A pilot-scale evaluation of magnetic ion exchange treatment for removal of natural organic material and inorganic anions

Water Res. 2006 Aug;40(15):2865-76. doi: 10.1016/j.watres.2006.05.022. Epub 2006 Jul 17.

Abstract

The objective of this research was to evaluate a magnetic ion exchange process (MIEX) for the removal of natural organic material (NOM) and bromide on a continuous-flow pilot-scale basis under different operating conditions and raw water characteristics. The most important operating variable was the effective resin dose (ERD), which is the product of the steady-state resin concentration in the contactor and the regeneration ratio. The raw water employed in this study had a moderate concentration of ultraviolet (UV)-absorbing substances and dissolved organic carbon (DOC), and a low turbidity, alkalinity, and concentration of competing anionic species. Experiments were conducted using the ambient raw water and raw water spiked with bromide, chloride, and sulfate. Substantial removal of UV-absorbing substances and DOC was achieved at ERDs as low as 0.16mL/L. Moderate bromide removal was achieved, depending on the ERD. Increasing the sulfate concentration resulted in decreased removal of UV-absorbing substances, DOC, and bromide. Consistent results were observed between the continuous-flow pilot plant tests and batch equilibrium studies.

MeSH terms

  • Adsorption
  • Alum Compounds / pharmacology
  • Anions / chemistry*
  • Bromides / analysis
  • Chemistry Techniques, Analytical / methods
  • Chlorides / analysis
  • Chromatography, Ion Exchange / methods*
  • Pilot Projects
  • Sulfates / analysis
  • Ultraviolet Rays
  • Waste Disposal, Fluid / methods*
  • Water / metabolism
  • Water Pollutants, Chemical / analysis
  • Water Purification / methods*
  • Water Supply

Substances

  • Alum Compounds
  • Anions
  • Bromides
  • Chlorides
  • Sulfates
  • Water Pollutants, Chemical
  • Water
  • aluminum sulfate