This document provides information about the activated sludge process for wastewater treatment. The activated sludge process uses microorganisms and oxygen to biologically treat wastewater. Microorganisms consume organic matter in the wastewater to grow, reproducing and removing pollutants through metabolic processes. Key components of an activated sludge system include the aeration tank where microorganisms and wastewater are mixed with air, and the secondary clarifier where microorganisms are separated from treated water. The food to microorganism ratio (F:M ratio) is important to balance to maintain effective treatment. Calculations are provided to determine pounds of biochemical oxygen demand (BOD), mixed liquor suspended solids (MLSS),
There are three sources of alkalinity in water samples: hydroxide, carbonate, and bicarbonate alkalinity. The alkalinity method involves titrating a water sample from its original pH down to pH 8.3 to determine hydroxide and carbonate alkalinity. The sample is then titrated down to pH 4.5 to determine total alkalinity. Calculations are performed based on the volumes of acid added and normality to quantify each alkalinity type in units of mg/L as CaCO3. The source and amount of each alkalinity present depends on the initial pH and volume of acid needed to reach pH 8.3 versus the total volume to pH 4.
SLIDE 2-LITERATURE RIVIEW_PRODUCTION OF ACTIVATED CARBON FROM COCONUT SHELLBenjamin Lama
This document presents a literature review on producing activated carbon from coconut shells. It begins by defining coconut shell-based activated carbon and discussing its pore size distribution and properties that make it an effective universal adsorbent. It then outlines various applications of activated carbon, including water purification, gas purification, precious metal recovery, and more. The document also evaluates the feasibility and economics of producing activated carbon locally in Papua New Guinea using abundant coconut shells. It estimates that 31,000 tons of activated carbon could be produced annually, generating over $43 million in revenue by selling it in Asian markets. Engineering tests are proposed to compare properties of local activated carbon to imported varieties currently used. The conclusion questions why Papua New Guinea does not already
Alkalinity in water is measured by titrating a water sample with sulfuric acid and monitoring the pH. Alkalinity is caused by hydroxides, carbonates, and bicarbonates and is expressed in units of mg/L of calcium carbonate. The amount of acid needed to reduce the pH to 8.3 measures phenolphthalein alkalinity, while the amount to reduce to 4.5 measures total alkalinity. Different combinations of hydroxides, carbonates, and bicarbonates can be present depending on the initial pH. Alkalinity data provides information useful for water treatment processes like coagulation, softening, and corrosion control.
Hardness in water is caused by multivalent metal ions like calcium and magnesium. The document discusses the different types of hardness and methods for measuring and removing hardness, including lime-soda softening. Key points include that lime is used to remove carbonate hardness by precipitating calcium carbonate while soda ash removes non-carbonate hardness, and recarbonation converts precipitates back to bicarbonates to inhibit scaling. Bar diagrams and saturation indices are also discussed for analyzing water hardness levels and stability.
This document discusses electrocoagulation and electrooxidation as electrochemical wastewater treatment technologies. It provides an overview of the fundamentals and processes involved in electrocoagulation, including the electrolytic generation of coagulants through anode dissolution and oxygen/hydrogen generation. It also discusses different types of electrochemical cells used for electrocoagulation and factors like cell configuration, flow patterns and electrode polarity that influence process effectiveness. Electrooxidation processes and various electrode materials and cell designs are also briefly covered.
This document provides information about the activated sludge process for wastewater treatment. The activated sludge process uses microorganisms and oxygen to biologically treat wastewater. Microorganisms consume organic matter in the wastewater to grow, reproducing and removing pollutants through metabolic processes. Key components of an activated sludge system include the aeration tank where microorganisms and wastewater are mixed with air, and the secondary clarifier where microorganisms are separated from treated water. The food to microorganism ratio (F:M ratio) is important to balance to maintain effective treatment. Calculations are provided to determine pounds of biochemical oxygen demand (BOD), mixed liquor suspended solids (MLSS),
There are three sources of alkalinity in water samples: hydroxide, carbonate, and bicarbonate alkalinity. The alkalinity method involves titrating a water sample from its original pH down to pH 8.3 to determine hydroxide and carbonate alkalinity. The sample is then titrated down to pH 4.5 to determine total alkalinity. Calculations are performed based on the volumes of acid added and normality to quantify each alkalinity type in units of mg/L as CaCO3. The source and amount of each alkalinity present depends on the initial pH and volume of acid needed to reach pH 8.3 versus the total volume to pH 4.
SLIDE 2-LITERATURE RIVIEW_PRODUCTION OF ACTIVATED CARBON FROM COCONUT SHELLBenjamin Lama
This document presents a literature review on producing activated carbon from coconut shells. It begins by defining coconut shell-based activated carbon and discussing its pore size distribution and properties that make it an effective universal adsorbent. It then outlines various applications of activated carbon, including water purification, gas purification, precious metal recovery, and more. The document also evaluates the feasibility and economics of producing activated carbon locally in Papua New Guinea using abundant coconut shells. It estimates that 31,000 tons of activated carbon could be produced annually, generating over $43 million in revenue by selling it in Asian markets. Engineering tests are proposed to compare properties of local activated carbon to imported varieties currently used. The conclusion questions why Papua New Guinea does not already
Alkalinity in water is measured by titrating a water sample with sulfuric acid and monitoring the pH. Alkalinity is caused by hydroxides, carbonates, and bicarbonates and is expressed in units of mg/L of calcium carbonate. The amount of acid needed to reduce the pH to 8.3 measures phenolphthalein alkalinity, while the amount to reduce to 4.5 measures total alkalinity. Different combinations of hydroxides, carbonates, and bicarbonates can be present depending on the initial pH. Alkalinity data provides information useful for water treatment processes like coagulation, softening, and corrosion control.
Hardness in water is caused by multivalent metal ions like calcium and magnesium. The document discusses the different types of hardness and methods for measuring and removing hardness, including lime-soda softening. Key points include that lime is used to remove carbonate hardness by precipitating calcium carbonate while soda ash removes non-carbonate hardness, and recarbonation converts precipitates back to bicarbonates to inhibit scaling. Bar diagrams and saturation indices are also discussed for analyzing water hardness levels and stability.
This document discusses electrocoagulation and electrooxidation as electrochemical wastewater treatment technologies. It provides an overview of the fundamentals and processes involved in electrocoagulation, including the electrolytic generation of coagulants through anode dissolution and oxygen/hydrogen generation. It also discusses different types of electrochemical cells used for electrocoagulation and factors like cell configuration, flow patterns and electrode polarity that influence process effectiveness. Electrooxidation processes and various electrode materials and cell designs are also briefly covered.
This document summarizes several advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) and their effectiveness in treating wastewater. It discusses processes like Fenton, H2O2/UV, photocatalytic oxidation, supercritical water oxidation, ozone/UV, and ozone/H2O2/UV. It explains the chemical reactions involved in each process and factors that affect them. The document also summarizes biological wastewater treatment methods, focusing on suspended growth systems like sequencing batch reactors. The AOPs can mineralize toxic organic compounds, and combining them with biological treatment allows complete biodegradation.
Extraction of Heavy Metals From Industrial Waste WaterHashim Khan
This was my topic of research during Bachelors. I made this presentation to give a brief overview of what apparatus i used and the methodologies of my experimentation.
