Bleach Plant Effluents from the Pulp and Paper Industry

Bleach Plant Effluents from the Pulp and Paper Industry
Author: Pratima Bajpai
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 93
Release: 2013-06-22
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3319005456

This book covers bleach plant effluents, that most polluting effluent from the pulp and paper industry. Disappearance of benthic invertebrates, a high incidence of fish diseases, and mutagenic effects on the aquatic fauna are some of the consequences of the disposal of bleach effluents into surface waters. This book describes environmental impact of bleach plant effluents, environmental regulations, and measures to reduce the pollution load by internal process modification and external treatment of bleach plant effluents.

Environmental Fate and Effects of Pulp and Paper

Environmental Fate and Effects of Pulp and Paper
Author: Mark R. Servos
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 720
Release: 2020-02-03
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1000717313

In recent years, there have been emerging concerns regarding the fate and effects of pulp and paper mill effluents on the environment. Countries throughout the world are focusing attention on the implementation of regulatory and monitoring programs. In response, industry has begun to implement a variety of process and treatment technologies designed to minimize or eliminate the potential impacts. Environmental Fate and Effects of Pulp and Paper Mill Effluents explores the most active and critical current research and experimentation from around the world. This comprehensive overview examines the identity and origin of chemicals in pulp mill effluents, environmental fate of chemicals from pulp and paper mills, bioaccumulation of substances from pulp mills to fish and wildlife, field and laboratory studies of biochemical and whole organism responses associated with pulp and paper effluents, integrated monitoring and future research, and policy directions of this rapidly evolving field. Written by prominent scientists from around the world with contributions from industry, government, and academia, this important new book provides a balanced global perspective of the recent scientific findings and the challenges being faced in the immediate future.

Green Chemistry and Sustainability in Pulp and Paper Industry

Green Chemistry and Sustainability in Pulp and Paper Industry
Author: Pratima Bajpai
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 273
Release: 2015-06-23
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3319187449

This book features in-depth and thorough coverage of Minimum Impact Mill Technologies which can meet the environmental challenges of the pulp and paper industry and also discusses Mills and Fiberlines that encompass “State-of-the-Art” technology and management practices. The minimum impact mill does not mean "zero effluent", nor is it exclusive to one bleaching concept. It is a much bigger concept which means that significant progress must be made in the following areas: Water Management, Internal Chemical Management, Energy Management, Control and Discharge of Non-Process Elements and Removal of Hazardous Pollutants. At the moment, there is no bleached kraft pulp mill operating with zero effluent. With the rise in environmental awareness due to the lobbying by environmental organizations and with increased government regulation there is now a trend towards sustainability in the pulp and paper industry. Sustainable pulp and paper manufacturing requires a holistic view of the manufacturing process. During the last decade, there have been revolutionary technical developments in pulping, bleaching and chemical recovery technology. These developments have made it possible to further reduce loads in effluents and airborne emissions. Thus, there has been a strong progress towards minimum impact mills in the pulp and paper industry. The minimum-impact mill is a holistic manufacturing concept that encompasses environmental management systems, compliance with environmental laws and regulations and manufacturing technologies.

Pulp and Paper Industry

Pulp and Paper Industry
Author: Pratima Bajpai
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 230
Release: 2017-02-25
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0128111003

Pulp and Paper Industry: Emerging Waste Water Treatment Technologies is the first book which comprehensively reviews this topic. Over the past decade, pulp and paper companies have continued to focus on minimizing fresh water use and effluent discharges as part of their move towards sustainable operating practices. Three stages—basic conservation, water reuse and water recycling—provide a systematic approach to water resource management. Implementing these stages requires increased financial investment and better utilization of water resources. The ultimate goal for pulp and paper companies is to have effluent-free factories with no negative environmental impact. The traditional water treatment technologies that are used in paper mills are not able to remove recalcitrant contaminants. Therefore, advanced water treatment technologies are being included in industrial wastewater treatment chains aiming to either improve water biodegradability or its final quality. This book discusses various measures being adopted by the pulp and paper industry to reduce water consumption and treatment techniques to treat wastewater to recover it for reuse. The book also examines the emerging technologies for treatment of effluents and presents examples of full-scale installations. Provides thorough and in-depth coverage of advanced treatment technologies which will benefit the industry personnel, pulp manufacturers, researchers and advanced students Presents new treatment strategies to improve water reuse and fulfill the legislation in force regarding wastewater discharge Presents viable solutions for pulp and paper manufacturers in terms of wastewater treatment Presents examples of full-scale installations to help motivate mill personnel to incorporate new technologies

Comprehensive Treatise of Electrochemistry

Comprehensive Treatise of Electrochemistry
Author: Peter Horsman
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 538
Release: 2013-12-11
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1461566908

It is now time for a comprehensive treatise to look at the whole field of electrochemistry. The present treatise was conceived in 1974, and the earliest invitations to authors for contributions were made in 1975. The completion of the early volumes has been delayed by various factors. There has been no attempt to make each article emphasize the most recent situation at the expense of an overall statement of the modern view. This treatise is not a collection of articles from Recent Advances in Electro chemistry or Modern Aspects of Electrochemistry. It is an attempt at making a mature statement about the present position in the vast area of what is best looked at as a new interdisciplinary field. Texas A & M University John O'M. Bockris University of Ottawa Brian E. Conway Case Western Reserve University Ernest B. Yeager Texas A & M University Ralph E. White Preface to VoluIJJe 8 The past three decades have seen the rapid evolution of the transport aspects of electrochemical engineering into a formal part of electrochemistry as well as chemical engineering. With minor exceptions, however, this subject has not been systematically covered in any treatise or recent electrochemical text. The editors believe that the treatment in this volume will serve the function.

Review of Colour Removal Technology in the Pulp and Paper Industry

Review of Colour Removal Technology in the Pulp and Paper Industry
Author: R. J. Rush
Publisher: Water Pollution Control Directorate : Supply and Services Canada
Total Pages: 142
Release: 1976
Genre: Paper industry
ISBN:

The pulp and paper industry produces large volumes of effluent containing, among other things, dark brown lignin and lignin degradation products. The exact nature of the chromophoric (colour causing) groups in the wastes and the effects of these colour bodies on the aquatic environment are not known. However, developmental work on several processes for colour reduction has reached full scale application and colour removal is now required in many local areas for various reasons. Colour reduction can be achieved by either technical changes within the mill or by effluent treatment systems. In-plant modification can range from simple, inexpensive measures such as pulp washing and better "housekeeping" practices, to complex technological changes such as implementation of oxygen bleaching. While in-plant changes should be considered and implemented as a first preference, external treatment may often still be required. There are a large number of external treatment methods which are known to be technically feasible for colour removal from pulp and paper mill effluents.

Biological Effects of Bleached Pulp Mill Effluents

Biological Effects of Bleached Pulp Mill Effluents
Author: A. Södergren (ed.)
Publisher:
Total Pages: 148
Release: 1989
Genre: Bleaching materials
ISBN:

In 1982 the National Swedish Environmental Protection Board started a project in order to obtain information to be used in assessing the biological and ecological consequences of waste water effluent discharged by kraft pulp mills. The reasons for this were the large extent of the discharges, the increasing concern with regard to the environmental effects of the chlorinated organic material in the bleached pulp effluent, and the lack of methods whereby the consequences of the discharges could be assessed biologically and ecologically. The total inputs and results of the project were presented internationally in 1987 (IAWPRC, Tampere, Finland, June 9-2). In the present final report from the Environment/Cellulose I project an overall synthesis of the activities is presented and an evaluation is made of the biological and ecological effects observed in the waters receiving bleached pulp effluents.