Selective Removal of Color, TOC, and THM Precursors from a Highly Colored Recycled Magnesium Sludge Using Granular Activated Carbon

Author

Kathleen O. Gill, University of Central Florida

Keywords

Sewage sludge

Abstract

The study investigated the ability of granular activated carbon (F-400) to remove organic color, TOCk and THM precursors from a highly organic-laden recycled magnesium sludge without reducing the magnesium concentration. This treatment was attempted in order to render the sludge a more effective coagulant for surface water purification. Adsorption effectiveness was assessed through Freundlich isotherms and continuous-flow GAC columns, with both procedures conducted at three pH values. Color and TOC were adsorbed more effectively at lower pH values, while adsorption of THM precursors was inhibited at low pH. Magnesium was not significantly adsorbed by the carbon. The carbon treatment of magnesium sludge did little to improve its coagulation effectiveness.

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Graduation Date

Fall 1981

Advisor

Taylor, James S.

Degree

Master of Science (M.S.)

College

College of Engineering

Degree Program

Engineering

Format

PDF

Pages

111 p.

Language

English

Rights

Public Domain

Length of Campus-only Access

None

Access Status

Masters Thesis (Open Access)

Identifier

DP0013442

STARS Citation

Gill, Kathleen O., "Selective Removal of Color, TOC, and THM Precursors from a Highly Colored Recycled Magnesium Sludge Using Granular Activated Carbon" (1981). Retrospective Theses and Dissertations. 558.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/rtd/558

Contributor (Linked data)

Taylor, James S. [LC]

University of Central Florida. College of Engineering [VIAF]

University of Central Florida. College of Engineering [LC]

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