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Activated carbon improves effluent quality in refinery sludge process

Journal Article · · Ind. Wastes (Chicago); (United States)
OSTI ID:5130622
The addition of powdered activated carbon to the aeration tank of an activated-sludge plant was studied as a means of upgrading the quality of treated effluent without the additional cost of separate adsorption columns. Cost-effectiveness was observed as a consequence of operating the activated-sludge unit at high sludge age, enabling a low dose of activated carbon to be used. Pilot-scale experiments to test the effectiveness of the process using different forms of carbon at Amoco Oil Co.'s Texas City refinery are reported.
OSTI ID:
5130622
Journal Information:
Ind. Wastes (Chicago); (United States), Journal Name: Ind. Wastes (Chicago); (United States) Vol. 23:4; ISSN INWAB
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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