phase-extracted (Empore SDB-XC disks) samples of wastewater influent and effluent in four wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) in Ireland was estimated using the Yeast Oestrogen Screen ... -
Heat shock protein 70 as an in vitro measure of toxicity
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2000-12)The aim of this study was to assess the potential of the heat shock protein 70 as an in vitro measure of toxicity. The heat shock response was analysed by one-dimensional electrophoresis and a range of immunological ... -
Development of a lake pollution monitoring system using periphyton in the littoral zone of Lough Gill
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 1998-10)Periphyton is a complex mat, predominantly made up of algae, found attached to submerged surfaces in the photic zone of a waterbody. In the early 1990's this brown substance was observed to cover plants, stones and most ... -
An examination of the interface between the planning control and integrated pollution control licensing systems
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 1997-06)Prior to the introduction of Integrated Pollution Control (IPC) licensing in 1994 environmental control was operated at local level by local authorities. For most developments planning permission was required and there ... -
Soil damage in forestry from machinery used in thinning operations
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 1999-08)The potential increase in timber yields achieved through the thinning process in the forest is often reduced by soil compaction caused by the machinery involved in the thinning. This is often compounded by use of unsuitable ... -
Astaxanthin production by Phaffia rhodozyma
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 1998-06)This project concentrated on the use of the commercially available Phaffia rhodozyma NCYC 874 as an astaxanthin source. The purpose of this research was to investigate the optimum conditions for a batch fermentation of ... -
Landfill as a future option for the disposal of treated electroplating chemicals such as metal bearing sludges and filtercakes in Ireland
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 1998-06)Currently the fifteen Irish electroplating plant that have applied for an IPC licence produce 394.6 tonnes/annum electroplating sludge and 33.6 cubic metres of waste solution. This electroplating sludge is exported for ... -
Environmental impact assessment in the pharmaceutical industry
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 1994-06)Environmental Impact Assessment is a process for identifying the likely effects that a proposed development will have on the environment and mans health and welfare. The process was first introduced in the United States ... -
A nutrient balance model for typical Irish farming systems
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 1994-06)The twin objectives of the work described were to construct nutrient balance models (NBM) for a range of Irish animal production systems and to evaluate their potential as a means of estimating the nutrient composition ... -
Development of a rehabilitation system for the red mud waste generated at the Aughinish Alumina Bayer Plant
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2002-06)Aughinish Alumina Limited (AAL) have an obligation by terms of their Integrated Pollution Control Licence (IPCL) and Planning Permission to establish vegetation on the red mud stack at their plant at Aughinish, Co. ... -
The production of vermicompost from dairy sludge and its value as a plant growth medium
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2006)Dairy sludge generated at Glanbia Ingredients Ltd., Kilkenny has up until now been landspread. This study investigated the feasibility of using earthworms to vermicompost the sludge as an alternative method of treatment. ... -
Investigation into the potential for establishing a self-sustainable wetland ecosystem over pyritic mine tailings
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2003-04)Research was conducted to investigate the potential for ecologically engineering a sustainable wetland ecosystem over pyritic mine tailings to prevent the generation of acid mine drainage. Ecological engineering is ... -
Synthetic and mechanistic studies of the Thia-Fries Rearrangement
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2005-06)A study has been undertaken of the published literature on the Fries rearrangement, thermal, photo and microwave, since its discovery in 1908. A resume of these publications and especially of those pertaining to the ... -
The spatial analysis and speciation of uranium and thorium series radionuclides in the soil of the Cronamuck Valley, County Donegal, Ireland
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2000-04)This thesis details the findings of a study into the spatial distribution and speciation of 238U, 226Ra and 228Ra in the soils of the Cronamuck valley, County Donegal . The region lies on the north-eastern edge of the ... -
Odour nuisance in Ireland and the potential use of olfactometry for the control of odours
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 1994-06)Odour nuisance in other European countries has led to the development of techniques which employ panels of human assessors for the determination of environmental odours. Odour measurement is not widely practised in ... -
Groundwater vulnerability and protection in County Tipperary (South Riding), Ireland
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 1993-12)The aim of the project was to determine the extent and quality of the groundwater in Tipperary South Riding with a view to developing a groundwater protection plan which would allow the Local Authority to manage, protect ... -
Automating the testing process of image processing algorithms
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2006)As digital imaging processing techniques become increasingly used in a broad range of consumer applications, the critical need to evaluate algorithm performance has become recognised by developers as an area of vital ...
