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Module 6:EFFLUENT TREATMENT AND RESIDUALS MANAGEMENT
Program for North American Mobility
in Higher Education
Structure of this module
This module is divided into 3 “tiers”, each with a specific goal:
Tier 1.- Basic introduction
Tier 2.- Case study of the pulp & paper sector
Tier 3.- Open-ended problem
Tier 1. Contents:
1.1. IntroductionIntroduction
2.2. Industrial pollution problems.Industrial pollution problems.
The petroleum industry.The petroleum industry.
The pulp and paper industry.The pulp and paper industry.
3.3. Programs for reducing pollution.Programs for reducing pollution.
4.4. Treatment processes. Treatment processes.
5.5. Process selection.Process selection.
6.6. Volume and disposal reduction. Volume and disposal reduction.
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Tier I:Tier I:Introductory Introductory conceptsconcepts
Effluent Treatment and Residuals Effluent Treatment and Residuals ManagementManagement
G o a l s:
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To provide information about the significance of treating effluents
from industry and others facilities (or sources)
To extreme the necessity of minimize pollutant concentration in
the effluents and reduce the wastes production, and,
To suggest strategies to reduce pollutant wastes production and
their emission to the environment
What is pollution?
Pollution means:
…changes in the physical, chemical and biological characteristics of air, land and water
…harms for the human and other living species, and,
…degradation of the ecosystems
...the undesirable state of the natural environment being contaminated with harmful substances as a consequence of human activities
For example, Water Pollution refers to contaminantsFor example, Water Pollution refers to contaminants in aquatic in aquatic
ecosystems (streams, lakes, etc) which render them unfit for a ecosystems (streams, lakes, etc) which render them unfit for a
particular use.particular use.
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Pollutants can reach:
1. Air
2. Water
3. Solid waste
This module focuses on water pollution from industrial sources
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Water standards:
Drinkable
Recreation: swimming, fishing.
Irrigation
Water impurities may or may not be harmful; it depends on:
• The amounts and nature of these impurities,
• The next use to which the water will be put, and
• The tolerance of these impurities for the next use.
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Types and characteristics of wastewaters:
ContaminantsContaminants Reason for importanceReason for importance
Physical suspended solidsThey can lead to the development of
sludge deposits.
Chemical biodegradable organics
When discharged untreated to the environment, they lead to the depletion of
natural oxygen resources.
NutrientsIf discharged, they can lead to water
pollution.
Hazardous
Because of their characteristics (e.g.,toxicity, flammability) are dangerous for human health and the environment.
Heavy metalsThey can negatively impact upon
biological waste treatment processes.
Dissolved inorganic solids
They are result of water use, and may have to be removed if the wastewater is to
be reused.
Biological pathogensCommunicable diseases can be
transmitted by the pathogenic organism in wastewater.
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Water standards
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Industrial effluent standardsParameter Mexico a USA b Canada c
Total suspended solids, (mg/l)
150150 2727 1515
BOD5, (mg/l) 2020 5656 1515
pH 5-105-10 6-96-9 6-10.56-10.5
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What is BODBOD?
By definition, BODBOD is the quantity of oxygen required for the stabilization of
the oxidizable organic matter present over 5 days
of incubation at 20 oC; that can be explained as a measure of the
oxygen required by microbes to degrade a sample of effluent.
The organic content of the water can be estimated by the BOD.
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Why should we minimize the use of water?
Water is such an important part of many manufacturing processes Water is such an important part of many manufacturing processes
that we must consider Effluent Treatment as a part of the main that we must consider Effluent Treatment as a part of the main
process because of the great amount always involved.process because of the great amount always involved.
Water is abstracted from aquifers and rivers, treated and supply to Water is abstracted from aquifers and rivers, treated and supply to
industries and homes for different uses; used water is supposed industries and homes for different uses; used water is supposed
to be treated and discharged again into the rivers. Most of the to be treated and discharged again into the rivers. Most of the
times, this water returns to its natural environment but times, this water returns to its natural environment but
unfortunately, with a greater heat content or with some unfortunately, with a greater heat content or with some
substances added. substances added.
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It is also important to minimize use of water because of several
reasons:
Fresh water is often scarce. High costs involved operating Fresh water is often scarce. High costs involved operating
effluent treatment plants.effluent treatment plants.
