Objective

• Ponding System and it’s importance in POME treatment.
• Pond Biology, types and role of Microorganisms in BOD, COD, AN removal.
• Fate of POME in Ponding system and changes observed at each stage/pond.
• Optimisation of Ponding system and operation to achieve safe discharge levels.
• BOD of treated POME <20ppm for discharge to water course as well as land.
• Management of POND solids generated during treatments.
• Develop cost effective Ponding system.
• Develop integrated POME treatment programme with recovery of Oil, POME solids and Biogas generation.
• Zero discharge with effective treatment programme whereby POME is used for conversion of shredded EFB to mature compost with < 40% moisture.
• Odour control to prevent health hazards