Assessment of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria Waste Stabilization Pond Efficiency through Principal Component Analysis with R Programming
1 Department of Water Resources and Environmental Engineering, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria.
2 Department of Water Resource and Environmental Engineering Ahmadu Bello University Zaria
* Corresponding author: olorunyomisebolatan@gmail.com
2 Department of Water Resource and Environmental Engineering Ahmadu Bello University Zaria
* Corresponding author: olorunyomisebolatan@gmail.com
Abstract
In this study, the performance of the ABU (Ahmadu Bello University) waste stabilisation pond system was evaluated, with a primary focus on its efficiency of organic loading remover, and the interplay of key physicochemical parameters. Principal Component Analysis (PCA) application reveals strong correlations between BOD and selected parameters, notably turbidity and total suspended solids (TSS), highlighting their significance in water quality dynamics. The findings affirmed the system's effectiveness in organic loading reduction having a removal efficiency of 62.05% and the stability of physicochemical parameters within acceptable limits. Recommendations include measures to control turbidity, manage pH and dissolved oxygen (DO) levels, implement real-time monitoring, and conduct periodic assessments to optimise treatment capacities. Beyond practical applications, the study's impact extends to potential policy implications, environmental conservation, and the dissemination of knowledge in the field of wastewater treatment, contributing to sustainable wastewater management and the safeguarding of aquatic ecosystems
Keywords
Principal component analysis
Waste stabilization pond
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How to Cite
O.S., K., L.E., A., & I, S. M. (2023). Assessment of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria Waste Stabilization Pond Efficiency through Principal Component Analysis with R Programming. Nigerian Journal of Materials Science and Engineering, 13(1), 20-27.
K. O.S., A. L.E., and S. M. I, "Assessment of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria Waste Stabilization Pond Efficiency through Principal Component Analysis with R Programming," Nigerian Journal of Materials Science and Engineering, vol. 13, no. 1, pp. 20-27, June 2023.
