In this study, Chlorella zofingiensis harvesting by dissolved air flotation (DAF) was critically evaluated with regard to algal concentration, culture conditions, type and dosage of coagulants, and recycle ratio. Harvesting efficiency increased with coagulant dosage and leveled off at 81%, 86%, 91%, and 87% when chitosan, Al(3+) , Fe(3+) , and cetyl trimethylammonium bromide (CTAB) were used at...

Three different techniques of harvesting microalgae from four pilot scale (125 m 2) and two demonstration ponds (1200 m 2) have been investigated. The processes included centrifugation, chemical flocculation followed by flotation and continuous filtration with a fine-weave belt filter. None of these processes was completely satisfactory. Centrifugation gave good recovery and a thickened slurry,...

The aluminium electrolytic plants generate PAH and fluoride contaminated wastes which are usually classified as hazardous material. These residues are generally disposed in secure landfill sites. A flotation cell process was previously developed to remove PAH from these aluminium industry wastes. The tests were done on composite samples made of particle size fractions under 50mm. The efficiency...

The effects of a chelating surfactant and different foaming agents on the efficiency of cleaning process waters from a thermomechanical pulp (TMP) mill were studied in a Voith flotation cell. Turbidity measurements and gas chromatography were used to determine the removal extent and characteristics of dissolved and colloidal substances (DisCo). The metal ion content in the process waters before...

A site-specific study is carried out to assess the suitability of froth flotation for desulphurization of reactive mine tailings at the Musselwhite Mine, Northern Ontario, Canada, to prevent acid mine drainage (AMD). The results from pilot scale flotation tests on an Outokumpu flotation unit are presented, which confirm that froth flotation is effective to reduce sulphide contents of tailings. ...

The current issues of climate change and high freshwater demand worldwide have promoted the implementation wastewater reclamation technologies. This study aims to review efficiency dissolved air flotation (DAF) technique in a wide variety applications agricultural, industrial, domestic, municipal sectors, which consumption worldwide. We made systematic DAF treatment 2015-2021. reviewed six inde...