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Removal of Methylene blue from saline solutions by adsorption and electrodialysis

  • Lafi, Ridha;Mabrouk, Walid;Hafiane, Amor
    • Membrane and Water Treatment
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    • v.10 no.2
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    • pp.139-148
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    • 2019
  • In this study, the removal of MB from saline solutions was evaluated by two methods by adsorption and electrodialysis; the adsorption of the mixture dye/salt on dried orange peel waste (OPW) was studied in batch method. In this study the biosorption of cationic dye by OPW was investigated as a function of initial solution pH, and initial salt (sodium chloride) concentration. The maximal dye uptake at $pH{\geq}3.6$ in the absence and in the presence of salt and the dye uptake diminished considerably in the presence of increasing concentrations of salt up to 8 g/L. The Redlich Peterson and Langmuir were the most suitable adsorption models for describing the biosorption equilibrium data of the dye both individually and in salt containing medium. As well, this work deals with the electrodialysis application to remove the dye. Synthetic solutions were used for the investigation of the main operational factors affecting the treatment performance; such as applied voltage, pH, initial dye concentration and ionic strength. The experimental results for adsorption and electrodialysis confirmed the importance of electrostatic interactions on the dye. The electrodialysis process with standard ion exchange membranes enabled efficient desalination of cationic dye solutions; there are two main factors in fouling: electrostatic interaction between cations of dyes and the fixed charged groups of the CEM, and affinity interactions.

Dynamic Performance Analysis of Unified Power Quality Conditioner with Cascaded H-Bridges (다중브리지로 구성된 UPQC(Unified Power Quality Conditioner)의 동적 성능분석)

  • Han, Byung-Moon;Soh, Yong-Cheol;Kim, Hyun-Woo
    • The Transactions of the Korean Institute of Electrical Engineers P
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    • v.55 no.2
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    • pp.94-102
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    • 2006
  • This paper describes experimental analysis of UPQC, which is composed of cascaded H-bridges and single-phase multi-winding transformers. The operational characteristic was analyzed through experimental works with a scaled model, and simulations with PSCAD/EMTDC. The UPQC proposed in this paper can be directly connected to the distribution line without series injection transformers. It has flexibility to expand the operation voltage by increasing the number of H-bridge modules. The analysis results can be utilized to design the actual UPQC system applicable for the actual distribution system.

Algebraic approach for unknown inputs observer via Haar function (Haar 함수를 이용한 대수적 미지입력관측기 설계)

  • Ahn, P.;Kang, K.W.;Kim, H.K.;Kim, J.B.
    • Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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    • 2002.07d
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    • pp.2086-2088
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    • 2002
  • This paper deals with an algebraic approach for unknown inputs observer by using Haar functions. In the algebraic UIO(unknown input observer) design procedure, coordinate transformation method is adopted to derive the reduced order dynamic system which is decoupled unknown inputs and Haar function and its integral operational matrix is applied to avoid additional differentiation of system outputs.

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Oxidation of Organics Using a Direct Reaction of Peroxyl Radical and Ozone (페록시라디칼과 오존의 직접 반응을 이용한 유기물의 산화)

  • Choi, Seungpil;Kim, Jongoh
    • Journal of the Korean GEO-environmental Society
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    • v.11 no.8
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    • pp.41-47
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    • 2010
  • This study was conducted to assess the applicability of pilot scale system and to evaluate the treatment efficiency on operational parameters such as humic acid concentration, initial pH and air flow rate on the ozone/peroxyl radical reaction system. The decolorization of ozone/peroxyl radical system was higher than that of only process. Removal efficiency of ozone/peroxyl radical system was generally increased with the increase of intial concentration of humic acid but decreased over the range of 30mg/L. Treatment efficiency of HA at acid pH was smaller compared to that of neutral or basic pH and increased with increasing the air flow rate from 1L/min to 3L/min. In pilot-scale test, average removal of TOC and $COD_{Cr}$ was about 70% and 60%, respectively and ozone/peroxyl radical reaction system was indicated a potential in water treatment application.

