Eficiencia de la semilla moringa oleífera como biocoagulante en una planta de tratamiento de aguas residuales industriales de una empresa productora de puré, flakes y polvo de banano

Abstract

The research focuses on obtaining the biocoagulant from Moringa oleifera seeds for its application in the elimination of turbidity in industrial wastewater. Field studies were carried out at the company's plant and effluent samples were collected from its treatment plant. These samples were sent to an accredited laboratory to measure parameters such as turbidity, total solids, total coliforms, COD, BOD5 and pH. Tests were then carried out to determine the optimum dose of the biocoagulant and compared with mixed doses composed of Moringa oleifera and aluminum sulfate. Thirteen replicates were carried out and the samples with the best turbidity reduction and floc formation were selected for further analysis. Although the mixed dose showed the highest efficiency, the bactericidal capacity of Moringa oleifera when used as the only coagulant is highlighted.