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Unlocking the chemistry and properties of oil-containing sludge for potential utilization

Tang, Shu Hui and Lee, Lin Zhi and Arsad, Agus and Zakaria, Zaki Yamani and Ahmad Zaini, Muhammad Abbas (2023) Unlocking the chemistry and properties of oil-containing sludge for potential utilization. Ovidius University Annals of Chemistry, 34 (1). pp. 28-33. ISSN 2286-038X

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Official URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.2478/auoc-2023-0005

Abstract

At present, possible utilization of oil-containing sludge so as to achieve the sustainable environment has become a subject of considerable interest. The oleochemical factory generates nearly two metric tons of sludge per day from the effluent processing plant. Its disposal is costly and strenuous towards the environment, therefore different alternatives to handling and utilization were studied. The sludge and its derivatives were characterized for elemental composition, proximate analysis, ash and oil constituents, surface analysis, leaching tests and calorific value. Results show that the oil-containing sludge is rich in carbon, calcium, and iron. It has a high calorific value of 33.8 MJ/kg, that is partly attributed to the oil content of 68 %. These preliminary characteristics data offer insight into several promising applications of converting “trash” into “treasure” towards sustainable environment.

Item Type:Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:oil-containing sludge, scheduled waste, sustainable environment, characterization, utilization
Subjects:Q Science > Q Science (General)
Divisions:Chemical and Energy Engineering
ID Code:107629
Deposited By: Yanti Mohd Shah
Deposited On:25 Sep 2024 06:56
Last Modified:25 Sep 2024 06:56

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