Industrial Pollution Flashcards
1
Q
Oxygen Sag
A
Decline and subsequent rise in oxygen concentration downstream from an outfall discharging water with high BOD
2
Q
Sulfite process
A
Sulfurous acid is added to cook the wood. Effluent becomes acidic
3
Q
Kraft process
A
Wood chips cooked in a basic medium with sodium hydroxide and sodium sulfide. Can handle a greater variety of woods. Harder to bleach
