Evaluating fluorescence and ultraviolet photometry to assess dissolved organic matter removal during coagulation–flocculation

Ultraviolet absorption at 254 nm (UV₂₅₄) and peaks (A, C and T) fluorescence intensities were evaluated to assess dissolved organic carbon (DOC) removal during coagulation–flocculation. The consistency of fluorescence data was checked to ensure that no inner filter effect, quenching or enhanced intensities affected the data. The decreases in UV₂₅₄ and peak intensities were calculated in percentage terms between raw and clarified water and compared with measured DOC removal. The results indicate that peak A, peak C, peak T and UV₂₅₄ exhibit strong linear relationships (R²: 0.91, 0.89, 0.92 and 0.99, respectively) with DOC removal, implying that these parameters are useful indicators of DOC removal.     

预处理对东江原水超滤过程中膜污染的控制作用

以珠江流域东江水作为原水,研究不同预处理(混凝、吸附、氧化)及其组合对水体中有机污染物的去除效果及对超滤膜污染的控制作用。试验结果表明,针对东江原水中天然有机物的去除,聚合氯化铝(PACl)、粉末活性炭(PAC)和高锰酸钾(KMnO4)的最佳投加量分别为20、30、0. 1 mg/L;三种单一预处理方法能够在一定程度上缓解膜通量衰减,而两两组合预处理则能够进一步提高膜运行通量;对于聚偏氟乙烯膜,PACl+PAC组合预处理对膜污染的控制作用最好。对于UV254和蛋白质,PACl和KMn O4对其去除效果优于PAC;对于多糖,三种预处理方法对其去除效果均不佳(<40%),其中PAC略好于PACl和KMn O4。此外,三种单一预处理方法对腐殖酸类荧光物质的去除效果高于蛋白质类荧光物质,而组合预处理能够更加显著地降低这两类荧光物质的响应强度,其中PACl+PAC组合预处理对有机物各荧光组分的去除效果最佳。通过对膜污染物成分的识别分析可知,东江原水中造成超滤膜污染的物质有腐殖酸类、多糖类和蛋白质类物质,而化学不可逆污染物主要为多糖类物质及少量的腐殖酸类物质,化学可逆污染物主要为蛋白质类物质及部分腐殖酸类物质。     

珠江水中有机物分子量分布及其去除研究

采用超滤膜分级方法考察了常规混凝、高锰酸钾和粉末活性炭预处理等工艺对珠江水中各级分子量有机物的去除效果。结果表明,珠江水中有机物以分子量小于1kDa的小分子有机物为主,各级分子量有机物TOC和UV254具有良好的相关性。常规混凝工艺主要去除大分子有机物,且去除率随分子量的减小而降低。高锰酸钾预处理能够全面提高各级分子量有机物的去除效果;粉末活性炭主要吸附中小分子有机物,对各级分子量有机物的去除效果与常规混凝成互补。     

Reducing the concentration of assimilable organic carbon (AOC) in treated drinking water

This study focuses on reducing the concentration of assimilable organic carbon (AOC) in treated drinking water. Experiments were conducted to evaluate the efficiency of AOC removal by biological activated carbon filters (BACF) in a pilot-scale system. The measured values of AOC in treated drinking water were approximately 59.0 ± 8.6 μg acetate-C/L. The results show that BACFs reduce the total concentration of AOC. The concentration of AOC primarily indicates microbial growth in a water supply network, and the amount of AOC in the water is significantly reduced after BACF treatment. After BACF treatment, the removal of AOC was approximately 58% after 40 min of empty-bed contact time. An AOC empirical equation was established by determining the relationship between water quality parameters, such as total organic carbon, dissolved organic carbon, UV₂₅₄, ammonia nitrogen, and total phosphorous.     

Seasonal variations of characteristics of organic matter in the Dnieper River water

The paper assessed characteristics of natural organic substances of the Dnieper River (Kiev) by seasons of the year based on determination of such parameters as total organic carbon, absorption in the ultraviolet region (UV₂₅₄), specific absorption (SUVA), and color. It has been shown that in different seasons of the year the water in this region is characterized by average values of SUVA and a rather high content of total organic carbon.     

