The document discusses biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) and its importance as a measure of water quality. BOD is defined as the amount of dissolved oxygen needed by aerobic biological organisms to break down organic material in a water sample over a 5 day incubation period at 20°C. A higher BOD indicates a higher level of organic pollution. BOD is used to assess the effectiveness of wastewater treatment plants and provides an indication of overall water quality. The standard BOD test involves measuring the dissolved oxygen in a sample before and after 5 days, with the difference representing the oxygen consumed during decomposition of organic compounds.
This document summarizes a seminar presentation on determining sewage quality using the chemical oxygen demand (COD) method. It defines COD as the total oxygen required to chemically oxidize organic matter in water. The presentation covers the history of COD testing using different oxidizing agents, the dichromate principle method, and calculations to determine COD levels in mg/L. Advantages are that COD results are faster than biochemical oxygen demand testing and more compounds are oxidized, while disadvantages are COD cannot differentiate biologically reactive compounds.
Routine analysis of wastewaters quality parametersArvind Kumar
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This document discusses parameters for analyzing waste water quality. It describes the objectives of waste water analysis which include monitoring treatment plant efficiency. Physical analyses examine characteristics like color and odor, while chemical analyses determine substance amounts. Key parameters discussed include biochemical oxygen demand (BOD), chemical oxygen demand (COD), dissolved oxygen, pH, nitrogen, and solids. BOD testing measures oxygen consumed by bacteria breaking down organic matter over time. COD testing uses chemical oxidization to similarly assess ability to consume oxygen. Their ratio provides information on a waste water's biodegradability.
An Overview of Phenomenon of BOD and CODIRJET Journal
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The document discusses biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) and chemical oxygen demand (COD), which are common methods for measuring water quality. BOD measures the amount of dissolved oxygen needed by aerobic biological organisms to break down organic material in water over 5 days. COD measures the amount of oxygen required to chemically oxidize organic compounds in water, providing a faster analysis than BOD. Both BOD and COD are important for assessing the organic pollution load of wastewater and the efficiency of treatment plants. While COD correlates well with BOD, it does not distinguish between biodegradable and non-biodegradable organic matter. Real-time monitoring of BOD and COD can provide information on pollutant
The document discusses the microbiology of wastewater treatment. It describes the types and characteristics of wastewater and indicators used to measure wastewater strength like BOD, COD, and TOD. It outlines the pollution problems caused by untreated wastewater. It then explains the various methods used in wastewater treatment including primary treatment to remove solids, and secondary treatment using processes like septic tanks, Imhoff tanks, trickling filters, activated sludge, and oxidation ponds where microorganisms break down organic matter.
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Title: Real Time Monitoring for Effective and Sustainable Industrial wastewater Treatment and Compliance
Presented by Stephen Moore, MANTECH
Sewage consists of various organic and inorganic materials from residential and industrial sources. Its characteristics, including physical, chemical, and biological, need to be examined before designing an efficient sewage treatment system. Physically, sewage varies in color, odor, temperature, and turbidity depending on its age. It contains 350-1200 mg/L of solids. Chemically, important parameters are pH, dissolved oxygen, biochemical oxygen demand, and chemical oxygen demand. Biologically, sewage contains various microorganisms, including pathogens, that carry out decomposition processes essential to treatment. Understanding sewage characteristics is vital for proper treatment plant design.
BOD measures the amount of oxygen required by bacteria to decompose organic matter in sewage over 5 days. High BOD indicates more bacteria and organic matter, risking anaerobic conditions. BOD is usually lower than COD since not all organic matter is biodegradable. COD measures oxygen required to chemically oxidize all organic matter and is faster than BOD, making it better for industrial waste. Both tests determine organic pollutant levels, but COD captures a wider range and does not differentiate biodegradable and non-biodegradable matter.
This document discusses the requirements and facilities needed for an effective water testing laboratory. It outlines the NABL accreditation standards as well as definitions of important analytical terms. Key equipment is described including spectrophotometers, COD and BOD apparatus, and AAS. Proper sample handling procedures and quality control measures are also emphasized. The goal is to establish a laboratory that can reliably monitor water quality and address specific problems to better protect human and environmental health.
This document describes an experiment to determine the biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) of a lake water sample. BOD measures the amount of dissolved oxygen needed by microorganisms to break down organic matter in water over 5 days. The results show increasing BOD readings over time. There are two types of BOD tests - seeded and unseeded. Seeded tests add microorganisms, while unseeded rely on microorganisms already present. High BOD effluent discharged into rivers can reduce oxygen levels and harm aquatic life. BOD testing helps evaluate sewage treatment plant performance and water quality.
