In this article we will discuss about the methods and procedures used to treat and control waste water from coal based thermal plants. Learn about:- 1. Introduction to Thermal Plants 2. Waste-Water Management at Power Plant 3. Conclusion. Introduction to Thermal Plants: In India, Thermal power constitutes about 2/3rd of total installed capacity, mostly in the form of coal based [...]
The following article will guide you about the various ways for monitoring wastewater. Way # 1. Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD): 'BOD measures the requirement of oxygen by micro-organisms when a sample of water is treated at a temperature of 20°C for an elapsed period of five days'. If we have to determine the biochemical oxygen demand in given water sample [...]
The following points highlight the three types of waste treatment. The types are: 1. Thermal Treatment 2. Thermochemical Conversion Methods 3. Biological Waste Treatment. Type # 1. Thermal Treatment: Thermal treatment is a process that involves the use of heat to treat waste. Descriptions of some commonly utilised thermal treatment processes are listed below: i. Open Burning (Uncontrolled Burning): In [...]