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Coagulation-Flocculation Technology in Water and Wastewater Treatment

Coagulation-Flocculation Technology in Water and Wastewater Treatment
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Author(s): Yeek-Chia Ho (Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Malaysia), Siong-Chin Chua (Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Malaysia)and Fai-Kait Chong (Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Malaysia)
Copyright: 2020
Pages: 26
Source title: Handbook of Research on Resource Management for Pollution and Waste Treatment
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Augustine Chioma Affam (University College of Technology Sarawak, Malaysia)and Ezerie Henry Ezechi (Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-0369-0.ch018

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Abstract

Coagulation and flocculation processes are widely used in potable water treatment due to its high efficiency in turbidity removal. Egyptians discovered this method in 1500 BC by using alum to settle the suspended solids in the water. Today, the coagulation and flocculation processes are implemented with the purpose of agglomerate colloids and fine particles in water into larger particles, which is also known as floc. Therefore, reduction of turbidity and pollutants e.g. organic matter, inorganic matter, suspended solid, etc. can be achieved. This chapter covers the principle of coagulation and flocculation process which includes the charge neutralization and various binding mechanisms e.g. interparticle bridging, sweeping coagulation, and absorption. Besides, various types of coagulants and flocculants that have been discovered and their respective effectiveness in potable water treatment are discussed as well in this chapter. Polymer modifications to synthesize new coagulant/flocculant i.e. grafting and crosslinking are also included.

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