5th CEST · 1997

5th Conference on Environmental Science and Technology

1–4 September 1997 · Molyvos, Lesvos, Greece

Session No 1: Plennary Session
Session No 2: Geographical Information Systems and environmental research
Session No 3: Solid waste management
Session No 4: Air quality
Session No 5: Industrial/Municipal wastewater treatment
Session No 6: Public health and environmental impacts
Session No 7: Air pollution
Session No 8: Modelling of environmental processes and systems
Session No 9: Ecosystems
Session No 10: Various environmental subjects
Session No 11: Methods for estimating environmental parameters
Session No 12: Environmental Policy
Session No 13: Quality of water resources
Poster presentations

Session No 1: Plennary Session

Towards a new environmental policy. Beriatos E. University of Thessaly, Greece
The Israeli Environmental Policy Towards the 21st Century. Brenner S. Ministry of the Environment, Israel
Design of an operational center for the monitoring of atmospheric pollution and implementation of rectification measures over the greater Athens area. Asimakopoulos D.N.* National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Dep. Of Applied Physics, Athens, Greece
The new council directive 96/61/EC concerning the integrated pollution prevention and control. The development and operation of Greek coordinator center. Karavanas A., Haloulakou A., Haralambous K.J., Spyrellis N ., National Technical University of Athens, Chemical Engineering Department, Athens, Greece
The recycling project of HERRA and five Municipalities in Athens, Greece. Razis Y., Koumenides C., Lekkas Th. HERRA, Athens, Greece
Control of Biological nitrogen removal processes in one reactor activated sludge systems. Hatziconstantinou G.J., Andreadakis A. EYDAP, Dept. of Pollution Control, Psyttalia W.W.T.P., Athens, Greece | N.T.U.A., Water Resources Division, Sanitary Eng. Laboratory, Athens, Greece

Session No 2: Geographical Information Systems and environmental research

A geographic information systems approach in water resources management and environmental protection. Tsanis I.K., Boyle S.J. Department of Civil Engineering, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada
Modelling the impact of air quality on mortality in England and Wales. Jones A.P., Stedman J., Bentham G., Langford I.H. 1 Centre of Social and Economic Research on the Global Environment (CSERGE), School of Environmental Sciences, University of East Anglia, Norwick, England | 2 National Environmental Technology Centre, AEA Technology, Culham, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, England
Design of an atmospheric pollution monitoring network on national level. Vossiniotis G., Assimacopoulos Dion., Christolis M. National Technical University of Athens, Dept. of Chemical Engineering, Section II, Athens, Greece
Design of an atmospheric pollution monitoring network on city level. Vossiniotis G., Assimacopoulos Dion., Christolis M., Ziomas I ., National Technical University of Athens, Dept. of Chemical Engineering, Section II, Athens, Greece | Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
Estimation of air pollutants emission density in Attiki using G.I.S. technology. Tsilingiridis G., Mimilidis M., Aslanoglou M., Papageorgiou ISamaras Z. ., Lab. Of Ap. Thermodynamics, Mechanical Eng. Dep., AUTH, Thessaloniki, Greece
Using a Geographical Information System to implement the hedonic pricing method. Lake I., Bateman I., Lovett A. School of Environmental Sciences, University of East Anglia, Norwich, England
The use of G.I.S. in the creation of land use suitability models for tourism and agriculture- application of the two models in Molivos, Lesvos. Charalambous A., Hatzopoulos J., Coccossis H. University of the Aegean, Department of Environmental Studies, Mytilini, Greece
Development of a computational algorithm for the presentation of environmental parameters at spatial and temporal scale using a personal computer. Tsirtsis G., Kitsiou D., Arhontitsis G. Aquatic Ecosystems Laboratory, Department of Environmental Studies, University of the Aegean, Mytilini, Greece

