Water management initiatives in sugarcane molasses based distilleries in India |
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Authors: | PK Tewari VS Batra M Balakrishnan |
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Institution: | aThe Energy & Resources Institute (TERI), Darbari Seth Block, India Habitat Center, Lodhi Road, New Delhi 110003, India |
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Abstract: | Molasses based alcohol distilleries in India are one of the most polluting industries; in addition, they are high consumers of raw water. Growing scarcity of high quality freshwater as well as stringent regulatory standards is compelling these units to explore appropriate water management options. This paper provides an overview of the water use and effluent treatment status in Indian distilleries and the challenges faced by this sector. Practices adopted by progressive Indian distilleries to minimize freshwater use are illustrated through case studies. Further, the R&D focus pertaining to wastewater treatment and disposal is also summarized. |
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Keywords: | Alcohol distillery Molasses Water management Wastewater reuse Effluent treatment |
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