Investigation of anaerobical treatment of industrial wastewater from molasses processing industry

Abstract

Investigation of wastewater anaerobical treatment was carried out in models under semi-industrial conditions and in pilot models of two stages anaerobical reactors with supporting material (anaerobic fillers). Pieces of plastic drainage pipes were used as supporting material. Wastewater was supplied to reactors up from the bottom. Effect of treatment was achieved 65-82 percent by COD and 72-85 percent by BOD when sludge load was 50-200mg BOD5 to 1g of volatile sludge suspended solids per day.