An Investigation into the Pre-Treatment of Dairy Wastewater Prior to Aerobic Biological Treatment

1994 ◽  
Vol 29 (9) ◽  
pp. 205-212 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. Kasapgil ◽  
G. K. Anderson ◽  
O. Ince
Keyword(s):  
Biological Treatment ◽  
Treatment Plant ◽  
Pilot Scale ◽  
Dairy Wastewater ◽  
Dissolved Air Flotation ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
Pre Treatment ◽  
Urban Wastewater Treatment ◽  
Final Effluent ◽  
Dissolved Air

Implementation of the EC Directive on Urban Wastewater Treatment has led to the introduction of more stringent discharge standards being imposed by the Regulating Agencies in the United Kingdom. It is for this reason that this investigation into the pre-treatment of a dairy wastewater prior to aerobic biological treatment was carried out. In order to upgrade the existing treatment plant at a local dairy a Dissolved Air Flotation (DAF) and an anaerobic digestion system as pre-treatment process were studied at pilot - scale. Results obtained from this study showed that the existing aerobic biological treatment plant failed to achieve both the present consent conditions and those required in 1995. It was shown that an anaerobic filter would enable the plant to meet the discharge standards proposed by the National Rivers Authority but due to the configuration of the land available for new works it is recommended that the existing aerobic biological filter be replaced by an activated sludge system. It is anticipated that such a system would reduce the final effluent COD to less than 125 mg/l.

SWRO pre-treatment design and operation using Enflo-DAF™ technology

2012 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tony Amato ◽  
Kuem-Seo Park ◽  
Wonkyu Yim ◽  
Tschungil Kim
Keyword(s):  
Elevated Temperatures ◽  
Red Tide ◽  
Treatment Plant ◽  
Pilot Scale ◽  
Water Industry ◽  
Dissolved Air Flotation ◽  
Seawater Reverse Osmosis ◽  
Pre Treatment ◽  
Treatment Design ◽  
Dissolved Air

The purpose of this paper is to present an overview of the design for both the full scale and pilot scale seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) pre-treatment plant comprising Enflo-DAF™ dissolved air flotation (DAF) technology and dual media filtration (DMF) proposed and operating respectively at Ras Al Khair site in Saudi Arabia. The application of both DAF and DMF in the municipal water industry is regarded as well established; however the application of DAF to the treatment of seawater particularly at elevated temperatures and which is also prone to Red Tide or severe algae events is relatively new and there is a limited amount of experience in this area.

Pre-treatment with dissolved air flotation considering an integrated process design

2001 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 115-122
Author(s):  
J. Dahlquist ◽  
M. Kulesza
Keyword(s):  
Organic Matter ◽  
Process Design ◽  
Treatment Plant ◽  
Integrated Process ◽  
Raw Water ◽  
Dissolved Air Flotation ◽  
Air Flotation ◽  
Pre Treatment ◽  
Treatment Step ◽  
Dissolved Air

The raw water from Lake Zegrzynski is difficult to treat and requires a high chemical dosing rate of coagulant for the reduction of organic matter in order to comply with EU standards. The high degree of reduction calls for an efficient coagulant, but also an optimal chemistry such as correct dosing amount and an optimal flocculation-pH. The paper describes different removal efficiencies of organic matter, particularly with respect to pH in flocculation. During the warm season, the raw water can also suffer from large amounts of plankton that are difficult to remove to a satisfactory degree. In a two-step chemical treatment concept, with Dissolved Air Flotation (DAF) and the pulsator process, the plankton content in the final outlet water is reduced to very low levels. It follows that eventual peaks of plankton in the raw water cannot be detected in the final outlet water. Ozone is added for removal of taste and odour originating from the presence of plankton. In the pre-treatment step prior to the ozonation, a great deal of the organic matter is removed, which reduces the necessary ozone dosage. The Municipal Water Company of Warsaw City has decided to consider an additional pre-treatment step to the existing water treatment plant at Wieliszew. For that purpose, and bearing in mind an integrated process design, the company has performed pilot-scale experiments with DAF installed prior to a process line identical with the existing full-scale plant. The experimental flow is about 10 m3/h.

Enhanced rapid gravity filtration and dissolved air flotation for pre-treatment of river thames reservoir water

1998 ◽  
Vol 37 (2) ◽  
pp. 35-42 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. J. Bauer ◽  
R. Bayley ◽  
M. J. Chipps ◽  
A. Eades ◽  
R. J. Scriven ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Water Treatment ◽  
Water Supply ◽  
21St Century ◽  
Reservoir Water ◽  
Dissolved Air Flotation ◽  
Lowland Rivers ◽  
Air Flotation ◽  
Pre Treatment ◽  
Counter Current ◽  
Dissolved Air

Thames Water treats approximately 2800Ml/d of water originating mainly from the lowland rivers Thames and Lee for supply to over 7.3million customers, principally in the cities of London and Oxford. This paper reviews aspects of Thames Water's research, design and operating experiences of treating algal rich reservoir stored lowland water. Areas covered include experiences of optimising reservoir management, uprating and upgrading of rapid gravity filtration (RGF), standard co-current dissolved air flotation (DAF) and counter-current dissolved air flotation/filtration (COCO-DAFF®) to counter operational problems caused by seasonal blooms of filter blocking algae such as Melosira spp., Aphanizomenon spp. and Anabaena spp. A major programme of uprating and modernisation (inclusion of Advanced Water Treatment: GAC and ozone) of the major works is in progress which, together with the Thames Tunnel Ring Main, will meet London's water supply needs into the 21st Century.

