New methodology for characterisation of wasterwater in the brewing industry

• Nicolau Chirinza Rafael Penicela ^[2] ; Paulino Mugurrima Vasco Mariano ^[2] ; Federico A. León Zerpa ^[1] ; Carlos A. Mendieta Pino ^[1]
  1. [1] Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

     Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

     Gran Canaria, España

     
  2. [2] Zambezi University
• Localización: 1st Congress Bridge to Africa: Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, 20-25.02.2024, 2024, ISBN 9788490425275, págs. 80-87
• Idioma: inglés
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  • This study introduces a new methodology for characterisation of wastewater in the brewing industry. Wastewater from the brewery industry has complex characteristics and is a challenge for envi- ronmental engineers in their search for treatment and reuse. The main objective of this study is to compare the physicochemical characteristics of wastewater from the brewery industry in Mo- zambique and other African countries. The choice is due to the large volumes of water used by the brewery industry in its pro- duction processes, as well as the effluent management model that must be adopted. For this study, samples were collected, and their physical and chemical parameters analysed. The results were com- pared with different breweries industries in other countries in the area, the legislation in force in Mozambique and the values esti- mated in the different articles considered in the literature. With the results obtained, it was possible to characterise the wastewater from the brewery industry in Mozambique to find the best method of treating these effluents in a more environmentally friendly way.