Wastewater Treatment in Paper Industry webinar (2 hrs)
About This Course
About
This webinar will delve into the critical aspects of wastewater management within the paper industry.
Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the paper manufacturing process, the unique characteristics of its wastewater, and the effective treatment techniques employed to ensure environmental compliance and sustainable operations. The webinar will also explore dewatering and sludge disposal strategies, and discuss real-case studies to illustrate best practices and challenges in the field.
Course Content
- Overview of the Paper Manufacturing Process and its Wastewater Characteristics
– A detailed explanation of the various stages involved in paper production, including pulping, bleaching, paper forming, and finishing.
-Discussion of the types of wastewater generated at different stages of the process, such as white water, black liquor, and effluent from the treatment plant.
-Illustrate the specific pollutants found in paper industry wastewater, including suspended solids, organic matter, color, and chemicals.
- Treatment Techniques:
– Physical Treatment: including (Screening and grit removal-sedimentation
-Filtration).
-Chemical Treatment: including (Neutralization-Coagulation and flocculation)
Biological Treatment: including activated sludge.
- Dewatering & Sludge Disposal.
Methods for dewatering sludge, such as centrifugation, and filtration.
- Case Studies:
Real examples of successful wastewater treatment projects in the paper industry.
Case studies showcasing the benefits of effective wastewater management, such as reduced environmental impact, cost savings, and improved regulatory compliance.
Learning Objectives
Target Audience
- Paper industry engineers and operators.
- Utility engineers.
- Quality engineers.
- Maintenance & operation engineers.