Enhanced sludge conditioning by enzyme pre-treatment: comparison of laboratory and pilot scale dewatering results

2006 ◽  
Vol 54 (5) ◽  
pp. 33-41 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Dursun ◽  
M. Turkmen ◽  
M. Abu-Orf ◽  
S.K. Dentel
Keyword(s):  
Extracellular Polymeric Substances ◽  
Treatment Plant ◽  
Pilot Scale ◽  
Solid Content ◽  
Filter Press ◽  
Treatment Comparison ◽  
Anaerobically Digested Sludge ◽  
Network Strength ◽  
Pre Treatment ◽  
Solids Content

The effect of enzyme pre-treatment on dewaterability of anaerobically digested sludge was investigated at both laboratory and pilot scale. Our results revealed a significant increase in cake solid content (27% cake solids compared to 18% without enzyme pre-treatment), using an enzyme dose of only 20 mg/L. In order to assess practical application, enzyme pre-treatment was applied at the Wilmington, Delaware (US) wastewater treatment plant, using a pilot-scale centrifuge. However, the efficiency reached in laboratory scale could not be obtained in pilot scale, where the final cake solids content did not exceed 20%. Centrifuge and belt filter press (simulated by Crown Press™) dewatering were compared in terms of the process efficiencies in the absence and presence of enzyme pre-treatment. Possible factors that might cause the differences were tested by experimental and statistical comparisons. Results indicated that the higher shear applied in centrifugation is responsible for the lack of improved cake solids. The network strength of sludge determined by rheological measurements revealed that enzymatic treatment weakens the gel structure of the sludge floc through the hydrolysis of extracellular polymeric substances; this allows improved dewatering by filtration processes, but leads to floc deterioration when subjected to high shear during centrifugation.

Optimising dissolved air flotation/filtration treatment of algae-laden lagoon effluent using surface charge: a Bolivar treatment plant case study

2012 ◽  
Vol 66 (8) ◽  
pp. 1684-1690 ◽  
Author(s):  
Russell Yap ◽  
Michael Holmes ◽  
William Peirson ◽  
Michael Whittaker ◽  
Richard Stuetz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Wastewater Treatment ◽  
Surface Charge ◽  
Wastewater Treatment Plant ◽  
Pilot Plant ◽  
Treatment Plant ◽  
Dissolved Air Flotation ◽  
Air Flotation ◽  
A Charge ◽  
Dissolved Air

Dissolved air flotation (DAF) incorporating filtration (DAFF) is used at the Bolivar wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) to polish lagoon effluent for reuse. Elevated algal populations are frequently experienced and can lead to increased coagulant requirements and process control issues. Streaming current detectors (SCDs) and a charge demand analyser (CDA) were used to monitor the full-scale plant. This was followed by an optimisation study using a pilot plant with a CDA. It was found that the normal operational charge demand range for DAF at Bolivar was between −46 and −40 μeq L−1. Decreasing the pH of coagulation reduced coagulant consumption and facilitated more sensitive CDA responses to changes in alum dose.

scholarly journals Short investigation on occurrence and removal of semivolatiles during wastewater treatment processes

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 130-140
Author(s):  
Maria Diana Puiu ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Wastewater Treatment ◽  
Organic Contaminants ◽  
Biological Treatment ◽  
Organic Matter Content ◽  
Treatment Plant ◽  
Oxygen Demand ◽  
Matter Content ◽  
Physical Treatment ◽  
Dissolved Air Flotation ◽  
Treatment Processes

The food industry wastewater is known to present a high organic matter content, due to specific raw materials and processing activities. Even if these compounds are not directly toxic to the environment, high concentrations in effluents could represent a source of pollution as discharges of high biological oxygen demand may impact receiving river's ecosystems. Identifying the main organic contaminants in wastewater samples represents the first step in establishing the optimum treatment method. The sample analysis for the non-target compounds through the GC-MS technique highlights, along with other analytical parameters, the efficiency of the main physical and biological treatment steps of the middle-size Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP). Long-chain fatty acids and their esters were the main abundant classes of non-target identified compounds. The highest intensity detection signal was reached by n-hexadecanoic acid or palmitic acid, a component of palm oil, after the physical treatment processes with dissolved air flotation, and by 1-octadecanol after biological treatment.

High-rate dissolved air flotation for water treatment

2001 ◽  
Vol 43 (8) ◽  
pp. 43-49 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. A. P. Raeli ◽  
M. Marchetto
Keyword(s):  
Reynolds Numbers ◽  
Pilot Scale ◽  
Water Velocity ◽  
High Rate ◽  
Raw Water ◽  
Parallel Plates ◽  
Dissolved Air Flotation ◽  
Removal Efficiencies ◽  
Air Flotation ◽  
Dissolved Air

This paper presents the results of an experimental investigation about the performance of a horizontal flow high-rate pilot scale Dissolved Air Flotation (HRDAF) unit containing inclined parallel plates for treating a coloured and low turbidity raw water. Experiments were performed with the DAF unit in order to verify the influence on flotation of : (i) the water velocity (Vh) between the plates, in the range 18 to 96.5 cm.min−1 with corresponding Reynolds numbers between 240 and 1060; (ii) the supplied air (S*) value ranging from 2.2 to 8.5 g of air/m3 of water ; (iii) the angle of the plates (60° or 70°). The best pilot plant operational condition was obtained applying only 4.0 g/m3 (S*) with Vh around 18 cm.min−1 for treatment of water coagulated with a Al2(SO4)3 dosage of 40 mg.l−1. In these conditions, the unit presented very good removal efficiencies of colour (90%, residual of 10 uC), turbidity (88%, residual of 0.8 NTU ) and TSS (94%, residual of 1.8 mg.l−1). Furthermore, the unit could operate at higher Vh values up to 76 cm.min−1 and still present good results. The DAF unit thus behaved as a high rate unit presenting good performance with low air requirement.

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