Removal of Dissolved Solids in Waste Water Using Activated Carbon from Coconut Shell
Author(s):
NISHA MATHEW , MAR ATHANASIUS COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING; GEENA G. PRADEEP, MAR ATHANASIUS COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING; KRISHNA PRIYA SUKUMARAN, MAR ATHANASIUS COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING; GEORGETTE GEORGE, MAR ATHANASIUS COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING; FEBIN MUHAMMAD, MAR ATHANASIUS COLLEGE OF ENGINEERINGKeywords:
Activated Carbon, Coconut Shell, Dissolved Solids, Pyrolysis, Waste WaterAbstract:
Effective removal of dissolved solids in drinking water as well as waste water has gained considerable significance these days because of the high level of TDS. Adsorbents are popular and effective in the removal of dissolved solids in water. Activated carbon is one of the most effective media for removing a wide range of contaminants from waste water. Activated carbon prepared from waste materials is effective in removing the dissolved solids in water. This paper present the effectiveness of activated carbon prepared from coconut shell in waste water purification especially for the removal of dissolved solids. Amount of dissolved solids in waste water collected from the college premises was estimated before and after treatment with activated carbon. Waste water was treated with activated carbon prepared from coconut shell for a period of 5 minutes, 30 minutes and 60 minutes. Treatment for 5 minutes was not enough for the effective removal of dissolved solids. Amount of dissolved solids decreases with increase in time of treatment, and stirring for 20 to 30 minutes could bring it to a level well below the permitted value. Treatment for 60 minutes has reduced the TDS to a considerable extent.
Other Details:
| Manuscript Id | : | J4RV2I7004 |
| Published in | : | Volume : 2, Issue : 7 |
| Publication Date | : | 01/10/2016 |
| Page(s) | : | 5-7 |