Wastewater management involves treating various sources of water pollution using advanced oxidation processes like photo-Fenton oxidation. Photo-Fenton oxidation uses UV light, hydrogen peroxide, and iron ions to produce hydroxyl radicals that effectively eliminate organic pollutants through oxidation. The process parameters that affect photo-Fenton oxidation include pH, hydrogen peroxide dose, irradiation time, and initial iron ion concentration. Photo-Fenton oxidation shows potential for treating industrial wastewater for reuse in fertilizer production after further treatment.
The document provides information about the demineralized water production process at China Steel Corporation India Private Limited. It discusses the key steps which include preliminary treatment using activated carbon filters, cation exchange using strong acid cation resin to remove positively charged ions, degasification to remove carbon dioxide, and anion exchange using weak base and strong base anion resins to remove negatively charged ions. This produces high purity demineralized water. It also describes the regeneration process for the cation and anion exchange resins when they become exhausted.
Activated carbon is a form of carbon processed to be riddled with small, low-volume pores that increase the surface area available for adsorption or chemical reactions.
This document outlines the objectives, units, teaching scheme, and reference material for an elective course on industrial waste treatment. The key topics covered include sources and characterization of industrial wastewater, various in-plant waste reduction methods, water quality monitoring, stream classification, sludge disposal, treatment flow diagrams, major industry wastewater treatment, and water pollution control acts and standards. The course aims to provide a thorough understanding of industrial wastewater generation and basic knowledge of treatment options and legislation. Site visits to various industries are included in the term work.
Advanced oxidation processes use strong oxidizing agents like hydroxyl radicals to break down organic compounds in water. Hydroxyl radicals are generated through reactions between oxidants like ozone, hydrogen peroxide, and UV light. These radicals then react with and mineralize organic pollutants into simpler substances like carbon dioxide and water. Combining different oxidants and UV light can improve the effectiveness of advanced oxidation by increasing hydroxyl radical production and allowing for complete oxidation of resistant compounds. Operating costs are primarily determined by the oxidants and energy requirements for processes involving ozone, hydrogen peroxide, or UV light generation.
Phenol is an organic compound used widely in industry. It is produced at over 7 billion kg per year mainly through cumene synthesis from benzene, propene and oxygen. Its major uses are in producing plastics, resins, nylon and non-ionic detergents. Phenol is slightly acidic and is a precursor to many drugs, herbicides and pharmaceuticals. Exposure to phenol can cause skin and eye burns and internal organ damage. It is toxic in high doses and was even used for executions during WWII. Regulations control phenol levels in wastewater, drinking water and hazardous waste due to its toxicity.
Pyrolysis is a thermochemical treatment that involves heating organic material in the absence of oxygen to produce solid, liquid, and gaseous products. It allows materials and waste to be upcycled into more valuable products. Pyrolysis of biomass can produce bio-oils, biochar, syngas and other products using a small, modular system. Sludge pyrolysis offers an alternative to landfilling or incineration for sewage sludge treatment by first drying the sludge and then pyrolyzing it in an oxygen-free atmosphere to produce gas and other products.
The Phosphorus Problem: Treatment Options and Process Monitoring Solutions | YSIXylem Inc.
The document discusses phosphorus (P) in water resources and treatment options for removing excess P. It notes that P is essential for life but excess amounts can cause algal growth. It outlines different sources of P in surface water and regulations for P limits in wastewater discharges. The main treatment options discussed are biological P removal, which uses microorganisms, and chemical P removal, which uses iron or aluminum additions. It emphasizes the importance of monitoring processes like orthophosphate, DO, and ORP to effectively remove P either biologically or chemically.
Fixed carbon from proximate analysis measures non-volatile carbon remaining after combustion, while total carbon from ultimate analysis includes some organic carbon lost as emissions. Fixed carbon content rises with increasing coal rank, and is used to define ranks above medium-volatile bituminous coal based on the non-volatile carbon percentage.
A report for my Environmental Management for Food Industries Class
This discussed the significance of trace and heavy metals present in wastewater and also the methods that can be used to lessen and remove them.
This document summarizes the theory and operation of methanol synthesis. It describes the typical methanol synthesis flowsheet that involves natural gas processing, reforming, and methanol production and purification steps. It also discusses the methanol synthesis reactions, catalysts used including their properties and deactivation mechanisms. Key factors that affect the equilibrium and kinetics of the synthesis reactions like temperature, pressure and catalyst activity are described. Methods to maximize the reaction rate within operational constraints are covered.
This document summarizes different methods for water softening, including lime-soda, zeolite, and reverse osmosis processes. It provides details on how lime-soda can be done through either a cold or hot process. The zeolite process involves exchanging hardness ions like calcium and magnesium for sodium ions through a bed of zeolites, which can later be regenerated through a brine solution. Reverse osmosis uses pressure to force water through a semi-permeable membrane, leaving dissolved solids behind.
Hardness in water is caused by calcium and magnesium ions. There are several methods for water softening including chemical precipitation using lime, soda, and ash; caustic soda; and ion exchange. The lime soda ash method converts all forms of carbonate and non-carbonate hardness into precipitating species using lime and soda. Ion exchange can remove 100% of hardness from water but some hardness is desirable, so ion exchange is used to maintain an appropriate level of hardness.
Removal of colour and turbidity (coagulation, flocculation filtration)Ghent University
This document discusses methods for analyzing water quality parameters like biochemical oxygen demand (BOD), chemical oxygen demand (COD), total dissolved solids (TDS), and toxicity. BOD measures how much oxygen is used by microorganisms to break down organic matter in water. COD measures the total amount of oxygen required to oxidize all organic compounds. TDS measures the total dissolved solids in water. The document provides equations to calculate these parameters based on experimental measurements like oxygen consumption and solid residue weights. It then gives sample data measured for conventional and cationized water treatment to calculate and compare these parameters between the two treatments.
The document discusses water hardness, its causes, types, units of measurement, and disadvantages. Hardness is caused by dissolved calcium, magnesium, and other metal salts. There are two types: temporary (carbonate) hardness removed by boiling, and permanent (non-carbonate) hardness not removed by boiling. Hardness is quantified using equivalent calcium carbonate units. Hard water causes disadvantages like soap wastage during washing, scale deposits, and negative health effects.
This document summarizes several advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) and their effectiveness in treating wastewater. It discusses processes like Fenton, H2O2/UV, photocatalytic oxidation, supercritical water oxidation, ozone/UV, and ozone/H2O2/UV. It explains the chemical reactions involved in each process and factors that affect them. The document also summarizes biological wastewater treatment methods, focusing on suspended growth systems like sequencing batch reactors. The AOPs can mineralize toxic organic compounds, and combining them with biological treatment allows complete biodegradation.
Extraction of Heavy Metals From Industrial Waste WaterHashim Khan
This was my topic of research during Bachelors. I made this presentation to give a brief overview of what apparatus i used and the methodologies of my experimentation.
Wastewater management involves treating various sources of water pollution using advanced oxidation processes like photo-Fenton oxidation. Photo-Fenton oxidation uses UV light, hydrogen peroxide, and iron ions to produce hydroxyl radicals that effectively eliminate organic pollutants through oxidation. The process parameters that affect photo-Fenton oxidation include pH, hydrogen peroxide dose, irradiation time, and initial iron ion concentration. Photo-Fenton oxidation shows potential for treating industrial wastewater for reuse in fertilizer production after further treatment.
The document provides information about the demineralized water production process at China Steel Corporation India Private Limited. It discusses the key steps which include preliminary treatment using activated carbon filters, cation exchange using strong acid cation resin to remove positively charged ions, degasification to remove carbon dioxide, and anion exchange using weak base and strong base anion resins to remove negatively charged ions. This produces high purity demineralized water. It also describes the regeneration process for the cation and anion exchange resins when they become exhausted.
