Alternative Coagulant Research Articles

Comparison of wastewater coagulation efficiency of pre-polymerised zirconium and traditional aluminium coagulants

This study proposes pre-polymerised zirconium salts with different basicities as alternative coagulants for domestic wastewater treatment. We compared the efficiency of pre-polymerised zirconium coagulants and commercial aluminium coagulants (pre-polymerised polyaluminium chloride and aluminium sulphate) in simultaneously removing turbidity (TU), total suspended solids (TSS), and phosphates (OP) from synthetic wastewater. Increasing the basicity of the coagulants resulted in an increase in the removal rate of TSS and TU and a decrease in the removal rate of OP from wastewater. The zirconium coagulants demonstrated a higher efficiency of TSS, TU, and OP removal compared to the aluminium coagulants with comparable basicities. The maximum rates of TSS, TU, and OP removal by the zirconium and aluminium coagulants were 92.5% and 91.0%, 97.1% and 96.4%, and 97.6% and 93%, respectively. The maximum degree of binding of phosphate ions by metal ions was observed as 0.862 with non-pre-polymerised zirconium coagulant Zrp/ZrT, which was almost two times higher than with non-pre-polymerised aluminium coagulant Alp/AlT, calculated as 0.434. The analysis of thermodynamic data of the main reactions in the coagulation process indicated that the higher OP removal efficiency for zirconium coagulants was due to the greater reactivity of ions and hydroxo-complexes of zirconium with phosphate ions compared to aluminium hydroxo-complexes. Thus, zirconium coagulants are effective for domestic wastewater treatment. These findings highlight the potential of zirconium coagulants in the efficient treatment of domestic wastewater.

Study on optimization of coagulation-flocculation of fish market wastewater using bittern coagulant - response surface methodological approach.

Bittern contains a high ionic strength that can be used as an alternative coagulant in wastewater treatment. The magnesium content in the bittern could promote the removal of suspended particles and nutrients as settleable precipitates. This would create a more compact and manageable sludge. This study investigates the performance of bittern as a coagulant for fish market wastewater treatment. The effectiveness of bittern was evaluated based on the efficiency of pollutants removal and the amount of residual magnesium. The experiments were performed using a standard jar test. Response surface methodology (RSM) based on a two-factor central composite design (CCD) was used to design the experiment. The parameters involved were pH (7.5, 9, and 10.5) and coagulant dose (0.5, 1.5, 2.5 mL L-1). The maximum removal efficiencies (i.e., 93.3% TSS, 87.5% COD, 37.6% ammonium, and 91.3% phosphate) were recorded at pH 10.5 and 1.5 mL L-1 dose of bittern, while the optimum results (desirability value of 0.929) may occur at pH 10.5 and a dose of 1.284 mL L-1. Approximately 51% of struvite and 48% of calcite precipitates were identified in the generated sludge, which can possibly be used as supplementary material in agrochemical industry with further treatment.

THE EFFECT OF AVERRHOA BILIMBI EXTRACT AS NATURAL COAGULANTS ON THE CHARACTERISTICS OF RUBBER

Rubber is one of Indonesia’s main commodities resulting in a considerable number of people relying their incomes as rubber farmers. However, unstable rubber price proves to be a problem for these farmers. One solution to be offered is an alternative natural coagulant which is easily obtainable and able to produce good quality rubbers. Averrhoa bilimbi with its known acidic properties shows a prospect as a natural coagulant. This study aims to determine the effect of variation in the concentration of Averrhoa bilimbi extract on the characteristics of rubber clone IRR 118 as well as the advantages and disadvantages of using the extract as natural coagulant. The rubber clone used was IRR 118 with various Averrhoa bilimbi etracts of 20%, 40%, 60%, 80% and 100% and 2% synthetic chemical coagulant formic acid as comparison. The coagulant volume was 20 ml for each concentration and the volume of latex used was 100 ml. The characteristics of the rubber tested were TSC, DRC, Po and PRI. The results showed that the highest value of dry rubber content (DRC) was at 100% natural coagulant concentration which is 34% with a total solid content (TSC) value of 37% while the highest Plasticity Retention Index (PRI) value was at 100% concentration, which is 92%. This study exhibits the use of natural coagulant from Averrhoa bilimbi has met the Indonesian Rubber Standard SNI 06-1903-2000. Therefore, Averrhoa bilimbi extract can be used as an alternative coagulant for rubber latex.

