Equilibrium and Kinetic Studies of Adsorption Organic Compounds of Vinasse onto Granular Activated Carbon

Distilleries wastewater (vinasse) because of its pollution problems is serious environmental concern. In this study the equilibrium and kinetic studies of adsorption organic compounds of vinasse onto granular activated carbon was investigated. In order to determine the effect of initial COD (Chemical Oxygen Demand) concentration on the adsorption effciency, different COD concentrations with granular activated carbon (GAC) dosage of 50 g/l were tested. The COD removal trends for different concentration vinasse solution was investigated at different initial concentration, pH=2 and temperature of 25 °C. The ultimate or equilibrium concentrations were determined for all initial COD concentration.