Thesis (M.S.)--University of Wyoming, 2008. / Title from PDF title page (viewed on August 7, 2009). Includes bibliographical references (p. 77-83).

M. Tech. Engineering : Chemical. / Evaluates the applicability of adsorption, biodegradation and hybrid adsorption and biodegradation system in treatment of wastewater containing melanoidin.Treatment of wastewater containing melanoidin through SAB process in fluidized bed bioreactor results in the best performance index as compared to adsorption and biodegradation processes undertaken singly. The synergies realized are more pronounced in fluidized bed bioreactor than in stirred tank system.

M. Tech. Chemical Engineering. / Discusses the general objective of this research is to study the application of a combined advanced oxidation and adsorption process, with a view to developing a novel technique for the treatment of tea industry effluents prior to discharge into receiving water bodies. The specific objectives of the research are: a) To tailor natural zeolite physico-chemical properties in attempt to enhance its adsorptive performance ; b) To evaluate the decolourization efficiency of functionalized zeolite in tea industry effluent treatment. c) To evaluate the effect of the following operational parameters: pH, initial concentration,temperature and the sorbent mass, on the removal of colour in tea industry effluent. d) To apply adsorption and advanced oxidation independently and to combine the two into one process.