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Studies On Treatment of Waste Water by Phytoremedation Process
Studies On Treatment of Waste Water by Phytoremedation Process
Submitted byin partial fulfillment of the award of the degree of Master of Technology in Environmental Engineering.
Sandip P. Ajmire ,
MANOHARBHAI PATEL INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY Guided By A.M. Deshpande Asst. Prof. Civil Engineering MIET Gondia
D.K. Mishra Associate Prof. & P.G.CoOrdinator Dept. of Civil Engg. MIET Gondia
PHYTOREMADATION
Technology that use plants to clean up contaminated sites.
Advantages Of Phytoremedition
Cost effective when compared to other more conventional methods. Nature method, more aesthetically pleasing, minimal land disturbance. It is more economically viable using the same tools and supplies as agriculture.
It is less disruptive to the environment and does not involve waiting for new plant communities to recolonise the site. Disposal sites are not needed. It is more likely to be accepted by the public as it is more aesthetically pleasing then traditional methods. It avoids excavation and transport of polluted media thus reducing the risk of spreading the contamination.
It has the potential to treat sites polluted with more than one type of pollutent
Disadvantages of Phytoremediation
It is dependant on the growing conditions required by the plant (i.e. climate, geology, altitude, temperature). Slow rate and difficult to achieve acceptable levels of decontamination. Potential phase transfer of contaminant. Possibility of contaminated plants entering the food chain. Possible spread of contaminant through falling leaves. Trees and plants require care. Success is dependant on the tolerance of the plant to the pollutant. Large scale operations require access to agricultural equipment and knowledge.
Contaminant solubility may be increased leading to greater environmental damage and the possibility of leaching.
OBJECTIVE
OF PROJECT
1. Identification of plants & micro-aquatic plant for removal of municipal waste water. 2. Fabrication of experimental setup. 3. Fabrication of laboratory setup. 4. Conducting batch studies for the removal of pollutants from municipal waste water. 5. Conducting batch studies to find optimum operating condition of various parameters.
CONVETINOL Vs PHYTOREMEDATION
CONVENTIAL METHOD Mechanical means are needed. For secondary or tertiary treatment of waste water is necessary. Needs very much cost to reach Standards for deposal.
PHYTOREMEDATION METHOD
Mechanical means are not needed. For secondary or tertiary treatment of waste water is not necessary. 0.05 $/m3 needs to reach Standards for deposal. Land for disposal is not needed.
Aquatic plants are chosen for absorb particular nutrient and to remove pathogens, metals and other contaminants from wastewater. Aquatic plants have been shown to be very effective as a secondary or tertiary state for water treatment and nutrient removal.
Scirpus lacustris
Typha latifolia Egeria densa
Salvinia rotundifolia
Schoenoplectus lacustris
Myriphyllum aquaticum
Lemna
Scirpus pungens
Typha capensis
Glyceria maxima
Lagorosiphon Major
Constructed wetlands or phytoremediation: This is a technology for treating wastewater. A constructed wetland consists of a gravel bed on which suitable wetland plants are grown. As water passes through the substrate, it is purified through the activity of bacteria attached to the gravel, plant roots, soil and other particles.
Lab Mechanisms
PHYTODEGRADATION
Mechanisms
Phytotransformation/Phytodegradation pollutant is taken up by the plant and transformed in plant tissue (to be effective must be transformed to a less toxic form). Trichloroethylene (TCE), a prevalent ground water contaminant, transformed to less toxic metabolites by using hybrid poplar tree.
Phytoextraction
Uptake of chemical by the plant. Works well on metals such as lead, cadmium, copper, nickel etc. Detroit lead contaminated site was removed with Sunflower and Indian Mustard. -
recently researchers at the University of Florida have determined that a species of fern, native to the south east, stores high concentrations of arsenic in its fronds and stems more than 200 times the concentration in the soil.
Phytostabilization
Vegetation holds contaminated soils in place - root system and low growing vegetation prevent mechanical transportation of pollutants from wind and erosion. - Trees transpire large quantities of water (more than 15 gal/day) so pumping action prevents contaminants from migration into the water table.
Rhizofiltration
Use the extensive root system of plants as a filter. 1995, Sunflowers were used in a pond near Chernobyl - approx. 1 week they had hyperaccumulated several thousand times the concentration of cesium and strontium. - hyperaccumulation can contain 100 times or more of contaminant than normal plant.
Rhizosphere Bioremediation
- Increase soil organic carbon, bacteria, and mycorrhizal fungi, all factors that encourage degradation of organic chemical in soil. - The number of beneficial bacteria increased in the root zone of hybrid poplar trees and enhanced the degradation of BTEX, organic chemical, in soil.
Water Lily has an extensive root system with rapid growth rates, but is sensitive to cold temp, it is an ideal plant for water treatment in warm climates. Duckweed (Lemma spp.) has greater cold tolerance and a good capacity for nutrient absorption. Penny wort (Hydrocotyl spp) is relatively cold tolerant with a very good capacity for nutrient uptake. Water hyacint uptake of heavy metal eg.,Pb,Cu,Cd,Hg from contaminated water.
Chemical
Biological
Precipitation Bacterial metabolism Adsorption Plant metabolism Hydrolysis reaction Plant absorption Oxidation reaction Natural die-off
Rhizofiltration
Applicability
A suitable plant for rhizofiltration applications can remove toxic metals from solution over an extended period of time with its rapid-growth root system. Various plant species have been found to effectively remove toxic metals. Low level radioactive contaminants also can be removed from liquid streams.
Rhizofiltration (cont.)
Limitations Rhizofiltration is particularly effective in applications where low concentrations and large volumes of water are involved. Data Requirements - Depth of contamination, - Types of heavy metal present, - Level of contamination must be determined and monitored. - Vegetation should be aquatic, emergent, or submergent plants. - Hydraulic detention time and sorption by the plant roots must be considered for a successful design.
Rhizofiltration (cont.)
A small, floating aquatic plant that forms a solid cover on the surface of freshwater ponds, marshes, lakes and quiet streams Very important in the aquatic ecosystem as an essential link in the food chain.
Eaten by fish birds (ducks, herons)
Shades extensive areas of a pond, reducing algae growth Good for bioremediation projects
Structure of Duckweed
Leaves and stems merge in a common structure called a frond or thallus Has one root Fronds have 3 veins Air spaces help the plant to float
Reproduction
Reproduction is asexual Vegetative reproduction Unlike the leaves of more ordinary plants, each duckweed frond contains buds from which more fronds may grow. Until they mature, daughter fronds remain attach to the parent frond Rapidly growing plants can have 3-4 attached fronds
Autotrophic
Make their own food through photosynthesis
Average for total dissolved solids Average for chlorine and sulfates Average for specific conductance Zero positive for coliform Zero positive for fecal bacteria Zero positive for e.coli Negative for lead Negative for copper
12 10 8 6 4 2 0
Ini.Conc 2nd Day 4Th Day 6Th Day 8th Day
Conclusion
Although much remains to be studied, phytoremediation will clearly play some role in the stabilization and remediation of many contaminated sites. The main factor driving the implementation of phytoremediation projects are low costs with significant improvements in site aesthetics and the potential for ecosystem restoration.