scholarly journals Removal of Dissolved Organic Compounds and Contaminants from Wastewater of a Petroleum Refinery by Ion Exchange

2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (10) ◽  
pp. 33-49
Author(s):  
Najwa Sabir Majeed ◽  
Samira Najem Abdullah
Keyword(s):  
Ion Exchange ◽  
Adsorption Capacity ◽  
Organic Compounds ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Environmental Concern ◽  
Removal Rate ◽  
Continuous System ◽  
Constant Flow Rate ◽  
Column Dynamics ◽  
Dissolved Organic Compounds

The efficient removal of dissolved organic compounds (DOC) from wastewater has become a major environmental concern because of its high toxicity even at low concentrations. Therefore, a technique was needed to reduce these pollutants. Ion exchange technology (IE) was used with AmberliteTM IR120 Na, AmberliteTM IR96RF, and AmberliteTM IR402, firstly by using anion and mixed bed system, where the following variables are investigated for the process of adsorption: The height of the bed in column (8,10 and 14 cm), different concentrations of (DOC) content at constant flow rate. The use of an ion exchanger unit (continuous system) with three columns (cation, anion, and mixed bed) was studied. The effect of the following variables, such as a change in temperatures (23,30 and 40 Co) and the change in flow rate (2,4,6 L/min) was studied. The results showed that the adsorption capacity decreased with increasing the flow rate. The linear equation models of (Langmuir, Freundlich, Timken, and Dubinin-Radushkevich) were used. The results were analyzed using three known models for equilibrium and temperature constant. Graphically, the Langmuir model was the most consistent with the adsorption results because it has the highest adsorption capacity and the highest correlation value of R2 = 0.97. The ion exchange column dynamics were studied using models such as (Thomas model). The results showed that the experimental results were well correlated with the model equations. While the tests showed that the removal rate of pollutants was up to 90% for organic compounds.    

scholarly journals Packed Bed Biosorption of Lead and Copper Ions Using Sugarcane Bagasse

2016 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 23 ◽  
Author(s):  
Norwin Dale F Duga ◽  
Pauline Edrickke A Imperial ◽  
Allan N Soriano ◽  
Aileen D Nieva
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Adsorption Capacity ◽  
Sugarcane Bagasse ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Copper Ions ◽  
Continuous System ◽  
Packed Bed ◽  
Packed Bed Column ◽  
Varying Parameters ◽  
Bed Height

Bagasse, a waste material from sugarcane has been studied as a biosorbent for removing heavy metals, Pb2+ and Cu2+, in a continuous system using a packed bed column. This study was undertaken to determine the influence of varying the bed height and flow rate on the breakthrough and saturation time. Thomas, Adams-Bohart and Yoon-Nelson models were used to assess the effects of varying parameters and both Thomas and Yoon-Nelson models were found to be satisfactory to describe the column data obtained in the experiment. Moreover, lead ions are adsorbed more efficiently with an adsorption capacity of 4.54 mg/g compared to copper ions with 3.98 mg/g at the most feasible parameters having a flow rate of 100 mL/min and a bed height of 30 cm

Preparation of submicron ion-exchange fibers and application in copper ions removal from aqueous solutions

e-Polymers ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shuqin Feng ◽  
Xinyuan Shen
Keyword(s):  
Ion Exchange ◽  
Adsorption Capacity ◽  
Copper Ions ◽  
Removal Rate ◽  
Toxic Metal ◽  
Adsorption Rate ◽  
Maximum Adsorption Capacity ◽  
High Porosity ◽  
Spectroscopy Analysis ◽  
Sem Images

AbstractThe submicron ion-exchange fibers (IEF) of polystyrene (PS) and styrene-isoprene-styrene block copolymer (SIS) blends (80/20, w/w) obtained by electrospinning technology were further sulfonated with sulfuric acid to produce strong acidic cation ion exchange fibers. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) images showed that there were obvious increase in the diameters, scratches, cracks, and micro-pores on the rough IEF surface. Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy analysis showed there were many sulfonated acid groups introduced onto the benzene wreath of styrene. The maximum adsorption capacity and the adsorption rate of copper ions were carried out and their removal rate determined by spectrophotometry. The results of the adsorption for copper ions showed that submicron IEF from PS/SIS blends with a high porosity (85%) and a high specific surface (760 m2/g) possess a rapid adsorption rate and a high ion adsorption amount (305.9 mmg/g). This high adsorption capacity suggests that the IEF can be efficiently applied to filter out toxic metal ions, and has excellent efficiency to remove copper ions from aqueous solution.

