Remediation of volatile organic compounds from industrial wastewaters using Osorb technology: a case study of life sciences industry
Student name: Mr Prashanth V
Guide: Dr Kamna Sachdeva
Year of completion: 2011
Host Organisation: Ambrosia Management Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
Supervisor (Host Organisation): Mr Sundeep S Chauhan
Abstract: Fresh water is a very limited resource for human beings. It is used for drinking and
domestic purposes. India has been gifted with surface water bodies and is sufficient
to satisfy the needs of the people. Industrialization and urbanization has increased
the use of fresh water and also are polluting these resources. Many of the industrial
process discharge their wastewater into the surface and ground water bodies. Due to
this effects can be seen on drinking water availability, irrigation practices and health
issues. With the advancement of technology to reuse and recycle the water,
industries must adopt these emerging technologies and decrease the pressure on the
environment.
We will discuss how the industries and their standards are in place in India along
with the detailed study on Osorb technology by ABS Materials for wastewater
remediation. We will also discuss upon the technological aspects of Osorb
technology and identify its business potential & markets in India. The chemical
nature of water in India is also analyzed and also seen that how Osorb can help in
reducing the contaminants in surface and ground water bodies. A need of such
technology in Indian market is also analyzed with the possibilities of outreach in
Indian industrial sector.
Sustainable use of the water resources is necessary for better water quality, health,
food security and development through technology and policy.
Key words: Water Treatment, Osorb, Organic pollutants, Hydrocarbons, ABS Materials, Water Quality.
