Unit-6
Unit-6
INDUSTRIAL WASTE
MANAGEMENT
Use of Municipal Waste Water in Industries, cradle to grave concept,
life cycle analysis, clean technologies,
Material and process modifications- Recycle, reuse and byproduct
recovery, Zero discharge processes,
Environmental audit: definitions and concepts,
Introduction to ISO and ISO 14000,
Common Effluent Treatment Plants – Advantages and Suitability,
Limitations.
UNIT-5 TECHNIQUE OF INDUSTRIAL
WASTE MANAGEMENT
Self Study:
(i) Cradle-to-Grave Concept and Life Cycle Analysis of a Plastic
Product (Recycling Industry)
(ii) Clean Technologies and Process Modifications in the Pulp and Paper
Industry
(iii) Zero Discharge Process in the Pharmaceutical Industry
(iv) ISO 14000 Certification in a Manufacturing Facility.
MUNICIPAL VS INDUSTRIAL WASTEWATER
Aspect Municipal Wastewater Industrial Wastewater
Water
Resources
Water
Resources
% % %
Allocation
Competition amongst
sectors
INTRODUCTION
Water Allocation with Declining Water Resources
Climate Draughts
Change Water
Resources
Increasing Decreasing
water demand water supply
INTRODUCTION
Water Allocation with Declining Water Resources
Climate Draughts
Change Water
Resources
Global freshwat
er withdrawal –
Country profile
based on
agricultural,
industrial and
domestic use
The largest industrial consumers of water are thermal power, iron and steel,
paper production, textiles, and petrochemical industry.
GAO et al. (2008)
From 1987 to 2003, industry used roughly twice as much water compared to
households, whereas about a third of this water usage was recorded in the United
States and about a thirtieth by all 19 territories of South-eastern Africa.
SASI GROUP & NEWMAN (2006)
INTRODUCTION
Why Optimize in Industry?
cost.
INTRODUCTION
Why Optimize in Industry?
THE THREE R’S – A CONCEPT OF NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
Reduce
Reuse (directly)
Recycle (treat & reuse)
INTRODUCTION
Implications of R-R-R
Reduction of water consumption, Reuse, Recycle leads to:
• Reduction of pressure on water resources,
• Less demand for large water supply systems and facilities (e.g. wells,
pumps, distribution networks, collection, treatment),
• Less generation of wastewater reduces energy demand and need for
collection and treatment facilities, and
• Closing the water & nutrient cycle.
INTRODUCTION
Options for Reusing Process Water:
In addition, since many municipal wastewater treatment plants are required to meet stringent
effluent limits to protect the water quality of the receiving streams, wastewater reuse becomes a
viable and attractive alternative.
INTRODUCTION - MUNICIPAL WASTEWATER REUSE:
Due to the complexity of wastewater sources and reuse applications, there are no
national standards for wastewater reuse in most countries in the world.
Currently, wastewater reuse practices are mainly managed via regulations and
guidelines.
The presence of pathogens, biodegradable and refractory pollutants, heavy metals and
other toxic organics in the wastewater can be a health or environmental concern if
adequate treatment level is not provided.
Benefits
• Conserves freshwater resources
• Supports sustainability and circular economy
• Reduces effluent discharge and pollution
• Enhances water security for industries
Challenges
• Public perception of using “sewage” water
• High upfront cost for advanced treatment technologies
• Strict regulations for water quality standards
• Technical complexity of integration into existing industrial processes
INTRODUCTION - MUNICIPAL WASTEWATER REUSE:
Case Studies
3. Reuse helps industries with cost savings, water security, and regulatory compliance.
🏭 CRADLE TO GRAVE IN MODERN INDUSTRIAL
WASTE MANAGEMENT
Definition
Cradle to Grave refers to tracking a product's entire lifecycle—from raw material
extraction (cradle) to its final disposal (grave).
•Purpose of WWTPs:
•Remove contaminants and restore water quality before environmental discharge.
•Prevent pollution of natural water bodies.
Outcome:
•LCA enables identification of environmental hotspots.
•Guides improvements in wastewater treatment technologies for sustainable operations.
CHALLENGES IN APPLYING LCA TO WWTPS
Limited Adoption in Developing Countries:
•LCA is still a relatively new method in many regions, especially in the Global South.
•Need for more research to enhance reliability and consistency of results.
System Complexity:
•WWTP processes are interconnected and non-linear — effluents from one unit may serve as
inputs to another.
•Makes modeling and impact attribution complex in LCAs.
Balanced Trade-Offs:
•Evaluate the balance between nutrient removal (e.g., nitrogen, phosphorus) and resource recovery (e.g., energy,
water reuse).
•Ensure environmental gains are not offset by negative impacts (e.g., higher energy/chemical use).
Balanced Trade-Offs:
•Evaluate the balance between nutrient removal (e.g., nitrogen, phosphorus) and resource recovery (e.g., energy,
water reuse).
•Ensure environmental gains are not offset by negative impacts (e.g., higher energy/chemical use).
Techniques:
Chemical recycling (depolymerization): Breaks down plastics into monomers to be repolymerized
into new products.
Thermal depolymerization: Converts waste (e.g., rubber, plastics) into light crude oil through heat
and pressure.
Mechanical recycling: Physical processes (sorting, shredding, melting) used on relatively pure
waste streams.
Example:
Indorama Ventures uses chemical recycling to reclaim PET from plastic bottles into new food-grade
materials.
CLEAN TECHNOLOGY IN INDUSTRIAL WASTE
MANAGEMENT
2. 🔁 Advanced Recycling Technologies
Modern recycling tech recovers valuable resources even from complex or hazardous waste.
Techniques:
Chemical recycling (depolymerization): Breaks down plastics into monomers to be repolymerized
into new products.
Thermal depolymerization: Converts waste (e.g., rubber, plastics) into light crude oil through heat
and pressure.
Mechanical recycling: Physical processes (sorting, shredding, melting) used on relatively pure
waste streams.
Example:
Indorama Ventures uses chemical recycling to reclaim PET from plastic bottles into new food-grade
materials.
CLEAN TECHNOLOGY IN INDUSTRIAL WASTE
MANAGEMENT
3. 💧 Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) Systems
ZLD aims to eliminate liquid waste discharge by recycling all wastewater.
Key Components:
Pre-treatment: Removes solids and oils.
Reverse osmosis (RO): Separates dissolved salts and impurities.
Evaporators and Crystallizers: Remove water from the RO reject to leave solid waste.
Example:
Tata Steel uses ZLD systems in its Jamshedpur plant to recycle 100% of process water.
Types:
Microbial bioremediation: Bacteria break down hydrocarbons or solvents in waste.
Phytoremediation: Plants like sunflowers or willows absorb heavy metals or organic toxins from
soil/water.
Example:
ExxonMobil applies bioremediation for oil spill cleanups using tailored microbial strains.
Types:
Microfiltration (MF) and Ultrafiltration (UF): Remove suspended solids and pathogens.
Nanofiltration (NF): Targets divalent salts, small organics.
Reverse Osmosis (RO): Removes monovalent salts and dissolved solids.
Example:
Pharmaceutical industries use RO+UF combinations to treat effluents and recover clean
water.
Example:
•In Kalundborg, Denmark, a power station, refinery, pharma plant, and others exchange steam,
fly ash, gypsum, and sludge.
Features:
Sensors on waste bins and treatment units.
AI-driven analytics to predict maintenance, optimize routes, detect inefficiencies.
Blockchain for traceability and compliance reporting.
Example:
Honeywell's Forge platform provides energy and waste optimization analytics for industrial
facilities.
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