Feasibility Study of Using Advanced Oxidation Processes for Water and Wastewater Treatment

Organic pollutants produced by commercial and industrial activities, cause health and environment problems. They have been taking into consideration by environmental experts. Meanwhile, advanced oxidation processes have been recognized as an important technique for removal and elimination of these pollutants.In this study, advanced oxidation processes including ozonation processes, using hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), UV radiation, and catalytic ozonation processes were reviewed. These processes are compared by considering their removal efficiency, operational conditions and practical ranges of use and the optimum conditions and limitation of the utilization have been demonstrated.