Date of Award
4-1983
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science
Department
Paper Science and Engineering
Abstract
Introduction
Odorous compounds have long been a significant problem faced by mills treating their own wastewater. This problem can be compounded when mechanical dewatering equipment is used to process primary and secondary sludges.
Plainwell Paper Company, a competitive producer of fine printing and technical specialty papers, is no exception to this rule. Along with the start-up of their new waste water treatment facility, which includes an Arus-Andritz sludge dewatering machine, came an irritating and potentially harmful odor problem. It was determined that the major cause of the odor was hydrogen sulfide.
Recommended Citation
Rathfon, Russell, "The Effectiveness of Potassium Permanganate in Oxidizing Hydrogen Sulfide and in Aiding Mechanical Dewatering of Pulp and Paper Industry Sludges" (1983). Paper Engineering Senior Theses. 461.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/engineer-senior-theses/461