Desalination and Water Treatment, Volume 57, Issue 25 (2016)

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Table of Contents
Pages: (i)-(iii)
Published online: 18 Feb 2016
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Editorial

Editorial
12th International Conference on Protection and Restoration of the Environment (PRE XII) Skiathos Island, Greece, 29 June–3 July, 2014
Vasilis Kanakoudis, Theodoros E Karakasidis, Chrysi Laspidou, Athanasios Kungolos & Petros Samaras
Page: 11435
Published online: 18 Feb 2016
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Articles

Article
Non-revenue water reduction through pressure management in Kozani’s water distribution network: from theory to practice
V. Kanakoudis & K. Gonelas
Pages: 11436-11446
Published online: 21 May 2015
AbstractforNon-revenue water reduction through pressure management in Kozani’s water distribution network: from theory to practice | Full Text | References | PDF (601.3 KB)
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Applying an integrated methodology toward non-revenue water reduction: the case of Nicosia, Cyprus
V. Kanakoudis, S. Tsitsifli & G. Demetriou
Pages: 11447-11461
Published online: 21 May 2015
AbstractforApplying an integrated methodology toward non-revenue water reduction: the case of Nicosia, Cyprus | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB)
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Quality assessment and hydrogeochemical status of potable water resources in a suburban area of northern Greece (Thermi Municipality, central Macedonia)
E. Tziritis, E. Tzamos, P. Vogiatzis, C. Matzari, N. Kantiranis, A. Filippidis, N. Theodosiou & K. Fytianos
Pages: 11462-11471
Published online: 05 Jun 2015
AbstractforQuality assessment and hydrogeochemical status of potable water resources in a suburban area of northern Greece (Thermi Municipality, central Macedonia) | Full Text | References | PDF (238 KB)
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Assessing the results of a virtual pressure management project applied in Kos Town water distribution network
V. Kanakoudis & K. Gonelas
Pages: 11472-11483
Published online: 17 Jun 2015
AbstractforAssessing the results of a virtual pressure management project applied in Kos Town water distribution network | Full Text | References | PDF (759.3 KB)
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Improving the eco-efficiency of an agricultural water use system
A. Georgopoulou, A. Angelis-Dimakis, G. Arampatzis & D. Assimacopoulos
Pages: 11484-11493
Published online: 18 Aug 2015
AbstractforImproving the eco-efficiency of an agricultural water use system | Full Text | References | PDF (306.4 KB)
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Using accurate demand forecasting to improve the efficiency of water supply-distribution chains
G. Arampatzis, E. Kampragou, P. Scaloubakas & D. Assimacopoulos
Pages: 11494-11505
Published online: 06 Jul 2015
AbstractforUsing accurate demand forecasting to improve the efficiency of water supply-distribution chains | Full Text | References | PDF (727.7 KB)
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Real time monitoring and control in water distribution systems for improving operational efficiency
Selami Kara, I. Ethem Karadirek, Ayse Muhammetoglu & Habib Muhammetoglu
Pages: 11506-11519
Published online: 24 Jul 2015
AbstractforReal time monitoring and control in water distribution systems for improving operational efficiency | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB)
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Overview of the implementation of the directive 2004/35/EC on environmental liability with regard to the prevention and remedying of environmental damage at European level
Kleoniki C. Pouikli
Pages: 11520-11527
Published online: 20 Oct 2015
AbstractforOverview of the implementation of the directive 2004/35/EC on environmental liability with regard to the prevention and remedying of environmental damage at European level | Full Text | References | PDF (109 KB)
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Environmental impacts and impact mitigation plans for desalination facilities
Gökçen Bombar, Deniz Dölgen & M. Necdet Alpaslan
Pages: 11528-11539
Published online: 22 Sep 2015
AbstractforEnvironmental impacts and impact mitigation plans for desalination facilities | Full Text | References | PDF (199.4 KB)
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Combined hydrological, rainfall–runoff, hydraulic and sediment transport modeling in Upper Acheloos River catchment
Elias Moussoulis, Ierotheos Zacharias & Nikolaos P. Nikolaidis
Pages: 11540-11549
Published online: 23 Oct 2015
AbstractforCombined hydrological, rainfall–runoff, hydraulic and sediment transport modeling in Upper Acheloos River catchment | Full Text | References | PDF (658.4 KB)
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Membrane fouling control using high-frequency power vibration, in an SMBR pilot system—preliminary studies