Activated carbon is a form of carbon processed to be riddled with small, low-volume pores that increase the surface area available for adsorption or chemical reactions.
This document outlines the objectives, units, teaching scheme, and reference material for an elective course on industrial waste treatment. The key topics covered include sources and characterization of industrial wastewater, various in-plant waste reduction methods, water quality monitoring, stream classification, sludge disposal, treatment flow diagrams, major industry wastewater treatment, and water pollution control acts and standards. The course aims to provide a thorough understanding of industrial wastewater generation and basic knowledge of treatment options and legislation. Site visits to various industries are included in the term work.
Advanced oxidation processes use strong oxidizing agents like hydroxyl radicals to break down organic compounds in water. Hydroxyl radicals are generated through reactions between oxidants like ozone, hydrogen peroxide, and UV light. These radicals then react with and mineralize organic pollutants into simpler substances like carbon dioxide and water. Combining different oxidants and UV light can improve the effectiveness of advanced oxidation by increasing hydroxyl radical production and allowing for complete oxidation of resistant compounds. Operating costs are primarily determined by the oxidants and energy requirements for processes involving ozone, hydrogen peroxide, or UV light generation.
Phenol is an organic compound used widely in industry. It is produced at over 7 billion kg per year mainly through cumene synthesis from benzene, propene and oxygen. Its major uses are in producing plastics, resins, nylon and non-ionic detergents. Phenol is slightly acidic and is a precursor to many drugs, herbicides and pharmaceuticals. Exposure to phenol can cause skin and eye burns and internal organ damage. It is toxic in high doses and was even used for executions during WWII. Regulations control phenol levels in wastewater, drinking water and hazardous waste due to its toxicity.
Pyrolysis is a thermochemical treatment that involves heating organic material in the absence of oxygen to produce solid, liquid, and gaseous products. It allows materials and waste to be upcycled into more valuable products. Pyrolysis of biomass can produce bio-oils, biochar, syngas and other products using a small, modular system. Sludge pyrolysis offers an alternative to landfilling or incineration for sewage sludge treatment by first drying the sludge and then pyrolyzing it in an oxygen-free atmosphere to produce gas and other products.
The Phosphorus Problem: Treatment Options and Process Monitoring Solutions | YSIXylem Inc.
The document discusses phosphorus (P) in water resources and treatment options for removing excess P. It notes that P is essential for life but excess amounts can cause algal growth. It outlines different sources of P in surface water and regulations for P limits in wastewater discharges. The main treatment options discussed are biological P removal, which uses microorganisms, and chemical P removal, which uses iron or aluminum additions. It emphasizes the importance of monitoring processes like orthophosphate, DO, and ORP to effectively remove P either biologically or chemically.
Fixed carbon from proximate analysis measures non-volatile carbon remaining after combustion, while total carbon from ultimate analysis includes some organic carbon lost as emissions. Fixed carbon content rises with increasing coal rank, and is used to define ranks above medium-volatile bituminous coal based on the non-volatile carbon percentage.
A report for my Environmental Management for Food Industries Class
This discussed the significance of trace and heavy metals present in wastewater and also the methods that can be used to lessen and remove them.
This document summarizes the theory and operation of methanol synthesis. It describes the typical methanol synthesis flowsheet that involves natural gas processing, reforming, and methanol production and purification steps. It also discusses the methanol synthesis reactions, catalysts used including their properties and deactivation mechanisms. Key factors that affect the equilibrium and kinetics of the synthesis reactions like temperature, pressure and catalyst activity are described. Methods to maximize the reaction rate within operational constraints are covered.
This document summarizes different methods for water softening, including lime-soda, zeolite, and reverse osmosis processes. It provides details on how lime-soda can be done through either a cold or hot process. The zeolite process involves exchanging hardness ions like calcium and magnesium for sodium ions through a bed of zeolites, which can later be regenerated through a brine solution. Reverse osmosis uses pressure to force water through a semi-permeable membrane, leaving dissolved solids behind.
Hardness in water is caused by calcium and magnesium ions. There are several methods for water softening including chemical precipitation using lime, soda, and ash; caustic soda; and ion exchange. The lime soda ash method converts all forms of carbonate and non-carbonate hardness into precipitating species using lime and soda. Ion exchange can remove 100% of hardness from water but some hardness is desirable, so ion exchange is used to maintain an appropriate level of hardness.
Removal of colour and turbidity (coagulation, flocculation filtration)Ghent University
This document discusses methods for analyzing water quality parameters like biochemical oxygen demand (BOD), chemical oxygen demand (COD), total dissolved solids (TDS), and toxicity. BOD measures how much oxygen is used by microorganisms to break down organic matter in water. COD measures the total amount of oxygen required to oxidize all organic compounds. TDS measures the total dissolved solids in water. The document provides equations to calculate these parameters based on experimental measurements like oxygen consumption and solid residue weights. It then gives sample data measured for conventional and cationized water treatment to calculate and compare these parameters between the two treatments.
The document discusses water hardness, its causes, types, units of measurement, and disadvantages. Hardness is caused by dissolved calcium, magnesium, and other metal salts. There are two types: temporary (carbonate) hardness removed by boiling, and permanent (non-carbonate) hardness not removed by boiling. Hardness is quantified using equivalent calcium carbonate units. Hard water causes disadvantages like soap wastage during washing, scale deposits, and negative health effects.
This document discusses hardness in water. It defines hard water as water containing dissolved minerals like calcium and magnesium. Hard water does not lather well with soap and can cause scale buildup. There are two types of hardness: temporary, caused by bicarbonates which can be removed by boiling; and permanent, caused by chlorides and sulfates which require chemical treatment. Methods to soften hard water discussed include ion exchange, zeolite processes, and reverse osmosis. The document covers sources of water, types of impurities, and treatment methods for domestic water purposes.
This document discusses water treatment and hardness. It defines water as the most important requirement for life and describes its various sources like rain, ground, and surface water. It then explains the types of impurities found in water and defines hardness as the property that prevents soap from lathering, caused by the presence of calcium and magnesium salts. The document distinguishes between temporary hardness caused by bicarbonates that can be removed by boiling, and permanent hardness caused by sulfates and chlorides that require other treatment methods. It concludes by noting hardness is measured in terms of an equivalent amount of calcium carbonate for simplicity of calculations.
Water is a universal solvent and essential for engineering applications. It exists as solid, liquid, and gas on Earth and moves through the water cycle. Surface water sources include rain, rivers, lakes, and seas, while underground sources are springs and wells. Impurities in water can be dissolved, suspended, or biological. Water treatment removes impurities to make water suitable for industrial and domestic uses. Hard water reduces soap efficiency and causes scale in boilers. Internal and external water treatments are used to control scale and corrosion in boilers.
Hard water is caused by dissolved calcium and magnesium compounds from sources like limestone and chalk rocks. It does not lather easily with soap. There are two types of hardness: temporary, caused by calcium hydrogen carbonate and removed by boiling; and permanent, caused by other compounds and not removed by boiling. Permanent hardness can be removed through distillation, adding sodium carbonate, or using ion exchangers. Hard water has advantages like taste and providing calcium, but disadvantages like requiring more soap and causing scaling. Water treatment plants filter, precipitate minerals, filter through sand, chlorinate, and sometimes fluoridate water to make it safe to drink.
