Industrial Wastewater Treatment

Applied research addressing complex industrial wastewater challenges, including contaminant removal, scaling mitigation, and pilot-scale validation for real operational environments.

Industrial Treatment Themes

Silica Scaling

Research investigates silica speciation, mineral saturation, and methods to limit scaling and fouling in evaporator blowdown and disposal-well systems.

Selenium Removal

Novel adsorbent materials, including nZVI/GAC composites, have been investigated for removal of inorganic selenium from industrial wastewater.

Applied Validation

Laboratory and pilot-scale studies are designed around operational constraints, treatment performance, and pathways toward practical deployment.

Industry Collaboration

Projects are developed with industry partners to address difficult wastewater streams and to generate evidence suitable for pilot evaluation. This includes work with Suncor Energy on silica-scaling research and with Stantec professionals on selenium-removal research.

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Industry Problem

Industrial wastewater streams can create persistent problems including silica scaling, selenium contamination, and complex treatment constraints.
Research Approach

Applied studies of silica precipitation and advanced oxidation, alongside novel adsorbent materials for high-efficiency selenium removal.
Industry Impact

Field-oriented solutions supporting pilot evaluation, industry adoption, and improved environmental compliance.

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