The use of locally formulated green de-oiler in oil field effluent water treatment

The purpose of this research was to examine the feasibility of treating refining wastewater with activated carbon made from plantain peels. Physiochemical analysis was conducted on the activated carbon to determine its properties, and the results showed that it was suitable for use in water treatment. The effluent water was also analyzed for its TDS, TSS, metals, phenols, oil and grease, and TPH content, which were found to be above the maximum recommended levels. The efficacy of activated carbon at various doses for wastewater treatment was then investigated. Results showed that as the dosage of activated carbon increased, the absorption of metallic ions such as lead, nickel, zinc, iron, cadmium, and copper increased. As the amount was increased, both the total dissolved solids and the total dispersed solids were found to have diminished. Furthermore, the study found that the pH level of the treated water fluctuated at different levels of adsorbent dosage, but the 30g dosage gave the standard level of the treated water. In conclusion, this study demonstrates that activated carbon produced from plantain peels can be effectively used for the purification of refinery effluent water. The use of activated carbon can significantly reduce the levels of TDS, TSS, metals, phenols, oil and grease, and TPH in the effluent water. Based on the findings, treating industrial effluent with activated carbon may be a viable long-term option.