SIMPLE NOTES ON WATER HARDNESS AND SOFTENING METHODSHencyRose
This document discusses water treatment processes used in the food industry. It begins by explaining how water is essential for the food industry and discusses various uses of water. It then describes different types of water, including hard and soft water. The main processes covered for treating water include softening using lime or ion exchange methods, demineralization, filtration using various media, reverse osmosis, and chlorination. Key points covered are the chemical reactions involved in softening and issues caused by hard water like scale buildup.
This document discusses various methods of treating and purifying water, including boiling, chlorination, and using bleaching powder. It describes water sources like rainwater, surface water, and groundwater. It also covers types of hardness in water, caused by calcium and magnesium salts, and how boiling can remove temporary hardness from bicarbonates. The document provides details on chlorination using sodium hypochlorite to kill bacteria and viruses in water.
This document discusses various topics related to water treatment and pollution. It begins by defining environmental pollution and the main types: air, water, soil, noise, radiation, and thermal pollution. It then focuses on water pollution, describing it as the introduction of contaminants into fresh or ocean waters that degrade water quality. The document outlines various water impurities like dissolved gases, salts, suspended matter, and organic matter. It also discusses parameters for assessing domestic and boiler feed water quality. Methods for hard water treatment like lime soda and ion exchange processes are explained. The document concludes with topics like desalination, sewage treatment, and the Winkler method for biochemical oxygen demand testing.
This document contains information about Shuvo Brahma, a lecturer at BUTEX. It includes his contact details, education background of BSc and ongoing MSc from BUTEX, and previous job experience at Epyllion Knitex Ltd and as a lecturer at NITER.
It also includes the syllabus for the course WPE 243 Wet Processing-1 which covers topics like water and its importance in textile processing, detergents and auxiliaries, and pretreatment.
Finally, it discusses water treatment processes in the textile industry, including different water sources, hardness types, units of hardness measurement, effects of hardness on textile processing, and problems associated with hard water like scale formation in
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1. The document discusses the determination of hardness and alkalinity of water. It defines hardness as the soap-destroying capacity of water caused by salts of calcium, magnesium, and other metals.
2. There are two types of hardness: temporary hardness caused by bicarbonates and permanent hardness caused by sulphates and chlorides. The document outlines the EDTA method for determining total hardness using a buffer and indicator.
3. Alkalinity is also analyzed which is a measure of water's ability to neutralize acids and indicates the presence of carbonate, bicarbonate, and hydroxide ions. Formulas to calculate hardness from ion concentrations using multiplication factors are provided.
Unit 1 Water analysis and treatment_1696304980.pptxDeepakJamliya
This document discusses the hardness of water and alkalinity of water. It defines hardness as the soap-destroying capacity of water caused by calcium, magnesium, and other metal ions. There are two types of hardness: temporary hardness caused by bicarbonates and permanent hardness caused by sulphates and chlorides. The document outlines methods for determining hardness using EDTA titration and calculating units of hardness. It also discusses the disadvantages of hard water and introduces alkalinity as a measure of buffering capacity arising from hydroxides, carbonates, and bicarbonates.
This document discusses boiler water treatment. It introduces the causes of impurities in boiler water such as hardness salts like calcium and magnesium which can lead to deposits and corrosion if not properly treated. It describes various water treatment methods like internal treatment using chemicals, external treatment processes like softening, demineralization and reverse osmosis. It also discusses the working of various treatment units like ion exchange softeners, deaerators and different types of membranes used in water purification. Recommended limits for various water quality parameters for different boiler pressures are also provided. Raw water analysis of the source water is given.
The document discusses hard water and soft water. Hard water contains high levels of calcium and magnesium ions which can cause scaling. There are two types of hardness: permanent hardness caused by calcium/magnesium sulfates/chlorides and temporary hardness caused by calcium and bicarbonate ions. Temporary hardness can be removed by boiling. Softening hard water involves precipitating calcium ions using lime-soda or ion exchange processes. Soft water is better for soap lather but risks adding more sodium and dissolving metals from pipes.
Water quality is determined by physical, chemical, and biological characteristics. Total suspended solids (TSS) and total dissolved solids (TDS) are important water quality parameters. TSS refers to particles larger than 2 microns that can be filtered out, while TDS are particles smaller than 2 microns. Common sources of TSS and TDS include erosion, pollution, and sediment disruption. High levels can negatively impact water clarity, aquatic life, and taste. TDS is measured through electrical conductivity or gravimetric methods.
Generally soaps create foam in water, but in present of some materials the foam creation is reduced and need more soap for producing foam, and this condition of water is called water hardness.
The presence of Calcium, Magnesium salt i.e. bicarbonates, sulphates, chloride in water is called causes of hardness of water. The water which contains these salts is called hard water. Hard water does not easily form lather with soap as the salt of Calcium and Magnesium react with soap to form insoluble organic salts.
The document summarizes the process of water softening. It involves chemically converting hardness-causing calcium and magnesium salts in water into insoluble compounds using milk of lime and soda. Lime is added to precipitate temporary hardness as calcium carbonate and magnesium hydroxide. Soda is added to precipitate permanent hardness as calcium carbonate. The amounts of lime and soda required are calculated based on the types and amounts of hardness present. If the purity of lime or soda is less than 100%, corrections must be made to calculate the actual amounts needed. The precipitates formed are then filtered out, removing hardness from the water.
This document discusses wastewater management in industries. It outlines the objectives of understanding wastewater quality requirements, design, and disposal methods for different industries. It covers sources of water, water quality parameters, common water impurities, and pretreatment methods like softening, filtration, and ion exchange. The document also discusses the importance of water quality for food processing industries and methods to reduce waste volumes, like classifying wastes, conserving water, changing production processes, and reusing effluents.
Environmental engineering I Mumbai UniversityShilpa Patil
The document discusses the need for planned water supply and characteristics of water that can contaminate sources. It notes that sources become contaminated through human activities and absorbing harmful gases. Water must be treated to remove pathogens and impurities. It then describes various physical, chemical and bacterial characteristics like turbidity, temperature, pH, hardness, chlorides and E. coli that indicate water quality and safety. The document provides details on testing and permissible limits for factors like turbidity, colour, taste, odour, total solids and more.
Understanding Inductive Bias in Machine LearningSUTEJAS
This presentation explores the concept of inductive bias in machine learning. It explains how algorithms come with built-in assumptions and preferences that guide the learning process. You'll learn about the different types of inductive bias and how they can impact the performance and generalizability of machine learning models.
The presentation also covers the positive and negative aspects of inductive bias, along with strategies for mitigating potential drawbacks. We'll explore examples of how bias manifests in algorithms like neural networks and decision trees.
By understanding inductive bias, you can gain valuable insights into how machine learning models work and make informed decisions when building and deploying them.
ACEP Magazine edition 4th launched on 05.06.2024Rahul
This document provides information about the third edition of the magazine "Sthapatya" published by the Association of Civil Engineers (Practicing) Aurangabad. It includes messages from current and past presidents of ACEP, memories and photos from past ACEP events, information on life time achievement awards given by ACEP, and a technical article on concrete maintenance, repairs and strengthening. The document highlights activities of ACEP and provides a technical educational article for members.
