Effluent can be defined as the excess chemical liquor which is discharged after using original operation. Effluent is defined by the United States Environmental Protection Agency as “wastewater – treated or untreated – that flows out of a treatment plant, sewer, or industrial outfall. Generally refers to wastes discharged into surface waters”. The Compact Oxford […]
Water Functions in the Textile Industry
Introduction Within the textile industry, several sectors can be distinguished. The most crucial water-consuming sector within the textile industry is the textile finishing industry. Water can be used in two different ways: a medium for textile treatment with direct contact with the material or as a heating/cooling medium without direct contact. The following figure shows a […]