2020 Virtual Spring Meeting and 16th GCPS
(140b) Operation Challenges of Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemical Wastewater Treatment Plants
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.