Selection of the best wastewater treatment method in fish processing plants according to the AHP model (case study: Mirod fish processing planet)

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

1 Department of Seafood Science and Technology, Faculty of Environment and Fishery,Tajan High Education Institute, Qaemshahr, Iran

2 Department of Environmental Engineering Water and Wastewater, Faculty of Environment, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran

Abstract

Introduction:
Fish processing industry produces huge amounts of solid waste and wastewater. This wastewater consists of preliminary processing of the raw fish, washing the plant, and raw offal products (e.g., blood and viscera). The high-fat content of industrial wastewater causes problems in treatment and disposal and raises environmental crises. The purpose of this study is to select the best method for organizing a wastewater treatment in fish processing plant based on the most widely used wastewater management technologies worldwide.
Material and methods:
This research was done by the AHP method. Based on the general conditions in fish wastewater treatment plants in industrial estates and expert judgments, and by using technical, economic, environmental, and administrative criteria, the processes were carried out. Treatment of wastewater included trickling filter, aeration lagoon, anaerobic digestion, and active sludge. The obtained results were assessed by the Expert Choice software.
Results and discussion:
According to our results, the best method was the active sludge method with a score of 0.417 and after that, aeration lagoon, anaerobic digestion and trickling filter with a score of 0.284, 0.264 and 0.052, respectively, were the best choices based on the expert's opinion.
Conclusion:
According to the technical, managerial, environmental and economic criteria and sub-criteria, this study showed that the best method for wastewater treatment in a fish processing plant was the active sludge.

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Environmental Sciences
Volume 16, Issue 3
October 2018
Pages 167-180

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