The Influence of Concentration Chitosan of A Shell Snail to Lower Levels of BOD and COD on Waste Laundry

Disposal of laundry waste directly in the river is the cause of high river pollution. Laundry wastewater resulted in an increase in BOD and COD parameters so that it had a negative impact on ecosystem life. The coagulation process using chemicals can reduce BOD and COD parameters in wastewater but have negative effects on health. Chitosan from snail shells can be used as an alternative coagulant that is environmentally friendly because it contains about 70% - 80% chitin. This study aims to synthesize chitosan biocoagulants from snail shells and to test the effectiveness of snail shell chitosan in the treatment of laundry wastewater. Fourier Transform Infra-Red (FTIR) analysis showed that the deacetylation rate of chitosan obtained was 78.06%. Coagulation was carried out on wastewater using variable concentrations and stirring speed. The results showed that the optimum dose of snail shell chitosan biocoagulant was at a concentration of 0.4%. At this dose, the coagulant can bind to the most optimal contaminants so that it can reduce the BOD and COD values ​​in laundry waste and the Fast Stirring Speed ​​of 100 rpm is the optimum stirring speed because large speeds will produce excessive shear forces and prevent the desired floc arrangement.

Serbuk Biji Asam Jawa (Tamarin Dusindica L) untuk Pengelolaan Limbah Industri Cair Tempe (Studi Kasus Mataram)

Most of the tempe industry have not been equipped with a waste water treatment unit. It is usually a water soaked soybeans and soybean excess water is still discharged directly in the into the environment. Liquid waste industrial of tempeh contain high organic materials. One of the process for wastewater treatment is coagulation with the addition of a positively charged polyelectrolyte in tempeh wastewater as negatively charged. One of plants in Indonesia that can be used as an alternative coagulant is tamarind seeds (Tamarindus indica, L).it can be used for wastewater treatment is more economical. The aims of this experiment is to determine the optimum stirring time, optimum pH of the waste and optimum coagulant dosage for treatment of the tempeh wastewater with coagulant tamarind seed powder. The experiment studied were stirring time, the pH of thetempeh wastewater and coagulant dosage to the percentage decrease in turbidity and COD (Chemical Oxygen Demand). The variables in the experiment were stirring time (10,15, 20, 25 and 30 minutes), the pH of the waste (3; 3.5; 4; 4 and 5) and the dosage of tamarind seed powder (100, 300, 500, 700, and 900 mg / L). COD testing methods is closed reflux method by spectrophotometry and turbidity testing using Turbidimeter. The results showed that the with coagulant tamarind seed powder effectively lowered cod levels and the dryness of tempeh liquid industrial waste. The optimum pH obtained is pH 4, optimum stirring time is 25 minutes and the increase in optimum coagulant dose is 500 mg with a percentage decrease in COD levels and noise by 90.57% and 78.94%. Key words: liquid waste; sour power; turbidity; COD

River water turbidity removal using new natural coagulant aids: case study of Euphrates River, Iraq

Abstract For turbidity removal, most drinking water treatment plants are using coagulants due to the presence of suspended and colloidal materials at the coagulation and flocculation units. Aluminium and sulphates salts are the widely used coagulants, such as aluminium sulphate (Alum) and ferric chloride. However, several researches have linked Alzheimer's disease to the use of aluminium sulphate. Hence, scholars have conducted several researches on the possibility to reduce the amount of aluminium sulphate by using natural material/plants base as coagulant aids. In this study, Mallow's Leaves Extracts (MLE) and Carob's Pods Extracts (CPE) were used as an alternative coagulant aid. Couples of coagulation tests were implemented to find the optimal dosage of aluminium sulphates used as coagulants. The results displayed that the maximum turbidity removal efficiency by adding 100% of each coagulant, i.e. alum, MLE and CPE, were 61.16, 51.175 and 37.12%, respectively. In addition, the minimum residual turbidity and maximum turbidity removal efficiency were 4.56 NTU and 97.72% by adding 22.5 alum and 7.5 MLE presenting 30 mg/L dosing. Further, the minimum residual turbidity and maximum turbidity removal efficiency were 15.4 NTU and 92.3% by adding 22.5 alum and 7.5 CPE presenting 30 mg/L dosing.