Session No 3: Solid waste management

Application of decision aid systems in the field of integrated solid waste management. Case study: formulation and further evaluation of alternative integrated models for solid waste management in the prefecture of Larissa via the use of the multicriteria analysis method. Tantis G. Chemical Engineer, Greece
Integrated solid waste management for the greater Thessaloniki area: results from the application of a new modelling framework. Karagiannidis A., Moussiopoulos N. Laboratory of Heat Transfer and Environmental Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
Comparative assessment of solid waste treatment and disposal technologies and sites for Attica. Tsiligiannis H., Kavadas H., Kornaros M., Lyberatos G. ALPHA Environmental Ltd., Athens, Greece | University of Patras, Department of Chemical Engineering, Rio, Greece
Alternative arrangements for the supply of the solid waste management service. Panagiotakopoulos D.*, Aivaliotis V. Department of Civil Engineering, Democritus University of Thrace, Hanthi, Greece
Environmetnal data base for the solid waste management. Mavropoulos A., Boura F., Georgopoulos D., Loukatos A Chem.Engineer, Postgraduate Student NTUA | Chem.Engineer, S.W.M.Dep., Min. for the Environment, Physical Planning and Public Works | Chem.Engineer, E.P.E.M. Ltd. | ., DEA, Postgraduate Student NTUA
Experiences gained from the design and development of two recycling plants in Cyprus: A. Car tyre recycling centre - B. Plastics recycling centre. Glekas I.P.* Environmental Management Consultants Ltd., Nicosia, Cyprus
An economic approach of the packaging waste management in France : A model of «ECO-EMBALLAGES» system. Togia A. National Technical University of Athens, Division of Water Resources Hydraulic and Maritime Engineering, Athens, Greece
Reuse of rubber from old tyres. Mastral A.M.*, Murillo R., Mayoral M.C., Callen M.S. Instituto de Carboquimica, CSIC, Zaragoza, Spain
New identification and sorting strategies for solid waste management and a closed-loop recycling process. Haferkamp H., Bach Fr.-W.*, Burmester I., Goede M. Laser Zentrum Hannover, Hollerithallee 8, 30419 Hannover, Germany | * Institut fur Werkstoffkunde der Universitat Hannover, Hannover, Germany

Session No 4: Air quality

A contribution to the study of the relationship between the mesoscale circulation and air pollution over metropolitan Athens area. Kassomenos P.A., Flocas H.A., Lykoudis S., Petrakis M 121.1 | 1 Institute of Meteorology and Physics of the Atmospheric Environment, National Observatory of Athens, Athens, Greece | 2 Laboratory of Meteorology, Dept. of Applied Physics, University of Athens
The influence of sea breeze over the environmental conditions in the area of Volos. Papamanolis N., Dalezios N.R. 1 Department of Civil Engineering | 2 Laboratory of Agrometeorology, Department of Agriculture, University of Thessaly, Volos
Investigating Photochemical Pollutants Correlation among the Basic Stations of the Athens Air Pollution Monitoring Network. Asimakopoulos V., Kassomenos P., Gee I. 1 Imperial College London, Divil Engineering Dept. | 2 Institute of Meteorology and Physics of the Atmospheric Environment, National Observatory of Athens
Evolution of the surface concentrations of ozone and other air pollutants in the Athens basin. Trend analysis. Varinou M. , Voudouri A., Kallos G., Trivikrama Rao S. 1 University of Athens, Dept. of Physics, Division of Applied Physics, Laboratory of Meteorology, Panepistimioupolis, Athens | 2 State University of New York at Albany, Albany, New York
Evaluation of the indoor air quality in buildings. Lagoudi A., Loizidou M. National Technical University of Athens, Chemical Engineering Dept., Athens, Greece
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in indoor air. Dermentzoglou M., Manoli E., Samara C. Environmental Pollution Control Laboratory, Dept. of Chemistry, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
The contribution of major public works to air quality improvement in Athens. Moussiopoulos N. *, Papagrigoriou S. 1 Laboratory of Heat Transfer and Environmental Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece | 2 ENVECO S.A., Athens, Greece
Radioactive contamination arising from a hypothetical accident in a nuclear power plant located in the South coast of Asia minor. Synodinou B., Bergeles G. 1 Institute of Nuclear Technology and Radiation Protection NCSR "Demokritos", Aghia Paraskevi Attikis, Greece | 2 Laboratory of Aerodynamics, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, National Technical University of Athens, Greece
Radionuclide dispersion from forest fires. Pimenov O., Michaelides E.E. School of Engineering and Tulane/Xavier Center for Bioenvironmental Research, Tulane University, New Orleans, USA
Wind flow and pollutant dispersion diagnosis over complex terrain based on sparse meteorological measurements. Varvayanni M., Deligiannis P., Davakis E., Venetsanos A.G., Catsaros N. Institute of Nuclear Technology and Radiation Protection, NCSR "Demokritos", Aghia Paraskevi Attikis, Greece
Parametric analysis of the pollutant dispersion and deposition in urban street canyons. Maraziotis E.A.*, Mavroylias N. Dept. of Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering, Nuclear Technology Laboratory, University of Patras, Greece

