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VERMICOMPOSTING OF WASTEWATER SLUDGE PRODUCED FROM THE TREATMENT POND OF PALM OIL MILL EFFLUENT

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posted on 2017-11-02, 04:17 authored by LEONG HWEE LEE
The excessive wastewater sludge produced during wastewater treatment process has became a major issue, especially in POME treatment process. In this study, the feasibility of utilizing vermicomposting process as a sustainable technology to biotransform wastewater sludge produced from treatment pond of POME into organic fertilizer was evaluated. The ratio of amendment to wastewater sludge that gave the highest quality of vermicompost and earthworm growth was determined. Maturity and stability of the vermicompost was tested using chemical, biological and instrumental analysis. The overall study demonstrated the vermicomposting as a simple and cost effective solution in managing the wastewater sludge.

History

Campus location

Malaysia

Principal supervisor

Wu Ta Yeong

Additional supervisor 1

Mark Ng Kok Yew

Year of Award

2017

Department, School or Centre

School of Engineering (Monash University Malaysia)

Course

Master of Engineering Science (Research)

Degree Type

MASTERS

Faculty

Faculty of Engineering

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    Keywords

    Vermicompostingsolid waste managementearthwormbiodegradationsludgeorganic fertilizerAgricultural EngineeringWastewater Treatment Processes

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    In Copyright

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