Difficult to separate all the elements that pollute water.Difficult to separate all the elements that pollute water.
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Why should we minimize the use of water?
Industrial pollution problemsIndustrial pollution problems
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Industrial pollution problems:
The main pollution problems are related to :
Increasing use of water for agriculture. The increase of aqueous effluent to receiving water. Population growth. Industrial products and services. The mental, technical, financial, regulatory and institutional
barriers to implement preventive modern technologies.
RESULTS:
Ecosystems decline.Ecosystems decline.
Industrialization social costs.Industrialization social costs.
The increase of human diseasesThe increase of human diseases.
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The petroleum industryThe petroleum industry
The Petroleum Industry:
Crude oil refining operations involve extracting useful petroleum products from crude oil. Crude oil contains fractions of napthas, gasoline, gas oils, diesel fuel, asphalt, jet fuel and lubrication fuels.
Large quantities of production wastes are produced during exploration and production:
Wastewater
Solid waste
Toxic pollutants
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Production wastes in the petroleum industry can be grouped broadly into 2 classes:
• Wastes related to drilling including chemical additives: treatment
and disposal of oil drilling wastes takes place either on or off the
drilling site.
• Wastes related to oil production, primarily produced water:
The volume of produced water exceeds the volume of drilled wastes.If environmental quality standards are not exceeded the remainder
may be discharged to surface waters. The majority of produced water is disposed of underground through injection wells and it is permitted under U.S. EPA control programs.
The Petroleum Industry:
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What is refinery effluent?
Petroleum refineries use large volumes of water in their processes.The wastewater contains hazardous chemicals:
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Refinery wastes:
Emissions from refineries includeEmissions from refineries include:
Sulfur oxides
Nitrogen oxides
Benzene, toluene and xylene
VOC
Wastewater containing BOD levels
Heavy metals
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Pollution Approximate QuantitiesCooling systems 3.5-5 m3 of wastewater generated per ton of crude.
Polluted wastewater
BOD 150-250 mg/l COD 300-600 mg/lphenol 20-200 mg/loil 100-300 mg/l (desalted water)oil 5000 mg/l in tank bottombenzene 1-100 mg/lheavy metals 0.1-100 mg/l
Solid waste and sludge
3 to 5 kg per ton of crude (80 % should be considered as hazardous waste because of the heavy metals and toxic organic presence).
VOC emissions 0.5 to 6 kg/ton of crude.
Others emissionsBTX (Benzene, Toluene and Xylene) 0.75 to 6 g/ton of crude Sulfur oxides 0.2-0.6 kg/ton of crudeNitrogen oxides 0.006-0.5 kg/ton of crude
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Wastes generated:
(Pollution Prevention and Abatement Handbook World Bank Group)
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The pulp and paper industryThe pulp and paper industry
How paper is made:
Most of the raw material needed for paper manufacture is supplied Most of the raw material needed for paper manufacture is supplied by trees.by trees.
The main steps in the pulp and paper manufacture are raw material
preparation, such as wood debarking, and chip making; pulp
manufacturing; pulp bleaching; paper manufacturing and fiber
recycling. Pulp mills and paper mills may exist separately or as
integrated operations.
The characteristics of the paper (smoothness, glazed finish) are
given by a process called calendering.
The paper undergo coating, whereby a thin layer of coating pigment
or filler is spread onto the paper surface.
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Pulp and paper industry:Pulp and paper industry:
The pulp and paper industry has made significant steps toward conserving water and energy.
Significant water reductions are achieved through better reuse methods and by separating cooling water from process water.
The waste streams generated in this industry are best classified by their origins as show in the next slide.
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Types of waste products in the pulp Types of waste products in the pulp and paper industry:and paper industry:
Material originated in raw materials (dirt and bark with wood).
Nonfiber components in wood.
Contaminants in waste paper and make-up chemicals.
Reaction products (dissolved wood substance from mechanical or
chemical action).
Fiber fragments.
By-products of chemical recovery and combustion.
Fiber and nonfiber process looses and discharges of water, air
and heat.
