Effluent treatment process in molasses-based distillery industries: a review
1Civil Engineering, Periyar Maniammai University, Vallam-613 403, Thanjavur, Tamilnadu, India. sowmeyanr@yahoo.co.uk
Journal of Hazardous Materials
|January 8, 2008
Summary
Inverse anaerobic fluidization in an inverse anaerobic fluidized-bed reactor (IAFBR) effectively treats distillery effluent. This method removes 80-85% of chemical oxygen demand (COD) from contaminated wastewater streams.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Engineering
- Biotechnology
- Chemical Engineering
Background:
- Distillery effluent poses significant environmental challenges due to high chemical oxygen demand (COD) and low pH.
- Conventional treatment methods for distillery wastewater are often insufficient or inefficient.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review and highlight the efficacy of Inverse Anaerobic Fluidization for treating molasses-based distillery effluent.
- To analyze the fluidization phenomena, performance, and operational parameters of the inverse anaerobic fluidized-bed reactor (IAFBR).
Main Methods:
- Review of various aerobic, anaerobic, and physico-chemical treatment processes for distillery effluent.
- Focus on Inverse Anaerobic Fluidization technology utilizing an inverse anaerobic fluidized-bed reactor (IAFBR).
- Analysis of carrier materials and system configurations for IAFBR.
Main Results:
- Inverse Anaerobic Fluidization is identified as a superior treatment method for distillery effluent.
- The IAFBR system demonstrates effective removal of 80-85% of COD.
- Key aspects like fluidization, system stability, and operating parameters are discussed.
Conclusions:
- Inverse Anaerobic Fluidization using IAFBR is a highly effective technology for treating high-strength distillery wastewater.
- The study emphasizes the importance of understanding fluidization dynamics and operational parameters for optimal performance.
- This technology offers a promising solution for managing distillery effluent and reducing environmental pollution.
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