Current Proceedings on Technology

Yazarlar: Simona Ghiță, Nicoleta Acomi

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Anahtar Kelimeler:CellC software,Epifluorescence microscopy,Ballast water

Özet: The aim of this study is to argue, based on original results, on the importance of epifluorescence microscopy and automated image analysis as a method of verification on microorganism killing efficiency in ballast water treatment. In this paper we present our results concerning microbial cell density dynamics allowing performing total cell counts (e.g. SYBR Green I) and the interaction of CdSe/ZnS core-shell quantum with long chain amine capping agent with bacteria in ballast water. The method analyzed in this paper consists in killing the organisms by heating the ballast water to different levels depending on their resistance. The required level of temperature will be obtained using laboratory experiments in two steps: first step is identifying the number of cells from the initial samples using counting software (CellC); and the second one consists of monitoring the samples after heating to different levels. We will use the finite element method to obtain the time for raising the temperature in different locations of the ballast tank, thus being able to choose the optimum type of heat exchanger.

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