A Study on Converting the Data of Probability of Hit(Ph) for OneSAF Model (OneSAF 모델을 위한 명중률 데이터 변환 방법)

  • Kim, Gun In;Kang, Tae Ho;Seo, Woo Duck;Pyun, Jae Jung
    • Journal of the Korea Society for Simulation
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    • v.29 no.3
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    • pp.83-91
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    • 2020
  • To use the OneSAF model for the analysis of Defence M&S, the most critical factor is the acquisition of input data. The model user is hard to determine the input data such as the probability of hit(Ph) and the probability of kill(Pk). These data can be obtained directly by live fire during the development test and the operational test. Therefore, this needs more time and resources to get the Ph and Pk. In this paper, we reviewed possible ways to obtain the Ph and Pk. We introduced several data producing methodologies. In particular, the error budget method was presented to convert the Ph(%) data of AWAM model to the error(mil) data of OneSAF model. Also, the conversion method which can get the adjusted results from the JMEM is introduced. The probability of a hit was calculated based on the error budget method in order to prove the usefulness of the given method. More accurate data were obtained when the error budget method and the projected area from the published photo were used simultaneously. The importance of the Ph calculation was demonstrated by sensitivity analysis of the Ph on combat effectiveness. This paper emphasizes the importance of determining the Ph data and improving the reliability of the M&S system though steady collection and analysis of the Ph data.

Nitrate Removal of Flue Gas Desulfurization Wastewater by Autotrophic Denitrification

  • Liu, L.H.;Zhou, H.D.;Koenig, A.
    • Proceedings of the Korea Water Resources Association Conference
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    • 2007.05a
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    • pp.46-52
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    • 2007
  • As flue gas desulfurization (FGD) wastewater contains high concentrations of nitrate and is very low in organic carbon, the feasibility of nitrate removal by autotrophic denitrification using Thiobacillus denitrificans was studied. This autotrophic bacteria oxidizes elemental sulfur to sulfate while reducing nitrate to elemental nitrogen gas, thereby eliminating the need for addition of organic compounds such as methanol. Owing to the unusually high concentrations of dissolved salts $(Ca^{2+},\;Mg^{2+},\;Na^+,\;K^+,\;B^+,\;SO_4^{2-},\;Cl^-,\;F^-,)$ in the FGD wastewater, extensive laboratory-scale and pilot-scale tests were carried out in sulfur-limestone reactors (1) to determine the effect of salinity on autotrophic denitrification, (2) to evaluate the use of limestone for pH control and as source of inorganic carbon for microbial growth, and, (3) to find the optimum environmental and operational conditions for autotrophic denitrification of FGD wastewater. The experimental results demonstrated that (1) autotrophic denitrification is not inhibited up to 1.8 mol total dissolved salt content; (2) inorganic carbon and inorganic phosphorus must be present in sufficiently high concentrations; (3) limestone can supply effective buffering capacity and inorganic carbon; (4) the high calcium concentration may interfere with pH control, phosphorus solubility and limestone dissolution, hence requiring pretreatment of the FGD wastewater; and, 5) under optimum conditions, complete autotrophic denitrification of FGD wastewater was obtained in a sulfur-limestone packed bed reactor with a sulfur:limestone volume ratio of 2:1 for volumetric loading rates up to 400g $NO_{3^-}N/m^3.d$. The interesting interactions between autotrophic denitrification, pH, alkalinity, and the unusually high calcium and boron content of the FGD wastewater are highlighted. The engineering significance of the results is discussed.

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Effect of Operational Parameters on the Ammonia Stripping (암모니아 스트리핑에 미치는 운전인자의 영향)

  • Seo, Jeong-Beom;An, Kwang-Ho
    • Journal of Korean Society of Environmental Engineers
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    • v.28 no.9
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    • pp.935-939
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    • 2006
  • The biological nutrient removal from domestic wastewater with low C/N ratio is difficult. Therefore, this study was performed to examine effect of operational parameters such as air supply, hydraulic retention time, pH on the nitrogen removal by ammonia stripping and to increase influent C/N ratio without required carbon source. The ammonia stripping system used for the bench-scale experiment in laboratory had a dimension of 15 cm diameter and 150 cm height. The ammonia stripping reactors were classified into two types, type AS I and type AS II, according to there using or not media. Results of the research showed that the T-N removal efficiency of AS I using plastic media is slightly higher than AS II without media. In experimental condition of air supply 30 L/min and pH 12.5, T-N removal efficiencies increased as HRT of ammonia stripping reactor became longer from 8 hr to 36 hr. In experimental condition of HRT 36 hr, it was also found that the T-N removal efficiencies improved through increase of air supply. On the other hand, C/N ratio of wastewater was increased from average 3.9 to 5.4 by ammonia stripping.

