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Biowaste treatment
1Triad Technologies Inc., New Castle, Delaware.
Journal of Parenteral Science and Technology : a Publication of the Parenteral Drug Association
|September 11, 1991
Summary
Effectively managing facility liquid biowaste requires careful planning. This involves characterizing effluent, identifying regulations, selecting appropriate treatment technologies, and validating system performance for industrial applications.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Engineering
- Biotechnology
- Industrial Waste Management
Background:
- Effective management of facility liquid biowaste is crucial for environmental compliance and operational efficiency.
- Existing approaches often require a systematic, deductive reasoning process to address multifaceted challenges.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline a comprehensive approach for designing and validating liquid biowaste treatment systems.
- To present key considerations for selecting appropriate technologies and ensuring system efficacy in industrial settings.
Main Methods:
- Characterization of liquid effluent to determine system capacity, materials, and operational modes.
- Identification of federal, state, local, and corporate regulatory requirements to establish operating parameters.
- Review of standard treatment technologies for selecting the most suitable unit operation.
Main Results:
- A structured methodology for biowaste treatment system design, encompassing characterization, regulatory compliance, and technology selection.
- Development of a validation program to confirm the efficacy of the chosen treatment system.
- Illustrative examples from industrial installations demonstrating practical application of the methodology.
Conclusions:
- A systematic, deductive approach is essential for developing practical and effective liquid biowaste management solutions.
- Thorough characterization, regulatory adherence, appropriate technology selection, and rigorous validation are key to successful biowaste treatment system implementation.