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Natural coagulants in water clarification
conference contribution
posted on 2018-02-12, 15:09 authored by Geoff K. Folkard, John P. Sutherland, W.D. GrantPowdered seed suspensions of the Moringa oleifera tree have proved effective as a primary coagulant to clarify a stable kaolinite suspension. Acting as a cationic polyelectrolyte optimum minimum dosage to achieve maximum turbidity removal have been determined over a range of initial turbidity values (50-550NTU). The weight ratio of seed dosage to clay concentration appears independent of initial clay concentration. A field usable dissolved air flotation system has been developed. This technique, when applied to a kaolinite/bentonite model suspension, produced clear water in minutes as opposed to hours for conventional sedimentation. Topics for further investigation are outlined.
Funding
This paper reports on the initial findings of a three year research programme funded by the Overseas Development Administration.
History
School
- Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering
Research Unit
- Water, Engineering and Development Centre (WEDC)
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WEDC ConferenceCitation
FOLKARD, G.K., SUTHERLAND, J.P. and GRANT, W.D., 1987. Natural coagulants in water clarification. IN: Pickford, J. (ed). Rural water and engineering development in Africa: Proceedings of the 13th WEDC International Conference, Lilongwe, Malawi, 6-10 April 1987, pp.42-45.Publisher
© WEDC, Loughborough UniversityVersion
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1987Notes
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WEDC_ID:13064Language
- en