Abstract
This research investigated the effectiveness of electrochemical treatment in treating semi-aerobic landfill leachate. The electrolytic reactor assembly included a pair of aluminium electrodes, a power supply and NaCl as electrolyte. The interactive effects of initial COD, current density and reaction time on treated leachate quality were studied. Regression equations were developed using design-expert software and results were analysed using response surface methodology. At optimum conditions (2000 mg/L initial COD, about 17 mA/cm2 current density, 4 h reaction time and 1 g/l NaCl), SCOD removal, BOD removal and colour removal were estimated to be 82.2, 81.5 and 95%, respectively. Copyright © 2010 Inderscience Enterprises Ltd.
| Original language | American English |
|---|---|
| Journal | International Journal of Environment and Pollution |
| Volume | 43 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jan 1 2010 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Aluminium electrodes
- Biochemical oxygen demand
- BOD
- COD
- Colour
- Current density
- Electrochemical treatment
- Electrolyte
- PH
- Response surface methodology
- RSM
- Semi-aerobic landfill leachate
Disciplines
- Civil and Environmental Engineering
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