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Countercurrent stacked floc blanket reactor

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  • Is the axisymmetric geometry of the jet reversor inferior to the plane jet used in AguaClara sed tanks because flocs bridge as they slide toward the jet reversor?

  • What upflow velocity works well for a floc blanket that is made with PACl and no other suspended solids?

  • Can flocs be transported in countercurrent flow between floc blanket reactors in series using the venturi effect at the base of the floc blanket connected to the floc hopper from the next floc blankets?

  • Do PACl precipitate floc blankets effectively remove fluoride or arsenic? If so, what floc blanket depth is required in the first reactor?

Fall 2015

The presence of contaminants such as arsenic and fluoride in drinking water is a major health concern for rural communities around the world. Some of the most severe cases are in South-Asian countries such as India and Bangladesh, several regions in South America, and Africa. Arsenic and fluoride are natural occurring elements widely distributed throughout the environment and are highly toxic in their inorganic form. People in these parts of the world are exposed to elevated levels of inorganic arsenic through contaminated groundwater, which is often used for drinking, food preparation, and irrigation. Long-term exposure to these inorganics can lead to chronic poisoning, severe cases of which may lead to organ failure and internal hemorrhaging.

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Surya (Mickey) Kumar

Christine Leu

Amlan Sinha

Cindy Dou

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