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Biological Treatment of Meat Processing Wastewater using Anaerobic Sequencing Batch Reactor (ASBR)

Author Affiliations

  • 1Environment and Biotechnology Division, Industrial Technology Development Institute, Department of Science and Technology, General Santos Avenue, Bicutan, Taguig City, 1631 Metro Manila, PHILIPPINES
  • 2Chemicals and Energy Division, Industrial Technology Development Institute, Department of Science and Technology, General Santos Avenue, Bicutan, Taguig City, 1631 Metro Manila, PHILIPPINES

Int. Res. J. Biological Sci., Volume 4, Issue (3), Pages 66-75, March,10 (2015)

Abstract

Effluents from meat processing industries contain high organic compounds and other contaminants that can cause harmful effects to the environment. Treatment of this wastewater to produce acceptable quality of effluent is therefore needed. This study aimed to determine the feasibility of using anaerobic sequencing batch reactor (ASBR) for treatment of meat processing wastewater and for biogas production. A laboratory-scale ASBR was designed and fabricated with an active volume of 10 liters (L) consisting of 60% wastewater and 40% sludge inoculum. The effects of different ASBR reaction durations were examined to determine the appropriate reaction time needed to achieve high organic removal in meat processing wastewater. Actual batch ASBR operation composed of four phases per cycle (24 hours): wastewater filling - 0.5 h, reaction -16 h, settling -7 h, and decantation -0.5 h. Post-treatment of effluent was done using granulated activated carbon. During biomethanation process in ASBR, pollutant removal was: 94% chemical oxygen demand (COD), 93% biochemical oxygen demand (BOD), 54% suspended solids, 58% turbidity, and 53% color. The concentration of COD and BOD in treated effluent was 116 mg/L and 78 mg/L, respectively. Biogas generated during the ASBR reaction was 2.7 L/day with 61% methane content. Post-treatment of effluent further reduced the concentrations of pollutants to acceptable level with 76 mg/L COD and 20 mg/L BOD. Biological treatment using ASBR and post-treatment with activated carbon was proven effective in reducing organic pollutants in meat processing wastewater.

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