| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 629120 | Desalination | 2006 | 11 Pages |
Abstract
A new hybrid process for cleaning wastewater combining membrane microfiltration and flotation was investigated. The hybrid process combined the advantages of both membrane separation and flotation: the flotation cell removed a large proportion of suspended solid particles, while the membrane module produced a clean water permeate effluent. The proof of concept for the hybrid solid/liquid separation process was investigated using an aqueous suspension of ultra-fine zeolite particles. Process parameters investigated were liquid and gas superficial velocities and backflushing. Promising results are reported regarding solid/liquid separation, including a case study of mine wastewater; attention has also been paid to the economics of this integrated process.
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Authors
Efrosyni N. Peleka, Maria M. Fanidou, Paul P. Mavros, Kostas A. Matis,