Growth kinetics of calcium fluoride at high supersaturation in a fluidized bed reactor

Environ Technol. 2014 Jan-Feb;35(1-4):82-8. doi: 10.1080/09593330.2013.811542.

Abstract

Crystallization process in a fluidized bed reactor (FBR) has been regarded as an environmentally friendly technology for the removal and recovery of fluoride from industrial wastewater. The growth kinetics of calcium fluoride at high supersaturation was studied for design, control, and operation of an FBR. The main variables, including supersaturation, superficial velocity, pH value, and particle size of seed that influenced the crystal growth were investigated. Then, a growth model was used to predict the linear growth rate of calcium fluoride at a high influent concentration of fluoride. The pressure difference in the FBR was used as a feature to characterize the growth rate of calcium fluoride. The aggregation and adsorption between seeds and fine particles were proven to be a possible mechanism for growth of calcium fluoride.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Calcium Fluoride / chemical synthesis*
  • Crystallization / instrumentation*
  • Crystallization / methods
  • Equipment Design
  • Equipment Failure Analysis
  • Kinetics
  • Models, Chemical*
  • Rheology / instrumentation*
  • Rheology / methods

Substances

  • Calcium Fluoride