高锰酸钾与粉末活性炭联用处理低温低浊水研究

考察了高锰酸钾与粉末活性炭联用对宁夏宁东水厂冬季低温低浊水的处理效果。结果表明,单独使用高锰酸钾做助凝剂,聚合氯化铝作为混凝剂时,随着高锰酸钾投加量的增加,浊度去除率呈现先增加后减小的趋势,当高锰酸钾投加量达到0．5mg／L时,浊度去除率最高,出水CODMn和UV254的去除率随高锰酸钾投加量的升高而上升;UV254的去除率随着粉末活性炭投加量的增加而升高,当粉末活性炭投加量大于30mg／L时,其对浊度的去除率无明显影响;高锰酸钾与粉末活性炭联用可以明显提高低温低浊水的浊度和UV254的去除率,在我国冬季北方低温低浊水处理中具有广泛的应用前景。     

Disinfection by-product formation following chlorination of drinking water: Artificial neural network models and changes in speciation with treatment

Artificial neural network (ANN) models were developed to predict disinfection by-product (DBP) formation during municipal drinking water treatment using the Information Collection Rule Treatment Studies database complied by the United States Environmental Protection Agency. The formation of trihalomethanes (THMs), haloacetic acids (HAAs), and total organic halide (TOX) upon chlorination of untreated water, and after conventional treatment, granular activated carbon treatment, and nanofiltration were quantified using ANNs. Highly accurate predictions of DBP concentrations were possible using physically meaningful water quality parameters as ANN inputs including dissolved organic carbon (DOC) concentration, ultraviolet absorbance at 254 nm and one cm path length (UV₂₅₄), bromide ion concentration (Br⁻), chlorine dose, chlorination pH, contact time, and reaction temperature. This highlights the ability of ANNs to closely capture the highly complex and non-linear relationships underlying DBP formation. Accurate simulations suggest the potential use of ANNs for process control and optimization, comparison of treatment alternatives for DBP control prior to piloting, and even to reduce the number of experiments to evaluate water quality variations when operating conditions are changed. Changes in THM and HAA speciation and bromine substitution patterns following treatment are also discussed.     

Application of powdered activated carbon for the adsorption of cylindrospermopsin and microcystin toxins from drinking water supplies

Cylindrospermopsin (CYN) and microcystin are two potent toxins that can be produced by cyanobacteria in drinking water supplies. This study investigated the application of powdered activated carbon (PAC) for the removal of these toxins under conditions that could be experienced in a water treatment plant. Two different PACs were evaluated for their ability to remove CYN and four microcystin variants from various drinking water supplies. The removal of natural organic material by the PACs was also determined by measuring the levels of dissolved organic carbon and UV absorbance (at 254 nm). The PACs effectively removed CYN and the microcystins from each of the waters studied, with one of the PACs shown to be more effective, possibly due to its smaller particle diameter. No difference in removal of the toxins was observed using PAC contact times of 30, 45 and 60 min. Furthermore, the effect of water quality on the removal of the toxins was minimal. The microcystin variants were adsorbed in the order: MCRR > MCYR > MCLR > MCLA. CYN was found to be adsorbed similarly to MCRR.     

混凝沉淀/PAC吸附/超滤工艺处理引黄水库冬季原水

采用混凝沉淀/粉末活性炭吸附/超滤工艺(简称PAC-UF工艺)处理黄河下游引黄水库冬季原水,中试结果表明:当处理冬季低温低浊水时,聚合氯化铝的最佳投量为6 mg/L,粉末活性炭的最佳投量为20 mg/L;PAC-UF工艺可以将出水的浊度控制在0.1 NTU以下,去除率达98%以上;投加20 mg/L的粉末活性炭能使混凝沉淀/UF工艺对COD_(Mn)和UV_(254)的平均去除率分别提高12%和15%;同时,投加粉末活性炭还能够缓解超滤膜的不可逆污染,但缓解的程度有限.     

Degradation of 32 emergent contaminants by UV and neutral photo-fenton in domestic wastewater effluent previously treated by activated sludge

This study focuses on the removal of 32 selected micropollutants (pharmaceuticals, corrosion inhibitors and biocides/pesticides) found in an effluent coming from a municipal wastewater treatment plant (MWTP) based on activated sludge. Dissolved organic matter was present, with an initial total organic carbon of 15.9 mg L⁻¹, and a real global quantity of micropollutants of 29.5 μg L⁻¹. The treatments tested on the micropollutants removal were: UV-light emitting at 254 nm (UV₂₅₄) alone, dark Fenton (Fe^2+,3+/H₂O₂) and photo-Fenton (Fe^2+,3+/H₂O₂/light). Different irradiation sources were used for the photo-Fenton experiences: UV₂₅₄ and simulated sunlight. Iron and H₂O₂ concentrations were also changed in photo-Fenton experiences in order to evaluate its influence on the degradation. All the experiments were developed at natural pH, near neutral. Photo-Fenton treatments employing UV₂₅₄, 50 mg L⁻¹ of H₂O₂, with and without adding iron (5 mg L⁻¹ of Fe²⁺ added or 1.48 mg L⁻¹ of total iron already present) gave the best results. Global percentages of micropollutants removal achieved were 98 and a 97% respectively, after 30 min of treatments. As the H₂O₂ concentration increased (10, 25 and 50 mg L⁻¹), best degradations were observed. UV₂₅₄, Fenton, and photo-Fenton under simulated sunlight gave less promising results with lower percentages of removal.The highlight of this paper is to point out the possibility of the micropollutants degradation in spite the presence of DOM in much higher concentrations.     

