Influence of cationic polyelectrolyte coagulant on microfiltration performance for treatment of oxidation pond effluent

A laboratory scale microfiltration membrane unit was set up to assess the effectiveness of the microfiltration in polishing oxidation pond effluent. In addition, batch pretreatment with polyelectrolyte coagulant was conducted to assess the improvement in flux and filtrate production during coagulati...

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Published in:Desalination 2005-11, Vol.184 (1), p.423-430
Main Authors: Katayon, S., Megat Mohd Noor, M.J., Abdul Ghani, L.A., Ahmad, J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Chemical engineering
Coagulation
Exact sciences and technology
Membrane separation (reverse osmosis, dialysis...)
Microfiltration
Pollution
Polyelectrolyte coagulant
Reactors
Water treatment
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Summary:A laboratory scale microfiltration membrane unit was set up to assess the effectiveness of the microfiltration in polishing oxidation pond effluent. In addition, batch pretreatment with polyelectrolyte coagulant was conducted to assess the improvement in flux and filtrate production during coagulation-microfiltration. Results revealed about 500% increase in steady state flux during coagulation-microfiltration process. Moreover, integration of microfiltration with coagulation also improved the quality of effluent, in terms of turbidity and COD removals. About 50–60% and 75% removals were recorded for COD and turbidity, respectively during coagulation-microfiltration which was greater than those obtained during microfiltration alone.
ISSN:0011-9164
1873-4464
DOI:10.1016/j.desal.2005.03.049