Water Treatment With Conventional and Alternative Coagulants: A Review

There is no access to basic sanitation for half the world's population, leading to Socioeconomic issues, such as scarcity of drinking water and the spread of diseases. In this way, it is of vital importance to develop water management technologies relevant to the target population. In addition, in the separation form of water treatment, the compound often used as a coagulant in water treatment is aluminum sulfate, which provides good results for raw water turbidity and color removal. Studies show, however, that its deposition in the human body, even Alzheimer's disease, can cause serious harm to health and disease development. The study aims to improve the coagulation/flocculation stage related to the amount of flakes, including the absence of metal sludge formed. Initial studies were concerned with assisting and comparing natural and chemical coagulants. The key chemicals used for coagulation are aluminum sulfate (alum) and poly aluminum chloride, also known as PACL and ferric chloride.

Evaluation of Titanium Tetrachloride (TiCl₄) as an Alternative Coagulant and Characterization of Recovered TiO₂.

Titanium tetrachloride (TiCl₄) as an alternative coagulant to remove organic matters and nutrients from the effluent of the secondary wastewater treatment was evaluated by comparison of removal efficiency of total phosphorous to Al- and Fe-based coagulants. Also, the surface characteristics, elemental contents, and crystallinity of the TiO₂ produced from wastewater sludge flocculated with TiCl₄ coagulant were investigated depending on the calcination temperatures. The more dosages of coagulants were injected, the greater concentrations of the cations (Al+3, Fe+3, Ti+4) and hydrogen ions (H+) resulted in the lower pH. Also, TiCl₄ formed larger and heavier flocs than other coagulants and resulted in greater T-P removal efficiencies with reduced amounts of dosage. The phase change of anatase and rutile crystalline structures of TiO₂ incinerated from wastewater sludges of TiCl₄ coagulant was observed at relatively high calcination temperatures due to the existence of mixtures of organic matters, nutrients, and various impurities in the wastewater sludges of TiCl₄ coagulant. Both C and P atoms were found to be mainly doped in/on TiO₂ and the C and P atom originated from residual carbon of the settled organic matters and phosphorus nutrients present in effluents from sewage treatment plant, respectively. Therefore, 600-800 °C is the optimal calcination temperatures for TiO₂ produced from TiCl₄ coagulant flocculated with effluents from sewage treatment plant.

Cement kiln dust as an alternative technique for wastewater treatment

This study was conducted to examine cement kiln dust (CKD) efficiency for wastewater treatment. We analyzed the physicochemical characteristics of wastewater before and after treatment and then we determined its removal potential. The optimum factors of the treatment process were determined using a jar test technique. It was pH (8.1), dosage (1.9 g) and grain size (0.1 mm) with contact time of 30 min at 150 rpm. CKD pollutant removal efficiency reached 85.3, 81.6, 97.1, 86.8, 36, 74, 61.2, and 94.6% for BOD, COD, TP, TN, TDS, salinity, conductivity and turbidity, respectively, with an increase in the concentration of DO of 84%. On the other hand, removal percent of heavy metals achieved were 88.4, 90.9, 88.5, 97.2, 94.2, 70, and 79.9% for Pb, Cd, Zn, Fe, Co, Ni, and Cu, respectively. These results were compared with alum removal potential of wastewater treatment for confirmation. Alum pollutant removal efficiency reached 86.6, 79.6, 96.6, 59.9, 39.7, 65, 59 and 95.2% for BOD, COD, TP, TN, TDS, salinity, conductivity and turbidity, respectively, with an increase in the concentration of DO of 85.3%. On the other hand, removal percent of heavy metals achieved were 82.1, 90.6, 89.1, 96.8, 93.2, 72.8, and 84.1% for Pb, Cd, Zn, Fe, Co, Ni, and Cu, respectively. The methodology carried out in this study indicated that CKD can be used as a good environmental alternative coagulant for low to moderate wasted water as it achieved removal percent similar to that achieved by the common coagulant alum.