Motion Control System of a Deep-sea Remotely Operated Vehicle, Hemire (심해 무인 잠수정 해미래의 운동 제어 시스템)

  • Choi, H.T.;Ryu, S.C.;Lee, P.M.;Lee, C.M.;Jun, B.H.;Li, J.H.;Kim, K.
    • Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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    • 2007.04a
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    • pp.319-321
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    • 2007
  • This paper introduces a general overview of the 6000m class deep-sea ROV. Hemire and Henuvy. and then describes its motion control system. It is developed by Korea Ocean Research & Development Institute(KORDI) for 6 years since 2001. sponsored by the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and, Fisheries (MOMAF). Hemire is remotely operated by a fiber optic telemetry. where 6 thrusters are controlled by operator in manual mode and by auto depth control and auto heading control in auto mode. In this paper. operational mechanism of manual and automatic mode with some convenient functions for operator is desc.ribed. Finally, results of sea trial conducted at the Philippine sea where a depth is 5.770m are shown.

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Study on NADH which is the Air Volume Sensor in the Activated Sludge Reaction Tank (활성슬러지 반응탱크의 풍량제어지표인 NADH에 관한 연구)

  • Chung, Woo-jin;Hong, Sung-min;Kim, Han-lae;Chang, Soon-woong
    • Journal of Environmental Science International
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    • v.25 no.3
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    • pp.439-446
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    • 2016
  • Domestic sewerage treatment plant is operated by activated sludge method and its modified method by using microorganism. In most cases, a method of using microorganism is directly controlled by the operator based on individual judgment through factors of DO, pH and ORP. In addition, under aerobic condition in bioreactor, energy consumption including excessive air injection is learned to be somewhat plenty. In order to solve this problem, in most of the process, improvement of internal recycling and activated environmental factor of microorganism were researched extensively. However, as factors are changed depending on various conditions, it is not sufficient as an indicator of judgment. As such, a research on operation of bioreactor that measures metabolic change in short time by directly measuring activated condition of microorganism using NADH fluorometer is required in reality.It is considered that the method like this could supplement problem of energy consumption being occurred in the existing treatment method and operational optimization of bioreactor would be enabled by controlling optimal air volume. Therefore, in this study, in order to obtain optimal operational indicator of bioreactor, proper air volume control test was performed and through batch test and site evaluation, possibility of NADH sensor being utilized as operational control indicator of bioreactor is intended to be analyzed. In order to compare with measured value, DO, ORP that are operational control indicator of existing bioreactor were used. As MLSS concentration was increased through batch test, NADH value was increased and site evaluation also showed similar tendency to batch test. Resultantly, it could be confirmed that changing level of NADH fluorometer was a sensor that could measure bioreactor condition effectively and optimized scale of bioreactor is considered to be utilized.

Aqueous phase removal of ofloxacin using adsorbents from Moringa oleifera pod husks

  • Wuana, Raymond A.;Sha'Ato, Rufus;Iorhen, Shiana
    • Advances in environmental research
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    • v.4 no.1
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    • pp.49-68
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    • 2015
  • Chemically activated and carbonized adsorbents were prepared from Moringa oleifera pod husks (MOP), characterized and evaluated for their ability to remove a common antibiotic - ofloxacin (OFX) from aqueous solution. The pulverized precursor was steeped in a saturated ammonium chloride solution for a day to give the chemically activated adsorbent (AMOP). A portion of AMOP was pyrolyzed in a muffle furnace at 623 K for 30 min to furnish its carbonized analogue (CMOP). The adsorbents showed favorable physicochemical attributes. The effects of operational parameters such as initial OFX solution pH and concentration, adsorbent dosage, temperature and contact time on OFX removal were investigated. At equilibrium, optimal removal efficiencies of 90.98% and 99.84% were achieved at solution pH 5 for AMOP and CMOP, respectively. The equilibrium adsorption data fitted into both the Langmuir and Freundlich isotherms. Gibbs free energy change (${\Delta}G^o$), enthalpy change (${\Delta}H^o$) and entropy change (${\Delta}S^o$) indicated that the adsorption of OFX was feasible, spontaneous, exothermic and occurred via the physisorption mode. Adsorption kinetics obeyed the Blanchard pseudo-second-order model. The results may find applications in the adsorptive removal of micro-contaminants of pharmaceutical origin from wastewater.