Project Title -13

Disposal or processing of textile sludge

Principal Investigator

K.P. Janakiraman

Cost

Rs.14.20 lakhs

Date of Commencement

July 2001

Duration

24 Months

Date of Completion

30.06.2003

Abstract

Sludge discharged from processing units is composed of both organic and inorganic matter and are probably toxic

SITRA was evaluated the physical and chemical characteristics of textile sludge. SITRA was analysed the leachte for metal and other hazardous substances and assess for possible hazardous chemicals SITRA has suggested means of disposing or processing textile sludge

Highlights

SITRA was analysed the leachte for metal and other hazardous substances and assess for possible hazardous chemicals SITRA has suggested means of disposing or processing textile sludge

Area of applicability

Processing Industries

Target beneficiaries

The study results are useful to the industry to effectively dispose the sludge without harming the environment and if possible to recycle the same

Status

Completed

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