by Prosimed | Oct 17, 2024 | Sectors
SECTOR PRESERVED VEGETABLES AND JUICES Common Characteristics of Wastewater in the Juice/Vegetable Preservation Industry: Y COD (Chemical Oxygen Demand): Variable, but can be high due to the presence of biodegradable organic matter, such as vegetable residues and...
by Prosimed | Oct 17, 2024 | Sectors
SECTOR PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY Common Characteristics of Wastewater in the Pharmaceutical Sector: Y Phosphorus: High level of phosphorus, as many pharmaceuticals contain phosphorus-derived compounds. Y Organic Matter: Significant presence of organic matter due to the...
by Prosimed | Oct 17, 2024 | Sectors
SECTOR winemaking sector Common Characteristics of Wastewater in the Winemaking Sector Y COD (Chemical Oxygen Demand): Variable but can be high due to the presence of biodegradable organic matter, such as grape residues and chemicals used in the fermentation process....
by Prosimed | Oct 17, 2024 | Sectors
SECTOR potabilisation Water treatment to make it fit to drink involves a series of processes to ensure the water complies with quality standards and is safe for human consumption. We will now describe the scenarios in which the different technologies are used in this...
by Prosimed | Oct 17, 2024 | Sectors
SECTOR EGG PRODUCTS SECTOR Common Characteristics of Wastewater from the Egg Products Industry Y COD (Chemical Oxygen Demand): High due to the presence of biodegradable organic matter, proteins and fats from egg handling and processing. Y BOD5: High due to the organic...
by Prosimed | Oct 17, 2024 | Sectors
SECTOR Leachate Treatment Common Characteristics of Landfill Leachates: Y COD (Chemical Oxygen Demand): High due to the presence of biodegradable organic matter, chemical compounds and decomposing waste present in landfills. Y BOD5 (Biochemical Oxygen Demand): High...