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Journal : Journal Of Chemical Process Engineering

Evaluation of Electrocoagulation Process Efficiency in Laboratory Wastewater Treatment with Various Current Densities Fatimura, Muhrinsyah; Tuty Emilia Agustina; Ian Kurniawan; Rully Masriatini; Nurlela; Reno Fitriyanti
Journal of Chemical Process Engineering Vol. 10 No. 1 (2025): Journal of Chemical Process Engineering
Publisher : Fakultas Teknologi Industri - Universitas Muslim Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33096/jcpe.v10i1.1533

Abstract

Laboratory wastewater contains harmful compounds such as COD, TSS, heavy metals, and toxic compounds that require treatment before being discharged into the environment. Laboratory wastewater contains various hazardous pollutants that can pollute the environment if not managed properly. This study aims to evaluate the efficiency of the electrocoagulation process in the treatment of laboratory wastewater of the Chemical Engineering Study Program of PGRI University Palembang with variations in current density and reaction time. The experimental method was used by designing an electrocoagulation reactor using aluminum electrodes. The independent variables tested include current density (76.92 A/m², 87.17 A/m², and 102.56 A/m²) and reaction time of 15, 30, 60 minutes. Parameters analyzed included COD, TSS, TDS, pH, electrode consumption, and energy consumption. The results showed that the electrocoagulation process effectively reduced pollutant parameters; at a current density of 102.56 A/m² for 60 minutes, COD decreased to 63.5 mg/L, TSS to 23.52 mg/L, pH increased to 8, and turbidity reduced to 20.48 NTU. The specific energy consumption reached 18.2 kWh/m³ with an operational cost of Rp27,300/m³. Based on the analysis, the optimal current density for laboratory wastewater treatment is 102.56 A/m² with a reaction time of 60 minutes. Electrocoagulation technology is recommended as an efficient, effective, and environmentally friendly treatment method for laboratory wastewater in higher education institutions.
Co-Authors Aditya M Rif'at ANWAR, WIWIN ARMOLDO OKTAVIANI Aprianti, Tine Aprianti, Tine Asyeni Miftahul Jannah Budi Sulistyono Budi Sulistyono Chris Luigi Chris Luigi Cundari, Lia David Bahrin Dewi Amalia Dewi Ermaya Diana Purbasari Dinata, Noer Fadzri Perdana Eky Novianarenti Endi Adriansyah Enggal Nurisman Estiarny, Resfy Ella Eva Okatarinasari Fadhlurrahman, M Arif Fatimura, Muhrinsyah Fitri Hadiah Fitri Suryani Arsyad Fitria, Syarifa Fitrializa, Ulfa Fitriyanti, Reno Gayatri, Rianyza gayatri, Ryaniza Gusti Diansyah Hariestya Viareco Hermansyah Hermansyah I Nyoman Sujana Ian Kurniawan Imah Luluk Kusminah Imam Gunawan Putra Imaniah Sriwijayasih Indah Agus Setiorini Jantan Manalaoon Leily Nurul Komariah M. Taufik Toha Marhadi Marhadi Melwita, Elda Michihiko Ike Mikrajuddin Abdullah Muhammad Abu Bakar Sidik Muhammad Faizal Muhammad Faizal Muhammad Faizal Muhammad Fikri Muhammad Hafiz Ridho Mutiara Rizki Prayesi Nono Darsono Nono Darsono Novandra Eko Aristian Novandra Eko Aristian Novi Anggraini Novia Novia Nufus, Dian Natasya Alfa Nurdiana Febriyanti Nurlela Peppy Herawati Prayesi, Mutiara Rizki Pritania, Alya Dewi Putra, Imam Gunawan Rahma Nuryanti Ramadhini, Tri Karimah Rendotian Anugerah Rendotian Anugrah Restu Juniah Rif'at, Aditya M Rifqi Sufra Rikky Leonard Rully Masriatini Salsabilla A Yani Satoshi Soda Subriyer Nasir Subriyer Nasir Susila Arita Syarifuddin Syarifuddin Tarikh Azis Ramadani Teguh, Dedi Teguh, Dedi Tizana Lorenza Tizana Lorenza Tuti Indah Sari Tuti Indah Sari, Tuti Indah Ulfa Fitrializa Wijayanti, Maria Siswi Yogi Pratama Yogi Pratama