颗粒活性炭吸附对预臭氧后微污染原水水质影响研究

在不同的预臭氧浓度条件下处理微污染原水,考察了颗粒活性灰（GAC）吸附对处理后水样水质的影响.选择化学需氧量（CODMn）、溶解性有机碳（DOC）、生物可降解溶解性有机碳（BDOC）、UV254和氨氮（NH;-N）含量及有机物分子量分布作为考察吸附效果的检测指标.结果表明,在静态吸附时间达到5天时,颗粒活性炭吸附曲线开始趋于平缓,吸附时间超过5天之后吸附趋于饱和;预臭氧含量为2.5 mg/L时,颗粒活性炭对有机物的吸附效果最佳,对CODMn、DOC、BDOC的去除率分别为53.2％,63.2％和36.2％;在不同预臭氧处理条件下,颗粒活性炭对NH;-N的吸附效果并未表现出较大的差异,吸附去除率约为5％;颗粒活性炭优先吸附水中分子量＞ 10kDa的有机物,其次为分子量＜1 kDa的有机物.     

Preparation and characterisation of new-polyaluminum chloride-chitosan composite coagulant

In this study, the formulation of a novel polyaluminum chloride-chitosan composite coagulant that improves the coagulation process for natural organic matter (NOM) removal was investigated. The performance of the composite coagulant was tested using two water sources (synthetic and natural water) to develop a better understanding on the behaviour of the composite coagulant. Fourier Transform-Infra red (FT-IR) spectroscopy, ferron analysis and zeta potential studies were performed to characterise the composite coagulant. FT-IR analysis showed that there is an intermolecular interaction between Al species and chitosan molecules, while ferron analysis indicated that the distributions of Al_a, Al_b, and Al_c in PACl-chitosan are different from those in PACl. At a low Al dosage (2.16 mg L⁻¹), a much higher removal of NOM from synthetic water, as evidenced from UV₂₅₄ and Dissolved Organic Carbon (DOC) measurements, was achieved by the composite coagulants in comparison to that removed by PACl or PACl and chitosan added separately. For natural water from the Myponga Reservoir, both polyaluminum chloride (PACl) and PACl-chitosan composite coagulants demonstrated similar dissolved organic carbon (DOC) percentage removal, whereas PACl-chitosan gave a slight improvement in removing the UV₂₅₄ absorbing components of NOM.     

颗粒活性炭吸附去除黄浦江原水中有机物的研究

采用超滤膜法分析了黄浦江原水和水厂常规工艺处理出水中有机物的分子质量（MW）分布以及颗粒活性炭（GAC）在不同吸附阶段吸附去除不同分子质量有机物的性能.试验结果表明,黄浦江原水及常规工艺出水中的溶解性有机物（DOC）以小分子为主,并主要集中在MW为10～30 ku和MW＜1 ku的区间;活性炭吸附出水中的溶解性有机物仍然主要集中在小分子区间;吸附初期的活性炭对有机物的去除能力较强,其中对CODMn的去除率＞83%,对UV254的去除率＞90%;随着通水倍数的增大则活性炭的吸附能力逐渐下降,当通水倍数达到6 590.9时,对CODMn和UV254的去除率都只有25%左右;活性炭吸附的各个阶段对小分子有机物的去除率均较高,而对大分子有机物的去除率则较低,从吸附初期到吸附后期,对小分子有机物的去除率高出对大分子有机物的去除率,其百分比从10%增大到30%.     

投加粉末活性炭处理长江南京段微污染原水研究

针对长江南京段微污染原水的水质情况并为给水厂的粉末活性炭应急投加提供依据，通过烧杯试验确定了适宜的活性炭炭种、投加量和投炭点。结果表明，投加煤质粉末活性炭较投加木质炭或椰壳炭更为经济合理，且投加点在流程上越靠前越有利于活性炭吸附作用的充分发挥；活性炭与混凝剂的竞争吸附现象并不明显。活性炭的投量需根据不同水源的水质情况通过试验确定，针对长江南京段的原水水质，试验所确定的活性炭最佳投量为20～30mg／L。     

