Problems, control, and treatment of fat, oil, and grease (FOG): a review

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) Problems, control, and treatment of fat, oil, and grease (FOG): a review. Journal of Oleo Science, 63 (8). pp. 747-752. ISSN 1345-8957 E-ISSN 1347-3352

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Abstract

Presence of fat, oil, and grease (FOG) in wastewater is an ever-growing concern to municipalities and solid-waste facility operators. FOG enters the sewer system from restaurants, residences, and industrial food facilities. Its release into the sewer system results in a continuous build-up that causes eventual blockage of sewer pipes. Several researchers have investigated FOG deposition based on the local conditions of sewers and lifestyle. This paper attempts to review the physical and chemical characteristics of FOG, sources of FOG, and potential chemical and biological reactions of FOG. The effect of the aforementioned factors on the FOG-deposition mechanism is also discussed. Moreover, insight into the current control and treatment methods and potential reuse of FOG is highlighted. It is expected that this review would provide scientists and the concerned authorities a holistic view of the recent researches on FOG control, treatment, and reuse.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	5595/37427
Uncontrolled Keywords:	FOG, sewage, deposition, FPA, saponofocation, hydrolysis
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
Depositing User:	Dr. Ma'an Alkhatib
Date Deposited:	23 Jul 2014 11:06
Last Modified:	20 Sep 2017 10:06
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/37427

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