K. Chatzikonstantinou, N. Tzamtzis, A. Pappa & S. Liodakis
Pages: 11550-11560
Published online: 18 May 2015
AbstractforMembrane fouling control using high-frequency power vibration, in an SMBR pilot system—preliminary studies | Full Text | References | PDF (517.1 KB)
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Fluid structure and system dynamics in nanodevices for water desalination
Filippos Sofos, Theodoros E. Karakasidis & Antonios Liakopoulos
Pages: 11561-11571
Published online: 21 May 2015
AbstractforFluid structure and system dynamics in nanodevices for water desalination | Full Text | References | PDF (434.5 KB)
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Numerical modeling of groundwater flow to delineate spring protection zones. The case of Krokos aquifer, Greece
Maria C. Matiaki, Ilias Siarkos & Konstantinos L. Katsifarakis
Pages: 11572-11581
Published online: 11 Jun 2015
AbstractforNumerical modeling of groundwater flow to delineate spring protection zones. The case of Krokos aquifer, Greece | Full Text | References | PDF (655.7 KB)
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Quality characteristics and hydrogeochemistry of irrigation waters from three major olive groves in Greece
E. Tziritis, G. Arampatzis, E. Hatzigiannakis, G. Panoras, A. Panoras & A. Panagopoulos
Pages: 11582-11591
Published online: 17 Jun 2015
AbstractforQuality characteristics and hydrogeochemistry of irrigation waters from three major olive groves in Greece | Full Text | References | PDF (475.6 KB)
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Chlorine modeling in water distribution networks using ARX and ARMAX model structures
I. Ethem Karadirek, Selcuk Soyupak & Habib Muhammetoglu
Pages: 11592-11598
Published online: 13 Jul 2015
AbstractforChlorine modeling in water distribution networks using ARX and ARMAX model structures | Full Text | References | PDF (287.8 KB)
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Socially fair domestic water pricing: who is going to pay for the non-revenue water?
V. Kanakoudis & S. Tsitsifli
Pages: 11599-11609
Published online: 15 Jul 2015
AbstractforSocially fair domestic water pricing: who is going to pay for the non-revenue water? | Full Text | References | PDF (699.6 KB)
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Experimental studies and modeling of clinoptilolite and vermiculite fixed beds for Mn2+, Zn2+, and Cr3+ removal
V.J. Inglezakis, M.A. Stylianou, M. Loizidou & A.A. Zorpas
Pages: 11610-11622
Published online: 18 Jun 2015
AbstractforExperimental studies and modeling of clinoptilolite and vermiculite fixed beds for Mn2+, Zn2+, and Cr3+ removal | Full Text | References | PDF (665.7 KB)
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Characterization of multi-walled carbon nanotubes and application for Ni2+ adsorption from aqueous solutions
Foteini Giannakopoulou, Constantina Haidouti, Dionisios Gasparatos, Ioannis Massas & George Tsiakatouras
Pages: 11623-11630
Published online: 07 May 2015
AbstractforCharacterization of multi-walled carbon nanotubes and application for Ni2+ adsorption from aqueous solutions | Full Text | References | PDF (488.5 KB)
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Photocatalytic water treatment on TiO2 thin layers
Olga Solcova, Lucie Spacilova, Ywetta Maleterova, Magdalena Morozova, Martin Ezechias & Zdena Kresinova
Pages: 11631-11638
Published online: 05 Jun 2015
AbstractforPhotocatalytic water treatment on TiO2 thin layers | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB)
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Hydrological and rating curve modelling of Pinios River water flows in Central Greece, for environmental and agricultural water resources management
Evangelos Hatzigiannakis, Agathos Filintas, Andreas Ilias, Andreas Panagopoulos, George Arampatzis & Ioannis Hatzispiroglou
Pages: 11639-11659
Published online: 18 Dec 2015
AbstractforHydrological and rating curve modelling of Pinios River water flows in Central Greece, for environmental and agricultural water resources management | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB)
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Comparison of the performance of stochastic models in forecasting daily dissolved oxygen data in dam-Lake Thesaurus
Antonis Sentas, Aris Psilovikos, Thomas Psilovikos & Niki Matzafleri
Pages: 11660-11674
Published online: 07 Jan 2016
AbstractforComparison of the performance of stochastic models in forecasting daily dissolved oxygen data in dam-Lake Thesaurus | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB)
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Study of fluid flow in grooved micro and nano-channels via dissipative particle dynamic: a tool for desalination membrane design
Dorothea Kasiteropoulou, Theodoros Karakasidis & Antonios Liakopoulos
Pages: 11675-11684
Published online: 18 Feb 2016
AbstractforStudy of fluid flow in grooved micro and nano-channels via dissipative particle dynamic: a tool for desalination membrane design | Full Text | References | PDF (541.4 KB)
