scholarly journals The Impact of an Ultrasonic Field on the Efficiency of Coke Wastewater Treatment in a Sequencing Batch Reactor

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 963
Author(s):  
Anna Kwarciak-Kozłowska ◽  
Małgorzata Worwąg
Keyword(s):  
Wastewater Treatment ◽  
Sequencing Batch Reactor ◽  
Treatment Process ◽  
Batch Reactor ◽  
Oxygen Demand ◽  
Ultrasonic Field ◽  
Toxic Substances ◽  
Coke Wastewater ◽  
Biological Methods ◽  
The Impact

The growing production of coke and, consequently, coke wastewater is a significant problem for the environment. Coke wastewater, because it contains high amounts of toxic substances, is classified as an extremely hazardous industrial wastewater. The treatment of such wastewater requires a combination of advanced physicochemical and biological methods. The aim of the research was to investigate the effectiveness of the application of the ultrasonic disintegration of coke wastewater in a sequencing batch reactor (SBR). The tests were conducted in two stages, wherein the first stage involved determining the most favorable sonication conditions, that is, time and amplitude. The authors used the following amplitudes: 31 µm; 61.5 µm; 92 µm; 123 µm and times: 120 s; 240 s; 480 s; 960 s. The second stage focused on treating coke wastewater in SBRs (Reactor A—a proportion of coke wastewater in the mixture: 5%, 10%, and 20%; reactor B—sonicated coke wastewater, proportion in mixture: 5%, 10%, 20%). The efficiency of the treatment process was determined based on the rate of removal of selected parameters: chemical oxygen demand (COD), total organic carbon (TOC), inorganic carbon (IC), ammoniacal nitrogen (N-NH4), total nitrogen (TN), the course of pH changes. The study revealed that sonication of coke wastewater increased biodegradability and reduced its toxicity. The use of the preliminary sonication of coke wastewater before biological treatment improved the degree of removal of the tested parameters by approximately 10%. The volumetric ratio of coke wastewater in the mixture had the greatest impact on the obtained results. The use of an ultrasound field allows the treatment process to be executed with a coke wastewater addition exceeding 10%. In addition, it was found that in order to increase the coke wastewater treatment efficiency, one should optimize individual phases in the SBR and the pollution load.

The impact of powdered keramsite on activated sludge and wastewater treatment in a sequencing batch reactor

2019 ◽  
Vol 237 ◽  
pp. 305-312 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adam Masłoń ◽  
Janusz A. Tomaszek ◽  
Justyna Zamorska ◽  
Monika Zdeb ◽  
Adam Piech ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Wastewater Treatment ◽  
Activated Sludge ◽  
Sequencing Batch Reactor ◽  
Batch Reactor ◽  
The Impact

Aerobic Treatment of Poplar APMP Pulping Wastewater by Sequencing Batch Reactor (SBR)

2013 ◽  
Vol 726-731 ◽  
pp. 2526-2529
Author(s):  
Na Li ◽  
Mei Hong Niu ◽  
Qing Wei Ping ◽  
Jian Zhang ◽  
Hai Qiang Shi
Keyword(s):  
Sequencing Batch Reactor ◽  
Batch Reactor ◽  
Oxygen Demand ◽  
Biological Oxygen Demand ◽  
Aerobic Treatment ◽  
Mechanical Pulp ◽  
Removal Ratio ◽  
Alkaline Peroxide ◽  
Series Of Experiments ◽  
Biological Methods

In this paper, the poplar Alkaline Peroxide Mechanical Pulp (APMP) pulping wastewater was treated by the SBR. The pulping wastewater was from the processes of washing, soaking and defibrination. The COD of the pulping wastewater was 5671 mg/L and the BOD was 1862 mg/L. The B/C (biological oxygen demand/chemical oxygen demand) ratio of the pulping wastewater was 0.32, which indicated that the wastewater was suitable to be treated by biological methods. SBR technology was used to treat the pulping wastewater. After a series of experiments, the best conditions for the pulping wastewater was achieved as follows: time 6hrs, original pH about 8. Under these conditions the removal ratio of COD can reach 81.4% and that of BOD can reach 91.5%;but the removal ratio of the TSS and the Chromaticity were low, the removal ratio of TSS only reach 31.8%.

scholarly journals Development of a cost-effective wastewater treatment process: combination of different process