This document discusses the characteristics of sewage, which are classified as physical, chemical, and biological. Physically, sewage varies in color, odor, temperature, turbidity, and solids content. Chemically, important parameters include pH, dissolved oxygen, biochemical oxygen demand, and chemical oxygen demand. Biologically, sewage contains various microorganisms including bacteria that facilitate decomposition, and which can be pathogenic. Understanding sewage characteristics is essential for efficiently designing sewage treatment systems.
- The document describes the characterization of sewage based on its physical, chemical, and biological properties.
- Key physical characteristics include turbidity, color, odor, and temperature. Chemical characteristics include solids, alkalinity, pH, nitrogen compounds, and phosphorus. Biological characteristics involve bacteria and biochemical oxygen demand (BOD).
- BOD measures the amount of oxygen consumed by microorganisms to break down organic matter. It is used to assess water quality, with higher BOD indicating more pollution. The document provides equations to model BOD over time based on temperature and other factors.
Effluent Testing: Testing of BOD, COD, TOC and interpretation of results ,What is DO (dissolved oxygen)?,can we use my cod results to predict my bod?,BOD Test Procedures
The document discusses key concepts in water and wastewater engineering. It defines water and wastewater, compares their characteristics, and outlines the importance of wastewater treatment. It also defines common terms used in wastewater treatment and describes the physical, chemical, and biological characteristics used to analyze wastewater quality.
The document discusses the characteristics of sewage or wastewater. It describes the physical, chemical, and biological characteristics in detail. Sewage typically contains 0.5% or less solids, with the remainder being water. It discusses key measures like biochemical oxygen demand (BOD), chemical oxygen demand (COD), pH, dissolved oxygen, temperature, and turbidity. Sewage contains a variety of microorganisms including bacteria, fungi, viruses, and aquatic plants and animals. The types and amounts of microbes and organic materials present impact the treatment design.
This document discusses key concepts related to waste water treatment including biochemical oxygen demand (BOD), chemical oxygen demand (COD), and dissolved oxygen (DO). BOD measures the amount of oxygen required by microorganisms to break down organic matter in water. COD determines the oxygen required to oxidize organic compounds. DO refers to oxygen dissolved in water that aquatic life requires. The document outlines typical values and measurement methods for BOD, COD and DO in waste and natural waters. It also describes the nature of waste water pollutants and an overview of waste water treatment processes.
This document provides information about measuring biochemical oxygen demand (BOD). It discusses the significance of BOD testing, describing it as a measure of the oxygen demand of organic matter in water samples through biochemical reactions with microorganisms. The standard BOD test procedure and BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) procedure are outlined. Other parameters for measuring organic matter like COD and TOC are also introduced and compared to BOD. Sources of error in BOD tests and methods to address them are explained. Equations to model BOD progression as a first-order reaction and calculate BOD values at different time points are presented.
LEED v4: Life Cycle Assessments & Environmental Product DeclarationsRob Freeman
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Looking to learn about Environmental Product Declarations and Life Cycle Assessment for your next green building project? Poplar Network, the leading green building network and provider of LEED education, is back with another insightful presentation. Gain a deeper understanding of the holistic analysis of a product's environmental impact here!
This document discusses various organic and inorganic compounds found in water. It covers topics like biochemical oxygen demand (BOD), chemical oxygen demand (COD), and suspended solids. For BOD and COD, it explains the test procedures and calculations used to measure levels of each compound. It also discusses how temperature affects BOD reaction rates. Inorganic compounds are classified as metals or non-metals. The document provides details on measuring parameters that indicate levels of organic pollution in water samples.
Chemical oxygen demand (COD) is a measure of the oxygen-consuming capacity of inorganic and organic matter in water. COD determines the amount of oxygen required to oxidize organic compounds and inorganic matter in water. There are two main methods to measure COD - the open reflux method and closed reflux method. The open reflux method involves refluxing the sample and dichromate solution for 2 hours, then titrating the remaining dichromate with ferrous ammonium sulfate to determine COD concentration in mg/L. A high COD means more oxidizable organic material is present in water, which can reduce dissolved oxygen and harm aquatic life. COD is useful for assessing waste strength and effects on receiving environments
This document summarizes a study analyzing the characteristics of wastewater from the sewerage system in Greater Noida, India. It describes the various physical, chemical, and biological parameters tested in the wastewater including solids, COD, BOD, nutrients, metals, and microorganisms. Samples were taken and various wastewater quality characteristics were measured to understand the composition and remove pollutants from the water before discharge or reuse. The goals were to ensure good water quality, remove pollutants efficiently and economically, and avoid other environmental impacts.
