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D Y Lee1, S R Jing, Y F Lin

  • 1Department of Environmental Engineering and Health, Chia-Nan University of Pharmacy and Science, Tainan, Taiwan.

Water Science and Technology : a Journal of the International Association on Water Pollution Research
|January 17, 2002
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Adding seafood waste like oyster or squid shells to chemically treated sludge significantly improves dewatering. This waste utilization offers a sustainable solution for sludge management and enhances filterability.

Area of Science:

  • Environmental Engineering
  • Waste Management
  • Water Treatment

Background:

  • Dewatered sludge management presents significant challenges in wastewater treatment.
  • Chemical conditioners (alum, ferric chloride) are often used but can decrease pH and hinder dewatering.
  • Valorization of seafood waste remains an underexplored area in sludge treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the effectiveness of incorporating seafood wastes into dewatered sludge preconditioned with chemical agents.
  • To evaluate the impact of shrimp shell particles, oyster shell particles, and squid internal bone particles on sludge dewaterability.
  • To determine the role of alkaline properties and skeleton building in improving sludge filterability.

Main Methods:

  • Three types of seafood waste (shrimp shells, oyster shells, squid bones) were added to dewatered sludge.

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  • Sludge was preconditioned with chemical conditioners (alum or ferric chloride).
  • Specific resistance of sludge dewatering was measured to assess filterability.

    • Main Results:

    • Chemical conditioners alone decreased sludge pH and worsened filterability.
    • Oyster shells and squid bones, when added to chemically conditioned sludge, significantly improved dewatering efficiency.
    • The particle size of oyster shells and squid bones (0.59-2.0 mm) had a negligible effect on dewatering outcomes.

    Conclusions:

    • Oyster shells and squid bones enhance sludge dewatering due to their alkalinity and skeleton-building properties.
    • Seafood waste utilization presents a promising strategy for improving sludge dewatering and waste management.
    • Further research can explore optimizing the use of these biomaterials in wastewater treatment processes.