The Department of Civil Engineering, MVJCE organized an Industrial visit to Hindustan Coco Cola Beverages Pvt. Ltd. Effluent Treatment Plant – Bidadi on Wednesday (07/08/2024). The UG 6th, 4th and PG 2nd Semester students had participated in the visit. Students were accompanied by the faculty members Prof. Sagar C P, Prof. Shashi Kumar P M and Prof. Asra Fathima. The main objective of the visit was to give a field experience to students on different concepts of civil engineering aspects.
During the visit to Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Pvt. Ltd.’s Effluent Treatment Plant in Bidadi, Mr. Mahesh, the Executive Engineer, provided an insightful explanation of the various operations and processes involved in the treatment of wastewater. He began by outlining the critical need for wastewater treatment, emphasizing its role in protecting the environment and ensuring public health. Mr. Mahesh highlighted how untreated wastewater can lead to severe environmental degradation, polluting water bodies, and harming aquatic life. He stressed the responsibility of treatment plants to process this wastewater effectively, making it safe for reuse or release back into the environment. Mr. Mahesh then walked the students through the key stages of the treatment process, starting with primary treatment. He explained that this initial phase involves the removal of solid particles and large debris from the wastewater. This is typically done through physical processes like screening and sedimentation, where heavier solids settle at the bottom, and lighter materials are skimmed off the surface.