Table 1 Description of stages, variables, and measurement indicators in leachate treatment via chemical precipitation, ammonia stripping, and fenton.

From: Feasibility study on enhancing the biodegradability of fresh and old landfill leachate using combined chemical precipitation and Fenton processes

Stage

Process

Leachate type

Main variables

Experimental conditions

Measured parameters

1

Chemical precipitation with lime

Fresh & old

Lime dose, pH,time

Lime dose:3,6,9,12,18 g/l

Volume:5L;

pH recorded every 30 min;

contact time :2 h

BOD5,COD,BOD5/COD,

Heavy metals

2

Ammonia stripping

Fresh & old

Aeration time

pH adjusted to 11.5;diferent durations tested; Aeration at optimal time; Supernatant stored at 40 c

NH3-N

3

Fenton process

Fresh & old

H2O2,Fe2+,reaction time

500 ml pretreated leachate; pH adjusted to 3; H2O2 and FeSO4-7H2O add per BBD; Final pH adjusted to 8.5

BOD5,COD,BOD5/COD