TITLE: OPTIMIZATION OF ADVANCE OXIDATION

PROCESS FOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT

(FENTON METHOD)

Supervisor, Group No : 05
Mr. Md. Khairul Bahar Md. Sakawath Hossan
Lecturer, ID. 198015
Department of Chemical Bakul Hossain
Engineering
ID. 198017
Md. Ekbal Hossain

ID. 198022

Department of Chemical Engineering

Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology, Gazipur-1707
 Overview

 Background  Result and Discussion

 Objectives  Limitations

 Review of Literature  Challenges and Future Prospects

 Methodology  Conclusion

 COD Analysis

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 Background

 Clean water is essential for human health, industrial processes, and the
environment.
 Increasing industrialization, population growth and urbanization have led to higher
levels of water pollution.
 AOPs are water treatment methods designed to remove recalcitrant pollutants.
 Common AOPs include:
1. Ozonation
2. UV/H₂O₂
3. Fenton oxidation
4. Photocatalysis 3
 Background

 The Fenton process is one of the most widely studied AOPs.

 It uses ferrous iron (Fe²⁺) as a catalyst and hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) to produce

hydroxyl radicals (•OH).

 These radicals oxidize and degrade complex organic contaminants in water,

making it an effective process for industrial wastewater treatment.

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 Objectives

1. To maximize its efficiency in removing contaminants from water or

wastewater while minimizing reagent consumption, byproduct formation, and

overall operational costs.

2. To directly remove organic constituents.

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 Review of Literature
The Fenton reaction, discovered in the late 19th century by H.J.H. Fenton, involves the
catalytic decomposition of hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) by ferrous iron (Fe² ⁺) in acidic
conditions to generate hydroxyl radicals (•OH), which are powerful oxidizing agents.
Reaction Mechanism:
Fe²⁺ + H₂O₂ → Fe³⁺ + OH⁻ + •OH
The Fe³⁺ produced in the reaction can be reduced back to Fe² ⁺ in the presence of
additional hydrogen peroxide or reducing agents, allowing the cycle to continue.
Hydroxyl Radicals (•OH): These radicals are highly reactive and can oxidize a wide
variety of organic pollutants, including dyes, pharmaceuticals, pesticides, and other
industrial chemicals.
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 Methodology

Preparation of Reagents:

1. Ferrous Sulfate Heptahydrate (Fe.7 Solution.

2. Potassium dichromate solution() Solution

3. Silver sulfate -sulfuric acid solution

4. Ferrous ammonium sulfate Solution (0.025M)

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 Methodology

Added of FeSO4. Added of

Sample Added Aluminum
H₂O₂(30%)
water 7H2O solution sulfate solution
solution

Treated Waste removed

Coagulation Controlled pH
water by filter paper

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 COD Analysis

Water sample + Potassium

Sulfuric acid reagent + COD digester at
Distilled water dichromate solution
Mercury sulfate solution 142℃ for 2 hours
addition

Calculate
COD
concentration
The color changes 2 drops of Ferroin Transfer the content
from blue-green to indicator addition to the conical flask
reddish brown
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 Results & Discussion
The COD in the treated water was measured as 110 mg/L. The Standard of the Central Pollution
Control Board, the permissible COD value is 250 mg/L.
130 85
120
80
110
Removal of COD (mg /L)

COD removal efficiency

100 75

90
70
80

70 65

60
60
50

40 55
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
PH
PH

1.0 Removal of COD vs pH 2.0 COD removal efficiency vs pH

pH value 2, the COD concentration is 120 ppm, when pH is increased the

concentration of COD decreases. At the pH value is 5.5 the COD concentration is
Lowest. When pH increases, the COD concentration also increases. 10
 Limitations

1. The Fenton reaction is most effective at a low pH, typically between 2.5 and 3.5.

2. The Fenton process can be less effective for wastewater with high (COD) or

(BOD) due to the presence of high organic loads.

3. After the reaction, the water may require alkalization to restore it to an

environmentally safe pH level, adding to the complexity.

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 Challenges and Future Prospects

Challenges: Future Prospects:

1. pH Sensitivity 1. Modified Fenton Processes

2. Excess Sludge Generation a) Heterogeneous Fenton Catalysts

3. High Chemical Consumption b) Photo-Fenton Process

4. Hydrogen Peroxide Stability c) Electro-Fenton Process

5. Corrosion Issues 2. Integration with Other Treatment

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 Conclusions

1. Fenton oxidation efficiently reduced COD in wastewater.

2. Optimal COD removal achieved at pH ~5.5.

3. Final COD level of 110 mg/L meets industrial standards.

4. Process is suitable for large-scale wastewater treatment.

5. Future improvements: explore alternative catalysts and renewable energy

sources to lower costs and reagent use.

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 References

1] I. M. K. K. S S Hutagalung1, "Textile Wastewater Treatment using Advanced," Textile

Wastewater Treatment using Advanced Oxidation, p. 2, 2020.

[2] S. G. Vrushali Pawar1, " An overview of the Fenton Process for Industrial Wastewater," IOSR

Journal of Mechanical and Civil Engineering (IOSR-JMCE), p. 127, 2015.

[3] B. H. Diya’uddeen, “On the Limitation of Fenton Oxidation," INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL

OF CHEMICAL, vol. 10, pp. 1-3, 2012.

[4] "[3] S. G. Vrushali Pawar1, "An overview of the Fenton Process for Industrial Wastewater,"

IOSR Journal of Mechanical and Civil Engineering (IOSR-JMCE), pp. 127-136, 2015."
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Thank You

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