Pengaruh Volume Koagulan Sari Buah Mengkudu (Morinda citrifolia L.) Terhadap Kadar Abu pada Koagulasi Lateks (Hevea brasiliensis)

Rubber plants (Hevea brasilensis) include sap plants, because this group has plant tissue that contains a lot of latex and the sap flows out when the plant tissue is injured (Budiman, 2012). The obstacle most often encountered in the process of making rubber processed materials is the large number of farmers who use coagulation materials that are not recommended by the government, thus decreasing the quality of the rubber produced. Therefore, it is necessary to use alternative coagulants that do not degrade and damage the quality of rubber, such as noni juice. The purpose of this study was to determine whether the production of noni juice coagulant as a coagulant can affect the ash content of the latex and to determine the correct dose of noni juice coagulant in reducing the ash content of the latex. This study used a randomized block design (RBD) with a single factor and the factors studied were the addition of coagulant doses of noni juice with 7 treatments (K0: natural latex (control), K1: 25 ml, K2: 50 ml, K3: 75 ml. , K4: 100 ml, K5: 125 ml of noni juice coagulant material and K6: 25 ml of salvage 90 and added 1 l of latex per experimental unit). The results of this study indicate that the volume of the noni juice coagulant has a very significant effect on the contact time, the gross weight of the bokar, and the ash content of the latex. The best dose of volume of noni juice coagulant to produce the lowest ash content of latex is the treatment of 75 ml of noni juice coagulant in 1 liter of liquid latex.

Investigating opportunities for use of alternative coagulants for drinking water treatment at Morton Jaffray Water Treatment works, Harare, Zimbabwe

Abstract Drinking water treatment at Harare's main water works, Morton Jaffray Water Treatment Works (MJWTW), has been a challenge due to source (Lake Chivero) pollution, and the efficacy of some of the processes and chemicals including aluminium sulphate (alum) has been questioned. This study investigated the use of an alternative coagulant to the traditional use of alum at MJWTW. The effectiveness of five coagulants, namely Anhydrous Poly Aluminium Chloride (APAC), Poly Aluminium Chloride (PAC), Primco 100, Zetafloc 4030 and alum (control) was investigated by flocculation tests in a laboratory using Lake Chivero water. Parameters analysed included pH, turbidity, Electrical Conductivity (EC) and chlorophyll-a for raw water and treated water. Raw water mean pH was 7 ± 0.4, turbidity (3.3 ± 0.2 NTU), EC (337 ± 5.0 μS/cm) and chlorophyll-a concentration (2.28 μg/L). Primco 100 had the best performance with the lowest optimum dosage of 25 mg/L while alum had the highest dosage of 55 mg/L. APAC, PAC, Primco 100 and Zetafloc 4030 did not change the pH of water significantly but alum did. The study concluded that Primco 100 was the most suitable coagulant and could be an alternative to alum.

