The influence of reaction conditions in the oxidation of organic compounds of nuclear laundry water by ozone

M. K. Vilve, M. E.T. Sillanpää

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Abstract

This paper presents a summary of degrading organic compounds of nuclear laundry water by ozonation in different conditions of pH, hydrogen peroxide and ultraviolet radiation. The degradation of organic compounds was analysed by chemical oxygen demand (COD), total organic carbon (TOC) and biochemical oxygen demand (BOD). The optimal degradation conditions were at pH 7 with ozone, UV radiation and hydrogen peroxide addition. The transfer of ozone increased significantly, thus resulting in decreased treatment time compared to ozone treatment alone. The reductions of COD, TOC and BOD were 46%, 32% and 70%, respectively.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2557-2561
Number of pages5
JournalWater Science and Technology
Volume61
Issue number10
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2010
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Hydrogen peroxide
  • Nuclear laundry water
  • Ozonation
  • Ultraviolet radiation
  • pH

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Environmental Engineering
  • Water Science and Technology

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