A Novel Application of Combined Bio-Technologies on Chemical Synthesis-Based Pharmaceutical Wastewater

Abstract:

This chemical synthesis-based pharmaceutical wastewater is treated by the process of hybrid hydrolysis acidification technique (HHAT) with anaerobic-low DO condition and the hybrid aerobic bio-technology consisted of alternate-flow biological reactor (ABR) and two-way-flow biological aerated filter (TBAF). The micro aerobic technology was employed in the HHAT and showed its advantages in refractory organic wastewater treatment. The largest plant in pharmaceutical wastewater treatment at home was built. The practice shows that the organics can be greatly removed and the effluent can reach the First Grade Discharge Standard which can be reclaimed with advanced treatment. The performance indicates that the combined bio-technologies are stable in pharmaceutical wastewater treatment.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volumes 455-456)
• Pages: 1261-1266
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.455-456.1261
• Online since: January 2012
• Authors: Zhan Li Chen, Xiao Hua Huang, Zhen Zhong Liu, Xian Rong Sun
• Keywords: Acidification, Biodegradability, Combined Bio-Technologies, Hydrolysis, Micro Aerobic Technology, Pharmaceutical Wastewater

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