Development of a ZrO2/sericin-membrane-enhanced integrated mobile system for decentralized wastewater treatment with energy recycling and emission reduction

In Canada, there is still a lack of wastewater treatment systems for enormous number of remote communities and industrial sites. Therefore, a mobile and cost-effective waste treatment system is urgently desired for scattered water treatment demands. This project aims at the development of a ZrO2/sericin-membrane-enhanced integrated mobile system (IMS) for decentralized wastewater treatment with energy recycling and emission reduction. The developed IMS system will consist of (1) a multi-source power supply module, (2) a wastewater treatment module with electrocoagulation as a pretreatment and ZrO2/sericin (zirconium oxide/sericin) membrane for fine treatment, and (3) a smart operation and management system. The developed IMS can be powered by various power sources such as fugitive gases from oil and gas production, and quickly deployed at remote sites for on-demand wastewater treatment The system efficiency will be maximized through process integration/optimization in terms of IMS operation and route planning. Major efforts will be made to evaluate and enhance the cost-effectiveness of the IMS under multiple site conditions.

Faculty Supervisor:

Gordon Huang

Student:

Partner:

Petroleum Technology Research Centre

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Mining; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Regina

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