2021 ◽  
Vol 233 ◽  
pp. 01106
Author(s):  
Song Du ◽  
Wenbiao Jin
Keyword(s):  
Wastewater Treatment ◽  
Catalytic Oxidation ◽  
Treatment Process ◽  
Batch Reactor ◽  
Oxygen Demand ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Fenton Oxidation ◽  
Wastewater Treatment Process ◽  
Combination Process ◽  
Electro Catalytic Oxidation

Caprolactam wastewater produced by the production process of caprolactam is characterized by a very high toxicity and chemical oxygen demand (COD) values, having potential harm to the environment if treated improperly. However, these characteristics make caprolactam wastewaters difficult to treat using traditional methods. So the aim of this work was to develop a cost-effective caprolactam wastewater treatment process. Fenton oxidation, sequencing batch reactor activated sludge process (SBR) and electro-catalytic oxidation were proposed to treat caprolactam wastewater in the laboratory scale, and the treatment effects were investigated. Compared with Fenton oxidation, SBR and electro-catalytic oxidation can treat caprolactam wastewater at a lower cost and more efficiently. The pilot test results indicate that the COD can be decreased to less than 1000 mg/L by the combination process, and when the COD removal rates maintain 90%, the cost of caprolactam wastewater treatment is below 6 yuan/m3. The combination process showed better economic benefit.

MODELLING WASTEWATER TREATMENT PROCESS IN A SMALL PLANT USING A SEQUENCING BATCH REACTOR (SBR)

2014 ◽  
Vol 13 (7) ◽  
pp. 1561-1566 ◽  
Author(s):  
Narcis Barsan ◽  
Ion Joita ◽  
Marius Stanila ◽  
Cristian Radu ◽  
Mihaela Dascalu
Keyword(s):  
Wastewater Treatment ◽  
Sequencing Batch Reactor ◽  
Treatment Process ◽  
Batch Reactor ◽  
Wastewater Treatment Process ◽  
Small Plant

scholarly journals Design of Sequencing Batch Reactor (SBR) Treatment Plant for Abattoir Wastewater (A Case of Apa Mmini Stream)

2020 ◽  
pp. 15-21
Author(s):  
Ogbebor Daniel ◽  
Ndekwu, Benneth Onyedikachukwu
Keyword(s):  
Activated Sludge ◽  
Sequencing Batch Reactor ◽  
Settling Velocity ◽  
Batch Reactor ◽  
Treatment Plant ◽  
Oxygen Demand ◽  
Treatment Method ◽  
Design Parameters ◽  
Sequence Batch Reactor ◽  
The Impact

Aim: The study aimed at designing a wastewater treatment method for removal of (Biological Oxygen Demand) BOD5 using Sequencing batch reactor (SBR). Study Design: SBR functions as a fill-and-draw type of activated sludge system involving a single complete-mix reactor where all steps of an activated sludge process take place. Methodology: The intermittent nature of slaughterhouse wastewaters favours batch treatment methods like sequence batch reactor (SBR). Attempts to remediate the impact of this BOD5 on the stream, led to the design of a sequence batch reactor which was designed to treat slaughterhouse effluent of 1000 L. Results: The oxygen requirement for effective removal of BOD5 to 95% was determined to be 21.10513 kgO2/d, while L:B  of 3:1 was considered for the reactor. Also, air mixing pressure for the design was 0.16835 bar, while settling velocity was . Conclusion: To ensure proper treatment of BOD5 load of the slaughterhouse, a sequencing Batch reactor of 1000 litre carrying capacity was designed. For effective operation of this design, the pressure exerted by the mixing air was 0.16835 bar which was far greater than the pressure exerted by the reactor content and the nozzle. Settling velocity of 0.0003445 m/s for 0.887 hrs was required for the reactor to be stable and a theoretical air requirement of 1.6884 m³/d was calculated. Hence the power dissipated by the rising air bubbles to ensure efficient mixing of oxygen in the reactor was calculated as 26530003.91 Kilowatts. With these design parameters, the high BOD5 load downstream of the river can be treated to fall below the FMEnv recommended limit of 50 mg/l.

scholarly journals Impact of the Biological Cotreatment of the Kalina Pond Leachate on Laboratory Sequencing Batch Reactor Operation and Activated Sludge Quality

