Abstract:Heterogeneous catalytic ozonation was applied to the treatment of coal chemical industry wastewater secondary effluent. Activated carbon-supported copper and manganese oxide were used as catalysts to assist ozone in degrading COD and NH3-N of secondary effluent. The results indicated that the presence of catalysts significantly elevated the removal efficiency of ozone on COD and NH3-N, as compared to the single ozone oxidation. The final effluent removal efficiency of COD and NH3-N were 60%-72% and 30%-35% respectively, the average concentration of COD and NH3-N was lower than 60 and 15 mg/L, and met Wastewater Discharge Standard (GB 18918—2002). The catalytic activity was restricted in acidic conditions and promoted in alkali conditions, however, catalysts improved degradation efficiency regardless of acid-base conditions as compared to the single ozone oxidation. The final effluent biodegradability was significantly improved, and no secondary pollution in the receiving water was produced.