Polyamine Type IEF’s Adsorption Efficiency to Cyanide and Copper

2014 ◽  
Vol 1004-1005 ◽  
pp. 996-999
Author(s):  
Ming Yu Li ◽  
Zhi Hao Li ◽  
Qing Xuan Zeng ◽  
Zhan Qiang Cao
Keyword(s):  
Ion Exchange ◽  
Adsorption Capacity ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Adsorption Efficiency ◽  
Triethylene Tetramine ◽  
Ion Exchange Fiber ◽  
Complex Ion

The adsorption capacity of two kinds of Ion exchange fiber (IEF) was compared to treat the wastewater contained CNT and Cu, then adsorption efficiency of Poly Acrylo-amidino Triethylene tetramine Fiber (PATAF) was studied under different pH (7.5-9.0) and flow rate (80.4-160.8 BV⋅h-1). The concentration of cyanide and complex ion were measured at pH=8, flow rate=126.0 BV⋅h-1, and the desorption conditions were studied under different concentration and flow rate.

Utilization of Waste of Enzymes Biomass as Biosorbent for the Removal of Dyes from Aqueous Solution in Batch and Fluidized Bed Column

2020 ◽  
Vol 71 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Salman H. Abbas ◽  
Younis M. Younis ◽  
Mohammed K. Hussain ◽  
Firas Hashim Kamar ◽  
Gheorghe Nechifor ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Data ◽  
Aqueous Solution ◽  
Particle Size ◽  
Adsorption Capacity ◽  
Fluidized Bed ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Fungal Biomass ◽  
Solution Flow Rate ◽  
Maximum Adsorption Capacity ◽  
Solution Flow

The biosorption performance of both batch and liquid-solid fluidized bed operations of dead fungal biomass type (Agaricusbisporus ) for removal of methylene blue from aqueous solution was investigated. In batch system, the adsorption capacity and removal efficiency of dead fungal biomass were evaluated. In fluidized bed system, the experiments were conducted to study the effects of important parameters such as particle size (701-1400�m), initial dye concentration(10-100 mg/L), bed depth (5-15 cm) and solution flow rate (5-20 ml/min) on breakthrough curves. In batch method, the experimental data was modeled using several models (Langmuir,Freundlich, Temkin and Dubinin-Radushkviechmodels) to study equilibrium isotherms, the experimental data followed Langmuir model and the results showed that the maximum adsorption capacity obtained was (28.90, 24.15, 21.23 mg/g) at mean particle size (0.786, 0.935, 1.280 mm) respectively. In Fluidized-bed method, the results show that the total ion uptake and the overall capacity will be decreased with increasing flow rate and increased with increasing initial concentrations, bed depth and decreasing particle size.

scholarly journals EFFECT OF TUBE PITCH ON HEAR TRANSFER IN SPRINKLED TUBE BUNDLE

2015 ◽  
Vol 55 (5) ◽  
pp. 329 ◽  
Author(s):  
Petr Kracík ◽  
Jiří Pospíšil
Keyword(s):  
Flow Rate ◽  
Tube Bundle ◽  
Thin Liquid Film ◽  
Thermal Conditions ◽  
Tube Length ◽  
Falling Film ◽  
Constant Flow Rate ◽  
Physical Conditions ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Tube Pitch

Water flowing on a sprinkled tube bundle forms three basic modes: the Droplet mode (the liquid drips from one tube to another), the Jet mode (with an increasing flow rate, the droplets merge into a column) and the Membrane (Sheet) mode (with a further increase in the flow rate of the falling film liquid, the columns merge and create sheets between the tubes. With a sufficient flow rate, the sheets merge at this stage, and the tube bundle is completely covered by a thin liquid film). There are several factors influencing both the individual modes and the heat transfer. Beside the above-mentioned falling film liquid flow rate, these are for instance the tube diameters, the tube pitches in the tube bundle, or the physical conditions of the falling film liquid. This paper presents a summary of data measured at atmospheric pressure, with a tube bundle consisting of copper tubes of 12 millimetres in diameter, and with a studied tube length of one meter. The tubes are situated horizontally one above another at a pitch of 15 to 30 mm, and there is a distribution tube placed above them with water flowing through apertures of 1.0mm in diameter at a 9.2mm span. Two thermal conditions have been tested with all pitches: 15 °C to 40 °C and 15 °C to 45 °C. The temperature of the falling film liquid, which was heated during the flow through the exchanger, was 15 °C at the distribution tube input. The temperature of the heating liquid at the exchanger input, which had a constant flow rate of approx. 7.2. litres per minute, was 40 °C, or alternatively 45 °C.

