Coagulation-flocculation-sedimentation, Mechanical Engineering

Assignment Help:

2. Assume that the river has been selected as the source of raw water for the 2.0mgd demand.

a. Surface water has low alkalinity, high turbidity. The distribution system is cast iron pipe. What's the concern with using alum (Al2(SO4)3) as the coagulant. What other chemical could be used?

b. A slow sand filter will follow the coagulation-flocculation-sedimentation. The organic content in the raw water supports a biofilm on the filter surface. How might this reduce the disinfectant dosage? What text Figure shows this?

c. The 4' thick filters run q=500 gpd/ft2. Find the total area of filter surface required to treat the 2.0 mgd. Also compute the hydraulic residence time in the filter.

d. The filtered water still has traces of ammonia and dissolved organics. Calcium hypochlorite Ca(OCl)2 is used for disinfection. What's the advantage, what's the potential problem with using the hypochlorite rather than using ultraviolet (UV)?


Related Discussions:- Coagulation-flocculation-sedimentation

Driving mechanism-knurl or friction drive-gear drive, Driving mechanism ...

Driving mechanism   I). Knurl or Friction Drive :  This has either the upper or lower electrode (or both) driven by a friction wheel on the periphery of the electrode. A co

PUMP, We have a reciprocating compressor operating at 800 rpm. Suction pre...

We have a reciprocating compressor operating at 800 rpm. Suction pressure and discharge pressure are held constant by other systems that have nothing to do with the compressor. W

Visual realism, VISUAL REALISM: Hidden line and surface removal elimin...

VISUAL REALISM: Hidden line and surface removal eliminates the ambiguities of the displays of three-dimensional models and is considered the first step toward visual realism.

Uniform alternate electric field, Uniform Alternate Electric Field Supp...

Uniform Alternate Electric Field Suppose a particle moves under a uniform (i.e. independent of space co-ordinates) but alternating electric field  E  given by, E = E 0  si

Explain heat transfer with example, Define the difference modes of Heat Tra...

Define the difference modes of Heat Transfer with examples. State one system where Heat Transfer takes place because of all modes of Heat Transfer.

What are commercial aircraft mfg key success factors, Conduct an industry &...

Conduct an industry & a 5-Forces analysis for BOEING AND AIRBUS. w/focus on commercial aircraft mfg (Hint: extend POV to travel preferences now & future, & review BOE/Air's POVs on

Hardenability of steel, The hardened layer depth is the measure of harden-a...

The hardened layer depth is the measure of harden-ability. A good harden-ability will sense even thicker sections are uniformly hardened. Conversely a poor harden-ability will gene

Effect of individual alloying elements, Effect of Individual Alloying Eleme...

Effect of Individual Alloying Elements: Sulfur Sulfur is not a needed element in steel since in interferes along with hot rolling and forging resulting in hot-shortness

Atmospheric pressure and gauge pressure - thermodynamics, Atmospheri c Pr...

Atmospheri c Pressure (P atm ): It is pressure exerted by atmospheric air on any surface. It can be measured by a barometer. The standard values of it are; 1 P atm = 760

Process of a pneumatic proportional controller, Explain the process of a Pn...

Explain the process of a Pneumatic Proportional Controller and get its transfer function. What modification is needed to make it function as a proportional plus derivative controll

Write Your Message!

Captcha
Free Assignment Quote

Assured A++ Grade

Get guaranteed satisfaction & time on delivery in every assignment order you paid with us! We ensure premium quality solution document along with free turntin report!

All rights reserved! Copyrights ©2019-2020 ExpertsMind IT Educational Pvt Ltd