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The pulp and paper industryThe pulp and paper industry
Water use and effluent discharges:
Liquids dischargesLiquids discharges from the process contain solids, mainly fiber, fillers, and colloidal and dissolved material. The fiber and fillers are minimized and reused. Colloidal and dissolved materials are by-products of the refining of the fibers or carried over from the pulp mill.
Discharges of dissolved material are minimized by washing the stock and displaced carryover from pulp mills and by practicing good water reuse strategies that reduce the volume and concentrations of waste in wastewater.
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Programs for reducing pollutionPrograms for reducing pollution
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Government programs for reducing pollution:
For sustainable development, governmental pollution prevention
programs can best counteract the pressure to invest in “end of
pipe” pollution solutions by demonstrating the economic and
environmental benefits of a source reduction approach, making
technical information available and providing technical
assistance.
EPA has been working with industry and government representing
environmental, community and work force issues to prevent
pollution at the source prior to “end of pipe” treatment.
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Laws such as NEPA, TCSA, CAAA and PPA remain outside the scope of most pollution control work. The following options were suggested for USEPA for moving forward interaction in the US:
1.1. Add multi-media provisions to the existing regulations.Add multi-media provisions to the existing regulations.
2.2. Correct laws in other policy sectors with environmental Correct laws in other policy sectors with environmental
measures.measures.
3.3. Make NEPA a stronger statute.Make NEPA a stronger statute.
4.4. Make TSCA a law which can use EPA programs to control and Make TSCA a law which can use EPA programs to control and
reduce toxic substances.reduce toxic substances.
5.5. Establish pollution prevention approaches.Establish pollution prevention approaches.
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Government programs for reducing pollution:
Programs for reducing pollution:
Manufacturers could implement a variety of improved management procedures that would aid pollution reduction:
Environmental audits. Identify (inventory) and correct problems (strategies to achieve reductions) that generate wastes.
Regular preventive maintenance. Inspection, maintenance and replacement of equipment.
Material handling and storage. Emissions of hazardous material must be avoided. There should be labels of all containers and first aid recommendations.
Employee training. Well informed employees are better able to make valuable waste reduction suggestion.
Operating manual and record keeping. Good facility documentation: process procedures, control parameters, hazards and operator responsibilities.
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Environmental programs:Environmental programs:
Some industries may see no difference between end of pipe pollution control and a front end pollution prevention control.
The importance is that those industries may not go beyond the first stage of waste reduction.
As the environmental concern deepens, industries have to move further up the production chain:
End of pipe solution to wastes and pollutants; and laterEnd of pipe solution to wastes and pollutants; and later
Internal process modifications to reduce emissions and wastes, and Internal process modifications to reduce emissions and wastes, and
eventuallyeventually
Redesign products to achieve a maximum level of recycling of raw materials Redesign products to achieve a maximum level of recycling of raw materials
and minimization of wastes after the products are used.and minimization of wastes after the products are used.
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Some measurements to save water:
Keep water effluent streams separated.Keep water effluent streams separated.
Reuse water as close to source as possible.Reuse water as close to source as possible.
Recycling whenever it is possible.Recycling whenever it is possible.
Better control of usage with automated systems.Better control of usage with automated systems.
Checking and control of leaks.Checking and control of leaks.
When buying new equipment, evaluate water-efficiency When buying new equipment, evaluate water-efficiency
models including accessories.models including accessories.
Reducing the quantities of chemicals so that the amount Reducing the quantities of chemicals so that the amount
of dilution water will be reduced.of dilution water will be reduced.
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Reusing water:
It is not only possible but necessary to reuse wastewater of a It is not only possible but necessary to reuse wastewater of a
process stream before it leaves the plant accomplished by piping, process stream before it leaves the plant accomplished by piping,
diluting or treating some of the effluents before using them diluting or treating some of the effluents before using them
again.again.
Some plants are now using closed systems, so that there are no Some plants are now using closed systems, so that there are no
water discharges.water discharges.
Zero discharges has been practiced in locations where water is Zero discharges has been practiced in locations where water is
scarce, and may involve technologies for removing suspended scarce, and may involve technologies for removing suspended
and dissolved solids.and dissolved solids.
Complete demineralization is relatively expensive, however, in some Complete demineralization is relatively expensive, however, in some
cases wastewater discharges can be reduced significantly with cases wastewater discharges can be reduced significantly with
other less expensive technologies.other less expensive technologies.
