Optimization of continuous electrocoagulation-adsorption combined process for the treatment of a textile effluent

Experimental setup: (a): Real schematic of pilot, (b): 3D scheme of pilot/ 1: tank with untreated effluent, 2: variable frequency pump, 3: Electrocoagulation reactor, 4: adsorption reactor, 5: mechanical stirrer, 6: tank for sedimentation, 7: acrylic container of the suspension of clay, 8: mechanical mixer of the suspension of clay, 9: 12 Volt peristaltic pump, 10: control panel of current supplier, 11: 10 parallel iron electrodes.