Tunçal, TolgaUslu, Orhan2022-05-112022-05-1120140737-39371532-2300https://doi.org/10.1080/07373937.2014.909846https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11776/6274Wastewater characteristics and sludge generation potential of point source categories are reviewed critically. Novel industry-specific sludge dewatering/drying solutions necessary to establish a sustainable model are examined through a detailed literature survey. Knowledge of sludge properties is one of the most critical issues needed to design dewatering/drying equipment. This study focuses on industrial wastewater/sludge characterization. In addition, a comprehensive review of current drying models and technologies is also presented. A summary of the results derived from a novel thin-film-based photonic sludge dewatering/drying study is outlined as an alternative approach for industrial sludge control. Sludge was dried in a tubular quartz reactor (TQR), the inner surface of which was coated with a TiO2 thin film. The TQR was irradiated with UV A, UV B, and UV C lamps. The consumed and generated energy fluxes through endergonic and exergonic reactions driven by photolysis and photocatalysis were investigated. In addition, the variations in sludge dewatering/drying characteristics were also examined and compared with conventional methods to evaluate the energy requirements.en10.1080/07373937.2014.909846info:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccessDewateringDrying kineticsDrying methodsIndustrial sludgeNanotechnologyPhotocatalysisWaste-Water SludgeRefinery Oily SludgeSewage-SludgeDrying ProcessMoisture-ContentBulking AgentFilter PressShrinkageDryerAirReview Article321416421654Q2WOS:0003408856000022-s2.0-84907457230Q1