Treatment of Textile Wastewater from Spinning Mill Using Electrocoagulation-Flocculation Process

Treatment of Textile Wastewater from Spinning Mill Using Electrocoagulation-Flocculation Process

Vijayadurga V1, Sathieskumar T2

1 ME Student, Department of Civil Engineering, Gnanamani College of Technology

2Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Gnanamani College of Technology

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Abstract - Textile spinning mills generate wastewater containing high levels of pollutants such as suspended solids, dyes, oils, and organic compounds. This study investigates the electrocoagulation-flocculation (ECF) process as a sustainable treatment method. ECF combines electrocoagulation, where an electric current induces pollutant coagulation, and flocculation, which aggregates these pollutants for removal. Extensive lab experiments were conducted, analyzing setup, procedures, and results. The study found that ECF significantly reduced pollutants, achieving high removal efficiencies for suspended solids, COD, color, and oil/grease. Economic analysis confirmed ECF's cost-effectiveness over conventional methods. A case study demonstrated successful implementation, highlighting operational efficiency and environmental compliance. The paper concludes with recommendations for future research and industrial applications.

Key Words:  Electrocoagulation, Textile Wastewater, Sustainable Wastewater Treatment, Spinning Mill, Pollutant Removal