Water ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (8) ◽  
pp. 1539 ◽  
Author(s):  
Justyna Michalska ◽  
Izabela Greń ◽  
Joanna Żur ◽  
Daniel Wasilkowski ◽  
Agnieszka Mrozik
Keyword(s):  
Wastewater Treatment ◽  
Activated Sludge ◽  
Landfill Leachate ◽  
Sequencing Batch Reactor ◽  
Wastewater Treatment Plants ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Batch Reactor ◽  
Oxygen Demand ◽  
Pollutant Removal ◽  
Wastewater Treatment Process

Hauling landfill leachate to offsite urban wastewater treatment plants is a way to achieve pollutant removal. However, the implementation of biological methods for the treatment of landfill leachate can be extremely challenging. This study aims to investigate the effect of blending wastewater with 3.5% and 5.5% of the industrial leachate from the Kalina pond (KPL) on the performance of sequencing batch reactor (SBR) and capacity of activated sludge microorganisms. The results showed that the removal efficiency of the chemical oxygen demand declined in the contaminated SBR from 100% to 69% and, subsequently, to 41% after the cotreatment with 3.5% and 5.5% of the pollutant. In parallel, the activities of the dehydrogenases and nonspecific esterases declined by 58% and 39%, and 79% and 81% after 32 days of the exposure of the SBR to 3.5% and 5.5% of the leachate, respectively. Furthermore, the presence of the KPL in the sewage affected the sludge microorganisms through a reduction in their functional capacity as well as a decrease in the percentages of the marker fatty acids for different microbial groups. A multifactorial analysis of the parameters relevant for the wastewater treatment process confirmed unambiguously the negative impact of the leachate on the operation, activity, and structure of the activated sludge.

scholarly journals Limbah Cair Tapioka, Pencemaran, dan Teknik Pengolahannya

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 73-84
Author(s):  
Herna Octivia Damayanti ◽  
Metachul Husna ◽  
Dicky Harwanto
Keyword(s):  
Sequencing Batch Reactor ◽  
Treatment Process ◽  
Batch Reactor ◽  
Liquid Waste ◽  
Literature Study ◽  
Anaerobic Baffled Reactor ◽  
Anaerobic Filter ◽  
Alternative Processing ◽  
Sodium Magnesium ◽  
The Impact

ENGLISHThe tapioca industry is one type of agro-industry that is widely developed in Indonesia. The problem that often arises due to the presence of the tapioca industries is waste pollution, especially liquid waste. Tapioca liquid waste is immediately disposed of into the river flows without any treatment process. The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of the impact caused by the disposal of tapioca liquid waste, especially on the aquaculture environment and alternative processing technology. The research method is literature study. Tapioca liquid pollution increases the death vulnerability the biota in the ponds, namely shrimp and milkfish. The danger of tapioca liquid waste pollution can be minimized by treating the disposed liquid waste properly. Several alternatives of wastewater treatment that can be applied to minimize the impact of pollution caused by tapioca liquid waste are (1) ultrafiltration membranes can separate suspended solids; ABR (Anaerobic Baffled Reactor) and UAF (Up-flow Anaerobic Filter) systems can reduce COD concentrations; photo-catalysts can reduce COD concentrations; phytoremediation with water hyacinth can reduce BOD, COD, and CN concentrations and increase pH of tapioca wastewater; and batch sequencing reactor shows efficiency of removing HCN, BOD, COD, turbidity, sodium, magnesium, and calcium. INDONESIAIndustri tapioka merupakan salah satu jenis agroindustri yang banyak berkembang di Indonesia. Permasalahan yang sering timbul dari industri tapioka adalah pencemaran limbah, terutama limbah cair. Limbah cair tapioka langsung dibuang ke aliran sungai tanpa melewati proses pengolahan terlebih dahulu. Tujuan dari penulisan ini adalah memberikan gambaran mengenai dampak yang ditimbulkan oleh adanya pembuangan limbah cair tapioka khususnya terhadap lingkungan pertambakan serta alternatif teknologi pengolahannya. Metode yang digunakan adalah studi pustaka. Pencemaran limbah cair tapioka mengakibatkan kerawanan kematian biota yang dibudidayakan di tambak, yaitu udang dan bandeng. Bahaya pencemaran limbah cair tapioka dapat diminimalisir dengan melakukan pengolahan terhadap limbah cair yang dibuang. Beberapa alternatif pengolahan limbah cair untuk meminimalisir dampak pencemaran oleh limbah cair tapioka, yaitu (1) membran ultrafiltrasi, yang dapat memisahkan padatan tersuspensi; (2) sistem ABR (Anaerobic Baffled Reactor) dan sistem UAF (Upflow Anaerobic Filter, yang dapat menurunkan konsentrasi COD; (3) fotokatalis, yang dapat menurunkan konsentrasi COD; (4) fitoremediasi dengan eceng gondok, yang mampu menurunkan konsentrasi BOD, COD, dan CN serta meningkatkan pH limbah cair tapioka; dan (5) sistem SBR (Sequencing Batch Reactor) menunjukkan efisiensi pembuangan HCN, BOD, COD, kekeruhan, sodium, magnesium, dan kalsium.