Session No 5: Industrial/Municipal wastewater treatment

Neutralization unit of the metalizing’s workshop chemicals-toxicals waste of State Aircraft factory/Hellenic Air Force. Major Gogakis S., Heliopoulos S. Quality Control Dept., State Aircraft Factory, Hellenic Air Force, Athens, Greece
Electrochemical oxidation of textile dye wastewater. Vlyssides A.G., Mourafeti V.N., Zorpas A., Israilides CJ National Technical University of Athens, Dept. of Chemical Engineering, Athens, Greece | .. | National Agricultural Research Foundation, Indy. Of Technology of Agr. Products, Lycovrissi, Greece
Photocatalytic degradation of organochlorine insecticides with PW12O403-. Hiskia A., Mylonas A., Androulaki E., Tsipi D., Dimiticali DPapaconstantinou E. 1 1 1 2 . 3, 1 | 1 Institute of Physical Chemistry, NCSR "Demokritos", Athens, Greece | 2 General Chemical State Laboratory, Athens, Greece | 3 Chemical Engineering Dept., NTU, Athens, Greece
Oxidation of aniline based colors. Papapolymerou G., Xaritidou E., Bontozoglou V. Dept. of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, University of Thessaly, Volos, Greece
Fate and effects of the insecticide Lindane in a pilot-scale, activated sludge, industrial wastewater treatment plant. Kipopoulou A.M., Samara C., Zouboulis A., Kouimtzis Th. 1. Environmental Pollution Control Laboratory, Chemistry Dept., Aristotle University of Thessaloniki | 2. Laboratory of Chemical Inorganic Technology, Chemistry Dept., Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Stabilised landfill leachate and its treatability Papadopoulos A., Fatta D., Loizidou M. National Technical University of Athens, Chemical Engineering Dept., Laboratory of General Chemistry, Athens, Greece
The effect of humic acid on the transport of volatile chlorinated hydrocarbons in soil. Diamadopoulos E.*, Sakellariadis D., Koukouraki E. Laboratory of Environmental Engineering and Management, Technical University of Crete, Chania, Greece
Anaerobic codigestion of seasonally generated wastewaters from small-scale agroindustrial plants. Gavala H.N., Skiadas I.V., Lyberatos G. Dept. of Chemical Engineering, University of Patras and Institute of Chemical Engineering and High Temperature Chemical Processes, Patras, Greece
Start up and operation of a wastewater treatment plant in a winery-distillery Magana M., Karpouza A., Samaras P., Kolovea-Papachristou EBellou-Stoupa A., Sakellaropoulos P.G. 1 1 1 . 2, 2 1 | 1 Chemical Process Engineering Laboratory, Chemical Engineering Dept., AUTH and Chemical Process Engineering Research Institute | 2 Division of Hydraulics & Environmental Engineering Civil Engineering Dept., AUTH, Thessaloniki, Greece
Ultraviolet irradiation for wastewater disinfection Andreadakis A., Mamais D., Christoulas D., Avgeropoulos AKabilafka S. . | Division of Water Resources, Hydraulic and Maritime Engineering, Dept. of Civil Engineering, NTUA, Athens, Greece
Lime in wastewater treatment plants. The case of Psitallia. Tsimas S., Velonakis E.N., Leontzakos M. Chemical Engineer Dept., NTU, Section I, Athens, Greece

Session No 6: Public health and environmental impacts

Levels of air pollutants in Athens in relation to 1987 world health organisation (WHO) air quality guidelines. Gioka M., Katsouyanni K . | University of Athens, Medical School, Dept. of Hygiene and Epidemiology, Athens, Greece
Short-term effects of air pollution on children respiratory illness in Piraeus, 1990-92: Kontos A.S.*, Fassois S.D., Deli M.F. A re-analysis with the inclusion of ozone. | 1 University of Patras, Dept. of Mechanical And Aeronautical Engineering, Patras, Greece | 2 "Aghios Andreas" Patras General Hospital, Patras, Greece
Deposition of Phosphogypsum. Papastavrou S.E., Gerolymatos I. Environmental Geology Survey, Institute of Geology and Mineral Exploration (I.G.M.E.), Athens, Greece
Radiological study in the environment of industrial areas in comparison to the environment of Athens. Kritidis P.*, Florou H., Chaloulou Ch., Symeonidis K., Chalkidis D. 1 INT-RP, NCSR "Demokritos", Aghia Paraskevi, Attiki Greece | 2 Cement Industry "Titan", Greece
Environmental impacts evaluation of open-air blast- cleaning using slags - alternative solutions. Panagopoulos K., Kaliampakos D.,Grossou-Balta M., Andronikos G., Chalkiopoulou F. 1 Professor, Dept. of Mining Engineering-Metallurgy, National Technical University of Athens, Athens, Greece | 2 Mining Engineering, D.T.E.M., I.G.M.E.,Peania, Attica, Greece
Assessment of hazardous parameters due to methyl bromide for both the farmers and the environment during greenhouse fumigation. Dimitriou A.,Nathanael B., Tsoukali H., Lekkas Th. 1 Laboratory of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece. | 2 Dept. of the Environmental, University of the Aegean, Mytilene, Greece
Generation and reduction of air contaminants during laser material processing. Haferkamp H., Bach Fr.-W.*, Goede M., Burmester I. Laser Zentrum Hannover, Hollerithallee 8, Hannover, Germany. | * Instotut fur Werkstoffkunde der Universitat Hannover, Hannover, Germany
Environmental-economic analysis of the use of catalytic converters in Greece. Konstantinidis P., Kaldellis J. Lab. of Soft Energy Applications & Environmental Protection Mechanical Eng. Dept., TEI of Piraeus, Hellinoco, Greece.