Artichoke leaf extracts: Proteolytic activity, coagulant and HPLC analysis

ABSTRACT The search for origin plant-based proteases increases gradually due to their diversity and stability over a wide range of pH and temperature. Artichoke (Cynara scolymus) flowers are a proteolytic vegetable source already studied, but their leaves are scarce in this respect. Thus, the objective of this research was to obtain extracts of artichoke leaves with different buffers and extraction methods as an alternative proteolytic source and plant coagulant, as well as the separation and comparison of the protein profile of these extracts. The methodology used was based on extraction with sodium citrate buffer (pH 3), sodium acetate (pH 5) and Tris-HCl (pH 7) by mechanical stirrer (MS) and ultrasound (US); protein determination; proteolytic activity (PA) and specific activity (SA); milk clotting activity (MCA) and rennet substitution potential (RSP); high- performance liquid chromatography analysis (HPLC) with UV-Vis detector and principal component analysis (PCA). Extracts of Cynara scolymus leaves showed high results with Citrate-US for the parameters PA (14.38), SA (19.71), MCA (440) and RSP (30.60) compared to other treatments. The extracts with citrate and acetate presented a quick coagulation time (max 3 min). The HPLC analysis enabled the separation of the different protein compounds present in the extracts and most expressive peaks in the samples with Citrate-MS and Acetate-MS; and isolated peaks for Citrate-US. It was concluded that extracts of artichoke leaves with citrate and acetate buffer attributed satisfactory results to act as plant coagulant, as well as to carry out further studies for the purification of proteolytic enzymes and application in cheeses.

Evaluation of efficiency of coagulant obtained from elaborated red sludge from alumina plant

In document, the effectiveness of reducing the chromaticity and turbidity of the Dnipro river water was investigated and estimated by means of existing coagulants Al2(SO4)3·18H2O and FeCl3·6H2O and synthesized coagulant from the red sludge of alumina plants - SC. During the experimental part of the work in the laboratory, the following optimal dosages of coagulants were chosen, namely, 0, 1, 2, 5, 10 mg/dm3 based on Al2O3 and Fe2O3. The volume of samples of the solutions, which were subjected to the study, reached 200 ml. Model solutions of bentonite with a concentration of 100 mg/dm3, sodium humate with a concentration of 16.8 mg/dm3, kaolin concentration of 100 mg/dm3 and natural water of the Dnipro River were used.Based on the analysis of the experimental data obtained, it was found that the alternative coagulant is not inferior to the existing and widely used coagulants.During clearing and discoloration of the Dnipro river waters, the SC showed better results. Therefore, it can be said that obtaining "alternative" coagulants from waste products is a very promising and economically viable direction of research and development of new reagents for water purification and water treatment.

Microbial Load of Domestic Water Sources Treated with Moringa oleifera and Jatropha curcas Seed Powder

Aim: Microbial load of domestic water sources treated with Moringa oleifera and Jatropha curcas seed powder.
 Study Design: The container test method was used for the treatments. One gram (1.0 g) each of the plant seed (Moringa oleifera and Jatropha curcas seeds) powder was weighed and added separately into 1000 ml of water sample. The mixture was stirred rapidly for 3 minutes and allowed to stand undisturbed for 1 hour and 3 hours, after which the top water was decanted.
 Place and Duration of Study: Advanced Research Laboratory, Department of Microbiology, Gregory University Uturu, from May to September 2017.
 Methodology: Tenfold serial dilutions were used for processing of the domestic water samples, after which 0.5 ml of the water sample was cultured on the media using the spread plate method. This was incubated appropriately and other standard microbiological methods were employed to determine microbial loads and characterize the isolates.
 Results: The microbial counts were generally high, 0.6×101 – 2.5×102 cfu/ml (borehole), 0.8×101 – 6.3×103 cfu/ml (well), 2.0×101 – 1.4×104 cfu/ml (stream), while the total potential pathogenic bacteria counts (TPPBC) were the least in occurrence. Treatment with Moringa oleifera and Jatropha curcas seed powders showed a significant decrease in the microbial load. After treatment with 1.0g of the seed powder for one hour, an apparent decrease in the microbial load was noticed. When allowed for three hours (3 hrs), the counts further reduced to no growth for potential pathogenic bacteria (TPPBC) especially for water samples that had low counts.
 Conclusion: Moringa and Jatropha seeds powder showed efficiency as a biocoagulant and thus can be used for water treatment. Moringa seed powder had a greater potential to serve as an alternative coagulant for water treatment. The intervention improved the quality of water and will provide significant benefits to the health of the consumer rural populace.

