The presentation deals with the treatment and monitoring of industrial waste water, with a focus on the characterisation of discharges, purification technologies and control systems. Key parameters for the selection of treatment processes are analysed, considering the concentrations of contaminants in industrial and consortium wastewater.
The main purification technologies are illustrated, including chemical-physical, biological and advanced treatments. These include dissolved air flotation (DAF), sand and activated carbon filtration, advanced chemical oxidation, ozone treatments and suspended and attached biomass biological systems. In addition, treatment schemes are presented for various industries, including petrochemical, pharmaceutical, food and paper, with a focus on the removal of specific contaminants such as nitrogen, phosphorus and heavy metals.
Another aspect dealt with is the management of industrial and consortium sewers, highlighting the importance of proper collection of the different types of wastewater. Finally, the topic of plant safety is explored through risk analysis methodologies such as HazID, ENVID and HAZOP, which are fundamental for preventing accidents and optimising environmental management.
