Abstract
Fly ash was investigated to produce a composite coagulant containing aluminum (Al) and iron (Fe) salts through the calcination and leaching processes. The extraction of Al and Fe oxides from fly ash demonstrated similar results for HCl and H2SO4 leaching. Besides, the calcination pretreatment of fly ash (without any additive) was found to be less effective in extraction. However, the conversion efficiencies of Al and Fe were affected greatly by calcination pretreatment with addition of Na2CO3, and leaching conditions of ratio of solution to fly ash (L/S) and H+ concentration. The maximum concentrations of Al and Fe solubilized from fly ash were 0.21 and 0.04 mol/L, respectively, which were attained by calcination pretreatment using an optimal mass ratio (ca. 1:16.7) of Na2CO3 to fly ash at 805°C. These concentrations correspond to conversion efficiencies of 31.2% for Fe and 18.3% for Al in the fly ash. The slurry was filtrated to obtain a solution containing Al‐ and Fe‐sulfates and silicates. The Al/Fe/Si mole ratio indicated the feasibility of further production of inorganic polymer coagulant. The produced coagulant was determined to be effective for treating soybean wastewater and dairy wastewater in terms of COD and SS removal.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