A comparison of the coagulation performance of PAFC and FeSO4 for the treatment of leach liquor from Stevia processing

Stevioside, mainly extracted from Stevia rebaudiana, is an important non-caloric additive for food, beverages and flavoring, and an alternative natural sweetener for people with diabetes and obesity. Pretreatment of Stevia rebaudiana, involving coagulation and filtration, is used to remove impurities from the leach liquor of stevia. Commercially, ferrous sulfate (FeSO4) is commonly used as a coagulant in the factory, but large amounts of soluble Fe(Ⅱ)-protein complexes remain in the filtrate, which is potentially of health concern. In this study, the removal of impurities (particles and organic compounds) in leach liquor of stevia by polymeric aluminium ferric chloride (PAFC) was compared to FeSO4, through simulated coagulation and membrane filtration processes. The results showed that PAFC has a superior coagulation efficiency to FeSO4, achieving a very high removal of the impurities in the leaching solution without complexation, and which was not affected by the solution pH. In the subsequent membrane filtration, the flux was found to be influenced (reduced) by the interaction between organic matter (e.g. proteins) and nanoparticles in the cake layer, which formed a dense and compact structure with a lower permeability. Although using FeSO4 had a greater membrane flux, the results have shown significant advantages in using PAFC as an alternative coagulant to FeSO4 in the pre-treatment of leach liquor from Stevia processing. The higher treatment performance and acceptable membrane flux could be obtained by adjusting the pH of the leaching solution to 7 (addition of CaO), at the optimal PAFC dose (5000 mg/L).

Moringa oleifera seeds powder as an alternative coagulant for beet sugar juice samples instead of lead acetate

Lead acetate is the most common coagulant used in quality control laboratories in the sugar industry to clarify juice samples. Due to its known poisonous effects, health hazards, and extremely harmful impact on the environment, this study focused on finding an alternative coagulant that was efficient, safe, cost-effective, and eco-friendly. A powder made from Moringa oleifera (M.o) seeds, which is rich in phytochemicals with antimicrobials, was tested to produce a natural coagulant capable of clarifying the juice samples. The produced coagulant proved efficient and was potentially characterized by a better environmental performance than the extremely harmful lead acetate. An amount of three grams of M.o seedpowder proved to be an effective coagulant, achieving a 64.14 % removal of non-sugar compounds and led to the correct sugar polarimetric measurements. There is no way to compare the exorbitant price of lead acetate to the cost of naturally and available occurring Moringa seeds. The adsorption process was described by three adsorption isotherms, which were applied to evaluate the adsorption equilibrium.

Chemically enhanced primary treatment of dairy wastewater using chitosan obtained from shrimp wastes: optimization using a Doehlert matrix design

ABSTRACT Dairy operations generate large volumes of polluted wastewater that require treatment prior to discharge. Chemically enhanced primary treatment (CEPT) is a widely utilized wastewater treatment strategy; but it requires the use of non-biodegradable coagulants that can lead to toxic-byproducts. In this study, chitin from shrimp shell waste is extracted and converted into chitosan. Chitosan was demonstrated to be a natural, low-cost alternative coagulant compatible with the CEPT. Following treatment, dissolved air flotation allowed for the removal of turbidity, COD, and UV254 from the synthetic dairy effluent (SDE). Doehlert matrix was used to optimize the chitosan dosage and pH of the CEPT; as well as to model the process. The mechanisms behind the coagulation-flocculation were revealed using zeta potential analysis. FTIR spectroscopy was utilized to confirm the functional groups present on the chitosan. Chitosan with a degree of deacetylation equal to 81% was obtained. A chitosan dose of 73.34 mg/L at pH 5.00 was found to be optimal for the removal of pollutants. Removals of COD, turbidity and UV254 were 77.5%, 97.6%, and 88.8%, respectively. The amount of dry sludge generated to treat 1 m³ of SDE was 0.041 kg. Coagulation-flocculation mechanisms involved in chitosan-mediated treatment of SDE involve the neutralization of electrostatic charges carried on the amine groups present in cationic chitosan at pH 5.00. Doehlert matrix proved to be a useful tool in optimizing parameters throughout the coagulation-flocculation process. Chitosan from shrimp waste is a low-cost, eco-friendly coagulant alternative for the removal pollutants from dairy effluent using the CEPT.