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Treatment processesTreatment processes
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Expectations of a water treatment program:
The expectations from a water treatment program should be
integrated to include all aspects of the program, from the
proposal through to the implementation stages.
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Treatment Program
As we will see in the next diagram, the expectations that a good treatment program should give us are listed below:
Overview of a new or existent problem.Overview of a new or existent problem. Lab study of all system and water composition.Lab study of all system and water composition. Submit a proposal.Submit a proposal. Program implementation.Program implementation. Monitoring to optimize.Monitoring to optimize. Use of modern treatment techniques.Use of modern treatment techniques.
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Program under controlProgram under control
Treatment Program
New or Problem System
PlantStudy
LabStudy
ProposalImplementProgram
Follow-up
New ProductTechnology
Systemundercontrol
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Wastewater treatment processes:
Wastes are generated by every industrial enterprise, and this wastes can either be liquids or solids.
Wastewater treatment can be divided into three stages:
1.1. Primary treatmentPrimary treatment that uses physical operations to remove
free oil and/or suspended solids.
2.2. Secondary treatmentSecondary treatment to remove dissolved contaminants
through chemical or biological action, and
3.3. Tertiary treatmentTertiary treatment for the removal of residual contaminants.
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Separation order
This list shows how separation is carried out:
Primary treatment
• Sedimentation
• Aeration
Secondary treatment
Tertiary treatment
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Treatments…
Primary treatment prepares the wastewater for biological treatment. Large solids are removed by screening, and grit. Equalization in a mixing basin, levels out the flows variation and concentrations. Neutralization, where required, follows equalization. Oils, greases and suspended solids are removed by flotation, sedimentation of filtration.
Secondary treatment is a biological degradation of soluble organic compounds from input levels of 50- 1000 mg/l BOD or greater to effluent levels under 15 mg/l. Aerobic treatment in an open vessel is done. After biotreatment, the microorganisms and solids suspended are allowed to settle.
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Treatments…
The tertiary treatment remove specific residuals. By filtration, suspended colloidal solids can be removed; adsorption removes organics by granular activated carbon (GAC); and chemical oxidation also removes organic compounds.
Tertiary systems have to treat great amounts of wastewater, so they are expensive.
When streams rich in heavy metals, pesticides or other substances that may pass through primary treatment and inhibit biological treatment are present, in-plant treatments are necessary.
Precipitation, activated carbon adsorption, chemical oxidation, air or steam stripping, wet air oxidation, ion exchange, reverse osmosis are some of the methods useful when in-plant treatments are to be used.
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The tertiary treatment…
Tertiary treatment is a polishing step. Its importance is that rather than have to find solutions at the end of pipe, where primary and secondary treatments are used to, it is possible to minimize some toxics or hazardous components in the process before they are combined with other less “hazardous”.
Biological treatment usually produces a ’30/20’ effluent with no more than 30 mg/l suspended solids and 20 mg/l BOD.
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Tertiary treatment
However, river flows have decreased owing to drought conditions. In these
circumstances, new limits are imposed on the quality of the final effluent.
The treatment processes beyond the secondary treatment to achieve the
required limits in the process are well known as tertiary treatments.
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In plant treatment
Before end of pipe wastewater treatment, a program of waste minimization should be initiated.
1.1. RecirculationRecirculation. In the paper board industry, white water from a paper machine can be put through a save all to remove the pulp and fiber and recycled to various points in the process.
2.2. SegregationSegregation. Clean streams are separated for direct discharge.
3.3. DisposalDisposal. In many cases, the total discharge BOD and suspended solids can be reduced by removal of residue in semidry state for disposal.
4.4. ReductionReduction. The use of automatic cutoffs can reduce the wastewater volume.
5.5. SubstitutionSubstitution. The substitution of chemical additives of a lower pollutional effect in processing operations.
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Wastewater treatment processes:Wastewater treatment processes:
Process selectionProcess selection
Figure 1. Conceptual treatment program for organic and toxic industrial wastewater
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Organic streams
Streams containingheavy metals
Mineral streams
Source controlSource control
Figure 3.Figure 3.
