Research on the application of UV/Peroxone technology for treating TNT-containing wastewater generated from bomb and explosives deployment processes
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.54939/1859-1043.j.mst.IMBE.2025.136-143Keywords:
TNT; UV/Peroxone; Bombs and explosives; Level-5 munitions; Advanced oxidation processes (AOPs).Abstract
Wastewater from dismantling level-5 bombs, explosives, and munitions contains high levels of 2,4,6-trinitrotoluene (TNT), intense color, and exhibits high toxicity and environmental persistence, making it difficult to treat by conventional methods. This study investigates the application of the UV/Peroxone process for TNT and color removal. Key factors, including pH, H₂O₂ concentration, UV intensity, reaction time, and recirculation rate, were examined. Treatment efficiency increased with H₂O₂ concentration, UV intensity, and recirculation rate, while initial pH had a negligible impact. TNT and color removals of 96% and 93%, respectively, were achieved, meeting QCVN 40:2025/BTNMT (column C) and TCVN/QS 658:2011 (column B) standards, demonstrating the process’s potential for practical application.
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