Wastewater treatment by electrocoagulation

  • Programme:

    A*STAR Research Internship Award

  • Research Area:

    NA

  • Research Institute:

    Institute of Manufacturing Technology (SIMTech)

Project Description

Industrial wastewater contains large amount of organic pollutants that is unsuitable to be disposed directly to sewage. Industries are shifting their focus towards more sustainable wastewater treatments to reduce the use of corrosive chemicals that requires additional post-treatments. Electrocoagulation is able to achieve clear sludge precipitation that helps to reduce the amount of wastewater discharged to sewage.
In this project, various parameters such as electrode materials, pH range and agitation methods are investigated to evaluate the process efficiencies in industrial wastewater treatment.

Learning Outcomes

The attached student will learn to improve research methodologies including data collection and interpretation, material characterisation and analysis through hands-on experience with laboratory techniques and equipment, and enhance his/her critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Findings will need to be presented routine in written and oral presentation, and the attached student can look to enhance written and oral communication skills for effective scientific communication.

Roles & Responsibilities

The attached student should go through HSE induction and briefing and ensure safety compliance at all times during duration of attachment. Other than the relevant literature review, the student is expected to plan and conduct the relevant experiments for data gathering and document the observation and findings carefully. Results, discussion and conclusions should be organised, presented clearly in written form or oral presentation.

Pre-requisites

N.A.

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