Application of neural network approach for modelling COD reduction from real refinery effluent by electrocoagulation

The present study aims to investigate the feasibility of implementing the electrocoagulation (EC) process to treat Algiers refinery effluent. The electrocoagulation was performed by using scrap aluminum plate electrodes in monopolar-parallel mode. Several parameters, namely current density, reaction...

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Main Authors: Nor el houda Madi, Malika Chabani, Souad Bouafia-Chergui, Taha Zier, Youcef Rechidi
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Published: IWA Publishing 2022-11-01
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author Nor el houda Madi
Malika Chabani
Souad Bouafia-Chergui
Taha Zier
Youcef Rechidi
author_facet Nor el houda Madi
Malika Chabani
Souad Bouafia-Chergui
Taha Zier
Youcef Rechidi
author_sort Nor el houda Madi
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description The present study aims to investigate the feasibility of implementing the electrocoagulation (EC) process to treat Algiers refinery effluent. The electrocoagulation was performed by using scrap aluminum plate electrodes in monopolar-parallel mode. Several parameters, namely current density, reaction time, the electrolyte dose, and the initial chemical oxygen demand (COD) concentration were studied. The maximum removal of COD achieved was found to be 78.55%. Operating conditions at which maximum COD removal efficiencies were achieved at current density 8 mA/cm2, electrolyte dose 1 g/L, with 360 mg/L of initial COD concentration at working time of 40 min. An artificial neural network (ANN) was also utilized to determine predicted responses using neural networks for the 4-10-1 arrangement. The responses predicted by ANN were in alignment with the experimental results. The values of the determination coefficient (R2 = 0.978) and the root mean square error (RMSE = 21.28) showed good prediction results between the model and experimental data. Hence, the ANN model as a predictive tool has a great capacity to estimate the effect of operational parameters on the electrocoagulation process. HIGHLIGHTS Electrocoagulation treatment of petroleum refinery wastewater using Al electrode to remove COD, turbidity, and TSS.; Treated effluent concentration after EC treatment met standards discharge Algeria.; The ANN-based statistical model indicates the well-fitting and viability of the process.; Lower energy consumption depicts EC as a cheap (0.383 US$m−3) and accessible technology to treat petroleum refinery wastewater.;
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spelling doaj.art-04afb68f87c04c22956e5c3e9f3020682022-12-22T04:21:21ZengIWA PublishingWater Science and Technology0273-12231996-97322022-11-0186102685270010.2166/wst.2022.359359Application of neural network approach for modelling COD reduction from real refinery effluent by electrocoagulationNor el houda Madi0Malika Chabani1Souad Bouafia-Chergui2Taha Zier3Youcef Rechidi4 Faculté de Génie des Procédés et Génie Mécanique, Laboratoire Génie de la Réaction, EquipeProcédés Durables de Dépollution, U.S.T.H.B., BP 32, El Allia, Bab Ezzouar, Algeria Faculté de Génie des Procédés et Génie Mécanique, Laboratoire Génie de la Réaction, EquipeProcédés Durables de Dépollution, U.S.T.H.B., BP 32, El Allia, Bab Ezzouar, Algeria Faculté de Génie des Procédés et Génie Mécanique, Laboratoire Génie de la Réaction, EquipeProcédés Durables de Dépollution, U.S.T.H.B., BP 32, El Allia, Bab Ezzouar, Algeria Faculté de Génie des Procédés et Génie Mécanique, Laboratoire Génie de la Réaction, EquipeProcédés Durables de Dépollution, U.S.T.H.B., BP 32, El Allia, Bab Ezzouar, Algeria Faculté de Génie des Procédés et Génie Mécanique, Laboratoire Génie de la Réaction, EquipeProcédés Durables de Dépollution, U.S.T.H.B., BP 32, El Allia, Bab Ezzouar, Algeria The present study aims to investigate the feasibility of implementing the electrocoagulation (EC) process to treat Algiers refinery effluent. The electrocoagulation was performed by using scrap aluminum plate electrodes in monopolar-parallel mode. Several parameters, namely current density, reaction time, the electrolyte dose, and the initial chemical oxygen demand (COD) concentration were studied. The maximum removal of COD achieved was found to be 78.55%. Operating conditions at which maximum COD removal efficiencies were achieved at current density 8 mA/cm2, electrolyte dose 1 g/L, with 360 mg/L of initial COD concentration at working time of 40 min. An artificial neural network (ANN) was also utilized to determine predicted responses using neural networks for the 4-10-1 arrangement. The responses predicted by ANN were in alignment with the experimental results. The values of the determination coefficient (R2 = 0.978) and the root mean square error (RMSE = 21.28) showed good prediction results between the model and experimental data. Hence, the ANN model as a predictive tool has a great capacity to estimate the effect of operational parameters on the electrocoagulation process. HIGHLIGHTS Electrocoagulation treatment of petroleum refinery wastewater using Al electrode to remove COD, turbidity, and TSS.; Treated effluent concentration after EC treatment met standards discharge Algeria.; The ANN-based statistical model indicates the well-fitting and viability of the process.; Lower energy consumption depicts EC as a cheap (0.383 US$m−3) and accessible technology to treat petroleum refinery wastewater.;http://wst.iwaponline.com/content/86/10/2685annelectrocoagulationpetroleum refinery effluentwastewater treatment
spellingShingle Nor el houda Madi
Malika Chabani
Souad Bouafia-Chergui
Taha Zier
Youcef Rechidi
Application of neural network approach for modelling COD reduction from real refinery effluent by electrocoagulation
Water Science and Technology
ann
electrocoagulation
petroleum refinery effluent
wastewater treatment
title Application of neural network approach for modelling COD reduction from real refinery effluent by electrocoagulation
title_full Application of neural network approach for modelling COD reduction from real refinery effluent by electrocoagulation
title_fullStr Application of neural network approach for modelling COD reduction from real refinery effluent by electrocoagulation
title_full_unstemmed Application of neural network approach for modelling COD reduction from real refinery effluent by electrocoagulation
title_short Application of neural network approach for modelling COD reduction from real refinery effluent by electrocoagulation
title_sort application of neural network approach for modelling cod reduction from real refinery effluent by electrocoagulation
topic ann
electrocoagulation
petroleum refinery effluent
wastewater treatment
url http://wst.iwaponline.com/content/86/10/2685
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