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Complete physico-chemical treatment for coke plant effluents
1Centre of Mining Environment, Indian School of Mines, Dhanhad. ghosemrinal@hotmail.com
Water Research
|March 21, 2002
Summary
Coke plant wastewater poses pollution risks due to toxic substances. A proposed physico-chemical treatment system using zeolite and activated carbon effectively removes pollutants for safe reuse or disposal.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Engineering
- Industrial Wastewater Treatment
Background:
- Coke production generates significant liquid effluents laden with pollutants like suspended solids, high COD, BOD, phenols, and ammonia.
- Existing treatment systems for coke plant effluents, particularly near Jharia Coal Field, are inadequate to address severe pollution concerns.
- These effluents pose a serious threat to receiving water bodies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the characteristics of coke plant effluents.
- To assess the inadequacy of current treatment systems.
- To propose and evaluate a physico-chemical treatment scheme for effective effluent management.
Main Methods:
- Characterization of coke plant effluents from the Jharia Coal Field region.
- Investigation of physico-chemical treatment methods.
- Utilization of synthetic zeolite for ammonia removal.
- Application of activated carbon for removing bacteria, viruses, and refractory organics.
Main Results:
- Coke plant effluents exhibit high levels of COD, BOD, phenols, and ammonia.
- Physico-chemical treatment, including zeolite and activated carbon, demonstrated effectiveness in pollutant removal.
- The proposed treatment scheme is suitable for industrial-scale application.
Conclusions:
- Physico-chemical treatment is a viable option for managing coke plant effluents.
- The developed scheme enables the recycling, reuse, and safe disposal of treated wastewater.
- This approach offers a scalable solution for environmental protection in coking industries.
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