EqualizationEqualization
NeutralizationNeutralization
Oil/grease removalOil/grease removal
Suspended solidsSuspended solids
Biological treatmentBiological treatment
Final disposal
Biodegradablevolatile Toxic and/or
nonbiodegradable
To define the wastewater treatment problems, a preliminary analysis should be carried out:
For wastewaters containing nontoxic organics, process design criteria can be obtained from lab studies.
(Eckenfelder, 2000)
Source treatment:
Source reduction is any activity that reduces or eliminates the
generation of hazardous wastes at the source
The fundamental goal is to enact changes in consumption, use
and waste generation patterns associated with products
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Source treatment:
Source treatments involves different definitions of source reduction,
but the general consensus appears to be that include any in-plant
actions to reduce the quantity or the toxicity of the waste at the
source.
Examples include equipment modification, design and operations
changes of the process and products and substitution of raw
materials.
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Figure 2. Laboratory studies for heavy metals/volatile organics
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Priority pollutantsscan andbioassay
Fedbatch
reactor
Long-termbiodegradation
Prioritypollutantsscan andbioassay
Equalizedsample
Air or steam stripping
Chemical oxidationreduction
Precipitation
Sourcetreatment
Granularactivated
carbon
Powderactivated
carbon
Reverseosmosis
Ionexchange
Nondegradable/ toxic
Degradable
VOC/NH3
Heavy metals
Priority pollutants/toxic
TDS/inorganics
start
(Eckenfelder, 2000)
When toxic and nontoxic organics and
inorganics are present, it is necessary
to evaluate the existence of heavy
metals or volatile organics.
Figure 3. Treatment of toxic wastewater:In-plant treatment
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IonIon
exchangeexchange
FiltrationFiltration
PrecipitationPrecipitation
OxidationOxidation
reductionreduction
PolymericPolymeric
resinsresins
GranularGranular
carboncarbon
adsorptionadsorption
AnaerobicAnaerobic
treatmenttreatment
Wet air Wet air
oxidationoxidation
ChemicalChemical
oxidationoxidation
ReverseReverse
osmosisosmosis
Air or steamAir or steam
strippingstripping
ProcessProcess
wastewaterwastewaterHeavyHeavy
metalsmetalsOrganic Organic
chemicalschemicals
VolatileVolatile
organicsorganics
ammoniaammonia
To dischargeTo discharge
recycle or recycle or
treatmenttreatmentIf the wastewater is
nonbiodegradable or
toxic, it should be
considered source
treatment or in-plant
modification.
(Eckenfelder, 2000)
Methods for suspended solids removal
Sedimentation is the more common technique in wastewater
treatment because it involves little mechanical equipment and it
is very stable to operate. However, there are some situations
where flotation is a better choice.
Flotation is a good technique for solids removal when the
density difference between water and the solids is marginal, or
the solids have a high fat or oil content.
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Methods for suspended solids removal
Coagulation is employed for removal of waste materials in
suspended or colloidal form. Colloids are particles within the size
range of 1 nm to 0.1 nm, do not settle out on standing and can
not be removed by conventional physical treatment processes.
Precipitation. In the water treatment, the precipitation
process is used for softening (removal of the hardness caused by
calcium and magnesium) and removal of iron and manganese.
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Sedimentation:Sedimentation:
Reduce solids by at least 50%, with proportional reduce of BOD.
Addition of chemicals to assist settlement by coagulating particles
or chemical precipitation can be essential.
Can have acceptable discharge standards with regular desludging
without a secondary treatment.
Primary tanks are desludged at intervals of between 8 and 24
hours.
Secondary settlement follows any form of biological aeration or
filtration to produce an effluent low in solids.
Particularly demanding discharge consents may dictate a tertiary
treatment to remove solids and BOD by a further 50%.
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Flotation:Flotation:
Dissolved air flotation, which is a common technique. This technique
basically consists on injecting an aqueous stream containing
dissolved air into the wastewater . The dissolved air forms
bubbles when it comes out of solution and carries suspended
particles, which tend to concentrate at the bubble wastewater
interface, to the surface, where they form an emulsion.
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Flotation:Flotation:
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General diagram for flotation methods:
Coagulation:Coagulation:
Paperboards wastes can be effectively coagulated with low dosages
of alum. Silica or polyelectrolyte will aid in the formation of a
rapid settling floc.
Wastes that contain emulsified oil can also be clarified by
coagulation.