scholarly journals Stormwater Runoff Treatment Using Pervious Concrete Modified with Various Nanomaterials: A Comprehensive Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (15) ◽  
pp. 8552
Author(s):  
Vahid Alimohammadi ◽  
Mehdi Maghfouri ◽  
Delaram Nourmohammadi ◽  
Pejman Azarsa ◽  
Rishi Gupta ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Adsorption Capacity ◽  
Removal Rate ◽  
Stormwater Runoff ◽  
Infiltration Rate ◽  
Stormwater Treatment ◽  
Adsorption Mechanisms ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Adsorption Processes

Clean water is a vital need for all living creatures during their lifespan. However, contaminated stormwater is a major issue around the globe. A wide range of contaminants, including heavy metals, organic and inorganic impurities, has been discovered in stormwater. Some commonly utilized methods, such as biological, physical and chemical procedures, have been considered to overcome these issues. However, these current approaches result in moderate to low contaminant removal efficiencies for certain classes of contaminants. Of late, filtration and adsorption processes have become more featured in permeable concretes (PCs) for the treatment of stormwater. As nanoparticles have vast potential and unique characterizations, such as a higher surface area to cure polluted stormwater, employing them to improve permeable concretes’ capabilities in stormwater treatment systems is an effective way to increase filtration and adsorption mechanisms. The present study reviews the removal rate of different stormwater contaminants such as heavy metals, organic and other pollutants using nanoparticle-improved PC. The application of different kinds of nanomaterials in PC as porous media to investigate their influences on the properties of PC, including the permeability rate, compressive strength, adsorption capacity and mix design of such concrete, was also studied. The findings of this review show that different types of nanomaterials improve the removal efficiency, compressive strength and adsorption capacity and decrease the infiltration rate of PC during the stormwater treatment process. With regard to the lack of comprehensive investigation concerning the use of nanomaterials in PC to treat polluted stormwater runoff, this study reviews 242 published articles on the removal rate of different stormwater contaminants by using PC improved with nanoparticles.

scholarly journals Hydrothermal Synthesis of Sodalite-Type N-A-S-H from Fly Ash to Remove Ammonium and Phosphorus from Water

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (11) ◽  
pp. 2741
Author(s):  
Pengcheng Lv ◽  
Ruihong Meng ◽  
Zhongyang Mao ◽  
Min Deng
Keyword(s):  
Fly Ash ◽  
Adsorption Capacity ◽  
Removal Rate ◽  
Kinetic Studies ◽  
Solute Concentration ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Sodium Aluminosilicate ◽  
Equilibrium Data ◽  
One Step ◽  
Ft Ir

In this study, the hydrated sodium aluminosilicate material was synthesized by one-step hydrothermal alkaline desilication using fly ash (FA) as raw material. The synthesized materials were characterized by XRD, XRF, FT-IR and SEM. The characterization results showed that the alkali-soluble desilication successfully had synthesized the sodium aluminosilicate crystalline (N-A-S-H) phase of sodalite-type (SOD), and the modified material had good ionic affinity and adsorption capacity. In order to figure out the suitability of SOD as an adsorbent for the removal of ammonium and phosphorus from wastewater, the effects of material dosing, contact time, ambient pH and initial solute concentration on the simultaneous removal of ammonium and phosphorus are investigated by intermittent adsorption tests. Under the optimal adsorption conditions, the removal rate of ammonium was 73.3%, the removal rate of phosphate was 85.8% and the unit adsorption capacity reached 9.15 mg/L and 2.14 mg/L, respectively. Adsorption kinetic studies showed that the adsorption of ammonium and phosphorus by SOD was consistent with a quasi-secondary kinetic model. The adsorption isotherm analysis showed that the equilibrium data were in good agreement with the Langmuir and Freundlich model. According to thermodynamic calculations, the adsorption of ammonium and phosphorus was found to be a heat-absorbing and spontaneous process. Therefore, the preparation of SOD by modified FA has good adsorption properties as adsorbent and has excellent potential for application in the removal of contaminants from wastewater.

scholarly journals Investigation of the transport characteristics of Pb(II) in sand-bone char columns

