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Algae flocculation in reservoir water
P Sridhar1, C Namasivayam, G Prabhakaran
1R&D Centre, Southern Petrochemical Industries Corporation Ltd, Spicnagar, Tuticorin 628 005, India.
Biotechnology and Bioengineering
|July 20, 1988
Summary
Electroflocculation with aluminum electrodes and alum flocculation were compared for reservoir algae removal. Electroflocculation offers a promising alternative for effective algal biomass management in water bodies.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Water Treatment Technologies
- Electrochemistry
Background:
- Algal blooms in reservoirs pose significant challenges to water quality and ecosystem health.
- Effective removal of algal biomass is crucial for maintaining safe drinking water supplies and ecological balance.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate and compare the efficacy of electroflocculation and chemical flocculation using alum for removing algae from reservoir water.
- To evaluate the performance of a bipolar electroflocculation cell with aluminum electrodes against conventional alum treatment.
Main Methods:
- Algae removal was performed using electroflocculation in a bipolar cell with aluminum electrodes.
- A comparative analysis was conducted using commercial alum as a chemical flocculant.
- Water samples from a reservoir were treated using both methods, and their effectiveness was assessed.
Main Results:
- Both electroflocculation and alum treatment demonstrated capabilities in removing algal biomass from reservoir water.
- The study provides a comparative discussion on the efficiencies and characteristics of each method.
Conclusions:
- Electroflocculation presents a viable and potentially efficient method for managing algal populations in reservoir systems.
- Further research into optimizing electroflocculation parameters could enhance its application in water treatment.
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