Membrane-Based Solutions for the Polish Coal Mining Industry
Krzysztof Mitko1, Marian Turek1
1Faculty of Chemistry, Silesian University of Technology, ul. B. Krzywoustego 6, 44-100 Gliwice, Poland.
Membranes
|August 26, 2021
Summary
Poland
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Chemical Engineering
- Materials Science
Background:
- Poland's energy sector heavily relies on coal, leading to environmental challenges.
- Coal mining generates saline wastewater, posing a significant disposal problem.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a historical overview of membrane-based zero liquid discharge (ZLD) solutions for Polish coal mining.
- To explore resource recovery from coal mine wastewater.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing and proposed membrane technologies for wastewater treatment.
- Analysis of resource recovery potential from saline mine water.
Main Results:
- Membrane-based ZLD systems offer a viable solution for resource recovery.
- Potential recovery of demineralized water, salts, magnesium hydroxide, and gypsum.
Conclusions:
- Membrane technology presents a sustainable approach to managing coal mine wastewater in Poland.
- Further research can optimize resource recovery and minimize environmental impact.
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