Abstract
Abstract This paper presents a simplified kinetic reaction rate model which enables the evaluation of various contactor hydraulics on bromate ion formation. Two extreme reactor types are presented: completely stirred tank (CSTR) and plug flow reactors (PFR). The kinetic modeling has been based on reactions and rate constants for molecular ozone mechanisms. At this stage, the work presented does not take into account the formation and reaction of hydroxyl radicals in the reaction pathway. However, for further in-depth modeling consideration, it is questionable that no hydroxyl radicals are formed. Similar bromate ion levels were predicted with a PFR and a CSTR for similar operating conditions in the case of predominantly molecular ozone reactions. However in most cases, a CSTR will require a much higher Cτ (product of the residual ozone concentration and the hydraulic residence time) than a plug flow reactor in order to achieve similar treated water quality goals.
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