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    Assessment of Transboundary Sludge Pollution and Its Conversion into Energy Case Study: Nablus West Wastewater Treatment Plant
    (Al-Quds University, 2024-05-15) Eman Omar Morshed Mansour; ايمان عمر مرشد منصور
    This thesis explores the potential of converting sludge into energy to address transboundary sludge pollution in the West Bank region, with Nablus West WWTP's adoption as a case study. It investigates the effectiveness of this approach in mitigating environmental pollution and promoting sustainability. Specifically, the study examines the impact of sludge-to-energy conversion on treatment costs per cubic meter of wastewater and evaluates the energy output per unit of sludge generated. Through comprehensive analysis, including cost-benefit evaluation and environmental impact assessment, the research offers valuable insights into the viability and benefits of this renewable energy solution. The findings underscore the significant energy generation potential from both local wastewater treatment plants and the broader West Bank population's sludge production. Through investment in sludge-to-energy conversion, these resources can be utilized to address the energy problem in Palestine while mitigating environmental and financial burdens linked with transboundary pollution. By promoting sustainable waste management practices and the utilization of renewable energy, the research contributes to advancing environmental sustainability and addressing transboundary environmental challenges, ultimately benefiting all stakeholders. The data from the sludge treatment operations at the Nablus West WWTP and the projected figures for the entire West Bank population underscore the substantial energy production and cost savings potential inherent in sludge-to-energy conversion. At the Nablus West WWTP alone, with a sludge production rate of 6,600 kg/day, methane production of 1,320 m³/day, and energy production of 3,938.32 kWh/day. Extrapolating these figures to the entire West Bank population, where the sludge production rate reaches 14,400,000 kg/day, methane production hits 2,880,000 m³/day, and energy production reaches 8,588,761.60 kWh/day. This comparison highlights the scalability and efficiency of sludge-to-energy conversion, with substantial benefits both at individual wastewater treatment plant levels and on a broader scale across the entire population. The study highlights the substantial benefits of sludge-to-energy conversion for addressing environmental pollution and advancing sustainable development in regions affected by transboundary sludge pollution. Comprehensive analysis reveals reduced greenhouse gas emissions, significant cost savings in wastewater treatment operations, and increased energy production efficiency. These findings support the widespread adoption of sludge-to-energy conversion technologies in wastewater treatment facilities to enhance environmental sustainability and economic efficiency.