For effective coagulation, alkalinity should first be added, . After
addition of alkali and coagulant, a rapid mixing is recommended.
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Precipitation:Precipitation:
Chemical precipitation in wastewater treatment involves the addition of chemicals to alter the physical and chemical state of dissolved and suspended material and to facilitate their removal. It is usually combined with coagulation, flocculation, separation.
Principle: Dissolved compounds, for instance heavy metal ions, are brought into their insoluble hydroxides by pH increase through dosing of lime or NaOH. Using coagulation, flocculation techniques these small hydroxide nuclei become larger flocs for separation. With proper precipitants these flocs also serve as entrapment for other dissolved (organic) compounds; a form of co-precipitation.
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Chemical precipitation
Chemical precipitation in wastewater treatment involves the addition of chemicals to alter the physical and chemical state of dissolved and suspended material and to facilitate their removal. It is usually combined with coagulation – flocculation – separation.
Principle
Dissolved compounds, for instance heavy metal ions, are brought into their insoluble hydroxides by pH increase through dosing of lime or NaOH. Using coagulation, flocculation techniques these small hydroxide nuclei become larger flocs for separation. With proper precipitants these flocs also serve as entrapment for other dissolved (organic) compounds ; a form of co-precipitation.
Chemical precipitation
Chemical precipitation in wastewater treatment involves the addition of chemicals to alter the physical and chemical state of dissolved and suspended material and to facilitate their removal. It is usually combined with coagulation – flocculation – separation.
Principle
Dissolved compounds, for instance heavy metal ions, are brought into their insoluble hydroxides by pH increase through dosing of lime or NaOH. Using coagulation, flocculation techniques these small hydroxide nuclei become larger flocs for separation. With proper precipitants these flocs also serve as entrapment for other dissolved (organic) compounds ; a form of co-precipitation.
Heavy Metals Removal:
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HEAVY METALS REMOVAL TECHNOLOGIES
Conventional precipitation
Hydroxide
Sulfide
carbonate
coprecipitation
Enhanced precipitation
Dimethyl thio carbamate
Diethyl thio carbamate
Trimercapto-s-triazine, trisodium salt
Other methods
Ion exchange
Adsorption
Recovery opportunities
Ion exchange
Membranes
Electrolytic techniques
The Biological Treatment
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Influentwastewater
Physical and chemical treatment BiodegradableBiodegradable
Highstrength
Anaerobictreatment
Discharge PACTPACT Inhibitory
Nondegradable fraction
Polishedeffluent
Dispersedgrowth system
Complete mixsystem
Readilydegradable
Nitrogenremovalrequired Fixed
Growth system
Discharge
DischargeDischarge
Intermittentprocess
Nitrification/ Denitrification
system
Plugflow system
Selectorsystem
Polished effluent
HighHigh
strengthstrength
Yes Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
YesYes
No
No
No
No No No
No
(Eckenfelder, 2000)
When biological When biological
treatment is treatment is
needed, there needed, there
are several are several
options:options:
The biological treatmentThe biological treatment: typical operating parameters and dimensions
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Treatment method
Mode of operationDegree of treatment
Land requirements Equipment Remarks
Lagoon
Intermittent or continuous discharge; facultative or
anaerobicIntermediate
Earth dug; 10-60 days’ retention
Odor control
frequently required
Activated
lagoons
Completely mixed or
facultative continuous basins
High in summer; less in winter
Earth basin, 8-16 ft
deep, 8-16
acres/(million gal/d)
Pier-mounted or
floating surface
aerators or
subsurface
diffusers
Solids separation in lagoon; periodic dewatering and sludge removal
Activated
sludge
Completely mixed or plug
flow; sludge recycle
> 90% removal of organics
Earth or concrete basin; 12p20 ft deep; 75000-
350000ft3/(million gal/d)
Diffused or mechanical
aerators; clarifier for sludge
separation and recycle
Excess sludge dewatered and
disposed of
Trickling
filter
Continuous application; may
employ effluent recycle
Intermediate or high, depending on
loading
225-1400 ft /(million gal/d)
Plastic packing 20-40 ft deep
Pretreatment before POTW or activated
sludge plant
RBC Multistage continuousIntermediate or
highPlastic disks
Solids separation required
Anaerobic
Complete mix with recycle;
upflow or downflow filter,
fluidized bed; upflow sludge
blanket
Intermediate
Gas collection required;
pretreatment before POTW or activated sludge
plant
Spray
irrigation
Intermittent application of
waste
Complete; water percolation into groundwater and runoff to stream
40-300
gal/(min.acre)
Aluminum irrigation pipe and
spray nozzles; movable for relocation
Solids separation
required; salt
content in waste
limited
(Eckenfelder, 2000)
Advanced wastewater treatments
Advanced wastewater treatment is defined as the processes that remove Advanced wastewater treatment is defined as the processes that remove more pollutants from wastewater than the conventional treatments. This more pollutants from wastewater than the conventional treatments. This term may be applied usually as tertiary treatment, but most of their goals term may be applied usually as tertiary treatment, but most of their goals are to remove nitrogen, phosphorus, and suspended solids.are to remove nitrogen, phosphorus, and suspended solids.
