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Mustard WasteDesign Proposal
The “Second Most Ethical” BE Team
SMEBET Members:Matt RosenIan MelvilleCahner JenniceMatt RimerKira Bartlett
Advisor: Caye Drapcho
Table of ContentsCompany Intro
The Problem
-Goals, Constraints, Considerations
Potential Solutions
-Research Analysis, Sustainability.
Future Analysis
-Simulation, Scale Modeling
The Company
Olds Products
Located in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin
http://www.oldsproducts.com
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Mustard ProductionBatch system (seasonal emphasis)
Ingredients: Mustard seed, Vinegar, Brine, spices and water
-Automatically metered into batch
-Minor Ingredients sometimes added by operator
Slurry is agitated accordingly then pulverized into common known mustard pace, which is then pumped to storage tank to await packaging
Waste ProductionOlds Products is subject to the FDA’s cleaning regulations
Machines are cleaned with each flavor change, which is multiple times per day. Per regulations, machines must be cleaned with water at least 120 degrees F
End of week extensive cleaning with hot water and acid caustic wash
All waste pumped into 6,000 gallon reservoir
The Problem
The Problem
Wastewater cannot be discharged through the sewer system to the Pleasant Prairie municipal treatment plant.
-pH - too acidic - required pH range: 5.5-9 pH (Kenosha)
Current Solution - land application method via a third party company.
-Expensive! $0.07 per gallon ($200,000 annually)
http://www.wrc.org.za
Land Application
Labor Intensive
Seasonal - Can’t apply to snow or frozen land
Potential Odor near residential areas
Excess nutrient runoff contaminate surrounding water
Needs strict monitoring and precise application
Project Goals
Solve immediate problem of waste disposal
-On site treatment
-Make water suitable for off-site treatment
Create/obtain a usable byproduct
Economic and Sustainable viability
Project Goals
Bioprocess- Avoid use of chemical reagent to neutralize pH by using a biologic
Structural - Incorporate current wastewater reservoir (6,000 gallon tank); Design simply & maximize economy of space
Mechanical- Simplicity, keep total energy loss down, strive to be energy neutral
Constraints
Geographic: Pleasant Prairie, WI v. Clemson, SC
Budget
Municipal Codes (Wastewater treatment guidelines)
Current operating procedures
Limited information
Overall lack of team experience with wastewater treatment
ConsiderationSafety
-Working with chemicals and reagents-Industrial food plant Ecological
-Impact of treated water products on environment
-Distinct seasonal change in Wisconsin Ethical
-Olds Product contact is relative of team member
User Perspective
User - hands on consumer of product or operator of system
-How does it work?
-What do I need to do to run it?
-What is the maintenance/upkeep needed?
Client Perspective
Client -Purchaser or implementer of system (the one whose problem is being solved)
-How much will it cost?
-What is the system's size?
-Can it be easily incorporated into other facilities?
Designer Perspective
Designer - Creator of system (subject to client constraints)
-What is the problem with the waste?
-How much waste needs to be processed? At what rate?
-Is there a maximum start up cost or ROI timeframe?
Potential Solutions
Filtration
Filter out mustard particles & other particulates
-Mechanical/Physical
-Biological
-Chemical Coagulant
Increase pH
Chemical Reactions
-Calcium Carbonate
-Sodium Hydroxide
Microorganisms
Electrolysis
Electrolysis
Hydrogen Production from Acetic Acid
Microbial Electrolysis Cell (MEC)
-MFC with external energy input
-Biological Wastewater treatment http://energy.gov/eere
Generate CoProductsHydrogen Gas
Biodiesel
Sinapic Acid
Biopesticide http://blacklemag.com
Recycling Water
2.6 million gallons of waste transported off site
Over 3 million gallons of water used in production and cleaning
Potential reuse of wastewater
http://thumbs.dreamstime.com/
Sustainability Measures
On-site treatment
Biological treatment methods
Recycling water back through facility
Generate coproducts
Future Analysis
Wastewater Testing
pH
HPLC
Best Filtration Mechanism
Wastewater Parameter Testing
-Federal Regulation 40 CFR §136.3 - Test Procedures
Ian Melville
Simulation
Intelligen SuperPRO Designer Solidworks
Stella COMSOL Multiphysics
http://www.genengnews.com/
Scale Modeling
Lab Scale MFC or MEC
Electrolysis using PV Cells
http://pubs.acs.org/doi/pdf/10.1021/es050244p
Schedule
Industry Connection
Students working with industry partners
Potential for actual implementation
Practice with real world engineering economics and communication
References
Kemker, C. 2013. pH of Water. Fundamentals of Environmental Measurements. Available at: http://www.fondriest.com/environmental-measurements/parameters/water-quality/ph/#p8. Accessed 7 September 2015.
(1999). Naked Egg Experiment. Science of Cooking. Available at: http://www.scienceofcooking.com/naked_egg_experiment.htm. Accessed 7 September 2015.
(2011). What is Calcium Carbonate. Industrial Minerals Association - North America. Available at: http://www.ima-na.org/?page=what_is_calcium_carb. Accessed 8 September 2015
(2013). Limestone pH Adjustment Systems. Digital Analysis Corporation. Avlailable at: http://www.phadjustment.com/TArticles/Limestone.html. Accessed 7 September 2015
Amin, I. N. H. M., Saffuan, A. F. A., (2015). Preperation of Recycle Mussel Shell as Physical Adsorbent for Restaurant Wastewater Treatment. International Journal of Engineering Sciences & Research Technology. 239-246
References Cont.
(2015). Pubchem Compound Database. National Center for Biotechnology Information. Available at:http://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Sodium_acetate#section=Top. Accessed 10 September 2015
Leykauf, S. (2015). Magnesium Hydroxide as an Alternative to Caustic Soda for Alkalinity Adjusment. Industrial Waterworld. Available at: http://www.waterworld.com/articles/iww/print/volume-8/issue-4/feature-editorial/magnesium-hydroxide-as-an-alternative-to-caustic-soda-for-alkanity-adjustment.html. Accessed 10 September 2015
Zoulias, E., Varkaraki, E., Lymberopoulos, N., Christodoulou C., Karagiorgis, G. (2012) A Review on Water Electrolysis. Centre for Renewable Energy Sources and Energy Efficiency. Available at: http://www.cres.gr/kape/publications/papers/dimosieyseis/ydrogen/A%20REVIEW%20ON%20WATER%20ELECTROLYSIS.pdf. Accessed 9 September 2015
References Cont.
Kargi, F. and Arikan, S. (2013). ”Electrohydrolysis of Vinegar Fermentation Wastewater for Hydrogen Gas Production Using Different Types of Electrodes.” J. Environ. Eng., 139(6), 881–886.
Cheng, S., Logan, B. (2007). Sustainable and Efficient Biohydrogen Production via Electrohydrogenesis. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America. vol. 104. no. 47. 18871-18873
Liu, H., Ramnarayanan R., Logan, B. (2004). Production of Electricity during Wastewater Treatment Using a Single Chamber Microbial Fuel Cell. Environmental Science and Technology. vol. 38. 2281-2285
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