Optimization of coagulation and dissolved air flotation (DAF) treatment of semi-aerobic landfill leachate using response surface methodology (RSM)

FeCl 3 coagulation and dissolved air flotation (DAF) were combined to assess the success of these techniques for the treatment of semiaerobic landfill leachate. Treatment parameters (i.e.; flow rate, coagulant dosage, pH and injection time) were optimized via response surface methodology (RSM) using...

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Published in:Desalination 2011-08, Vol.277 (1), p.74-82
Main Authors: Adlan, Mohd Nordin, Palaniandy, Puganeshwary, Aziz, Hamidi Abdul
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
air
ammonium nitrogen
Applied sciences
Charge coupled devices
Chemical engineering
chemical oxygen demand
Coagulation
color
Crack opening displacement
desalination
Dissolution
Dissolved air flotation
Exact sciences and technology
Ferric chloride
Flotation
General treatment and storage processes
Landfill leachate
landfill leachates
Landfills
Mathematical models
Optimization
Pollution
Response surface methodology
Solid-solid systems
Turbidity
Wastes
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Summary:FeCl 3 coagulation and dissolved air flotation (DAF) were combined to assess the success of these techniques for the treatment of semiaerobic landfill leachate. Treatment parameters (i.e.; flow rate, coagulant dosage, pH and injection time) were optimized via response surface methodology (RSM) using central composite design (CCD) to yield the maximum removal of turbidity, chemical oxygen demand (COD), color and ammonia nitrogen (NH 3-N). Model-determined optimum conditions were tested to confirm the predicted results. Initial concentrations of turbidity (259 FAU), COD (2010 mg/L), color (4000 PtCo) and NH 3-N (1975 mg/L) were reduced by 50%, 75%, 93% and 41%, respectively. These experimental results were consistent with those predicted by the model. The optimum operating conditions for coagulation and DAF were 599.22 mg/L of FeCl 3 at pH 4.76 followed with saturator pressure of 600 kPa, flow rate 6 L/min and injection time of 101 s. ► Coagulation and DAF were capable to treat actual semi-aerobic landfill leachate. ► Turbidity, COD, color and NH 3-N removals were 53%, 72%, 94% and 43% respectively. ► Optimum experimental removals for the studied parameters were obtained based on RSM. ► Optimum removal process involved pressure, flow rate, dosage, pH and injection time. ► The first of its kind for the treatment of actual semi-aerobic landfill leachate.
ISSN:0011-9164
1873-4464
DOI:10.1016/j.desal.2011.04.006