2021 ◽  
Vol 104 (2) ◽  
pp. 003685042110236
Author(s):  
Gang Li ◽  
Jinli Zhang ◽  
Jia Liu ◽  
Tao Luo ◽  
Yu Xi
Keyword(s):  
Adsorption Capacity ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Dose Response ◽  
Construction Materials ◽  
Column Height ◽  
Maximum Adsorption Capacity ◽  
Complexation Reaction ◽  
Bone Char ◽  
Inlet Flow ◽  
Inlet Flow Rate

Pb(II) leakage from batteries, dyes, construction materials, and gasoline threaten human health and environmental safety, and suitable adsorption materials are vitally important for Pb(II) removal. Bone char is an outstanding adsorbent material for water treatment, and the effectiveness in Pb(II) removing need to be verified. In this paper, the transport characteristics of Pb(II) in columns filled with a sand and bone char mixture were studied at the laboratory scale, and the influences of the initial concentration, column height, inlet flow rate, and competing ion Cu(II) on Pb(II) adsorption and transport were analyzed. The Thomas and Dose-Response models were used to predict the test results, and the mechanisms of Pb(II) adsorption on bone char were investigated. The results showed that the adsorption capacity of the bone char increased with increasing column height and decreased with increasing initial Pb(II) concentration, flow rate, and Cu(II) concentration. The maximum adsorption capacity reached 38.466 mg/g and the saturation rate was 95.8% at an initial Pb(II) concentration of 200 mg/L, inlet flow rate of 4 mL/min, and column height of 30 cm. In the competitive binary system, the higher the Cu(II) concentration was, the greater the decreases in the breakthrough and termination times, and the faster the decrease in the Pb(II) adsorption capacity of the bone char. The predicted results of the Dose-Response model agreed well with the experimental results and were significantly better than those of the Thomas model. The main mechanisms of Pb(II) adsorption on bone char include a surface complexation reaction and the decomposition-replacement-precipitation of calcium hydroxyapatite (CaHA). Based on selectivity, sensitivity, and cost analyses, it can be concluded that bone char is a potential adsorbent for Pb(II)-containing wastewater treatment.

scholarly journals Quantitative Monitoring of Dynamic Blood Flows Using Coflowing Laminar Streams in a Sensorless Approach

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (16) ◽  
pp. 7260
Author(s):  
Yang Jun Kang
Keyword(s):  
Blood Flow ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Blood Viscosity ◽  
Measurement Errors ◽  
Present Method ◽  
Test Fluid ◽  
Constant Flow Rate ◽  
Rbc Aggregation ◽  
Sinusoidal Flow ◽  
Analytical Expressions

Determination of blood viscosity requires consistent measurement of blood flow rates, which leads to measurement errors and presents several issues when there are continuous changes in hematocrit changes. Instead of blood viscosity, a coflowing channel as a pressure sensor is adopted to quantify the dynamic flow of blood. Information on blood (i.e., hematocrit, flow rate, and viscosity) is not provided in advance. Using a discrete circuit model for the coflowing streams, the analytical expressions for four properties (i.e., pressure, shear stress, and two types of work) are then derived to quantify the flow of the test fluid. The analytical expressions are validated through numerical simulations. To demonstrate the method, the four properties are obtained using the present method by varying the flow patterns (i.e., constant flow rate or sinusoidal flow rate) as well as test fluids (i.e., glycerin solutions and blood). Thereafter, the present method is applied to quantify the dynamic flows of RBC aggregation-enhanced blood with a peristaltic pump, where any information regarding the blood is not specific. The experimental results indicate that the present method can quantify dynamic blood flow consistently, where hematocrit changes continuously over time.

Toward a Microscopic Model of Light Absorbing Dissolved Organic Compounds in Aqueous Environments: Theoretical and Experimental Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Natalia V. Karimova ◽  
Michael R Alves ◽  
Man Luo ◽  
Vicki Grassian ◽  
Robert Benny Gerber
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Study ◽  
Organic Compounds ◽  
Water Systems ◽  
Microscopic Model ◽  
Water Interface ◽  
Marine Environments ◽  
Macromolecular Systems ◽  
Aqueous Environments ◽  
Air Water Interface ◽  
Dissolved Organic Compounds

Water systems often contain complex macromolecular systems that absorb light. In marine environments, these light absorbing components are often at the air-water interface and can participate in the chemistry of...

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