PHOTOCHEMICAL OXIDATION |
Complex organic molecules contribute to non biodegradable COD in wastewater;where conventional technologies fail, photochemical Oxidation fills in the gap. |
Photochemical oxidation us a generic name for a family of Oxidation Technologies that use high intensity ultraviolet radiation in conjunction with standard oxidants such as hydrogen peroxide, chlorine and ozone to achieve greatly increased treatment performance over that obtained with oxidant addition alone. |
Photochemical oxidation is a lethal weapon in itself without the use of oxidant. The principle is derived from ultraviolet radiation in the sun. When UV rays in the suns light can alter the cell growth in humans, why can’t UV rays in a more controlled environment enhance rate of degradation of organics found in water and wastewater. |
Having characterized several effluents generated from different industries, photochemical oxidation has emerged as a viable and efficient technology for elimination of organics from water and wastewater streams. |