scholarly journals Ion Flotation of La3+, Cd2+, and Cs+ using Monorhamnolipid Collector

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 43 ◽  
Author(s):  
David E. Hogan ◽  
Joan E. Curry ◽  
Raina M. Maier
Keyword(s):  
Removal Efficiency ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Conditional Stability ◽  
Flotation Process ◽  
Ion Flotation ◽  
Global Issue ◽  
Removal Efficiencies ◽  
Contaminated Waste ◽  
Conditional Stability Constants ◽  
Maximum Removal

Water scarcity is a global issue that is expected to continue increasing in importance in the coming decades. Reclaimed water is one important source available to meet future needs. The reclamation process for wastewaters, particularly from industrial sources, involves the need to remove low-level contaminants. Here we report the efficacy of an ion flotation process that uses the biosurfactant monorhamnolipid as a metal collector to recover Cs+, Cd2+, and La3+ from water. These elements were tested at collector-to-colligend ratios of 2, 5, and 10. The collector-to-colligend ratio and metal valence play a large role in determining flotation success with removal efficiencies varying widely. The maximum removal efficiency for the metals when floated individually were 46.2, 99.8, and 98.6% for Cs+, Cd2+, and La3+, respectively. When mixed together at near equimolar concentrations removal efficiencies were 39.4, 98.4, and 88.1%, respectively. Removal efficiency for Cs+, Cd2+, and La3+ were up to 49.9, 99.5, and 51.5% when mixed at a ratio of 200:10:1, whereas conditional stability constants predict a removal order of La3+ > Cd2+> Cs+. Future research should examine parameters, including pH and ionic strength, that may affect the flotation process as well as actual metal-contaminated waste streams to evaluate the usefulness of this technology.

scholarly journals Micro-Bubble Flotation for Removing Cadmium Ions from Aqueous Solution: Artificial Neural Network Modeling and Kinetic of Flotation

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Abeer I. Alwared ◽  
Nada Abdulrazzaq ◽  
Baseem Al-Sabbagh
Keyword(s):  
Aqueous Solution ◽  
Removal Efficiency ◽  
Removal Rate ◽  
Neural Network Modeling ◽  
Flotation Process ◽  
Cadmium Ions ◽  
Micro Bubble ◽  
Flotation Technique ◽  
Hidden Layer ◽  
Maximum Removal

In this work, microbubble dispersed air flotation technique was applied for cadmium ions removal from wastewater aqueous solution. Experiments parameters such as pH (3, 4, 5, and 6), initial Cd(II) ions concentration (40, 80, and 120 mg/l)  contact time( 2, 5, 10 , 15, and 20min), and surfactant (10, 20and 40mg/l) were studied in order to optimize the best conditions .The experimental results indicate that microbubbles were quite effective in removing cadmium ions and the anionic surfactant SDS was found to be more efficient than cationic CTAB in flotation process. 92.3% maximum removal efficiency achieved through 15min at pH 5, SDS surfactant concentration 20mg/l, flow rate250 cm3/min and at 40mg/l Cd(II) ions initial concentration. The removal efficiency of cadmium ion was predicted through 11 neurons hidden layer, with a correlation coefficient of 0.9997 between ANN outputs and the experimental data and through sensitivity analysis, pH was found to be most significant parameter (25.13 %).The kinetic flotation order for cadmium ions almost first order and the removal rate constant (k) increases with decreasing the initial metal concentration.

scholarly journals Evaluation of the performance of titanium and zirconium salts as coagulants in industrial wastewater treatment: pollutant removal, sludge production, and sludge characteristics

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ayla Uysal ◽  
Eda Boyacioglu
Keyword(s):  
Wastewater Treatment ◽  
Removal Efficiency ◽  
Industrial Wastewater ◽  
Pollutant Removal ◽  
Volume Index ◽  
Optimum Conditions ◽  
Industrial Wastewater Treatment ◽  
Residual Sludge ◽  
Removal Efficiencies ◽  
Maximum Removal