Nitrogen nutrient removals from wastewater and river water

2002 ◽  
Vol 45 (12) ◽  
pp. 197-204 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Abdul-Rahman ◽  
H. Tsuno ◽  
N. Zainol
Keyword(s):  
Wastewater Treatment ◽  
Activated Carbon ◽  
River Water ◽  
Sequencing Batch Reactor ◽  
Treatment Process ◽  
Batch Reactor ◽  
Residence Times ◽  
Wastewater Treatment Process ◽  
Total N ◽  
Chlorinated Organics

Elevated levels of nutrients in agroindustry wastewaters, and higher reliance on chlorination pose health threats due to formation of chlorinated organics as well as increased chlorination costs. Removals of ammonium and nitrate compounds were studied using activated carbon from palm shells, as adsorbent and support media. Experiments were carried out at several loadings, F:M from 0.31 to 0.58, and hydraulic residence times (HRT) of 24 h, 12 h and 8 h. Results show that the wastewater treatment process achieved removals of over 90% for COD and 62% for Total-N. Studies on removals from river water were carried out in sequencing batch reactor (SBR) and activated carbon biofilm (ACB) reactor. Removals achieved by the SBR adsorption-biodegradation combination were 67.0% for COD, 58.8% for NH3-N and 25.5% for NO3-N while for adsorption alone the removals were only 37.0% for COD, 35.2% for NH3-N and 13.8% for NO3-N. In the ACB reactor, at HRT of 1.5 to 6 h, removals ranged from 12.5 to 100% for COD, 16.7 to 100% for NO3-N and 13.5 to 100% for NH3-N. Significant decrease in removals was shown at lower HRT. The studies have shown that substantial removals of COD, NO3-N and NH3-N from both wastewater and river water may be achieved via adsorption-biodegradation by biofilm on activated carbon processes.

scholarly journals Optimization of sequencing batch reactor for wastewater treatment using chemically enhanced primary treatment as a pre-treatment

Water SA ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 44 (3 July) ◽  
Author(s):  
Haroon R Mian ◽  
Sajjad Haydar ◽  
Ghulam Hussain ◽  
Gul -e-Hina
Keyword(s):  
Wastewater Treatment ◽  
Reaction Time ◽  
Sequencing Batch Reactor ◽  
Batch Reactor ◽  
Phase 1 ◽  
Oxygen Demand ◽  
Scale Model ◽  
Phase 2 ◽  
Removal Efficiencies ◽  
Raw Wastewater

The sequencing batch reactor (SBR) is a wastewater treatment option feasible for low flows. The objective of this research was to optimize SBR by varying its operational parameters, viz. (i) settling time and (ii) reaction time. The study was conducted in two phases. In Phase 1, raw wastewater was fed into the SBR after conventional settling, while in Phase 2 raw wastewater was fed into the SBR after coagulation-flocculation-sedimentation. A bench-scale model was set up and domestic wastewater was used for this study. Performance of the treatment system was evaluated through 5-day biochemical oxygen demand (BOD), chemical oxygen demand (COD) and total suspended solids (TSS). The results demonstrated that reaction time was reduced to 4 h in Phase 2 compared to 10 h in Phase 1. The BOD, COD and TSS removal efficiencies observed in Phase 1 were 80%, 80% and 73%, respectively, and for Phase 2 the removal efficiencies were 74%, 75% and 80% respectively. National Environmental Quality Standards (NEQS) were met in both cases and the treatment cost per cubic metre of wastewater for Phase 2 was 2.5 times lower compared to Phase 1.

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