This document provides an overview of water pollution and water quality parameters. It defines water pollution and describes various water sources. It then discusses key water quality parameters including physical parameters like turbidity, taste and odor, temperature; chemical parameters like pH, hardness, metals, BOD and COD; and biological parameters like pathogens. The document also covers water quality monitoring and control policies in Malaysia. It concludes with discussing effects of pollutants on the environment and humans and principles of water treatment.
Reducing environmental impacts of industrial effluentsJYOTI SAROJ
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This document discusses reducing environmental impacts from industrial effluents. It begins by outlining how industrial waste contributes significantly to water pollution. It then defines industrial effluent and describes its major pollutants like dyes, heavy metals, and pesticides. The impacts of effluent on water bodies, soil, air, and ecosystems are examined. Various treatment methods for effluents are presented, including physical, chemical, and biological approaches. Specific treatment processes used for tannery effluent are outlined due to its toxic pollutants. The document concludes by describing fungal and bacterial degradation methods for treating industrial wastewater.
BOD measures the amount of oxygen required by bacteria to decompose organic matter in sewage over 5 days. High BOD indicates more bacteria and organic matter, risking anaerobic conditions. BOD is usually lower than COD since not all organic matter is biodegradable. COD measures oxygen required to chemically oxidize all organic matter and is faster than BOD, making it better for industrial waste. Both tests determine organic pollutant levels, but COD captures a wider range and does not differentiate biodegradable and non-biodegradable matter.
This document discusses the requirements and facilities needed for an effective water testing laboratory. It outlines the NABL accreditation standards as well as definitions of important analytical terms. Key equipment is described including spectrophotometers, COD and BOD apparatus, and AAS. Proper sample handling procedures and quality control measures are also emphasized. The goal is to establish a laboratory that can reliably monitor water quality and address specific problems to better protect human and environmental health.
This document describes an experiment to determine the biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) of a lake water sample. BOD measures the amount of dissolved oxygen needed by microorganisms to break down organic matter in water over 5 days. The results show increasing BOD readings over time. There are two types of BOD tests - seeded and unseeded. Seeded tests add microorganisms, while unseeded rely on microorganisms already present. High BOD effluent discharged into rivers can reduce oxygen levels and harm aquatic life. BOD testing helps evaluate sewage treatment plant performance and water quality.
This document discusses the characteristics of sewage, which are classified as physical, chemical, and biological. Physically, sewage varies in color, odor, temperature, turbidity, and solids content. Chemically, important parameters include pH, dissolved oxygen, biochemical oxygen demand, and chemical oxygen demand. Biologically, sewage contains various microorganisms including bacteria that facilitate decomposition, and which can be pathogenic. Understanding sewage characteristics is essential for efficiently designing sewage treatment systems.
- The document describes the characterization of sewage based on its physical, chemical, and biological properties.
- Key physical characteristics include turbidity, color, odor, and temperature. Chemical characteristics include solids, alkalinity, pH, nitrogen compounds, and phosphorus. Biological characteristics involve bacteria and biochemical oxygen demand (BOD).
- BOD measures the amount of oxygen consumed by microorganisms to break down organic matter. It is used to assess water quality, with higher BOD indicating more pollution. The document provides equations to model BOD over time based on temperature and other factors.
Effluent Testing: Testing of BOD, COD, TOC and interpretation of results ,What is DO (dissolved oxygen)?,can we use my cod results to predict my bod?,BOD Test Procedures
The document discusses key concepts in water and wastewater engineering. It defines water and wastewater, compares their characteristics, and outlines the importance of wastewater treatment. It also defines common terms used in wastewater treatment and describes the physical, chemical, and biological characteristics used to analyze wastewater quality.
The document discusses the characteristics of sewage or wastewater. It describes the physical, chemical, and biological characteristics in detail. Sewage typically contains 0.5% or less solids, with the remainder being water. It discusses key measures like biochemical oxygen demand (BOD), chemical oxygen demand (COD), pH, dissolved oxygen, temperature, and turbidity. Sewage contains a variety of microorganisms including bacteria, fungi, viruses, and aquatic plants and animals. The types and amounts of microbes and organic materials present impact the treatment design.
This document discusses key concepts related to waste water treatment including biochemical oxygen demand (BOD), chemical oxygen demand (COD), and dissolved oxygen (DO). BOD measures the amount of oxygen required by microorganisms to break down organic matter in water. COD determines the oxygen required to oxidize organic compounds. DO refers to oxygen dissolved in water that aquatic life requires. The document outlines typical values and measurement methods for BOD, COD and DO in waste and natural waters. It also describes the nature of waste water pollutants and an overview of waste water treatment processes.
