Characterization of tannery wastewaters for pretreatment - Selected case studies

E. Ates*, D. Orhon, O. Tünay

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Abstract

Wastewater characterization is an integral part of treatment and management strategies for industrial effluents. This paper outlines the results of detailed characterization studies on three different tannery complexes. It evaluates, aside from raw wastewater quality in terms of major polluting parameters, the impact of physical and chemical settling on wastewater characteristics. Emphasis is placed upon homogenization and sulfide removal potential. Chemically treated wastewater is further studied for assessing COD fractionation, presently used as significant modelling information for biological treatability.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)217-223
Number of pages7
JournalWater Science and Technology
Volume36
Issue number2-3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1997
EventProceedings of the 1996 2nd IAWQ International Conference on Pretreatment of Industrial Wastewaters - Athens, Greece
Duration: 16 Oct 199618 Oct 1996

Keywords

  • Chemical treatment
  • Chromium removal
  • COD fractionation
  • Settling
  • Sulfur removal
  • Tannery effluents
  • Wastewater quality

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