Redefining brain tumor segmentation: a cutting-edge convolutional neural netw...IJECEIAES
Medical image analysis has witnessed significant advancements with deep learning techniques. In the domain of brain tumor segmentation, the ability to
precisely delineate tumor boundaries from magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
scans holds profound implications for diagnosis. This study presents an ensemble convolutional neural network (CNN) with transfer learning, integrating
the state-of-the-art Deeplabv3+ architecture with the ResNet18 backbone. The
model is rigorously trained and evaluated, exhibiting remarkable performance
metrics, including an impressive global accuracy of 99.286%, a high-class accuracy of 82.191%, a mean intersection over union (IoU) of 79.900%, a weighted
IoU of 98.620%, and a Boundary F1 (BF) score of 83.303%. Notably, a detailed comparative analysis with existing methods showcases the superiority of
our proposed model. These findings underscore the model’s competence in precise brain tumor localization, underscoring its potential to revolutionize medical
image analysis and enhance healthcare outcomes. This research paves the way
for future exploration and optimization of advanced CNN models in medical
imaging, emphasizing addressing false positives and resource efficiency.
DEEP LEARNING FOR SMART GRID INTRUSION DETECTION: A HYBRID CNN-LSTM-BASED MODELgerogepatton
As digital technology becomes more deeply embedded in power systems, protecting the communication
networks of Smart Grids (SG) has emerged as a critical concern. Distributed Network Protocol 3 (DNP3)
represents a multi-tiered application layer protocol extensively utilized in Supervisory Control and Data
Acquisition (SCADA)-based smart grids to facilitate real-time data gathering and control functionalities.
Robust Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) are necessary for early threat detection and mitigation because
of the interconnection of these networks, which makes them vulnerable to a variety of cyberattacks. To
solve this issue, this paper develops a hybrid Deep Learning (DL) model specifically designed for intrusion
detection in smart grids. The proposed approach is a combination of the Convolutional Neural Network
(CNN) and the Long-Short-Term Memory algorithms (LSTM). We employed a recent intrusion detection
dataset (DNP3), which focuses on unauthorized commands and Denial of Service (DoS) cyberattacks, to
train and test our model. The results of our experiments show that our CNN-LSTM method is much better
at finding smart grid intrusions than other deep learning algorithms used for classification. In addition,
our proposed approach improves accuracy, precision, recall, and F1 score, achieving a high detection
accuracy rate of 99.50%.
The CBC machine is a common diagnostic tool used by doctors to measure a patient's red blood cell count, white blood cell count and platelet count. The machine uses a small sample of the patient's blood, which is then placed into special tubes and analyzed. The results of the analysis are then displayed on a screen for the doctor to review. The CBC machine is an important tool for diagnosing various conditions, such as anemia, infection and leukemia. It can also help to monitor a patient's response to treatment.
Use PyCharm for remote debugging of WSL on a Windo cf5c162d672e4e58b4dde5d797...shadow0702a
This document serves as a comprehensive step-by-step guide on how to effectively use PyCharm for remote debugging of the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) on a local Windows machine. It meticulously outlines several critical steps in the process, starting with the crucial task of enabling permissions, followed by the installation and configuration of WSL.
The guide then proceeds to explain how to set up the SSH service within the WSL environment, an integral part of the process. Alongside this, it also provides detailed instructions on how to modify the inbound rules of the Windows firewall to facilitate the process, ensuring that there are no connectivity issues that could potentially hinder the debugging process.
The document further emphasizes on the importance of checking the connection between the Windows and WSL environments, providing instructions on how to ensure that the connection is optimal and ready for remote debugging.
It also offers an in-depth guide on how to configure the WSL interpreter and files within the PyCharm environment. This is essential for ensuring that the debugging process is set up correctly and that the program can be run effectively within the WSL terminal.
Additionally, the document provides guidance on how to set up breakpoints for debugging, a fundamental aspect of the debugging process which allows the developer to stop the execution of their code at certain points and inspect their program at those stages.
Finally, the document concludes by providing a link to a reference blog. This blog offers additional information and guidance on configuring the remote Python interpreter in PyCharm, providing the reader with a well-rounded understanding of the process.
2. • Introduction
• Hardness of Water
• Determination of Hardness
• Water Softening Techniques
• Waste water and its treatments
• Specifications for drinking water
Contents
3. ❖ Water is nature’s most wonderful, abundant and useful compound.
❖ It is the only substance that occurs naturally as a solid, liquid and gas.
❖ solvent of great importance
❖ Water is not only essential for the lives of animals and plants, but also
occupies a unique position in industries.
❖ Water is used in for the production of electricity
❖ Water is also used in chemical plants, paper industries, pharmaceutical
industries, textile industries, steel industries, food industries as well as in
atomic reactors
❖ Useful in irrigation for agricultural purposes
❖ widely used in domestic uses such as drinking, bathing, washings, sanitary
etc.
❖ Although water is nature’s most wonderful and abundant compound but
only less than 1% of the world’s water resources is available for ready use.
Introduction
4. • Only 3% (69% resides in glaciers, 30%
underground, and less than 1% is
located in lakes, rivers and swamps) of
water on the surface is fresh; the
remaining 97% resides in the ocean.
• Looked at another way, only 1% of the
water on the Earth’s surface is usable
by humans.
5. Sources of Water
Sources of
Water
Rain Water
Surface
Water
River
Water
Lake
Water
Sea
Water
Ground Water
6. Impurities in Water
Impurities in
Water
Dissolved
impurities
Inorganic
salts
Organic
constituents
Gases
Suspended
impurities
Inorganic
impurities
Organic
impurities
Colloidal
impurities
Microorganism
Cations: Ca2+, Mg2+, Fe2+, Al3+, Mn2+, Na+, K+,
Zn2+, Cu2+ etc.
Anions: HCO3
-, Cl-, SO4
2-, NO3
-, CO3
2-, F- etc.
Aldrin, benzene, carbon tetrachloride, chlordane,
tetrachloroethane, trichloroethane, chloroform,
lindane, methoxychlor etc.
SOx, NOx, CO2, H2S etc
Sand, Clay etc
Oil globules, vegetable and animal matter
Finely divided silica and clay, organic waste
products
Algae, Fungi, bacteria etc
7. 1. Hard Water
2. Soft Water
Types of Water
Hard Water
• Does not produce lather with soap solution
• Contain dissolved salts of Ca and Mg
• Large quantity of soap is required for washing
• Due to presence of dissolved salts, boiling point of hard water is elevated, so more fuel is consumed
Soft Water
• Forms lather very easily with soap solution
• Doesn’t contain dissolved salts of Ca and Mg
• Soap is not wasted
• Less fuel is required
Two types of water- based on dissolved impurities
8. Merits
Soft Water Hard Water
✓ CLEAN HOME with NATURAL PRODUCTS : Chemical free
soaps, laundering agents and other natural household cleaners are
more effective when mixed with soft water
✓ IMPACT on HAIR and SKIN : Using soft water , hair and skin
feels softer, cleaner and smoother, as opposed to brittle and dry
✓ SILVERWARE and GLASSWARE : Using soft water while
washing we get a clean, shinny, streak free.
✓ LONG - LASTING APPLIANCES : Soft water preserves the
life of water using appliances. Cheaper heating in cold winters
using soft water can be done
✓ BETTER PLUMBING : Soft water is used to have a good flow
of water in pipes.
✓ SAVING MONEY : Soft water easily lathers up when mixed
with soap and shampoo reduces the usage and costs.
✓ No Boiler Troubles
✓ BETTER TASTE : The taste of hard water is better than
soft water
✓ PLANTS : Plants are sensitive to sodium levels hence
using soft water can affect their growth. Distilled, neutral
water is best for plants.
