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The Use of Cocoa Shell as Filter Material for an Alternative Wastewater Treatment from Dairy Industries

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Abstract

This research considers the use of cocoa shell as a biofilter material applied in the treatment of wastewater from the dairy industry. This is a highly developed industry in Ecuador and the limited availability of industrial wastewater treatment plants in the country due to the costs associated with its implementation and operation. A biofilter was designed using cocoa shell as a bed and important results were obtained in the reduction of organic matter and suspended solids in the treated wastewater. However, the values do not reach those established in the applicable national environmental regulations, so the implementation is suggested in accompaniment with preliminary treatment.
Translated title of the contributionEl uso de cáscara de cacao como material filtrante para un tratamiento alternativo de aguas residuales de las industrias lácteas
Original languageEnglish (US)
StatePublished - 26 Jan 2024
EventTwentieth International Conference on Environmental, Cultural, Economic & Social Sustainability - PT, Aveiro, Portugal
Duration: 24 Jan 202426 Jan 2024
https://onsustainability.com/about/history/2024-conference

Conference

ConferenceTwentieth International Conference on Environmental, Cultural, Economic & Social Sustainability
Country/TerritoryPortugal
CityAveiro
Period24/01/2426/01/24
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Keywords

  • Biofiltro
  • Cáscara de cacao
  • Industrias lácteas
  • Tratamiento de agua residual
  • Tratamientos naturales

CACES Knowledge Areas

  • 125A Environment

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