Session No 7: Air pollution

The Greenhouse gases emissions inventory. Christolis M.*, Brillaki D., Keramida E., Tsiligiridis G., Samaras Z., Sakellariadou F., Markatos N.C. 1 National Technical University of Athens, Computational Fluid Dynamics Unit, Athens, Greece | 2 Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Lab. of Applied Thermodynamics, Thessaloniki., Greece | 3 University of Piraeus, Greece
Emission of biogenic volatile organic compounds (VOC) from Balkan vegetal species measured in the frame of the OM2 (observatory Moussala mountains) project. Dutaur L.1, Simon V.1, Torres L.1, Coeur C.2, Jacob V.2, Foster P.2 1 Laboratoire Chimie-Energie et Environnement – Ecole Nationale Superieure de Chimie de Toulouse (ENSCT), Toulouse, France. | 2 Groupe de Recherche sur l’ Environnement et la Chimie Appliquee (GRECE) – I.U.T. de Chimie-Universite Joseph Fourier, Grenoble France.
Emissions from mobile sources in urban areas: an integrated transportation and land-use approach. Kanaroglou P.S.*, Anderson W.P. Dept. of Geography, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Gasoline substitutes for quality improvement. Gouli S., Stournas S., Lois E. National Technical University, Dept. of Chemical Engineering, Fuels and Lubricants Laboratory, Athens, Greece
Evaluation of PAH air pollution from coal combustion. Mastral A.M., Callen M.S., Murillo R., Mayoral C. Instituto de Carboquimica, CSIC, Zaragoza, Spain.
Spatial distribution of vehicle characteristics in relation to the air pollution in Thessaloniki. Papaioannou S.1, Safeti A.2, Nikolaou K.3, Kitixi K.4, Tzortas V.5 1 TEI Serres, Terma Magnisias,62124 Serres. | 2 Environmental studies OfficeThessaloniki. | 3 Organization for the Master Plan Implementation and Environmental Protection of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki. | 4 Environmental Studies Office, Katerini. | 5 Environmental Studies Office, Thessaloniki.
Principles for the air quality monitoring network design in Greece. Brillaki D., Haloulakou A., Christolis I., Xenidou D., Markatos N.C. National Technical University of Athens. Dept. of Chemical Engineering, Section II, Athens, Greece
Ambient air quality monitoring network management. Crhistolis M.1, Brillaki D.1, Manalis N.2, Byras L.2, Ziomas I.3, Zographos K.4, Markatos N.C.1 1 National Technical University of Athens, Computational Fluid Dynamics Unit. | 2 Ministry of Environment, Section of Air Quality. | 3 Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Laboratory of Atmospheric Physics. | 4 Athens University of Economics and Business, Transportation Systems and Logistics Laboratory.

Session No 8: Modelling of environmental processes and systems

Biological invasions of competing species: a contribution to the study of community assembly. Kokkoris G.D.1, Christianou M.1, Troumbis A.Y.1, Lawton J.H.2 1 Biodiversity Conservation Lab., Dept. of Environmental Studies, University of the Aegean, Mytilene. | 2 Centre for Population Biology, Imperial College at Silcood Park, UK.
Coexistance of competing microbial populations in configurations of interconnected chemostats. Lenas P., Thomopoulos A.N., Vayenas D.V., Pavlou S. Dept. of Chemical Engineering, University of Patras and ICEHT/FORTH, Patras, Greece.
Two phase simulation of sedimentation processes. Latsa M.1, Assimacopoulos Dion.1, Stamou A.2 1 National Technical University of Athens, Dept. of Chemical Engineering, Section II. | 2 N.T.U.A., Dept. of Civil Engineering, Section of Water Resources, Athens, Greece
Improvement of the performance of rectangular primary sedimentation tanks by testing different inlet arrangements. Quarini G.L., Ishikawa T., Nizamis A., Edippidi C. Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, University of Bristol, Queen’s Building, University Walk, Bristol ,U.K.
Use of a multible regression model for predicting trihalomethane formation in Galatsi treatment plant of Athens. Golfinopoulos S., Xilourgidis N., Kostopoulou M., Lekkas Th . | Dept. of Environmental Studies, University of the Aegean, Mytilene, Greece
Measurement of residence time distribution in a crossflow plastic media biological filter. Giovanoudis I.D., Grigoropoulou H.P. N.T.U.A. Dept. of Chemical Engineering, Section of Process Analysis and Plant Design, Laboratory of Chemical Process Engineering, Athens, Greece
Intrinsic bioremediation of contaminated soil and groundwater. Plastourgou M.1, Dendrou B.2, Papanicolaou P.3 1 Agricultural Bank of Greece, Environmental Protection Office, Athens, Greece | 2 Sei/Mi engineering Inc., U.S.A. | 3 University of Thessaly, Dept. of Civil Engineering, Greece
Environmental fate modeling of Mercury in the South Florida upper Everglades. Tsiros I.X.1, Ambrose R.B.2 1 National Research Council | 2 Modeling and Processes Branch, National Exposure Research Laboratory, US Environmental Protection Agency, USA.
Experimental and mathematical study of harbour area oxygenation. Tsoukala V.K., Daniil A.I., Moutzouris K.I. Laboratory of Harbour Works, Faculty of Civil Engineering, NTUA, Athens, Greece
Determination of longitudinal dispersion coefficients in rivers from mean values of hydraulic parameters. Palancar M.C., Sanchez F., Aragon J.M., Alegria J.* Dept. of Chemical Engineering Engineering (Faculty of Chemistry),Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Madrid (Spain) | *Consejo de Seguridada Nuclear.
Water quality modelling of the SE Saronikos Gulf. Noutsopoulos C., Gavalaki E., Andreadakis A. Dept. of Water Resources, Faculty of Civil Engineering, National Technical University of Athens, Athens, Greece