This document provides information about measuring biochemical oxygen demand (BOD). It discusses the significance of BOD testing, describing it as a measure of the oxygen demand of organic matter in water samples through biochemical reactions with microorganisms. The standard BOD test procedure and BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) procedure are outlined. Other parameters for measuring organic matter like COD and TOC are also introduced and compared to BOD. Sources of error in BOD tests and methods to address them are explained. Equations to model BOD progression as a first-order reaction and calculate BOD values at different time points are presented.
LEED v4: Life Cycle Assessments & Environmental Product DeclarationsRob Freeman
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Looking to learn about Environmental Product Declarations and Life Cycle Assessment for your next green building project? Poplar Network, the leading green building network and provider of LEED education, is back with another insightful presentation. Gain a deeper understanding of the holistic analysis of a product's environmental impact here!
This document discusses various organic and inorganic compounds found in water. It covers topics like biochemical oxygen demand (BOD), chemical oxygen demand (COD), and suspended solids. For BOD and COD, it explains the test procedures and calculations used to measure levels of each compound. It also discusses how temperature affects BOD reaction rates. Inorganic compounds are classified as metals or non-metals. The document provides details on measuring parameters that indicate levels of organic pollution in water samples.
Chemical oxygen demand (COD) is a measure of the oxygen-consuming capacity of inorganic and organic matter in water. COD determines the amount of oxygen required to oxidize organic compounds and inorganic matter in water. There are two main methods to measure COD - the open reflux method and closed reflux method. The open reflux method involves refluxing the sample and dichromate solution for 2 hours, then titrating the remaining dichromate with ferrous ammonium sulfate to determine COD concentration in mg/L. A high COD means more oxidizable organic material is present in water, which can reduce dissolved oxygen and harm aquatic life. COD is useful for assessing waste strength and effects on receiving environments
This document summarizes a study analyzing the characteristics of wastewater from the sewerage system in Greater Noida, India. It describes the various physical, chemical, and biological parameters tested in the wastewater including solids, COD, BOD, nutrients, metals, and microorganisms. Samples were taken and various wastewater quality characteristics were measured to understand the composition and remove pollutants from the water before discharge or reuse. The goals were to ensure good water quality, remove pollutants efficiently and economically, and avoid other environmental impacts.
This document provides an overview of water pollution and water quality parameters. It defines water pollution and describes various water sources. It then discusses key water quality parameters including physical parameters like turbidity, taste and odor, temperature; chemical parameters like pH, hardness, metals, BOD and COD; and biological parameters like pathogens. The document also covers water quality monitoring and control policies in Malaysia. It concludes with discussing effects of pollutants on the environment and humans and principles of water treatment.
Reducing environmental impacts of industrial effluentsJYOTI SAROJ
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This document discusses reducing environmental impacts from industrial effluents. It begins by outlining how industrial waste contributes significantly to water pollution. It then defines industrial effluent and describes its major pollutants like dyes, heavy metals, and pesticides. The impacts of effluent on water bodies, soil, air, and ecosystems are examined. Various treatment methods for effluents are presented, including physical, chemical, and biological approaches. Specific treatment processes used for tannery effluent are outlined due to its toxic pollutants. The document concludes by describing fungal and bacterial degradation methods for treating industrial wastewater.
Preface: The ReGenX Generator innovation operates with a US Patented Frequency Dependent Load Current Delay which delays the creation and storage of created Electromagnetic Field Energy around the exterior of the generator coil. The result is the created and Time Delayed Electromagnetic Field Energy performs any magnitude of Positive Electro-Mechanical Work at infinite efficiency on the generator's Rotating Magnetic Field, increasing its Kinetic Energy and increasing the Kinetic Energy of an EV or ICE Vehicle to any magnitude without requiring any Externally Supplied Input Energy. In Electricity Generation applications the ReGenX Generator innovation now allows all electricity to be generated at infinite efficiency requiring zero Input Energy, zero Input Energy Cost, while producing zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions, zero Air Pollution and zero Nuclear Waste during the Electricity Generation Phase. In Electric Motor operation the ReGen-X Quantum Motor now allows any magnitude of Work to be performed with zero Electric Input Energy.
Demonstration Protocol: The demonstration protocol involves three prototypes;
1. Protytpe #1, demonstrates the ReGenX Generator's Load Current Time Delay when compared to the instantaneous Load Current Sine Wave for a Conventional Generator Coil.
