Application progress of enhanced coagulation in water treatment
Hongmei Cui, Xing Huang, Zhongchen Yu, Ping Chen, Xiaoling Cao
Abstract
Water industries worldwide consider coagulation/flocculation to be one of the major treatment methods for improving the overall efficiency and cost effectiveness of water and wastewater treatment. Enhancing the coagulation process is currently a popular research topic. In this review article, the latest developments in enhanced coagulation are summarized. In addition, the mechanisms of enhanced coagulation and the effect of process parameters on processing efficiency are discussed from the perspective of ballast-enhanced coagulation, preoxidation, ultrasound, and composite coagulants. Finally, improvements and new directions for enhanced coagulation are proposed.
Topics & Concepts
CoagulationFlocculationWater treatmentProcess (computing)Process engineeringBiochemical engineeringEnvironmental scienceComputer scienceEnvironmental engineeringEngineeringMedicineOperating systemPsychiatryMinerals Flotation and Separation TechniquesWater Treatment and DisinfectionCoagulation and Flocculation Studies