Support to SENIA-CETIQT Applied Research Unit. Brazil. Technical Report: Treatment of Textile Effluents in Brazil

摘要

The consultant, John J. Porter, served as an Expert in Textile Effluent Treatment (DP/BRA/87/033/11-10/J 13103) to the Centre of Technology of the Chemical and Textile Industry (CETIQT) during the period 7/90 to 9/90. The wastewater laboratory, at CETIQT was evaluated and recommendations made for improving its operation and service to the textile industry. Several visits were made to industries in the states of Minas Gerais, Santa Caterina and Sao Paulo and a written report of each visit is included giving recommendations for improving the treatment or reducing the volume of wastewater discharged. Written material used for the presentation of seminars during the consultation period is included at the end of the report. It will be very important for CETIQT to develop first hand information on wastewater analyses and biological and physical/chemical treatment methods being used in Brazil so that it can advise industry and government on the proper selection of waste treatment systems. The limited availability of current wastewater treatment information in Brazil necessitates that CETIQT develops a wastewater laboratory to serve the textile industry.