scholarly journals Application of Response Surface Methodology to Enhance Phenol Removal from Refinery Wastewater by Microwave Process

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sherif A. Younis ◽  
Waleed I. El-Azab ◽  
Nour Sh. El-Gendy ◽  
Shuokr Qarani Aziz ◽  
Yasser M. Moustafa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Response Surface Methodology ◽  
Response Surface ◽  
Output Power ◽  
Petroleum Refinery ◽  
Irradiation Time ◽  
Reaction Rates ◽  
Design Parameters ◽  
Phenol Removal ◽  
Refinery Wastewater ◽  
Petroleum Refinery Wastewater

Phenol contaminated petroleum refinery wastewater presents a great threat on water resources safety. This study investigates the effect of microwave irradiation on removal of different concentrations of phenol in an attempt for petroleum refinery wastewater treatment. The obtained results show that the MW output power and irradiation time have a significant positive effect on the removal efficiency of phenol. The kinetic reaction is significantly affected by initial MW output power and initial phenol concentrations. Response surface methodology (RSM) was employed to optimize and study the interaction effects of process parameters: MW output power, irradiation time, salinity, pH, and H2O2 concentration using central composite design (CCD). From the CCD design matrix, a quadratic model was considered as an ultimate model (R2 = 0.75) and its adequacy was justified through analysis of variance (ANOVA). The overall reaction rates were significantly enhanced in the combined MW/H2O2 system as proved by RSM. The optimum values for the design parameters of the MW/H2O2 process were evaluated giving predicted phenol removal percentage of 72.90% through RSM by differential approximation and were confirmed by experimental phenol removal of 75.70% in a batch experiment at optimum conditions of 439 W MW power, irradiation time of 24.22 min, salinity of 574 mg/L, pH 5.10, and initial H2O2 concentration of 10% (v/v).

scholarly journals Investigating the Result of Current Density, Temperature, and Electrolyte Concentration on COD: Subtraction of Petroleum Refinery Wastewater Using Response Surface Methodology

Water ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (6) ◽  
pp. 835
Author(s):  
Sharon Chakawa ◽  
Mujahid Aziz
Keyword(s):  
Response Surface Methodology ◽  
Response Surface ◽  
Removal Efficiency ◽  
Current Density ◽  
Petroleum Refinery ◽  
Cod Removal ◽  
Refinery Wastewater ◽  
Cod Removal Efficiency ◽  
Petroleum Refinery Wastewater ◽  
Nacl Concentration

Electrochemical oxidation (EO) investigated chemical oxygen demand (COD) subtraction from petroleum refinery wastewater (PRW) as a capable remediation process. Titanium substrates coated with iridium–tantalum oxide mixtures (Ti/IrO2–Ta2O5) were used as the dimensional stable anode (DSA). The Box-Behnken Design (BBD), a statistical experimental design and response surface methodology (RSM), was used to matrix the current density, temperature, and electrolyte (NaCl) concentration variables, with COD removal efficiency as the response factor. A second-order verifiable relationship between the response and independent variables was derived where the analysis of variance displayed a high coefficient of determination value (R2 = 0.9799). The predicted values calculated with the model equations were very close to the experimental values where the model was highly significant. Based on the BBD for current density, the optimum process conditions, temperature and electrolyte (NaCl) concentration were 7.5 mA/cm2, 42 °C and 4.5 g/L, respectively. They were resulting in a COD removal efficiency of 99.83% after a 12-hour EO period.