Session No 9: Ecosystems

Reforestation trial with pioneers and native species aiming at reclamation of disturbed land of magnesium mine in Sithonia, Chalkidiki. Hatzistathis A., Protogeros I., Zagas T., Gkanatsas P. Laboratory of Silviculture-Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
The role of assembly rules in avian communities in the Aegean Archipelago. Tzatzanis M.A., Troumbis A.Y., Akriotis T., Kokkoris G.D. Biodiversity Conservation Laboratory, Dept. of Environmental Studies, University of the Aegean, Greece
Impact of eutrophication on macrophytic communities in the biotope of Agia Triada, Gulf of Thessaloniki, Greece. Orfanidis S.1, Lazaridou E.2, Seferlis M.3, Haritonidis S.3 1 Fisheries Research Institute, Kavala, Greece. | 2 Greek Biotope-Wetland Centre, Thessaloniki, Greece. | 3 Botanical Institute, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece.
Environmental impact assessments of fish-farming in Kremasta reservoir waters. Zacharias I., Kousouris T., Gritzalis K., Bertahas I. National Centre for Marine Research (NCMR), Institute if Inland Waters (IIW), Athens, Greece
Ecological quality of the water in the catchment of river Aliakmonas (Macedonia, Hellas). Copeland R.S.2, Lazaridou-Dimitriadou M.1, Artemiadou V.1, Yfantis G.1, White K.N.2, Mourelatos S.3 1 Dept. of Zoology, School of Biology. | 2 Dept. of Environmental Biology, School of Biological Sciences, University of Manchester, Manchester, U.K. | 3 Dept. of Genetics, Development and Molecular Biology, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece
Reaction from addition of solid manganese industrial waste on the soil to some plants. Karagiannidis N. NAGREF - Soil Science Institute of Thesaloniki, , Greece
Degraded dry soils reclamation by sowing perennial forages. Vaitsis T.A. NAGREF/CGARC, Larisa, Greece.
Economic valuation and management of recreation at mount Olympus National Park. Vakrou A.1, Parry W.H.2 1 National Agricultural Research Foundation, agricultural Economics and Social Research Institute, Kifissia. Greece. | 2 Aberdeen University, Dept. of Forestry, Scotland.
A data base for sites of outstanding natural beauty. Hadjibiros K., Patrikiou A, Koukouvinos A ., NTUA, Dept. of Water Resources, Hydraulic and Maritime Engineering, Athens, Greece
The ecological quality of the marine and coastal environment as a quantitative parameter affecting the regional planning. Panayotidis P.1, Vlastos T.2, Karydis D.3, Mauridou M.3, Hadjibiros K.4 1 NCMR, Helleniko, Greece | 2 NTUA, Dept. Survey Engineering, Athens, Greece | 3 NTUA, Dept. of Architecture, Athens, Greece | 4 NTUA, Dept. of Civil Engineering, Athens, Greece
Methods in biological monitoring and assessment of the running waters quality using benthic macroinvertebrates: a review. Giannakou U. Laboratory of Ecology & Protection of Environment, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece.

