Authors : Falah Kareem Hadi Al-Kaabi

Volume/Issue : Volume 9 - 2024, Issue 9 - September

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Abstract : The investigation involved the oxidation of urea (UR) in a batch reactor, employing Fenton's reagent. Various parameters, namely reaction time, pH level, ferrous ion dose, and hydrogen peroxide dose, were scrutinized. The reaction time spanned from 30 minutes to 3 hours, revealing a notably positive impact. An optimal pH of 3 was identified for the medium. The concentrations of ferrous ions ranged from 0.2 g/l to 0.53 g/l, with hydrogen peroxide levels ranging from 1 g/l to 2.65 g/l. The impact of hydrogen peroxide was notably significant at a ferrous ion concentration of 0.3 g/l and a pH of 3. Evaluating urea removal efficiency through chemical oxygen demand (COD) calculations showed a maximum efficiency of 86.8%, with a minimum ammonia yield of 6%. Overall, the outcomes underscored the efficacy of the Fenton process in urea treatment.

Keywords : Urea, Fenton oxidation, Ammonia, treatment, Chemical oxygen demand.

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