Mechanism of fat, oil and grease (FOG) deposit formation in sewer systems

Husain, Iman A. F. and Al-Khatib, Ma An Fahmi Rashid and Jami, Mohammed Saedi and Mirghani, Mohamed Elwathig Saeed and Zainudin, Zaki and Hoda, Asif (2014) Mechanism of fat, oil and grease (FOG) deposit formation in sewer systems. Advances in Environmental Biology, 8 (3). pp. 815-820. ISSN 1995-0756

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Abstract

Fat, oil, and grease (FOG) released into sewer systems results in a continuous build-up and subsequent blockage of sewer pipes. Currently, scientist, authorities and wastewater municipalitieshave a lack of comprehensive understanding of the mechanism of FOG deposit formation and the factors influencing the deposition. In this study, the mechanism of FOG deposit formation is investigated. FOG deposits and wastewater samples were collected from a sewer pipe and characterized in the laboratory to determine its physical and chemical properties. The results showed that the deposits mainly constitute of FFAs, FOG, metals and metallic soaps of FOG, while there is a high amount ofpalmitic (C16) and oleic (C18)free fatty acids indicating the preference for hydrolysis reaction. The investigation of the site and the samples characterization justified the occurrence of the saponification reaction in the sewer pipes.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	5595/37423
Uncontrolled Keywords:	FOG, Sewage, deposition, Saponification, hydrolysi
Subjects:	T Technology > TP Chemical technology > TP670 Oils, fats, waxes
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Engineering > Department of Biotechnology Engineering Kulliyyah of Engineering > Department of Mechanical Engineering
Depositing User:	Dr. Ma'an Alkhatib
Date Deposited:	23 Jul 2014 10:47
Last Modified:	21 Sep 2017 19:01
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/37423

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