Peroxidase-catalyzed removal of phenols from a petroleum refinery wastewater

2001 ◽  
Vol 43 (2) ◽  
pp. 253-260 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Wagner ◽  
J. A. Nicell
Keyword(s):  
Horseradish Peroxidase ◽  
Petroleum Refinery ◽  
Phenol Removal ◽  
Refinery Wastewater ◽  
Phenol Content ◽  
Petroleum Refinery Wastewater

The phenol content of a petroleum refinery wastewater was reduced below the discharge limit following treatment with horseradish peroxidase and H2O2. Approximately 58% of COD, 78% of BOD5, and 95% of toxicity were removed along with the phenols. As a result of treatment, phenols were transformed into less biodegradable compounds which could be removed by subsequent coagulation and precipitation. Optimization of the peroxide concentration led to 20% enzyme savings. The use of PEG and chitosan as protective additives resulted in 4 and 25-fold reductions in enzyme requirements, respectively. Phenol removal did not appear to be adversely affected by the presence of other hydrocarbons that are frequently present in refinery wastewaters.

scholarly journals Advanced Oxidation Processes (AOPs) for Refinery Wastewater Treatment Contains High Phenol Concentration

2018 ◽  
Vol 156 ◽  
pp. 03012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alif Nurul Azizah ◽  
I Nyoman Widiasa
Keyword(s):  
Advanced Oxidation Processes ◽  
Petroleum Refinery ◽  
Phenol Degradation ◽  
Phenol Concentration ◽  
Phenol Removal ◽  
Biological Processes ◽  
Refinery Wastewater ◽  
Treated Effluent ◽  
Petroleum Refinery Wastewater ◽  
High Phenol Concentration

Petroleum Refinery wastewater is characterized by a high phenol content. Phenol is toxic and resistant to biological processes for treatment of the petroleum refinery wastewater. The combination of an AOP and a biological process can be used for treatment of the refinery wastewater. It is necessary to conduct a study to determine the appropriate condition of AOP to meet the phenol removal level. Two AOP configurations were investigated: H2O2 / UV and H2O2 / UV / O3. From each process samples, COD, phenol and pH were measured. The oxidation was carried out until the targeted phenol concentration of treated effluent were obtained. The better result obtained by using process H2O2 / UV / O3 with the H2O2 concentration 1000 ppm. After 120 minutes, the final target has been achieved in which phenol concentration of 37.5 mg/L or phenol degradation of 93.75%.

Optimization and Control Petroleum Refinery Wastewater Treatment Systems — Status, Trends and Needs

1989 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 463-477
Author(s):  
Stephen G. Nutt
Keyword(s):  
Wastewater Treatment ◽  
Process Control ◽  
Petroleum Refinery ◽  
Control Strategies ◽  
Refinery Wastewater ◽  
Statistical Process ◽  
Petroleum Refinery Wastewater ◽  
Optimization And Control ◽  
And Control ◽  
Wastewater Treatment Systems

Abstract Based on discussions in workshop sessions, several recurring themes became evident with respect to the optimization and control of petroleum refinery wastewater treatment systems to achieve effective removal of toxic contaminants. It was apparent that statistical process control (SPC) techniques are finding more widespread use and have been found to be effective. However, the implementation of real-time process control strategies in petroleum refinery wastewater treatment systems is in its infancy. Considerable effort will need to be expended to demonstrate the practicality of on-line sensors, and the utility of automated process control in petroleum refinery wastewater treatment systems. This paper provides a summary of the discussions held at the workshop.

Online Instrumentation of Petroleum Refinery Wastewater Treatment Plants

1989 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 435-450 ◽  
Author(s):  
J.P. Stephenson
Keyword(s):  
Wastewater Treatment ◽  
Continuous Monitoring ◽  
Wastewater Treatment Plants ◽  
Petroleum Refinery ◽  
Petroleum Industry ◽  
Refinery Wastewater ◽  
Analytical Instruments ◽  
Petroleum Refinery Wastewater ◽  
Sample Characterization ◽  
Industry Wastewater

Abstract Several online analytical instruments are commercially available to allow continuous monitoring of petroleum industry wastewater treatment plants. Satisfactory usage of these instruments requires -special attention for sample preconditioning and sample characterization prior to selection. Specific examples of the available instruments are provided. Effective maintenance of instruments is emphasized.

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