Biofilter implementation with Minerals (Zeolite - Activated Carbon) for wastewater treatment in the Orchid Stabilization Lagoon, Cerro Colorado - Guayaquil


Biofilter implementation with Minerals (Zeolite - Activated Carbon) for wastewater treatment in the Orchid Stabilization Lagoon, Cerro Colorado - Guayaquil
Published in:	Engineering, Integration, and Alliances for a Sustainable Development. Hemispheric Cooperation for Competitiveness and Prosperity on a Knowledge-Based Economy: Proceedings of the 18th LACCEI International Multi-Conference for Engineering, Education and Technology
Date of Conference:	July 27-31, 2020
Location of Conference:	Virtual
Authors:	Andres Cortez (Universidad Agraria del Ecuador, EC) Diego Muñoz (Universidad Agraria del Ecuador, EC) Jessica Guevara (Universidad de Guayaquil, EC)
Full Paper:	#130

Abstract: This document focuses on the implementation of biofilters based on minerals (Zeolite and Activated Carbon) on a laboratory scale, for the purification of wastewater from the Orchid Stabilization Lagoon, in order to reduce the contaminating parameters it has and allow reuse of this resource. According to the study carried out, this document had the mission of evaluating and analyzing components such as zeolite and activated carbon, two materials that besides being minerals serve as a mechanism for filtration, absorption and elimination of contaminants. And according to their results in treatment of each one, the biofilter was identified and established in purification efficient.