✓ There are no serious adverse health issues associated
with drinking hard water.
✓ STRENGTHEN BONE AND TEETH : It act as a
dietary supplement of both Ca and Mg
✓ Coating of limescale inside pipes, stops poisonous salts
dissolving into water.
✓ CONSTIPATION and DIGESTION : Ca and Mg
reduces the constipation. Even Ca combines with the
excess bile and fats, and then it is eliminated from our
body
9. ✓ LESS FORMATION of LATHER : While washing clothes with
hard water, the soap forms white precipitates instead of
producing lather
✓ SPOTS and STAINS : Scum stains the clothes and also the
colour of clothes gets faded . White watermarks are left on the
utensils, bath tiles, glass and bath fittings gets stained.
✓ IMPACT on HAIR and SKIN : It makes the hair dry and rough
and skin dry and itchy
✓ REDUCES the LIFE of APPLIANCES : The appliances wear
out earlier and efficiency is decreased .
✓ CORROSION of PIPES . It not only corrode the pipe but also
clog it . It can lead to galvanic corrosion in an electrolytes
✓ PLANT RISKS : Hard water can cause blockages in the plant's
root system
✓ Boiler Troubles
Demerits Soft Water
Hard Water
✓ HEALTH ISSUES : Its harmful for ( diabetics of with high BP )
who are sensitive to high salinity , or sodium levels
✓ PLANTS : Plants are sensitive to sodium levels hence using soft
water can stunt their growth of plants
✓ AQUARIUMS : Soft water is susceptible to pH fluctuations
while fish require strict pH levels to remain healthy in the
environment .
✓ Soft water can easily lead to poisoning if it is transferred through
lead pipes or kept in lead containers.
✓ Soft water is tasteless which is not pleasant in mouth.
✓ Soft water does not help in strengthening our bones and teeth
since it doesn't have calcium .
10. ➢ Hardness in water is mainly derived from soil and host rock.
➢ Rainwater as it falls upon the earth is capable of dissolving some amount of solids found in many
natural waters.
➢ The ability of the water increase to dissolve the solids in soil when the CO2 is released by
microbial action.
➢ The concentration of CO2 in soil water increases and that exist in equilibrium with carbonic acid
(H2CO3). Due to formation of H2CO3 (a weak acid), pH lowered and solubility of the elements
increases.
CaCO3 + H2O + CO2 → Ca(HCO3)2
➢ Groundwater is hard where the top soil cover is thick and availability of limestone, a carbonate
rock that dissolves more in acidic condition.
➢ Groundwater is soft where the top soil cover is thin and limestone formation is sparse.
Origin of hardness in water
11. • Hardness is that characteristics of water by which it can prevent the formation of
lather / foam with soap solution.”
• also defined as the soap consuming capacity of water.
• Presence of certain salts of Ca, Mg and other heavy metal ions like Al3+, Fe3+ and
Mn2+
• Typical reactions of soap with water(CaCl2 and MgCl2) does not produce lather but
forms insoluble white scum or precipitate
2C17H35COONa + CaCl2 → (C17H35COO)2Ca↓ + 2NaCl
2C17H35COONa + MgCl2 → (C17H35COO)2Mg↓ + 2NaCl
Soap
Sodium stearate
Dissolved
salts
White ppts
(SCUM)
Benefits…… providing dietary Ca and Mg and reducing the solubility of potentially
toxic metal ions such as lead, Copper etc.
Hardness of Water
12. Types of Hardness
Ca(HCO3)2 CaCO3 + H2O + CO2
Mg(HCO3)2 Mg(OH)2 + 2CO2
1. Temporary hardness
1. Temporary Hardness 2. Permanent Hardness
This method is not practical for large scale softening.
Temporary hardness can also be removed by the addition of calculated amount of lime(clark’s method).
• Presence of dissolved bicarbonates of calcium and magnesium and other heavy metals
• Removed simply by boiling the water
• On boiling, soluble bicarbonates are decomposed into insoluble carbonates and it can easily
removed by filtration
Ca(HCO3)2, Mg(HCO3)2, CaCO3, MgCO3, Mg(OH)2, Ca(OH)2
Carbonate hardness or alkaline hardness
13. ❖ Presence of dissolved chlorides and sulphates of calcium and magnesium, iron
and other heavy metals
❖ Not removed by boiling
❖ Required other methods for removing
❖ Non-Carbonate hardness or non-alkaline hardness
2. Permanent hardness
Types of Hardness
CaCl2, MgCl2, CaSO4, MgSO4, Mg(NO3)2
14. Sea, brackish and other waters contain appreciable amounts of Na+ interfere with
normal behaviour of soap because of common ion effect.
Sodium is not a hardness causing cation and so this action which it exhibits when
present in high concentration is called as pseudo-hardness
Pseudo-Hardness
Types of Water Parts per million (ppm)
Soft 0-50
Moderately soft 50-100
Slightly soft 100-150
Moderately hard 150-200
Hard 200-300
Very hard Over 300
Classification of water
according to hardness
15. ❖ Hardness of water is conveniently expressed in terms of equivalent
amount of CaCO3
.
❖ Molecular mass is 100
❖ Most insoluble salt that can be precipitated in water treatment
❖ Most common substance in hardness
CaCO3 equivalent=
𝐴𝑚𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑓 ℎ𝑎𝑟𝑑𝑛𝑒𝑠𝑠
𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑑𝑢𝑐𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑠𝑢𝑏𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒
𝑀𝑜𝑙𝑒𝑐𝑢𝑙𝑎𝑟 𝑤𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 𝑜𝑓 ℎ𝑎𝑟𝑑𝑛𝑒𝑠𝑠
𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑑𝑢𝑐𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑠𝑢𝑏𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒
x Molecular weight of CaCO3
CaCO3 equivalent=
𝐴𝑚𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑓 ℎ𝑎𝑟𝑑𝑛𝑒𝑠𝑠
𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑑𝑢𝑐𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑠𝑢𝑏𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒
𝐸𝑞𝑢𝑖𝑣𝑎𝑙𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑤𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 𝑜𝑓 ℎ𝑎𝑟𝑑𝑛𝑒𝑠𝑠
𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑑𝑢𝑐𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑠𝑢𝑏𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒
x Equivalent weight of CaCO3
Degree of Hardness
16. Units of Hardness
°Cl °Fr ppm mg/L
It is the parts of calcium carbonate equivalent hardness per a particular number of
parts of water depending upon the unit used
1 °Cl = 1 part CaCO3
equivalent hardness per
70,000 parts of water
degree Clark
1 °Fr = 1 part CaCO3
equivalent hardness per
105 parts of water
degree French
1 ppm = 1 part CaCO3
equivalent hardness per
106 parts of water
1 mg/L = 1 mg of CaCO3
equivalent hardness per
103 parts of water
1 mg/L = 1 ppm = 0.10Fr = 0.070Cl
18. • Alkalinity is the name given to the quantitative capacity of water to neutralize
an acid.
• It can also be referred as conc of all the ions which are capable of neutralizing
H+ ion.
• Due to OH−, CO3
−2, HCO3
− ions
Caustic alkalinity OH- + H+ → H2O
Carbonate alkalinity CO3
-2 + 2H+ → CO2 + H2O
Bicarbonate alkalinity HCO3
- + H+ → CO2 + H2O
• Source may be Inorganic, organic and dissolved gases.
