Development of methods and diagnostic kits for rapid microbiological monitoring of ballast water quality

• Main Authors: Tay, Joo Hwa, Tay, Stephen Tiong Lee, Volodymyr, Ivanov
• Other Authors: School of Civil and Environmental Engineering
• Format: Research Report
• Language: English
• Published: 2009
• Subjects: DRNTU::Engineering::Environmental engineering::Water supply
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/10356/19112
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

The potential invasion of harmful microorganisms in Singaporees coastal waters from discharged ballast water can give rise to significant economic and ecological impacts as well as human-health consequences. Existing conventional monitoring methods are not appropriate for hallast water management be...