Session No 10: Various environmental subjects

Coastal currents as an environmental parameter in the design of marine structures. Giantsi Th., Moutzouris C. Lab. of Harbour Works, Dept. of Civil Engineering, National Technical University of Athens, Athens, Greece
Radiological impact in sublittoral zones around spas. Trabidou G.1, Florou H.1, Katsikis I.2 1 NCSR "Demokritos", Aghia Paraskevi, Athens, Greece | 2 IGME, Athens, Greece
Animal deaths because of pesticides. Antoniou V.1, Tsoukali H.2, Zantopoulos N.1 1 National Agricultural Research Foundation, Veterinary Institute of Infectious and Parasitic Diseases, Thesssaloniki, Greece | 2 Lab. of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
Organochlorine compounds residues in fish tissues from Aegean and Ionian Sea. Gregoriadou-Georgakopoulou E., Hatzianestis J., PsyllidouGiouranovits R. -National Centre for Marine Research, Athens, Greece.
Modelling techniques in the control of non-point sources pollution of ground water. Anastasiadis P. Serres, Greece
Use of solid electrolytes in the design of industrial processes friendly to the environment. Kungolos A., Stoukides M. Chemical Engineering Dept. of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and Chemical Process Engineering Research Institute, Thessaloniki., Greece
Laser photolysis/laser induced fluorescence study and kinetics of OH gas-phase reactions. Mellouki A.1, Kompitsas M.1, Le Bras G.1, Bassiotis I.2, Mavropoulos A.2, Roubani-Kalantzopoulou F.2 1 Laboratoire de Combustion et Systemes Reactifs, CNRS, France. | 2 Dept. of Chemical Engineering, Technical University of Athens, Greece
Environmental impact analysis from the planned operation of coal-fired power plants in Drama. Moussiopoulos N., Soulios G., Psarrakos K. Aristotle University Thessaloniki, Greece

Session No 11: Methods for estimating environmental parameters

The use of air electrical measurements in environmental pollution monitoring. Retalis D. National Observatory of Athens, Institute of Meteorology and Physics of the Atmospheric Environment, Athens, Greece.
Measurement of the vertical distribution of O3 over Saronikos Gulf under weak background flow. Helmis C.G.1, Asimakopoulos D.N.1,2 1 Laboratory of Meteorology, Dept. of Applied Physics, University of Athens, Greece. | 2 Institute of Meteorology and Physics of the Atmospheric Environment, National Observatory of Athens, Greece
Nitrogen oxides produced from lightning. Retalis A.1, Retalis D.2 1 University of Athens, Dept. of Physics, Division of Applied Physics, Laboratory of Meteorology, Panepistimioupolis, Athens, Greece. | 2 Institute of Meteorology and Physics of the Atmospheric Environment, National Observatory of Athens, Greece.
Natural illuminance measurements at the National Observatory of Athens. Petrakis M., Asimakopoulos D.N., Lykoudis S., Kassomenos P. National Observatory of Athens, Institute of Meteorology and Physics of The atmospheric Environment, Athens, Greece.
Development of a station measuring wind and temperature fields of the lower atmosphere over the greater Athens area. Helmis C.G. Dept. of Applied Physics, University of Athens, Greece
Development of an integrated inventory system for the assessment of the industrial wastewater produced in Greece. Loizidou M., Lagoudi A., Spanos I ., National Technical University of Athens, Chemical Engineering Dept., Athens,Greece.
A method for estimating the noise impact of rotating blades. Case study: Samos wind farm and Spata airport. Yiparakis N.1, Vlassi A.2 1 Athens International Airport S.A., Athens, Greece | 2 Environmental Manager, Athens, Greece

Session No 12: Environmental Policy

Interacting dividends from environmental taxation. Labandeira-Villot X.1, McCoy D.2 1 Dept. of Applied Economics, University of Vigo, Spain. | 2 Central Bank of Ireland, Dublin 2, Ireland.
Contingent valuation of natural areas: a meta-analysis for Spain and the UK. Vazquez-Rodriguez M.X. Facultate de Ciencias Economicas, Universidade de Vigo, Spain.
Risk perception and willingness-to-pay: a case study of coastal bathing water health risks. Georgiou S., Langford I.H., Bateman I.J. Centre for Social and Economic Research on the Global Environment, University of East Anglia, Norwich and University College, London, United Kingdom.
Risk perception, health and environmental change. Langford I.H., McDonald A-L ., Centre for Social and Economic Research on the Global Environment, school of Environmental Sciences, University of East Anglia, Norwich, United Kingdom.
Environmental Management in a Consumers Good Company - Use and application of Life-Cycle Inventory. Hatzopoulos I.1, Mesuere K.1, Pavlidis P.2 1 Procter & Gamble European Service GmbH, Professional & Regulatory Services Dept., Germany. | 2 Procter & Gamble Hellas S.A., Technical External Relations, Athens, Greece.
Pilot development of an environmental management system (according to the EMAS regulation) in small and medium enterprises of the dairy sector. Alexopoulou S., Nastouli Ch. S.P.E.E.D. Ltd.-Strategic Planning, Effective Engineering and Development, Athens, Greece.
Environmental agreements: a new policy tool. Ekmetzoglou T., Vlassi A. European Environmental Policy and Law Institute (EEPALI), Athens, Greece
Development and implementation of environmental policies and management systems for construction firms in the U.K. Venables R., Newton J., Venables J. Managing Director,Environment Director, Chairman, Crane Environmental Ltd., Surrey, UK.
The environmental protection in the Russian federation since 1991. The effectiveness of the environmental policy in free-market conditions. Mavridakis T. T.E.I. Chalkis, Greece
Environmental cost and competitiveness of renewable energies: the case of Crete. Mirasgedis S., Diakoulaki D., Zervos A., Papagiannakis L. Lab. of Industrial & Energy Economics, Dept. of Chemical Engineering, National Technical University of Athens, Greece
Renewable and thermal energy plants. Comparison on the basis of environmental-social costs and benefits. Kaldellis J.K. Lab. of Soft Energy Applications & Environmental Protection, Mechanical Eng. Dept., TEI of Piraeus, Greece.

