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A Study on the Effectiveness of Electrochemical Treatment of Wastewater Collected from Sugar Industry in Western Maharashtra Region of India Using Iron and Aluminum Electrodes Ankush Rameshwar Bhange 1, Dr. Abhijit Kundu 2 1Ankush Bhange, Student G.H.Raisoni University, Amravati Maharashtra, India 2 Prof, Dept. Of Civil Engineering, GH Raisoni University, Amravati Maharashtra, India
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Abstract - This study investigates the effectiveness of
concentrations of organic matter, suspended solids, and various chemicals. Traditional treatment methods, such as biological treatment and chemical coagulation, often struggle to meet stringent effluent standards while also being costeffective and energy efficient. The sugar industry in Western Maharashtra plays a pivotal role in the region's economy, contributing significantly to agricultural production and rural employment. However, the industry also generates large volumes of wastewater containing high levels of organic matter, suspended solids, and various chemical pollutants, which pose severe environmental and health risks. The untreated or inadequately treated effluent from sugar mills can lead to contamination of water bodies, degradation of aquatic ecosystems, and adverse effects on public health, especially in water-scarce regions like Maharashtra.
electrochemical treatment for wastewater collected from sugar industries in the Western Maharashtra region of India, utilizing iron and aluminum electrodes. The sugar industry, a significant contributor to wastewater pollution in the region, generates effluents with high organic load, suspended solids, and chemical contaminants. Traditional treatment methods often fail to meet the required standards due to high treatment costs and complexity. Electrochemical treatment, known for its efficiency and relatively low environmental impact, offers a promising alternative for wastewater management. The research explores the performance of iron and aluminum electrodes in removing contaminants from the wastewater, analyzing parameters such as chemical oxygen demand (COD), biochemical oxygen demand (BOD), total suspended solids (TSS), and color removal. Various operational factors, including current density, electrode material, and treatment duration, were optimized to assess the maximum pollutant removal efficiency. Experimental results will be analyzed for parameters such as turbidity, chemical oxygen demand (COD), and concentrations of specific contaminants before and after treatment. Additionally, the comparative performance of iron and aluminum electrodes will be assessed based on removal rates, energy efficiency, and operational stability. The findings of this study are expected to provide valuable insights into the practical application of electrochemical treatment for wastewater, offering an effective and sustainable solution for water purification. The project will contribute to the development of optimized electrochemical treatment systems that could potentially be applied at various industrial scales to address the growing concerns of wastewater contamination.
1.1 METHODOLOGY The wastewater samples were collected from the effluent discharge point of Agasti Sugar Industry, situated in Akole district, Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra. This location was chosen due to its direct discharge of untreated or partially treated wastewater, which is representative of the effluent generated by the sugar industry in this region. Along with the raw sample from effluent discharge point, I have collected sample from the treatment plant of sugar industry after pretreatment processes in PST (like sedimentation) and after the complete treatment. Below are some photographs from site visit,
Key Words: Electrochemical treatment, Electrocoagulation (EC), Electro flotation (EF), Iron electrodes, Aluminium electrodes, Contaminant removal efficiency.
1.INTRODUCTION Electrochemical treatment of industrial wastewater has garnered attention as an effective method for removing pollutants, especially in regions with high industrial activity. The sugar industry in Western Maharashtra, India, generates large volumes of wastewater, which contains high
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