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Influence of membrane, pH and water matrix properties on the retention of emerging contaminants by ultrafiltration and nanofiltration
Juan L. Acero, F. Javier Benítez, Francisco J. Real & Elena Rodriguez
Pages: 11685-11698
Published online: 29 May 2015
AbstractforInfluence of membrane, pH and water matrix properties on the retention of emerging contaminants by ultrafiltration and nanofiltration | Full Text | References | PDF (500.5 KB)
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Parametric distributions of a horizontal-tube falling film evaporator for desalination
Luyuan Gong, Shengqiang Shen, Hua Liu & Xingsen Mu
Pages: 11699-11711
Published online: 28 May 2015
AbstractforParametric distributions of a horizontal-tube falling film evaporator for desalination | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB)
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Studying different design parameters of a microwave preheating system in solar desalination
H. Khafajeh, A. Banakar & M.H. Khoshtaghaza
Pages: 11712-11720
Published online: 17 Sep 2015
AbstractforStudying different design parameters of a microwave preheating system in solar desalination | Full Text | References | PDF (904.2 KB)
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A lab-scale MED dealing with salinity wastewater: the study of optimal operation schemes and parameters
Dongfeng Zhao, Tianzhu Liu, Jianliang Xue, Shi Li, Chao Li, Wei Liu, Hua Zhang & Yanqi Wang
Pages: 11721-11728
Published online: 29 Jul 2015
AbstractforA lab-scale MED dealing with salinity wastewater: the study of optimal operation schemes and parameters | Full Text | References | PDF (393.5 KB)
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Mathematical model of biodegradation process of sewage due to addition of chlorides
T.S. Rami Reddy & A.B. Gupta
Pages: 11729-11735
Published online: 14 May 2015
AbstractforMathematical model of biodegradation process of sewage due to addition of chlorides | Full Text | References | PDF (192 KB)
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Study for adsorption behaviors of emulsion oil on a novel ZrO2/PVDF modified membrane
Xie Xiong, Bao Jianguo, Safaa Hassan Omer, Guo Hui, Zhou Yu & Wang Hong
Pages: 11736-11745
Published online: 26 May 2015
AbstractforStudy for adsorption behaviors of emulsion oil on a novel ZrO2/PVDF modified membrane | Full Text | References | PDF (504.8 KB)
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Studies on various operating parameters for the removal of COD from pulp and paper industry using electrocoagulation process
P. Asaithambi
Pages: 11746-11755
Published online: 19 May 2015
AbstractforStudies on various operating parameters for the removal of COD from pulp and paper industry using electrocoagulation process | Full Text | References | PDF (396.4 KB)
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Efficiency optimization of a microwave-assisted Fenton-like process for the pretreatment of chemical synthetic pharmaceutical wastewater
Xudong Qi & Zhihui Li
Pages: 11756-11764
Published online: 03 Jun 2015
AbstractforEfficiency optimization of a microwave-assisted Fenton-like process for the pretreatment of chemical synthetic pharmaceutical wastewater | Full Text | References | PDF (401.1 KB)
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Optimizing ammonia volatilization by air stripping from aquatic solutions using response surface methodology (RSM)
Hooshyar Hossini, Abbas Rezaee, Bita Ayati & Amir Hossein Mahvi
Pages: 11765-11772
Published online: 22 May 2015
AbstractforOptimizing ammonia volatilization by air stripping from aquatic solutions using response surface methodology (RSM) | Full Text | References | PDF (373.9 KB)
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Response surface methodology approach for optimization of adsorption process for the removal of Indosol Yellow BG dye from aqueous solution by agricultural waste
Sana Sadaf & Haq Nawaz Bhatti
Pages: 11773-11781
Published online: 19 May 2015
AbstractforResponse surface methodology approach for optimization of adsorption process for the removal of Indosol Yellow BG dye from aqueous solution by agricultural waste | Full Text | References | PDF (550.4 KB)
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Application of nanofilter in removal of phosphate, fluoride and nitrite from groundwater
Nader Yousefi, Ali Fatehizedeh, Kamal Ghadiri, Nezam Mirzaei, Seyed Davoud Ashrafi & Amir Hossein Mahvi
Pages: 11782-11788
Published online: 07 May 2015
AbstractforApplication of nanofilter in removal of phosphate, fluoride and nitrite from groundwater | Full Text | References | PDF (250.6 KB)
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Effect of aluminum speciation on silica removal during coagulation of heavy-oil wastewater using polyaluminum chloride
Xiaofei Zhao, Tengfei Yang, Lixin Liu, Xiaoyang Zhang, Lei Fan & Youquan Huang
