Analysis of sludge aggregates produced during electrocoagulation of model wastewater

2015 ◽  
Vol 73 (1) ◽  
pp. 161-166
Author(s):  
B. Załęska-Chróst ◽  
R. Wardzyńska
Keyword(s):  
Wastewater Treatment ◽  
Fractal Dimension ◽  
Settling Velocity ◽  
Paper Industry ◽  
Additional Parameter ◽  
Treatment Control ◽  
Sludge Flocs ◽  
Lower Water Content ◽  
A Current ◽  
Industry Wastewater

This paper presents the results of the study of sludge aggregates produced during electrocoagulation of model wastewater of a composition corresponding to the effluents from the cellulose and paper industry. Wastewater was electrocoagulated statically using aluminium electrodes with a current density of 31.25 A m−2 and 62.50 A m−2. In subsequent stages of the treatment, sludge flocs were collected, their size was studied and their floc settling velocity (30–520 μm s−1) and fractal dimension (D) were determined. The values of D ranged from 1.53 to 1.95 and were directly proportional to the degree of wastewater treatment. Higher values of D were determined for sludge with lower water content (after 24 hours’ settling). Fractal dimension can therefore be used as an additional parameter of wastewater treatment control.

Microbial aggregates in wastewater treatment

1994 ◽  
Vol 30 (8) ◽  
pp. 87-95 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jerzy J. Ganczarczyk
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Data ◽  
Wastewater Treatment ◽  
Shape Factor ◽  
Regression Models ◽  
Settling Velocity ◽  
Shape Factors ◽  
Sludge Flocs ◽  
Stable Conditions ◽  
Factor Function

Basic forms of microbial aggregates generated in wastewater treatment and techniques used to study them, are described and discussed. The role of the free-setting velocity in evaluation of some physical properties of activated sludge flocs is emphasized. Several regression models were applied to correlate the flocs' settling velocity with flocs' size values. For the studied samples a simple linear model proved to be superior to a multiplicative one, and an introduction to this model of a settling shape factor function instead of constant intercepts, provided a very good correlation of the experimental data. It is expected that a difference between shape factors for the most stable conditions of the flocs and those for the flocs under the settling conditions will make it possible to determine softness or stiffness of these microbial aggregates.

KINETIC EVALUATION AND PROCESS PERFORMANCE OF A PILOT GAC-SBBR SYSTEM TREATING RECYCLED PAPER INDUSTRY WASTEWATER

2012 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 829-839 ◽  
Author(s):  
Siti Rozaimah Sheikh Abdullah ◽  
Mohd Hafizuddin Muhamad ◽  
Abu Bakar Mohamad ◽  
Rakmi Abdul Rahman ◽  
Abdul Amir Hasan Kadhum
Keyword(s):  
Paper Industry ◽  
Process Performance ◽  
Recycled Paper ◽  
Kinetic Evaluation ◽  
Industry Wastewater

Online Instrumentation of Petroleum Refinery Wastewater Treatment Plants

1989 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 435-450 ◽  
Author(s):  
J.P. Stephenson
Keyword(s):  
Wastewater Treatment ◽  
Continuous Monitoring ◽  
Wastewater Treatment Plants ◽  
Petroleum Refinery ◽  
Petroleum Industry ◽  
Refinery Wastewater ◽  
Analytical Instruments ◽  
Petroleum Refinery Wastewater ◽  
Sample Characterization ◽  
Industry Wastewater

Abstract Several online analytical instruments are commercially available to allow continuous monitoring of petroleum industry wastewater treatment plants. Satisfactory usage of these instruments requires -special attention for sample preconditioning and sample characterization prior to selection. Specific examples of the available instruments are provided. Effective maintenance of instruments is emphasized.

VOC Fate Model Verification at Multiple Pulp Mill Wastewater Treatment Sites

1992 ◽  
Vol 26 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 407-415 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. A. Barton ◽  
J. J. McKeown ◽  
W. Chudyk
Keyword(s):  
Wastewater Treatment ◽  
Paper Industry ◽  
Pulp Mill ◽  
Pulp And Paper Industry ◽  
Model Verification ◽  
Initial Model ◽  
Gas Sampling ◽  
Treatment Processes ◽  
Fate Model

A model of organic compound removal by biological wastewater treatment processes receiving pulp and paper industry wastewaters has been developed and initial model verification performed at a single mill site. This paper presents the results of further model verification conducted at multiple mill sites, including replication of the original site. In addition, VOC losses at other unit processes are quantified. Activated sludge basin chloroform volatilization rates are predicted to within twelve percent of the measured rates. Predicted overall methanol removals are consistent with observed removals although difficulties encountered during off-gas sampling preclude determination of the extent of removal due to volatilization.

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