Optimization of Electrochemical Treatment Process Conditions for Distillery Effluent Using Response Surface Methodology

Table 1

Characteristics of distillery industry spent wash.

Serial number	Characteristics of effluent	Value
1	pH	4.5–5
2	Solubility in water (%)	100
3	Colour	Dark brown
4	COD (mg O2/L)	100000–130000
5	BOD (mg O2/L)	55000–65000
6	Odour	Burnt gelatin/glucose
7	Total solids	130000–160000
8	Total dissolved solids	35000–45000
9	Total volatile solids	60000–75000