活性炭吸附水中酚类内分泌干扰物试验研究

考察了两种不同表面化学性质粉末活性炭（WP及其改性炭WPN）对松花江原水和砂滤水中六种加标酚类内分泌干扰物的去除情况。试验结果表明,活性炭对六种目标物的吸附能力与其憎水性（logKOW）有关,依次为：4-n—NP〉E1〉DES〉EE2〉E2〉BPA;活性炭吸附降低了水中的TOC与UV254值,同时也去除了水中大部分的内分泌干扰物,WP和WPN两种活性炭对江水和砂滤水中六种目标物的去除率分别为26．82％～85．97％和74．62％～96．64％,其中WPN的吸附效果相对较好。试验结果还表明,活性炭对酚类内分泌干扰物的吸附能力受水中有机物与活性炭物化性质的影响较大,通过一定的改性处理获得孔结构与表面化学性质均有利于去除水中有机污染物的活性炭,并将其用于给水的深度处理,对于提高活性炭的吸附能力、使用寿命及确保出水水质安全都具有重要意义。     

PAC/超滤工艺处理黄河原水的GC/MS分析

采用粉末活性炭(PAC)/超滤联用工艺处理黄河原水,并利用气相色谱/质谱(GC/MS)分析技术考察了该工艺对有机污染物的去除情况.结果表明,黄河原水受有机污染较严重,共检出有机污染物71种,其中6种属于我国水环境优先控制污染物.超滤工艺可使水中有机物种类减少24种、色谱峰总面积降低54%;而PAC/超滤工艺可使水中有机物种类减少45种、色谱峰总面积降低91%.PAC/超滤联用工艺对有机物的去除能力明显优于超滤工艺,尤其对芳香烃类和杂环烃类有机物有很好的去除能力,能有效减轻黄河原水的有机污染,提高饮用水安全性.     

粉末活性炭去除水中氯丁二烯的研究

试验研究了粉末活性炭对氯丁二烯的去除效果以及吸附时间、投加量和水质对粉末活性炭吸附性能的影响。结果表明,粉末活性炭对氯丁二烯的去除率在90%以上,吸附规律符合Langmuir吸附等温线和Freunlich吸附等温线;最佳吸附时间为120min;随着投炭量的增加,氯丁二烯的去除率提高,粉末活性炭的吸附容量降低;在不同水质条件下,粉末活性炭的吸附等温线不同,因此在应急处理中,首先应确定原水水质下的吸附等温线,然后计算出投炭量。     

Evaluations of the TiO2/simulated solar UV degradations of XAD fractions of natural organic matter from a bog lake using size-exclusion chromatography

This work reports on the changes in compositions of humic acids (HAs) and fulvic acids (FAs) during photocatalytic degradation. The HAs and FAs were obtained from the XAD-resin fractionation of natural-organic matter (NOM) from a bog lake (Lake Hohloh, Black Forest, Germany). Degussa P-25 titanium dioxide (TiO₂) in a suspension and a solar UV simulator (batch reactor) were used in the experiments. The photocatalytic degradation of the HAs and FAs were monitored using size-exclusion chromatography (SEC) equipped with dissolved organic carbon (DOC) and ultraviolet (UV₂₅₄) detection (SEC-DOC and SEC-UV₂₅₄) and UV–Vis spectrophotometry. The evolutions of the photocatalytic degradations of the HA and FA fractions were selective. The photocatalytic degradation started with the degradations of high molecular weight compounds with relatively high UV₂₅₄ absorbances in the HA and FA fractions to yield low molecular weight compounds showing less specific UV₂₅₄ absorbances. Observance of the same tendency for the original NOM from Lake Hohloh indicates that these XAD-fractions still having complex compound mixtures. However, the larger molecular weight fractions of the FAs showed higher preferential adsorptions onto TiO₂, which caused their faster degradation rates. Furthermore, FAs showed a greater reduction of the total THM formation potential (TTHMFP) and the organic halogen compounds adsorbable on activated carbon formation potential (AOXFP), in comparison with the HAs.     

Removal of aromatic compounds from water on biologically activated carbon

We have carried out an assessment of the content of aromatic compounds (o-nitrophenol, o-aminobenzoic acid) in grains of activated carbon of a biofilter at the stage of stationary water treatment. It was found that the removal degree of aromatic compounds by the biofilm of biologically activated carbon in great measure is determined by the value of the decreasing of Gibbs free energy of adsorption (−ΔG _a ). It is shown that due to the competing action of the biofilm part of the accessible surface of activated carbon is not used for adsorption of organic matter.     

粉末活性炭对内吸磷的吸附性能研究

研究了粉末活性炭对內吸磷的吸附去除效果以及吸附时间、活性炭投加量和水质条件对吸附效果的影响.结果表明,当內吸磷质量浓度为0.30 mg/L,活性炭投加量为20 mg/L时,在去离子水中吸附60 min后,出水內吸磷为0.02 mg/L;在去离子水中的吸附效果优于原水,在实际应用中需根据原水水质适当调整活性炭投加量或吸附...