Advanced treatments include:Advanced treatments include:
Chemical coagulation of wastewater
Granular media filters
Ultrafiltration
Nanofiltration
Wedge-wire screens
Microscreening
Diatomaceous earth filters
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Volume and disposal reductionVolume and disposal reduction
Volume reduction
Volume reduction can be used to reduce treatment cost and to
reduce handling and disposal costs for residues remaining after
treatment. Volume reduction can be accomplished by using a
variety of methods:
Reuse of treated wastewater and wastesReuse of treated wastewater and wastes
Treatment modifications to reduce solid residuesTreatment modifications to reduce solid residues
Segregated treatments to reduce hazardous waste mixturesSegregated treatments to reduce hazardous waste mixtures
Incineration to reduce waste volume and to render a hazardous Incineration to reduce waste volume and to render a hazardous
waste nonhazardous.waste nonhazardous.
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Reduction of waste production and disposal volumes
Simple dewatering: the sludge is discharged into a series of tanks and allowed to settle. Top water can then be decanted. This method reduce the volume of sludge for disposal.
Composting: the material is mechanically turned at intervals, force aerated and often contained in a building where heat losses, odor and water content can be controlled.
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Digestion: is the slow degeneration of the organic content of sludge by obligate anaerobic bacteria to simpler compounds- carbon dioxide, water and anions (nitrate, sulphate, phosphate).
Digestion is one of the few sludge treatment processes in which a significant reduction of pathogens is possible.
The digestor gas produced is 65-70% methane, 30-34% carbon dioxide, and traces of sulphur compounds. The collected gas is burnt in a boiler to keep the digestor warm and the excess put to further heating or power generation purposes.
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Reduction of waste production and disposal volumes
Incineration: its main advantages lie in the complete destruction
of organic compounds, the ash being inert and usually less than
25% of the original sludge volume.
Most incinerators are of the fluidized bed variety.
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Reduction of waste production and disposal volumes
A waste management diagram…
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Wastedisposal
Wastetreatment
Wasterecycle
Upgradeoperation
Redesignprocess
Substituteraw material
Increasing Effectivenessof waste management
Multiple choice questionsMultiple choice questions
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Tier 1: Quiz
1.1. What is pollution?What is pollution?
a) Pollution refers to harmful environmental contaminants and to the act or process of polluting the environment.
b) Any undesirable change in the characteristics of the air, water, soil or food that can affect the health called pollution.
c) Unwanted chemicals or other materials found in the environment. Pollutants can harm human health, the environment, and property.
d) All of the above.
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2.2. What is BOD?What is BOD?
a) The quantity of oxygen required for the stabilization of the oxidizable organic matter present over 7 days of incubation at 20 oF.
b) An empirical test used for measuring waste, evaluating the measure of the oxygen required by microbes to degrade a sample of effluent.
c) A test used to evaluate the quantity of oxygen present in the stream.
d) The quantity of oxygen required to develop a biochemical test.
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3.3. Why is it important to reduce hazardous contaminants?Why is it important to reduce hazardous contaminants?
a) Because if discharged, they can lead to water pollution.
b) Because of its radioactive characteristics, its effects on human health and development of cancer.
c) Communicable diseases can be transmitted when in contact to them.
d) Because of their dangerous characteristics for human health and the environment.
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