2. In the Conventional Faraday Generator operation the created Electromagnetic Field Energy performs Negative Work at infinite efficiency and it reduces the Kinetic Energy of the system.
3. The Magnitude of the Negative Work / System Kinetic Energy Reduction (in Joules) is equal to the Magnitude of the created Electromagnetic Field Energy (also in Joules).
4. When the Conventional Faraday Generator is placed On-Load, Negative Work is performed and the speed of the system decreases according to Lenz's Law of Induction.
5. In order to maintain the System Speed and the Electric Power magnitude to the Loads, additional Input Power must be supplied to the Prime Mover and additional Mechanical Input Power must be supplied to the Generator's Drive Shaft.
6. For example, if 100 Watts of Electric Power is delivered to the Load by the Faraday Generator, an additional >100 Watts of Mechanical Input Power must be supplied to the Generator's Drive Shaft by the Prime Mover.
7. If 1 MW of Electric Power is delivered to the Load by the Faraday Generator, an additional >1 MW Watts of Mechanical Input Power must be supplied to the Generator's Drive Shaft by the Prime Mover.
8. Generally speaking the ratio is 2 Watts of Mechanical Input Power to every 1 Watt of Electric Output Power generated.
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10. In the Heins ReGenX Generator operation the created and Time Delayed Electromagnetic Field Energy performs Positive Work at infinite efficiency and it increases the Kinetic Energy of the system.
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WHO data show that almost all of the global population (99%) breathe air that exceeds WHO guideline limits and contains high levels of pollutants, with low- and middle-income countries suffering from the highest exposures.
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This PPT covers the index and engineering properties of soil. It includes details on index properties, along with their methods of determination. Various important terms related to soil behavior are explained in detail. The presentation also outlines the experimental procedures for determining soil properties such as water content, specific gravity, plastic limit, and liquid limit, along with the necessary calculations and graph plotting. Additionally, it provides insights to understand the importance of these properties in geotechnical engineering applications.
This presentation provides an in-depth analysis of structural quality control in the KRP 401600 section of the Copper Processing Plant-3 (MOF-3) in Uzbekistan. As a Structural QA/QC Inspector, I have identified critical welding defects, alignment issues, bolting problems, and joint fit-up concerns.
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1. BOD and COD in Water Quality
Assessment
Importance and Applications in
Environmental Engineering
Your Name, College, Date
2. Introduction
• - Water quality assessment is essential for
environmental management.
• - Organic pollutants in water affect aquatic
ecosystems and human health.
• - BOD and COD are key parameters for
measuring water pollution levels.
3. What is BOD?
• - BOD stands for Biochemical Oxygen Demand.
• - It measures the oxygen required by
microorganisms to break down organic matter
in water.
• - Standard measurement period: 5 days
(BOD5).
• - Higher BOD indicates more organic pollution.
4. What is COD?
• - COD stands for Chemical Oxygen Demand.
• - It measures the oxygen required to oxidize
organic and inorganic matter in water
chemically.
• - Faster than BOD measurement.
• - Indicates both biodegradable and non-
biodegradable pollution.
5. Key Differences Between BOD and
COD
• BOD:
• - Biological process.
• - Measures biodegradable organic matter.
• - Requires 5 days for measurement.
• COD:
• - Chemical process.
• - Measures total organic matter
(biodegradable and non-biodegradable).
6. Why Are BOD and COD Important?
• - Indicators of water pollution levels.
• - Help assess the efficiency of wastewater
treatment processes.
• - Aid in regulatory compliance for industries.
• - Protect aquatic ecosystems and public
health.
7. Measurement of BOD
• 1. Collect water sample.
• 2. Add microorganisms to the sample.
• 3. Incubate at 20°C for 5 days.
• 4. Measure dissolved oxygen (DO) levels
before and after incubation.
• 5. Calculate BOD as the difference in DO
levels.
8. Measurement of COD
• 1. Add a strong oxidizing agent (e.g.,
potassium dichromate) to the water sample.
• 2. Heat the sample in a closed system.
• 3. Measure the amount of oxidant consumed.
• 4. Calculate COD to determine the total
oxygen demand.
9. Case Studies and Applications
• - Industrial effluent monitoring: Tracks
pollution from factories.
• - Urban water bodies: Assesses pollution in
rivers and lakes.
• - Wastewater treatment plants: Evaluates
treatment efficiency.
• - Regulatory compliance: Ensures adherence
to environmental standards.
10. Advantages and Limitations
• **Advantages:**
• - Simple and effective monitoring of water
pollution.
• - Provides data for decision-making and
compliance.
• **Limitations:**
• - BOD requires 5 days, making it time-
consuming.