Pages: 11789-11799
Published online: 05 Jun 2015
AbstractforEffect of aluminum speciation on silica removal during coagulation of heavy-oil wastewater using polyaluminum chloride | Full Text | References | PDF (297.7 KB)
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N2O generation and emission from two biological nitrogen removal plants in China
Huijuan Li, Dangcong Peng, Wenbo Liu, Jilin Wei, Zhengfu Wang & Binfan Wang
Pages: 11800-11806
Published online: 02 Jun 2015
AbstractforN2O generation and emission from two biological nitrogen removal plants in China | Full Text | References | PDF (271.1 KB)
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Synthesis, characterization, and application of nano-perfluorooctyl alumina for adsorption of methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) from aqueous medium
Afshin Dehghani, Amanollah Ebadi, Sirous Shafiei & Abbas Aghaeinejad-Meybodi
Pages: 11807-11819
Published online: 26 Jun 2015
AbstractforSynthesis, characterization, and application of nano-perfluorooctyl alumina for adsorption of methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) from aqueous medium | Full Text | References | PDF (556.4 KB)
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Adsorptive removal of phenol from aqueous solutions by copper (cu)-modified scoria powder: process modeling and kinetic evaluation
Masoud Moradi, Amir Mohammad Mansouri, Nahid Azizi, Jila Amini, Kaveh Karimi & Kiomars Sharafi
Pages: 11820-11834
Published online: 12 Jun 2015
AbstractforAdsorptive removal of phenol from aqueous solutions by copper (cu)-modified scoria powder: process modeling and kinetic evaluation | Full Text | References | PDF (584.1 KB)
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Heterogeneous Fenton-like oxidation of crystal violet using an iron loaded ZSM-5 zeolite
Burcu Akın Ünnü, Gönül Gündüz & Meral Dükkancı
Pages: 11835-11849
Published online: 08 May 2015
AbstractforHeterogeneous Fenton-like oxidation of crystal violet using an iron loaded ZSM-5 zeolite | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB)
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Adsorption of methyl orange from aqueous solution using chitosan microspheres modified by β-cyclodextrin
Peng Zhao, Meihua Xin, Mingchun Li & Jun Deng
Pages: 11850-11858
Published online: 15 May 2015
AbstractforAdsorption of methyl orange from aqueous solution using chitosan microspheres modified by β-cyclodextrin | Full Text | References | PDF (399.5 KB)
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Biogenic synthesis of magnetic perlite@iron oxide composite: application as a green support for dye removal
Mahsa Shirkhodaie, Mostafa Hossein Beyki & Farzaneh Shemirani
Pages: 11859-11871
Published online: 17 Sep 2015
AbstractforBiogenic synthesis of magnetic perlite@iron oxide composite: application as a green support for dye removal | Full Text | References | PDF (564.2 KB)
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Removal of reactive magenta-MB from aqueous solution by persulphate-based advanced oxidation process
K. Sarath, R. Gandhimathi, S.T. Ramesh & P.V. Nidheesh
Pages: 11872-11878
Published online: 08 Jun 2015
AbstractforRemoval of reactive magenta-MB from aqueous solution by persulphate-based advanced oxidation process | Full Text | References | PDF (280.5 KB)
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Comparative study effects of calcinations, electrolytes, and Fe-bentonite, CaCO3-bentonite on the removal of Cd(II) ions from aqueous solution
B. Sadeghalvad & A. Azadmehr
Pages: 11879-11892
Published online: 24 Jun 2015
AbstractforComparative study effects of calcinations, electrolytes, and Fe-bentonite, CaCO3-bentonite on the removal of Cd(II) ions from aqueous solution | Full Text | References | PDF (699.9 KB)
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Aflatoxin B1 detoxification by magnetic carbon nanostructures prepared from maize straw
Muhammad Zahoor & Farhat Ali Khan
Pages: 11893-11903
Published online: 11 May 2015
AbstractforAflatoxin B1 detoxification by magnetic carbon nanostructures prepared from maize straw | Full Text | References | PDF (816.9 KB)
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Preparation, characterization, and evaluation of Moringa oleifera pod husk adsorbents for aqueous phase removal of norfloxacin
Raymond A. Wuana, Rufus Sha’Ato & Shiana Iorhen
Pages: 11904-11916
Published online: 13 May 2015
AbstractforPreparation, characterization, and evaluation of Moringa oleifera pod husk adsorbents for aqueous phase removal of norfloxacin | Full Text | References | PDF (411.1 KB)
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Author Index

Index
Author Index
Page: 11917
Published online: 18 Feb 2016
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Corrigendum

Correction
Corrigendum
V.J. Inglezakis, M.A. Stylianou, M. Loizidou & A.A. Zorpas
Page: (iv)
Published online: 16 Oct 2015
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