Process modelling and techno economic analysis for optimal design of integrated electrocoagulation-membrane system for dye removal in wastewater.

Textile industry, one of the largest exporting industries in Malaysia, generates azo dyes wastewater which cannot be easily decomposed biologically due to its high stability and xenobiotic nature. Conventional electrocoagulation (EC) system requires high energy consumption, resulting in higher operating cost while membrane system suffers from fouling. To eliminate these drawbacks, an integrated electrocoagulation - membrane (ECM) system has been proposed as one of the emerging methods for treating dye wastewater.

Review on current approach for treatment of palm oil mill effluent: Integrated system.

Malaysia is one of the countries that is well known for its palm oil based products and exports all over the world. Over the years, palm oil mill has been rising at alarming rate in Malaysia, causing palm oil-based wastes to increase especially palm oil mill effluent (POME). POME in Malaysia are channelled into water bodies such as rivers after treated mostly with conventional biological method.

Integrated Membrane-Electrocoagulation System for Removal of Celestine Blue Dyes in Wastewater.

The textile industry provides for the needs of people especially in apparel and household items. The industry also discharges dye-containing wastewater that is typically challenging to treat. Despite the application of the biological and chemical treatments for the treatment of textile wastewater, these methods have their own drawbacks such as non-environment friendly, high cost and energy intensive.