Alkalinity
19. Identification of ions present and Calculation of volume of sulphuric acid
consumed
OH- + H+ H2O
CO3
2- + H+ HCO3
-
HCO3
- + H+ CO2 + H2O
Neutralization of Ions
M= OH- + CO3
2- + HCO3
-
P= OH- + ½CO3
2-
M-P= ½CO3
2- + HCO3
-
Case 1 P=0
Indicates the absence of OH- & CO3
2-
Hence only HCO3
- is present
Volume of H2SO4 to neutralise OH- = 0 ml
Volume of H2SO4 to neutralise CO3
2- = 0 ml
Volume of H2SO4 to neutralise HCO3
2- = M ml
P= OH- & ½ CO3
2-
M= OH- & ½ CO3
2- & HCO3
-
M-P= ½ CO3
2- & HCO3
-
P M
OH-
CO3
2-
HCO3
-
Free mineral acids
10.2
8.3
4.5
pH
Phenolphthelein (P)
Methyl Orange (M)
20. Case 2 P=M
Indicates the absence of CO3
2- & HCO3
-
Hence only OH- is present
Volume of H2SO4 to neutralise OH- = M ml
Volume of H2SO4 to neutralise CO3
2- = 0 ml
Volume of H2SO4 to neutralise HCO3
2- = 0 ml
Case 3 P = ½M
Indicates the absence of CO3
2- & HCO3
-
Hence only CO3
2- is present
Volume of H2SO4 to neutralise OH- = 0 ml
Volume of H2SO4 to neutralise CO3
2- = M ml
Volume of H2SO4 to neutralise HCO3
2- = 0 ml
21. Case 4 P > ½M
Indicates the absence of HCO3
-
Hence OH- & CO3
2- are present
Volume of H2SO4 to neutralise CO3
2- = 2(M-P) ml
Volume of H2SO4 to neutralise OH- = M-2(M-P) ml
Volume of H2SO4 to neutralise HCO3
2- = 0 ml
Case 5 P < ½M
Indicates the absence of OH-
Hence CO3
2- & HCO3
- are present
Volume of H2SO4 to neutralise CO3
2- = M=2P ml
Volume of H2SO4 to neutralise OH- = 0 ml
Volume of H2SO4 to neutralise HCO3
2- = (M-2P) ml
22. Relation of Phenolphthalein & Methyl Orange readings with the
possibility of alkalinity producing ions
S. NO. Result of Titration OH- ion CO3
2- ion HCO3
- ion
1 P = 0 Nil Nil M
2 P = M P or M Nil Nil
3 P = ½ M
(V1=V2)
Nil 2P Nil
4 P > ½ M
(V1>V2)
2P-M 2(M-P) Nil
5 P < ½ M
(V1<V2)
Nil 2P M-2P
23. Methods of Softening Hard Water
Water Softening
methos
External
Treatment
Removal of
hardness
Zeolite
Process
Ion
exchange
Lime-Soda
Process
Removal of Salts
(Desalination)
Electrodialysis
Reverse
Osmosis
Internal
Treatment
Carbonate
Conditioning
Phosphate
Conditioning
Calgon
Conditioning
❖ The process by which hard water is converted into soft water is known as Water softening.
❖ Hardness causing salts can be removed by two ways:
24. ❖ Permutit or zeolite are complex silicates of Al and Na and has formula
Na2O.Al2O3.xSiO2.yH2O, where x = 2-10 and y = 2-6
❖ These silicates are porous and hold Na ions loosely hence, these are called
hydrated sodium alumina silicate, capable of exchanging its Na+ with hardness-
producing metal ions in water
❖ Zeolites find application in softening of water for domestic and industrial purposes.
(i) Natural Zeolites
Natrolite: Na2O.Al2O3.SiO2.H2O
Thomsonite: Na2O.Al2O3.3SiO2.2H2O
Analcine: Na2O.Al2O3.4SiO2.3H2O
(ii) Synthetic Zeolites
Na2O.Al2O3.xSiO2.yH2O
x = 5-13 and y = 3-4
Artifical zeolites are called
permutit and have high
exchange capacity
Zeolite Process or Permutit
❖ Zeolites are commercially known as permutes and are of two types:
25. Zeolite Process Diagram
❖ Principle: In this process, the hard water is
allowed to percolate through a bed of zeolite
which retains the Ca2+ and Mg2+ ions from
hard water by exchanging with Na ions
thereby the out flowing water contains
sodium salts.
26. • Hard water is allowed to pass through a bed of zeolite at specified rate
• The Ca2+ and Mg2+ salts react with it forming insoluble Ca and Mg permutit (CaZe)
and (MgZe)
• The outgoing water contains sodium salts but free from hardness causing metal
ions
Ca(HCO3)2 + Na2Ze → CaZe + 2NaHCO3
Mg(HCO3)2 + Na2Ze → MgZe + 2NaHCO3
CaCl2 + Na2Ze → CaZe + 2NaCl
MgCl2 + Na2Ze → MgZe + 2NaCl
CaSO4 + Na2Ze → CaZe + Na2SO4
MgSO4 + Na2Ze → MgZe + Na2SO4
Temp. Hardness
Perm. Hardness
27. • When most of the portion of sodium ions are in the zeolite has been replaced
by Ca and Mg ions
• It is to be regenerated by first washing it with water and then treating it
with brine solution (10% NaCl solution)
Regeneration Process
28. Limitations of Zeolite Process
• The presence of turbid water reduces the efficiency of zeolite, as it will clogs the pores
of the zeolite bed
• In presence of coloured ions such as Mn2+ and Fe3+, they should be removed first
otherwise it will difficult to regenerate the zeolite bed
• Water containing mineral acids, will destroy the zeolite bed hence water should be
neutralized first.
Advantages
• Zeolite can remove hardness up to 10 ppm
• The equipment used is compact and occupies less space
• No impurities are precipitated hence no sludge is formed….it is clean process
• The running, maintenance and operation cost is less
• It removes iron and manganese from the water
• It requires less skill for maintenance as well as operation.
29. • Treated water contains excess of sodium salts. The total solid content, due to the
chloride and sulphate ions of sodium, is not decreased or removed and remained
in the softened water.
• It leaves all the acidic ions such bicarbonates, chlorides, sulphates as such in the
softened water. For example, in boilers NaHCO3 dissociates forming NaOH and
CO2. Such water can not be used in high pressure boilers
• The treated water contains more dissolved salts than treated by lime-soda
process.
Disadvantages
30. Ion-exchange resins are insoluble, cross-linked, long chain organic polymers with a
microporous structure and the functional groups attached to the chains are
responsible for the ion-exchanging properties.
Ion-exchange resins may be classified as:
(a) Cation exchange resins (RH+)
They are mainly styrene-divinyl benzene co-polymers, which on sulphonation or
carboxylation becomes capable to exchange their hydrogen ions with the cations in the
water.
Therefore they are known as cation exchangers.
Ion-exchange Process
Principle: The cations and anions that are present in hard water are permitted to flow
through the ion exchanger resin so that the hydrogen and hydroxide ions of the resin
can exchange with them producing soft water.
31. Ion-exchange Process
(b) Anion exchange resins (R-OH)
They are styrene-divinyl benzene co-polymes, which contain amino or quaternary
ammonium groups
These after treatment with dil. NaOH solution become capable to exchange their OH-
anions with the anions present in hard water
Therefore they are known as anion exchangers.
32.
33.