Session No 13: Quality of water resources

Spatial and time compositional variability of suspended particulate matter in Patraikos bay, Greece. Varnavas S.P.*, Megalovasilis P.S., Panagiotaras D. University of Patras, Dept. of Geology, Lab. of Applied Geochemistry, Patras, Greece.
Nutrients in Kaloni Gulf: source, distribution, spending. Pavlidou A., Kontogiannis Ch., Anagnostou Chr., Asymakopoulou G.,Panayotidis P. NCMR,Athens, Greece
Monitoring of pollution of Thermaikos Gulf by organochlorine pesticides and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), (1991-1996). Kamarianos A.*, Kilikidis S. Lab. of Ecology and Protection of Environment, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece
Determination of the substances of catalogue I of the 76/464/EEC directive in the surface waters of Northern Greece. Karantanelli M., Golfinopoulos S., Kotrikla A., Pavlogeorgatos G., Xilourgidis N., Makri Ch., Kolokithas G., Lekkas D ., Water and Air Analysis Laboratory, University of the Aegean, Dept. of Environmental Studies, Mytilini, Greece.
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in urban drainage systems - transport, transformation and distribution. Haritopoulou T.*, Hahn H.H. Institute for Aquatic Environmental Engineering, University of Karlsruhe, Germany.
Pesticide concentrations and fluxes in riverine systems. Albanis T.A., Hela D.G. Dept. of Chemistry, University of Ioannina, Greece.
Typical geochemical factors of marine sediments: a tool for the study of pollution by heavy metals. Papatheodorou G., Geraga M., Ferentinos G. Laborate of Marine Geology and Physical Oceanography, Dept. of Geology, University of Patras, Greece
Clostridium perfringens as Potential Indicator for the Presence of Sewage Sludge in Marine Sediments. Skanavis C. California State University, Los Angeles, USA
Distribution of metals in coastal marine sediments near Asopos river mouth. Angelidis M.*, Aloupi M ., Dept. of Environmental Studies, University of the Aegean, Mytilini, Greece

