A refinery in northern Italy has launched a project to optimize water reuse and minimize the plant’s waste discharge. This paper describes the six-year program focussing on the reduction of water consumption and discharge, reduction in sludge volume, and the performance results of the cooling water system.

Subject
Circuits, Water, Refineries, Installation, Effluent, Acidity, Cooling systems, Cooling water systems, Risk reduction, Cooling towers, Wastes, Water treatment facilities, Oil
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1995
Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP)
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