A new approach for biological online testing of stack gas condensate from municipal waste incinerators.
A biological testing system for the monitoring of stack gas condensates of municipal waste incinerators has been developed using Euglena gracilis as a test organism. The motility, velocity and cellular form of the organisms were the endpoints, calculated by an image analysis system. All endpoints showed statistically significant changes in a short time when organisms were exposed to samples collected during combustion situations with increased pollutant concentrations. The velocity of the organisms proved to be the most appropriate endpoint. A semi-continuous system with E. gracilis for monitoring stack gas condensate is proposed, which could result in an online system for testing stack gas condensates in the future.
Elsner
Dorothea
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University of Hohenheim, Institute of Landscape and Plant Ecology, Department of Plant Ecology and Ecotoxicology, Stuttgart, Germany.
Fomin
Anette
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D000393:Air Pollutants / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000032:analysis*; D000818:Animals; D001681:Biological Assay; D023381:Endpoint Determination; D005056:Euglena gracilis; D017745:Incineration; D009068:Movement; D009930:Organic Chemicals / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000032:analysis; D012037:Refuse Disposal
D000393:Air Pollutants; D009930:Organic Chemicals