Remove sugar from industrial wastewater

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the challenge of removing sugar from industrial wastewater produced by a factory that manufactures sweets. Participants explore various methods and technologies for effective sugar removal to meet environmental standards, focusing on the implications of high biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) and chemical oxygen demand (COD) levels.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
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Main Points Raised

  • One participant mentions the use of a Biomembrane Reactor as a potential solution for sugar removal.
  • Another participant suggests that reverse osmosis (RO) could be a solution, but expresses concern about its cost.
  • A request for information on the concentration and flow rate of the wastewater is made, indicating the need for specific data to inform potential solutions.
  • Details about the wastewater report are shared, highlighting high BOD and COD levels, as well as iron concentration exceeding standard limits.
  • A participant notes that the flow rate of 900-1000 L/Hr is relatively small, suggesting that a cost-effective solution may be feasible.
  • One participant recommends searching for companies that specialize in sugar removal from wastewater, providing a link to a specific company as an example, but clarifies that this is not an endorsement.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants have not reached a consensus on the best method for sugar removal, and multiple competing views on potential solutions remain. There is uncertainty regarding the effectiveness and cost of the proposed methods.

Contextual Notes

Participants have not fully explored the assumptions behind the effectiveness of the proposed technologies or the specific conditions of the wastewater treatment process. The discussion lacks detailed technical specifications and empirical data to support the claims made.

Who May Find This Useful

This discussion may be of interest to professionals in wastewater treatment, environmental engineering, and those involved in industrial processes related to food and beverage production.

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Good evening everyone! I am new to this forum, nice to know any member in this forum ^^

I have a question here which I can't figure out how to solve a problem. Recently, I have been asked about the water filtration system in a factory which produce sweets. The sugar can't be removed from the wastewater, causing it to fail to meet the environment standard of wastewater. The water report shows that the sugar content and BOD is high but others are fine.


I have done some research from the internet and found one common term which is the Biomembrane Reactor. Some claim that RO may also be one of the solutions. However, I think that RO System will be very expensive. Therefore, can someone suggest what system should be used to remove the sugar in wastewater with explanations of the process?


Your kind assistance is highly appreciated. I hope that some can help me to solve this problem. I'm sure that this discussion will be mutually beneficial ^^


Thank you everyone!





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Can someone please help me? tq :)
 
What is the concentration and flow rate?
 
According to the water report, the BOD and COD are particularly high. COD 19.8 compared to standard of 20 whereas BOD 5000++ compared to standard of just 80 mg/L. Besides, the concentration of iron is 1.3 compared to 1.0 as the standard limit.

The flow rate is 900-1000 L/Hr.

The factory produces sugar product and high content of sugar has been detected. Is there an easier way to solve the problem?
Thank you so much for your concern ! I truly appreciate !
 
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