AbstractIn this study, titanium tetrachloride (TiCl4), zirconium tetrachloride (ZrCl4), and zirconium oxychloride (ZrOCl2·8H2O) were evaluated using jar test experiments as coagulants and compared with traditional aluminum sulfate (Al2(SO4)3·18H2O) and ferric chloride (FeCl3) for industrial wastewater treatment. The effects of the initial pH of 4–10 and initial coagulant doses of 10–100 mg/L on chemical oxygen demand (COD) and total suspended solids (TSS) removal were investigated. The performances of the five coagulants were also assessed in terms of the settled sludge volume, the sludge volume index (SVI), and removal efficiencies of metals, color, and total phosphorus (TP) under optimum conditions. In addition, the contents of the residual sludge produced for all five tested coagulants under optimum conditions were determined. The results showed that the maximum removal efficiency of COD (69.33%) was achieved using 100 mg/L TiCl4 at pH 8. The maximum removal efficiency of TSS (98.32%) was achieved using 50 mg/L Al2(SO4)3·18H2O at both pH 8 and 10. The settled sludge volume and SVI generated by TiCl4 were lower than that for the other four tested coagulants. ZrCl4, ZrOCl2·8H2O, FeCl3, and Al2(SO4)3·18H2O resulted in 128.13, 92.39, 72.26, and 69.66 mL/g SVI, while that using TiCl4 was 48.84 mL/g. Ti- and Zr-based coagulants achieved better removal efficiencies of TP, Zn, and Cu than FeCl3 and Al(SO4)3·18H2O. The residual sludge from using Ti and Zr coagulants had a very high TP content. The results indicated that Ti- and Zr-based coagulants could be used as alternatives to traditional coagulants for industrial wastewater treatment.

Uncertainty in air stripping tower design: implications of the air-to-water ratio

2001 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 177-184
Author(s):  
B.I. Dvorak ◽  
J.W. Schauble
Keyword(s):  
Mass Transfer ◽  
Removal Efficiency ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Air Stripping ◽  
Henry's Constant ◽  
True Value ◽  
Risk Of Failure ◽  
Process Failure ◽  
Removal Efficiencies ◽  
Water Ratio

Environmental engineers are frequently faced with uncertainty in making design decisions because the true value of many process parameters is unknown. In this study, the design of countercurrent air stripping towers was modeled using fuzzy numbers, taking into account uncertainties in mass transfer and Henry's constant. It was found that, in addition to cost, the risk of failure is an important design consideration for stripping tower design. A significant over-design is both cost-effective and results in less risk of design failure. The air-to-water ratio that yielded the least risk of failure switched from low to high as the removal efficiency of the tower increased. An important result is that at lower removal efficiencies, tower design and operation is most sensitive to uncertainties in mass transfer and at higher removal efficiencies, tower design and operation is most sensitive to uncertainties in Henry's constant . The implication is that low air-to-water ratios are best when the regulatory target removal efficiency is low and/or when the uncertainty in the value of the contaminant's Henry's constant is larger than the uncertainty in the mass transfer coefficient value. Otherwise a high air-to-water ratio results in the least risk of process failure.

Radon removal by aeration: observations on testing, installation and maintenance of domestic treatment units

2009 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 469-475
Author(s):  
T. Turtiainen
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Water Flow ◽  
Removal Efficiency ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Test Protocol ◽  
Household Water ◽  
Medium Flow ◽  
Removal Efficiencies ◽  
Frequent Sampling

Radon is one of the contaminants that sometimes impair the water quality of wells, especially those drilled in bedrock. Domestic radon removal units based on aeration have been commercially available for more than ten years. In order to determine how effectively these units remove radon a new test protocol applying frequent sampling while letting 100 litres of water flow, was developed. This way, removal efficiencies can be more accurately calculated and possible malfunctions detected. Seven models of domestic aerators designed for removing radon from household water were tested. The aerators were based on diffused bubble aeration, spray aeration or jet aeration. The average removal efficiencies for 100 litres with a medium flow rate were 86–100% except for a unit that circulated the aerated water back to the well that had removal efficiency of 80% at the maximum. By conducting a questionnaire study usual problems related to the aeration units were localized and recommendations on maintenance and installation are given accordingly.

