Technical comparison between two pretreatment piping compact units for ultrafiltration water plants
Journal Title: Environmental Health Engineering and Management Journal - Year 2024, Vol 11, Issue 3
Abstract
Background: Ultrafiltration plants are increasingly used for producing high-quality water. The research aimed to compare two compact piping units employed as pretreatment systems to enhance surface water quality. The aim was to achieve the specified average values of feed water quality necessary for ultrafiltration (UF) plants, as per the requirements of the UF manufacturer. The units were intended for use in a water treatment plant with a capacity of 5000 m3/day, where the influent water’s total suspended solids (TSS) ranged from 130 to 160 mg/L. Methods: The initial unit implemented plate settler technology to facilitate sedimentation, whereas the subsequent unit adopted filtration. Both piping systems were assessed for their efficacy in conforming to stipulated water quality standards alongside the corresponding economic considerations. Results: Both piping units effectively achieved the mandated water quality standards, albeit at disparate costs. In this specific case study, the sedimentation units incurred an initial expense of 191 800 Egyptian pounds (LE) (equivalent to $6209.5), whereas the filtration units necessitated an initial investment of 471 680 LE ($15 270.5). Additionally, both the initial outlay and ongoing operational expenses of the sedimentation units were inferior to those of the filtration units. Conclusion: Based on the study results, the use of sedimentation units proved to be more cost-effective. Despite meeting the required water quality standards, the sedimentation units had lower initial and operational costs than the filtration units. Therefore, it is recommended to use sedimentation units as the pretreatment system in this water treatment plant to achieve the desired water quality while optimizing costs.
Authors and Affiliations
Amira Mohamed Nagy, Mohamed ElHosseiny El-Nadi
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP746488
- DOI 10.34172/EHEM.2024.25
- Views 45
- Downloads 0
Assessment of heavy metals profile in feathers of birds from Kano metropolis, Nigeria, in 2019
Background: Contamination by heavy metals has been a major threat locally, regionally, and globally because it affects the structural and functional properties of an environment. The aim of the study was to assess the...
Optimal selection of respiratory mask for protection against volatile organic compounds with a multivariate decisionmaking approach
Background: Exposure to volatile organic compounds (VOCs) can impact health, affecting organs and causing various symptoms. Using a multivariate decision-making approach, this study focuses on the optimal selection of...
Advanced oxidation of high concentrations of formaldehyde in aqueous solution under fluorescent and UV light
Background: Formaldehyde (FA) is a carcinogen compound, which is soluble in water. FA can be removed from aqueous solution using advanced oxidation methods. Methods: In this study, the oxidation of FA was studied under...
The inert surface contamination of SARS-CoV-2 and the effect of disinfectants in one of the specialized and main responsible hospitals for COVID-19 patients in Ahvaz, Iran
Background: SARS-CoV-2, the causative agent of the COVID-19 pandemic, spreads through both direct and indirect pathways. Among the latter, surface contamination is a significant concern due to the virus’s prolonged via...
Arsenic and heavy metal concentrations in human hair from urban areas
Background: As concentrations of heavy metals in hair can reflect both metals exposure and intake concentrations, hair sample analysis is widely applied in forensic sciences, evaluation of environmental or occupational...