Poster presentations

Geotechnical features of municipal solid waste sanitary landfill - settlements in the Thessaloniki’s sanitary landfill. Alivanis K.1, Dimopoulos G.2 1 Association of Local Authorities of Greater Thessaloniki, Greece | 2 Dept. of Geology, Aristotle University, Greece
Ecologically conscious foods : mycoprotein Apostolopoulos C ., University of Reading, Centre for Biomimetics, Reading, UK.
Microbiological and chemical parameters of the lake Koronia (Northern Greece). Gregoriadou A.1, Delidou-Tsogia K.1, Tsoumbaris P.1, Bobori D.2Katsougiannopoulos V.1 1 Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Medical Faculty, Lab. of Hygiene, Greece | 2 Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, School of Biology, Lab. of Ichthyology, Greece.
Spectral analysis of solar radiation and atmospheric pollution. Kambezidis H.D.1, Paliatsos A.G.2, Antoniou A.3, Melas D.4,5, Zarra H.3, Mihael M.3 1 National Observatory of Athens, Institute of Meteorology and Physics of the Atmospheric Environment, Atmospheric Research Team, Athens, Greece. | 2 Technological and Education Institute of Piraeus, Dept. of General Mathematics, Athens, Greece. | 3 Technological and Education Institute of Piraeus, Dept. of Electronic Computational, Systems, Athens, Greece. | 4 Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Dept. of Physics, Lab. of Atmospheric Physics, Thessaloniki. | 5 University of the Aegean, Dept. of Environmental Studies, Mytilene, Greece
Weekday VS weekend concentrations of photochemical pollutants in the Athens area. Kassomenos P.A., Lykoudis S., Petrakis M. National Observatory of Athens, Institute of Meteorology and Physics of the Atmospheric Environment, P.O. Box 10048, GR-11810, Thission, Athens, Greece.
Use of constructed wetlands for treatment and reclamation of urban wastewater. Katsavouni S.1, Zalidis G.2, Gerakis A.2 1 Greek Bitope/Wetland Center, 14th km Thessaloniki-Mihaniona, 57001 Thermi, Greece. | 2 Lab. of Applied Soil Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54006 Thessaloniki, Greece.
Production and dispersion of industrial air pollutants in the city of Volos - Comparison with measured values. Kleitsa P., Papapolymerou G. Dept. of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, University of Thessaly, Pedion Areos, 38334 Volos.
Monitoring and evaluation of key ecological parameters of the Koutavos lagoon at Kefalonia (Greece). Kornaros M.1, Zafiri C.1, Fragopoulu N.2, Koutsikopoulos C.2, Lyberatos G.1 1 Laboratory of Biochemical Engineering & Environmental Technology, Dept. of Chemical Engineering. | 2 Laboratory of Zoology, Dept. of Biology, University of Patras, GR 26500, Patras, Greece.
Concentration of Pb in the soil and the blood of citizens from several districts of the city of Thessaloniki Koulouris M.L.1, Tsoubaris P.2, Benos A.2, Yiangou M2, Katsouyiannopoulos V.2, Pantis J.D.1 . | 1 Dept. of Ecology, School of Biology, AUTH. | 2 Laboratory of Hygiene, Dept. of Medicine, AUTH. | 3 Dept. of Genetics, Development and Molecular Biology, AUTH.
Elevated concentrations of heavy metals in soils of Eleona of Athens. Massas I., Gasparatos D., Haidouti C. Agricultural University of Athens, Iera Odos 75, Botanikos 11855.
Evolution of rivers pollution in Thessaly. The nutrients case. Beltsios S., Papaconstantinou A., Aetopoulou I. Water Quality Control Laboratory, Water Supply and Sewerage Municipal Enterprise of Larissa (DEYAL), Therma Tyherou str., 41222 Larissa.
Design and implementation of a multidisciplinary project of fruit and vegetable processing industries pollution control in the prefecture of Pella. Bin L-A., Gounaris V., Argyrakis S., Bimpitsos Chr. Prefectural Government of Pella, Dioikitirio Pellas, GR 58200, Edessa.
Air pollution rapid assessment in major Greek cities. Xenidou Th.1, Proyou A.2, Ziomas I.2, Markatos N.C.1 1 National Technical University of Athens, Dept. of Chemical Engineering, Section II, 9 Heroon Polytechniou sr., Zographou Campus, GR15780, Athens. | 2 Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Dept. of Atmospheric Physics.
Computational investigation of natural and forced ventilation effectiveness in industrial buildings Panagopoulos J.1*,Karayannis A.1, Nivolianitou Z.2, Markatos N.3 1 Sybilla Ltd., 8 Alopekis str., Athens 10675. | 2 NCSRD "Demokritos", Nuclear Technology Laboratory, Aghia Paraskevi, 15310 Athens. | 3 Dept. of Chemical Engineering, National Technical University of Athens, Zografou Campus, 15780 Athens.
Evaluation of the wastewater treatment plant of a Greek refinery. Paraskevas A.P., Kolokithas G. Aegean University, Dept. of Environmental Studies, Karantoni 17, Mytilene 81100, Greece.
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in sediments of Saronikos Gulf. Sklivagou E., Hatzianestis J. National Centre for Marine Research, Aghios Kosmas, 16604 Hellinikon, Athens, Greece.
Execution of an environmental methodology in former military areas - Case study the ex USAF base of Ellinikon, Greece. Skoulikidis N. National Centre of Marine Research, Ag. Kosmas, Hellinikon, 16604 Athens.
Environmental characteristics of the aquatic ecosystem of the lagoons Vassova and Eratino. Sylaios G.1, Stamatis N.1, Theocharis V.S.2 1 NAGREF, Fisheries Research Institute, 64007 Nea Peramos, Kavala, Greece. | 2 NAGREF, Bureau of Applied Hydroecology, P.O. 1103, 45110 Ioannina, Greece.
Suggestion for water recycling in industrial plants of milk processing in the region of Thessaly. Tsitsipa G., Foti N. Strabo s.a., Systems for Geographical Space Management, 438 Aharnon str., GR11143 Athens.
Distribution of nutrients and hydrological parameters in the Lakonicos Gulf (Greece). Friligos N., Moriki A., Giouranovits-Psillidou R., GrigoriadesGeorgakopoulos E. - , National Centre for Marine Research, Ag. Kosmas, Hellenikon, 16604 Greece.
New materials in solid phase extraction. Hela D.1, Constantinou I.1, Lantavos A.1, Albanis T.1, Pomonis P.1, Papagiannakos N.2 1 Lab. of Industrial Chemistry, Chemistry Department, University of Ioannina, 45110 Ioannina, Greece. | 2 Chemical Engineering Department, Technical University, Athens, Greece.
Influence of salinity and dissolved humic acids on pesticides extraction from water using solid-phase extraction disks. Hela D., Sakellarides T.M., Konstantinou I.K., Albanis T.A. Dept. of Chemistry, University of Ioannina, Ioannina 45110, Greece.