Modelling the performance of anaerobic wastewater stabilization ponds

1995 ◽  
Vol 31 (12) ◽  
pp. 171-183 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. M. Saqqar ◽  
M. B. Pescod
Keyword(s):  
Wastewater Treatment ◽  
Water Temperature ◽  
Removal Efficiency ◽  
Wastewater Treatment Plant ◽  
Suspended Solids ◽  
Treatment Plant ◽  
Pond Water ◽  
Removal Efficiencies ◽  
Wastewater Stabilization Ponds ◽  
Raw Wastewater

The performance of the primary anaerobic pond at the Alsamra Wastewater Treatment Plant in Jordan was monitored over 48 months. Overall averages for the removal efficiencies of BOD5, COD and suspended solids were 53%, 53% and 74%, respectively. An improvement in removal efficiency with increase in pond water temperature was demonstrated. A model, which takes into account the variability of raw wastewater at different locations, has been developed to describe the performance of a primary anaerobic pond in terms of a settleability ratio for the raw wastewater. The model has been verified by illustrating the high correlation between actual and predicted pond performance.

Spectrophotometric study of the interaction of Chromazurol S and Eriochromazurol B with surface active substances - tensides

1981 ◽  
Vol 46 (5) ◽  
pp. 1090-1106 ◽  
Author(s):  
Irena Burešová ◽  
Vlastimil Kubáň ◽  
Lumír Sommer
Keyword(s):  
Critical Micellar Concentration ◽  
Spectrophotometric Study ◽  
Conditional Stability ◽  
Acid Base ◽  
Binary Complexes ◽  
Chromazurol S ◽  
Acid Base Equilibrium ◽  
Poorly Soluble ◽  
Conditional Stability Constants ◽  
Triton X

The acid-base and optical properties of Chromazurol S and Eriochromazurol B in the presence of 1 . 10-6 - 2 . 10-2M solutions of cetylpyridinium bromide, cetyltrimethylammonium bromide and 1-ethoxycarbonylpentadecyltrimethylammonium bromide (Septonex) and 0.001-1.0% w/v solutions of octylphenolpolyethylene glycol ether (Triton X-100), polyoxyethylenemonolauryl ether (Brij 35) and lauryl sulphate sodium salt were determined by graphical and numerical interpretation of absorbance curves. The poorly soluble ion associates, which can be extracted into chloroform and which have the defined composition [LH4-nn-.n T+] or [LH3-nn-.n T+] are formed at submicellar concentration of the tenside. In regions close to the critical micellar concentration of the tenside, soluble binary complexes of the acid-base forms of the reagent are formed with tenside micelles. The conditional stability constants of the reagent acid-base equilibrium depend on the type and concentration of the tenside, on the reagent concentration, on the concentration and type of inorganic acid anions and on the ionic strength of the solution. The mechanism of interaction of the reagent with the tenside and the probable structure of the binary species are discussed.

Adsorption and Catalysis of Orange II from Wastewater by Inorganic-Organic-Bentonite

2011 ◽  
Vol 340 ◽  
pp. 236-240
Author(s):  
Jian Feng Ma ◽  
Jian Ming Yu ◽  
Bing Ying Cui ◽  
Ding Long Li ◽  
Juan Dai
Keyword(s):  
Adsorption Capacity ◽  
Removal Efficiency ◽  
Dye Removal ◽  
Maximum Adsorption Capacity ◽  
Orange Ii ◽  
Acid Dye ◽  
Secondary Pollution ◽  
Organic Bentonite ◽  
Maximum Removal

Inorganic-organic-bentonite was synthesized by modification of bentonite by Hydroxy-iron and surfactant, which could be applied in dye removal by adsorption and catalysis. The removal of acid dye Orange II was studied at various factors such as time and pH of solution. The results showed that the inorganic-organic-bentonite could efficiently remove the dye with efficiency of 96.22%. The maximum adsorption capacity is 76 mg/g. The pH of solution has significant effect on both adsorption and catalysis. When pH was 4, the maximum removal efficiency of adsorption and catalysis were 97.57% and 87.23%, respectively. After degradation, the secondary pollution was diminished and the bentonite could be reused.

scholarly journals Efficiency of Arsenic and Iron Removal Plants (AIRPs) for Groundwater Treatment in Rural Areas of Southwest Bangladesh

Water ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 354
Author(s):  
Md. Aminur Rahman ◽  
Sazal Kumar ◽  
A. S. M. Fazle Bari ◽  
Abhishek Sharma ◽  
Mohammad Mahmudur Rahman
Keyword(s):  
Drinking Water ◽  
Cancer Risk ◽  
Monsoon Season ◽  
Cancer Risk Assessment ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Treated Water ◽  
Post Monsoon ◽  
Drinking Water Standard ◽  
Guideline Value ◽  
Removal Efficiencies

