We have summarized our 70+ years of experience in troubleshooting petroleum and petrochemical wastewater treatment plants into a concise presentation; where various technical as well as managerial deficiencies are emphasized. They can be divided into several categories:
Spill Events and Responses
Soilds/Oil/Water Separation Issues
Biological Process Stoichiometry and Kinetics
Acid/Base Production Within the Treatment Process
Problems Involves Final Polishing Ponds
Deficiencies in Process Designs
Mis-operations and Needs for Operator Training
Each items will be illustrated with case histories and solutions.
