20 Questions
What is the main reason for the failure of the current treatment system for POME?
Release of obnoxious gases like hydrogen sulphide and methane
Why have newly invented POME treatment technologies not progressed to an industrial scale?
High maintenance and operating cost
What is the preferred initial treatment stage in the biological treatment of POME?
Anaerobic treatment
What is the main limitation of the coagulation–flocculation treatment for POME?
Maintenance and operating cost
Why must POME be pre-treated before membrane treatment?
To reduce the COD and BOD of POME
What makes up the largest portion of the wastes generated through processing to produce CPO?
Liquid effluent (POME)
How much water is necessary for every 1 ton of CPO?
5-7.5 tons
What percentage of water used in the production of CPO ends up as liquid waste?
More than 50%
How much oil does POME consist of?
0.7%
Why is POME generally treated using series of large shallow ponds?
To save cost and maintenance
What is the main reason for the failure of the current treatment system for POME?
Sensitivity of micro-organisms to climate changes
Why have newly invented POME treatment technologies not progressed to an industrial scale?
High maintenance and operating cost
What is the preferred initial treatment stage in the biological treatment of POME?
Anaerobic ponds
What is the main limitation of the coagulation–flocculation treatment for POME?
Inability to reduce COD significantly
Why must POME be pre-treated before membrane treatment?
To reduce turbidity, COD, and BOD
What is the largest portion of the wastes generated through processing to produce CPO?
POME
What is the composition of POME in terms of water, oil, and total solids?
96% water, 0.7% oil, 5% total solids
Why is POME generally treated using series of large shallow ponds?
To obtain large reaction volumes by increasing the surface area
What is the percentage of water used in the production of CPO that ends up as liquid waste?
More than 50%
Why must POME be treated effectively before being released into the receiving water bodies?
To meet the discharge limit proposed by the Department of the Environment
Explore the impact of palm oil production on waste generation, focusing on the significant role of palm oil mill effluent (POME) in the overall waste produced. Gain insights into the challenges and environmental concerns associated with POME.
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