KMED: A Two Step Process to Remove Color from Pulp Mill Wastewater
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
7-1-1998
Department
Biological Sciences
School
Biological, Environmental, and Earth Sciences
Abstract
A reaction between caustic bleach water and potassium permanganate was examined for its ability to remove colloidal color. The effectiveness of this reaction was found to depend on concentration and was not affected by pH. Under certain conditions, a large floc formed that was easily removed. The supernatant of the reaction, after being mixed with both acid wastewater and process wastewater, was treated with ozone to further reduce the residual color. The product of the two step process yielded an overall color reduction of more than 97%.
Publication Title
Tappi Journal
Volume
81
Issue
7
First Page
149
Last Page
156
Recommended Citation
Braasch, D.,
Ellender, R.,
Smith, A.
(1998). KMED: A Two Step Process to Remove Color from Pulp Mill Wastewater. Tappi Journal, 81(7), 149-156.
Available at: https://aquila.usm.edu/fac_pubs/8699