Behaviour of air injection nozzles in dissolved air flotation

1995 ◽  
Vol 31 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 25-35 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. M. Rykaart ◽  
J. Haarhoff
Keyword(s):  
Bubble Coalescence ◽  
Second Phase ◽  
Initial Growth ◽  
Two Phase ◽  
Dissolved Air Flotation ◽  
Nozzle Orifice ◽  
Pressure Release ◽  
Air Volume ◽  
Air Flotation ◽  
Dissolved Air

A simple two-phase conceptual model is postulated to explain the initial growth of microbubbles after pressure release in dissolved air flotation. During the first phase bubbles merely expand from existing nucleation centres as air precipitates from solution, without bubble coalescence. This phase ends when all excess air is transferred to the gas phase. During the second phase, the total air volume remains the same, but bubbles continue to grow due to bubble coalescence. This model is used to explain the results from experiments where three different nozzle variations were tested, namely a nozzle with an impinging surface immediately outside the nozzle orifice, a nozzle with a bend in the nozzle channel, and a nozzle with a tapering outlet immediately outside the nozzle orifice. From these experiments, it is inferred that the first phase of bubble growth is completed at approximately 1.7 ms after the start of pressure release.

Evaluation of flow hydrodynamics in a pilot-scale dissolved air flotation tank: a comparison between CFD and experimental measurements

2015 ◽  
Vol 72 (7) ◽  
pp. 1111-1118 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. Lakghomi ◽  
Y. Lawryshyn ◽  
R. Hofmann
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Scale ◽  
Solid Particles ◽  
Cfd Model ◽  
Two Phase ◽  
Dissolved Air Flotation ◽  
Cfd Models ◽  
Three Phase ◽  
Computational Fluid Dynamics Cfd ◽  
Air Flotation ◽  
Dissolved Air

Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) models of dissolved air flotation (DAF) have shown formation of stratified flow (back and forth horizontal flow layers at the top of the separation zone) and its impact on improved DAF efficiency. However, there has been a lack of experimental validation of CFD predictions, especially in the presence of solid particles. In this work, for the first time, both two-phase (air–water) and three-phase (air–water–solid particles) CFD models were evaluated at pilot scale using measurements of residence time distribution, bubble layer position and bubble–particle contact efficiency. The pilot-scale results confirmed the accuracy of the CFD model for both two-phase and three-phase flows, but showed that the accuracy of the three-phase CFD model would partly depend on the estimation of bubble–particle attachment efficiency.

Two-phase simulations of an off-nominally operating dissolved-air flotation tank

2007 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 213 ◽  
Author(s):  
V. Emmanouil ◽  
E.P. Skaperdas ◽  
T.D. Karapantsios ◽  
K.A. Matis
Keyword(s):  
Two Phase ◽  
Dissolved Air Flotation ◽  
Air Flotation ◽  
Dissolved Air

Study of 3D-Printed Pressure Release Nozzle for Microbubble Formation in Full-Scale Dissolved Air Flotation (DAF)

2020 ◽  
Vol 155 ◽  
pp. 108070
Author(s):  
Alireza Kouhestani ◽  
Ali Amani Tehrani ◽  
Hesam Parsaeian ◽  
Mohamad Hosein Nikfar ◽  
Alireza Bazargan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Full Scale ◽  
Dissolved Air Flotation ◽  
Pressure Release ◽  
3D Printed ◽  
Air Flotation ◽  
Dissolved Air

Research on CFD numerical simulation and flow field characteristics of countercurrent–cocurrent dissolved air flotation

2018 ◽  
Vol 77 (5) ◽  
pp. 1280-1292 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yong Lei Wang ◽  
Ning Wang ◽  
Ruibao Jia ◽  
Kefeng Zhang ◽  
Baozhen Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Flow Field ◽  
Two Phase ◽  
Dissolved Air Flotation ◽  
Adhesion Contact ◽  
Micro Bubble ◽  
Flow Field Characteristics ◽  
Air Flotation ◽  
Cfd Numerical Simulation ◽  
Dissolved Air

Abstract Countercurrent–cocurrent dissolved air flotation (CCDAF), the popular water purification device, which consists of collision and adhesion contact zones, showed favorable flotation conditions for micro-bubble adhesion and stability. In this study, computational fluid dynamics (CFD) numerical simulation was employed to confirm that the unique CCDAF configuration create reasonable and that the flow field characteristics were good no matter for single phase or gas–liquid two-phase conditions. In addition, the turbulence of the flow field was enhanced with the increasing influent load; the swirling was remarkably reduced with the increase of gas holdup. Meanwhile, a thick micro-bubble filter layer was formed in the separation zone, which favored bubble-flocs agglomerating and rising. The force analysis also showed that the cross section within the tank contribute to the uniformity of the bottom water collection as well as enlargement of the bottom outflow area, therefore improving the overall flotation performance. The simulation results revealed for the CCDAF process can provide technical guidance for engineering design and application.

Single- and two-phase numerical models of Dissolved Air Flotation: Comparison of 2D and 3D simulations

2010 ◽  
Vol 365 (1-3) ◽  
pp. 137-144 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mia Bondelind ◽  
Srdjan Sasic ◽  
Margaritis Kostoglou ◽  
Lars Bergdahl ◽  
Thomas J.R. Pettersson
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Models ◽  
Two Phase ◽  
Dissolved Air Flotation ◽  
3D Simulations ◽  
Air Flotation ◽  
2D And 3D ◽  
Dissolved Air

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.

Fat recovery from dissolved air flotation sludge

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 (9) ◽  
pp. 3543-3551
Author(s):  
H.W.H Menkveld ◽  
N. C Boelee ◽  
G.O.J Smith ◽  
S Christian
Keyword(s):  
Dissolved Air Flotation ◽  
Air Flotation ◽  
Dissolved Air

A study on the feasibility and mechanism of enhanced co-coagulation dissolved air flotation with chitosan-modified microbubbles

2021 ◽  
Vol 40 ◽  
pp. 101847
Author(s):  
Yonglei Wang ◽  
Wentao Sun ◽  
Luming Ding ◽  
Wei Liu ◽  
Liping Tian ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dissolved Air Flotation ◽  
Air Flotation ◽  
Dissolved Air

Evaluation of flocculation and dissolved air flotation as an advanced wastewater treatment

2001 ◽  
Vol 43 (8) ◽  
pp. 83-90 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. C. Pinto Filho ◽  
C. C. Brandão
Keyword(s):  
Wastewater Treatment ◽  
Domestic Wastewater ◽  
High Rate ◽  
Advanced Treatment ◽  
Dissolved Air Flotation ◽  
Anaerobic Reactor ◽  
Treatment Processes ◽  
Domestic Wastewater Treatment ◽  
Air Flotation ◽  
Dissolved Air

A bench scale study was carried out in order to evaluate the applicability of dissolved air flotation (DAF) as an advanced treatment for effluents from three different domestic wastewater treatment processes, namely: (i) a tertiary activated sludge plant ; (ii) an upflow sludge blanket anaerobic reactor (UASB); and (iii) a high-rate stabilization pond.

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