Kinetics and Isotherm Modeling for the Treatment of Rubber Processing Effluent Using Iron (II) Sulphate Waste as a Coagulant

There is increasing concern to determine an alternative coagulant for treating industrial effluent with minimal environmental impact and operational cost. In this study, iron (II) sulphate heptahydrate (FeSO4·7H2O) waste, an industrial byproduct from a titanium oxide processing industry, was used as a coagulant for the removal of ammonia (NH3), chemical oxygen demand (COD), biochemical oxygen demand (BOD), and suspended solid (SS) from secondary rubber processing effluent (SRPE). The highest percentage removal of BOD, COD, SS, and NH3 achieved was approximately 97%, 99%, 98%, and 95%, respectively, at pH 5.0, coagulant dose of 1 g/L, coagulation time of 60 min, sedimentation time of 60 min, and at an elevated temperature of 70 °C. The best described adsorption isotherm model was found to be the Brunauer–Emmett–Teller (BET) model, indicated that the FeSO4·7H2O adsorption took placed on the surface of iron hydroxide precipitates with multilayer formation and random distribution. The kinetics analysis showed that the adsorption mechanism was well fitted with the pseudo-second-order kinetic model. The findings of the present study show that the FeSO4·7H2O waste has the potential to be used as a coagulant for the treatment of industrial effluents, including the secondary rubber processing effluent.

Natural agents as auxiliaries in water clarification: literature review and experimental evaluation

The increasing demand for water resources (primarily for human consumption and industrial and agricultural activity) is driven by socio-economic development, and population growth. Recent research has been focusing on alternative coagulants based on natural elements, as opposed to the commonly used iron and aluminum salts, for use in water and wastewater treatment processes. In this context, a thorough literature review on alternative coagulants and their application to water treatment processes has been conducted in this work. In addition, three experiments have been conducted with a widely used natural organic coagulant (Moringa oleifera). The alternative clarification system used is the helically coiled tube flocculator (HCTF), with high turbidity removal efficiency and low processing times. A comparative analysis of the turbidity reduction over time was performed with samples collected after 600, 900, 1200, 1500, 1800, 2100, 2400, and 2700 s from the hydraulic circuit. The process efficiency using the proposed alternative coagulant reached 95.3% (after 1800 s). The turbidity removal efficiency remained almost constant after 1800 s, with variations below 1%. These results prove that natural alternative agents can be powerful tools in the water treatment process, with efficiency values exceeding those obtained using chemicals (e.g., aluminum sulphate) as coagulant/ flocculant agents.

Surface Water Treatment Using Tamarind Seed as Coagulants via Coagulation Process

The potential of natural coagulants is highly sought nowadays as the use of commercial coagulants, aluminum sulfate (alum) affect the environment negatively. An alternative coagulant is needed. In this study, the effectiveness of natural coagulant, the tamarind seed extract is being evaluated as a coagulant to measure the highest percentage removal of turbidity and chemical oxygen demand (COD) in the surface water. The surface water sample taken from the Sungai Perlis located in Kangar, Perlis. The sample were analysed using Jar Test Experimental works with rapid mixing speed of 120 rpm in 1 minutes, slow mixing speed of 30 rpm in 20 minutes and settling time of 1 hour. The tamarind seed is being extracted using distilled water and 1 M of sodium chloride (NaCI). Seed extract from distilled water effectively removes 99.2% of turbidity and 77.2% of COD with optimum coagulant dosage of 30 mg/L and optimal pH 5.0. While, the seed extracts from 1 M of NaCI can remove 99.4% of turbidity and 73.8% of COD with the optimum coagulant dosage of 30 mg/L and optimal pH 3.0. Hence, this study demonstrates the potentials of the seed extract of tamarind seeds using distilled water in treating the surface water.