Title: Optimal design and performance evaluation of effluent treatment plant for textile industry using ceramic membrane with ensemble learning method

Authors: Satyajit M. Deshmukh; Sonali R. Dhokpande; Amaya A. Sankhe; Ajinkya R. Khandekar

Addresses: Datta Meghe College of Engineering, Sri Sadguru Vanamrao, Plot No. 98, Ganesh Purushottam Pai Rd, Opp. Khandoba Temple Road, Sector 3, Airoli, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra 400708, India ' Datta Meghe College of Engineering, Sri Sadguru Vanamrao, Plot No. 98, Ganesh Purushottam Pai Rd, Opp. Khandoba Temple Road, Sector 3, Airoli, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra 400708, India ' School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, University of Mumbai, Kalyan Campus, Maharashtra 421301, India ' School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, University of Mumbai, Kalyan Campus, Maharashtra 421301, India

Abstract: The textile industry significantly impacts the environment due to the discharge of pollutants. This study aims to enhance the efficiency of effluent treatment plants (ETPs) in this sector by implementing advanced monitoring and control systems. Key parameters such as flow rate, pH, temperature, dissolved oxygen, concentrations are continuously monitored using sensors. The study evaluates the use of artificial neural networks (ANN) to predict biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) and optimise the Step-Feed process for nitrogen removal. An ensemble learning was developed to prediction accuracy. MATLAB was used data analysis. Results indicate high efficiency in removing total suspended solids (TSS) and BOD, enhancing wastewater treatment effectiveness, reducing costs and environmental impact. The natural filter media itself has a higher proposed removal rate of 99%, and the comparison of increased TSS removal efficiency (97%) and BOD removal efficiency (98%) were combined. It enables effective wastewater treatment while lowering operational costs and environmental impact.

Keywords: textile industry; performance evaluation; ceramic membrane; ensemble learning method; data acquisition systems; common effluent treatment plants; CETP.

DOI: 10.1504/IJEWM.2025.150152

International Journal of Environment and Waste Management, 2025 Vol.38 No.4, pp.407 - 428

Received: 09 Apr 2024
Accepted: 05 Jul 2024
Published online: 02 Dec 2025 *

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