Removal of Iron and Total Chromium Contaminations in Landfill Leachate by Using Electrocoagulation Process

Abstract:

This research work involves the study removal of Iron and Total Chromium by electrocoagulation process. This project focused on leachate landfill from Pulau Burung, Nibong Tebal, Penang as an electrolyte solution. These heavy metals are the main factor contributing to pollution in leachate landfill. Types of electrodes used in this study were Aluminium (grade 5052) and Stainless Steel (grade 316). The ranges of initial pH applied were pH (3, 4, 5, 6 and 7) and voltages applied were 1.5V, 2.0V and 2.5V. These three parameters were evaluated and the operation time was 60 minutes. At the end of electrocoagulation process, the solutions were stored and analysed using AAS to determine the final concentration of electrolyte solution.

• Periodical: Key Engineering Materials (Volume 660)
• Pages: 279-283
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.660.279
• Online since: August 2015
• Authors: Mohd Khairul Nizam Mahmad, Mohd Remy Rozainy Mohd Arif Zainol, Ismail Abustan, Norlia Baharun
• Keywords: Aluminium, Applied Voltages, Electrocoagulation, Electrodes, Initial pH, Stainless Steel

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