Treatment of Spray Paint Wastewater by a Coupled Electro-Fenton and SBR Technology

Abstract

Spray painting wastewater is industrial wastewater created during the painting process; its composition is complicated, comprising a significant number of difficult biodegradable organic matter; nevertheless, the existing technology is not optimal, and the process cannot reach the desired criteria. The water quality of the entry has a higher demand for investment and occupying a vast land. High maintenance expenses, high water quality after treatment, and other issues exist. In this study, the oily spray paint wastewater was treated using an electrochemical and Fenton process, which has a high oxidation capacity, a fast oxidation rate, and a wide application of the characteristics of the Electro-Fenton process used in the pretreatment of spray paint wastewater. This study focuses on the electrochemical optimization and improvement of the Fenton technique, and it employs Fe2+ and H2O2 generated by the electrochemical approach as a continuous source of Fenton reagent. Simultaneously, electrode-related oxidation may destroy organic matter, effectively reducing the concentration of organic matter in spray paint wastewater, and when paired with the traditional Sequencing Batch Reactor Activated Sludge Process (SBR) operation treatment mode, offers a comprehensive process idea. While improving the efficiency and quality of spray paint wastewater treatment, the cost should be kept as low as feasible in order to provide effective reference schemes for spray paint wastewater treatment, allowing for future study.