Modelling dewatering behaviour through an understanding of solids formation processes

In part I of this paper [1] [Dustan AC, Cohen B, Petrie JG. 'Modelling dewatering behaviour through an understanding of solids formation processes. Part I-solids formation considerations', doi:10.1016/j.cis.2005.01.004] we introduced an integrated system model for solids formation and dewatering. This model was demonstrated for the upstream processes using experimental data. In this current paper models of colloidal interactions and dewatering are presented and compared to experimental results from batch filtration tests. A novel approach to predicting suspension compressibility and permeability using a single test configuration is presented and tested.