Arsenic (As) removal plants were installed in As-endemic areas of Bangladesh to remove As from well water. In many cases, these removal plants did not perform satisfactorily. This study evaluated the efficiency of 20 As and iron (Fe) removal plants (AIRPs) during pre- and post-monsoon conditions in rural Bangladesh. Results revealed that As removal efficiencies ranged from 67% to 98% and 74 to 93% during the pre- and post-monsoons periods, respectively. In the post-monsoon season As removal at individual AIRP sites was on average (4.01%) greater than in the pre-monsoon season. However, two removal plants were unable to remove As below 50 µg L−1 (Bangladesh drinking water standard) during pre-monsoon, while 11 samples out of 20 were unable to remove As below the WHO provisional guideline value of 10 µg L−1. During post-monsoon, none of the samples exceeded 50 µg L−1, but eight of them exceeded 10 µg L−1. The Fe removal efficiencies of AIRPs were evident in more than 80% samples. Although As removal efficiency was found to be substantial, a cancer risk assessment indicates that hazard quotient (HQ) and carcinogenic risk (CR) of As in treated water for adults and children are above the threshold limits. Thus, additional reductions of As concentrations in treated water are needed to further reduce the excess cancer risk due to As in drinking water. Since 55% and 40% of the AIRPs were unable to remove As < 10 µg L−1 during pre-monsoon and post-monsoon, further improvement including changes in AIRP design, regular cleaning of sludge, and periodic monitoring of water quality are suggested. Future research is needed to determine whether these modifications improve the performance of AIRPs.

Virus removal efficiency of ceramic water filters: effects of bentonite turbidity

2013 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 304-311 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cameron Farrow ◽  
Edward McBean ◽  
Hamidreza Salsali
Keyword(s):  
Removal Efficiency ◽  
Potable Water ◽  
Source Water ◽  
Virus Removal ◽  
Ceramic Water Filters ◽  
Point Of Use ◽  
Cake Layer ◽  
Human Enteric Viruses ◽  
Removal Efficiencies ◽  
Water Filters

Ceramic water filters (CWFs) are utilized in many developing countries as point-of-use (POU) water treatment devices, to reduce waterborne pathogens in potable water. Virus removal efficiencies of several CWFs are investigated under various influent conditions using MS2 (ATCC: 15597-B1) as a surrogate phage for human enteric viruses. The addition of bentonite turbidity (6–8 NTU) in the influent source water showed increased viral removal efficiency of CWFs by 0.1–0.2 log compared to tests involving clear (&lt;1 NTU) influents. Trials employing an applied clay cake layer, formed using highly turbid influent source water (100 NTU) and no cleaning regime between trials, resulted in viral removal efficiency values of 1.5–2.5 log, compared to 0.2–0.5 log during non-obstructed trials.

Development of a two-stage flexible fibre biofilm reactor for treatment of food processing wastewater

2003 ◽  
Vol 47 (11) ◽  
pp. 189-194 ◽  
Author(s):  
Q.J. Yu ◽  
H. Xu ◽  
D. Yao ◽  
P. Williams
Keyword(s):  
Removal Efficiency ◽  
Food Processing ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Biofilm Reactor ◽  
Cod Removal ◽  
Two Stage ◽  
Cod Removal Efficiency ◽  
Cost Effective Treatment ◽  
Removal Efficiencies ◽  
Food Processing Wastewater

Biofilm (or attached growth) reactors can be effectively used to treat organic wastewater from various industries such as food processing industry. They have a number of advantages including high organic loading rates (OLRs) and improved operational stability. A flexible fibre biofim reactor (FFBR) has been developed for efficient and cost effective treatment of food processing wastewater. In the process, simple flexible fibre packing with a very high specific surface area is used as support for microorganisms. The COD removal efficiencies for a range of OLRs have been studied. The FFBR can support an increasingly high OLR, but with a corresponding decrease in the COD removal efficiency. Therefore, a two-stage FFBR was developed to increase the treatment efficiency for systems with high OLRs. Experimental results indicated that a high overall COD removal efficiency could be achieved. At an influent COD of about 2700 mg/L and an OLR of 7.7 kgCOD/m3d, COD removal efficiencies of 76% and 82% were achieved in the first and the second stage of the reactor, respectively. The overall COD removal efficiency was 96%. Therefore, even for wastewater samples with high organic strength, high quality treated effluents could be readily achieved by the use of multiple stage FFBRs.

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