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Chapter 3 (Final)
Chapter 3 (Final)
METHODOLOGY
I. Research Method
The proponents of the research used descriptive and experimental method of research.
A descriptive research uses books, journal and articles that have been proven by other
reliable source. The proponents of the study are to look for correct interpretation of the
findings based from other literature and studies. The study also used experimental method to
show the relationship between the variables. By definition, experimental research is any
research conducted with scientific approach, where a lot of factors are considered, where set
of variables are kept constant while others are being measured. Experiment research is one of
the founding quantitative research techniques. Through this method, the study established
This research will use wastewater coming from embalming procedures. If this study is
a success, this will improve the quality of the wastewater so it will be dispensed into water
bodies or agricultural land without any damage to the natural environment.. The said mixture
FORMALDEHYDE PHENOL
METHANOL HUMECTANT
The Formalin content wastewater will be diluted so that the reed bed can handle its
pH. It cannot be place directly into it because it may destroy the reed bed. A bacteria will also
form naturally in the formalin wastewater, that will also help for it to be handle by the reed
bed.
Wastewater Parameters
analyzed.
The test for biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) is a bio-assay procedure that
measures the oxygen consumed could be a bio-assay procedure that measures the oxygen
1. Prepare dilution water 3 to 5 days before initiating BOD tests to ensure that the BOD of
the dilution water is less than 0.2 mg/L. Discard dilution water if there is any sign of
biological growth.
2. Determine sample pH. Adjust sample to a pH between 6.5 and 7.5, if necessary, using
sulfuric acid (H2SO4) for samples with pH greater than 7.5 or sodium hydroxide
To compute:
D1 D 2
BOD(mg/L) = P where :D1 = initial DO of the sample,
D2 = final DO of the sample after 5 days, and
This test, COD is used to measure the capacity of water to consume oxygen during the
decomposition of organic matter and the oxidation of inorganic chemicals. It monitors the
treatment process in day-to-day operations and takes only few hours to complete.
The following preparations are needed before implementing the COD testing:
1. This test requires a digestion step wherein heating block will be used for samples to
3. Prepare the reagent (EPA-compliant reagents) needed for oxidizing the organic
material
To compute:
mg O2 ( A−B ) x M x 8000
COD( )=
L mL sample
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) is a measure of the combined total of organic and
inorganic substances contained in a liquid. This includes anything present in water other than
1. Measure total dissolved solids then mix and filter the sample well.
2. Put the sample in the oven to dry and get the constant mass.
To compute:
Weight of residue ( g ) , W =W 2−W 1
solids absorb light, causing increased water temperature and decreased oxygen which creates
an unfavorable environment for aquatic life. For this reason, total suspended solids effluent
4. Pour selected volume into filtration apparatus.
5. Draw sample through filter into filter flask.
To compute:
TSS: