Sequencing batch reactor (SBR) for the removal of Hg2+ and Cd2+ from synthetic petrochemical factory wastewater

• Main Authors: Malakahmad, A., Hasani, A., Eisakhani, M., Isa, M.H.
• Format: Citation Index Journal
• Published: Elsevier 2011
• Subjects: TD Environmental technology. Sanitary engineering
• Online Access: http://eprints.utp.edu.my/6478/1/Sequencing_batch_reactor_%28SBR%29_for_the_removal_of_Hg2%2B_and_Cd2%2B_from_synthetic_petrochemical_factory_wastewater.pdf; http://eprints.utp.edu.my/6478/
• Institution: Universiti Teknologi Petronas

Petrochemical factories which manufacture vinyl chloride monomer and poly vinyl chloride (PVC) are among the largest industries which produce wastewater contains mercury and cadmium. The objective of this research is to evaluate the performance of a lab-scale Sequencing Batch Reactor (SBR) to treat...