34. Ion-exchange Process
The hard water is first passed through cation exchange column, where all the cations
like Ca2+ and Mg2+ etc are removed from it and equivalent amount of H+ ions are
released from this column to water
Reactions
The acidic water is then passed through another column containing anion exchanger,
where equivalent amount of OH- ions are released
Reactions
Water thus produced is free from all ions and are called deionized or demineralized
water
2R-H + CaSO4 → R2Ca + H2SO4
2R-H + CaCl2 → R2Ca + 2HCl
2 R-H + MgSO4 → R2Mg + H2SO4
2R-H + MgCl2 → R2Mg + 2HCl
2R-OH + SO4
2- → R2SO4 + OH-
R-OH + Cl- → R-Cl + OH-
35. Regeneration Process
When capacities of cation and anion exchangers to exchange H+ and OH- are lost,
they are called exhausted resins
The exhausted cation exchanger is then regenerated by passing a dilute solution of
acid
Reactions
The exhausted anion exchanger is regenerated by passing a dilute solution of alkali
Reactions
R2Ca + 2HCl → 2R-H + CaCl2
R2Mg + 2HCl → 2R-H + MgCl2
R2SO4 + 2NaOH → 2R-OH + Na2SO4
R-Cl + NaOH → R-OH + NaCl
36.
37.
38. • The Process can be used to soften highly acidic or alkaline water
• The residual hardness in about 2ppm
• All ions are removed thereby problems like caustic embrittlement/ boiler
corrosion are reduced when treated water is used for boiler feed purpose.
Disadvantages
• Cost is high
• Turbid water decreases the efficiency of the process
• Monitoring of the softened water at intervals is required
• Organic and microbial impurities cannot be removed.
Advantage and Disadvantage of Ion-exchange Process
Advantages
39. • Chemically converts all the soluble hardness causing impurities into the insoluble
precipitates, filtered off
• A suspension of milk of lime Ca(OH)2 and required amount of soda Na2CO3 added in
requisite amount
• This process is now obsolete but was very useful for the treatment of large volume of hard
water.
Principle: Calculated quantity of lime
& soda are added to hard water to
convert soluble hardness causing
impurities into insoluble one which are
easily removed by settling or filtration.
Lime-Soda Process
Lime Soda
Process
Cold lime
soda process
Intermittent
type
Continuous
type
Hot lime
soda process
Intermittent
type
Continuous
type
42. • Soda removes all the soluble calcium permanent hardness, which is originally
present as well as which is introduced during the removal of Mg, Fe, HCl,
H2SO4 etc by lime method.
43. Intermittent/Batch type Cold Lime Soda process
Intermittent/Batch type Hot Lime Soda process is similar to the cold lime batch
process except that heating coils are installed and coagulants not required.
44. Cold Lime-Soda Process (continuous type)
• Done at room temperature
• Precipitates formed are very fine
• Do not settle down easily and cause difficulty
in filtration
• Coagulants (NaAlO2 and Al2(SO4)3) added,
they hydrolyze to precipitates which entraps
the fine particles
• slow process
• Softened water has residual hardness 60 ppm
• low softening capacity
45. Hot Lime-Soda Process (continuous type)
• High softening capacity
• Done at elevated temperature (94 - 100 ℃)
• rapid process
• Filtration is easy as the viscosity of water
becomes low
• Coagulants not needed
• Dissolved gases removed
• Softened water has residual hardness 15-30ppm
46. Advantages of Lime-Soda process
• Very economical
• Iron and manganese are also removed
• Soft water obtained by this method is alkaline and so less corrosion
• The alkaline water reduce the amount of pathogens.
47. Disadvantages of Lime-Soda process
• Disposal of large amount of sludge is a problem.
• Skilled supervision is required.
• Appreciable concentrations of soluble Na salts, not suitable for high pressure
boilers
• Soft water is of 15 ppm hardness, not ideal for boilers.
48. Water containing high concentration of dissolved solids with a peculiar salty taste
is called Brackish water.
Depending upon the amount of dissolved solids, water is classified as:
(a) Fresh water (< 1000ppm of dissolved solids)
(b) Brackish water( 1000 to 30000 ppm of dissolved solids)
(c) Sea water( 30000-50000 ppm of dissolved solids)
(d) Brine water (>50000 ppm of dissolved solids)
The process of eliminating dissolved solids from water is known as desalination.
• The demand of fresh water can be solved by desalination process of sea water
• Its an expensive process
• In spite of high price, desalination has been used at various places
Desalination of Brackish Water
49. Electrodialysis Process
Based on the fact that the ions present in saline water migrate towards their respective
electrodes through ion-selective membranes under the influence of applied electric field.
cation-
selective
membranes
anion-
selective
membranes
50. Electrodialysis Process
• The unit consist of electrodes (cathode & anode) and thin and rigid ion-selective
membrane, which is permeable to either cations or anions
• The anode is placed near the anion-selective membrane while the cathode is placed
near the cation-selective membrane
• Under the influence of an applied emf across the electrodes the cation move
towards the anode through the cation-selective membrane and anions move toward
the anode through anion-selective membrane.
• Hence increase the concentration of cations and anions in the left and right
compartments
• Desalinated water is drawn out from the central compartment.
51. Electrodialysis Process
Advantages
• The process is economical as per the capital cost and operation expenses
• The unit is compact
Disadvantages
Organic, microbial impurities and hardness
cannot be removed
52. Reverse Osmosis Process
When two solutions of unequal concentrations are separated by a semipermeable
membrane, flow of solvent take place from dilute to concentrated sides due to
osmosis
If a hydrostatic pressure in excess
of osmotic pressure is applied on
the concentrated side, the solvent
flow reverse i.e. moves from
concentrated to diluted side
through semipermeable membrane,
known as Reverse Osmosis (RO) or
Superfilteration or Hyperfilteration
53.
54. Simple Schematic Diagram of working of Reverse Osmosis System
Factors affecting the quantity and quality of RO water
1. Pressure – 60psi
2. Temperature – 24.4 ℃ ideal. 4.44 ℃ - RO water fall to half. Max temp- 32.2 ℃
3. TDS
4. Membrane (Thin Film Composites : TFC)
Reverse Osmosis Process
55. Reverse Osmosis Process
In this process, semipermeable membrane, base on thin films of cellulose acetate,
polymethyl acrylate, polyamide polymers or thin film composites (TFC) etc are
used
A pressure of 15-40 kg/cm2 is applied for separating the pure water from the
saline water
The amount of pressure required depends on the salt concentration of the feed
water.
• The more concentrated the feed water, the more pressure is required to
overcome the osmotic pressure
56. Reverse Osmosis Process
Advantages
• Simple, compact and reliable process
• Removes all types of impurities such as ionic, non-ionic, colloidal, organic
molecules such as THM (Chloroform), DBCP, Lindane, PCE (perchloroethylene),
Carbon tetrachloride, chlorine etc.
• Requires 30% less energy as compared to other desalination processes
• The life of semipermeable membrane is quite high, reduces the maintenance cost
• Compact and operating expenses are low
• Colloidal SiO2 impurities can be removed by RO which even cannot removed by
demineralization process
57. Reverse Osmosis Process
Disadvantages
• Usually not applicable for highly concentrated solutions
• RO membranes are susceptible to fouling so feed steams requires pre-treatments
• Does not remove volatile organic chemicals (VOC), chlorine, chloramines. Some
RO have multi-stage filtration methods (in addition to the RO membrane) such as
activated carbon, which can remove chlorine and pesticides.
• Wastage of water (5:1)
• RO feed steams must be compatible with membrane and other materials of device.
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