• 상하수도학회지
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• 제28권1호
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• pp.73-81
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• 2014

One-dimensional flux theory (1DFT) is conventionally used for design of secondary clarifier of wastewater treatment plant. However, the 1DFT cannot describe turbulence, density current, shape parameters of the clarifier. In this study, we optimized the configurations of influent guide baffle and effluent baffle through the simulation using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and its verification by particle image velocity (PIV) test. The energy dissipating inlet (EDI) without influent guide baffle ($0^{\circ}$) showed the best efficiency for minimizing downward velocity under the center well of the clarifier. The lowest velocity distribution around the effluent weir region could be obtained with the McKinney baffle (EB-2). The performances of the influent and effluent baffles were clearly verified by PIV test results.

• 상하수도학회지
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• 제24권2호
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• pp.219-230
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• 2010

Computer simulation has been widely used to design and optimize the operation of wastewater treatment plants since 1980. For secondary clarifiers, the simulation has been a tool to optimize the performance by providing dimensions for flocculation well. However, there has been no attempt to find the optimized geometrical parameters in circular secondary clarifier using simulation tools. In this study, three SVIs (Sludge Volume Indexes), two well types (feed and flocculation wells), 8 SWDs (Side Water Depths) and 9 bottom slopes were variables for simulation. Diurnal inflow and associated MLSS (Mixed Liquor Suspended Solid) concentrations were used for input loadings. When flocculation well was installed, 48% less concentration at lowest ESS (Effluent Suspended Solid) concentrations was produced and the diurnal ESS concentration range had been reduced by 52%. From these results, flocculation well must be installed to produce lower and stable ESS from circular secondary clarifiers. Under same loading conditions with $300m{\ell}$/g of SVI, The lowest ESS was produced when SWD was 4.5m with 4% of bottom slope. Therefore, SWD and bottom slope must not be deeper than 4.5m and must be near 4%, respectively, in circular clarifier with flocculation well to produce the lowest ESS concentration.

• Environmental Engineering Research
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• 제10권1호
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• pp.15-21
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• 2005

A computer program is developed for the prediction of the flow pattern and the removal efficiency of suspended solid (SS) in a circular secondary clarifier. In this study the increased density effect by SS on hydrodynamics has been systematically investigated in terms of Froude Number (Fr), baffle existence, and a couple of important empirical models associated with the particle settling and Reynolds stresses. A control-volume based-finite difference method by Patankar is employed together with the SIMPLEC algorithm for the resolution of pressure-velocity coupling. The k-ε turbulence and its modified version are incorporated for the evaluation of Reynolds stresses. The calculation results predicts well the overall flow pattern such as the waterfall phenomenon at the front end of the clarifier and the bottom density current with the formation of strong recirculation especially for the case of decrease of Fr. Even if there are some noticeable differences in the prediction of two turbulence models, the calculated results of the radial velocity profiles are generally in good agreement against experimental data appeared in open literature. Parametric investigation has been systematically made with the Fr and baffle condition with detailed analysis.

• 유기물자원화
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• 제28권4호
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• pp.69-75
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• 2020

본 연구에서는 원형침전지의 고액분리 효율을 향상시키기 위해 응집제 없이 lab scale 침강장치에 교반속도(rpm)와 baffle 각도를 조절하여 생응집(bio-flocculation) 실험을 수행하였다. 피드 웰(feed wall)부분을 개량하여 baffle를 설치하고 각도(10°)를 고정한 후 각각의 교반속도(0.0rpm, 0.6rpm, 1.2rpm) 변화에 따른 실험 결과 교반속도 0.6ppm에서, 농축효율이 2.0%, 유출수(SS 농도) 제거효율은 7.8% 상승되는 것으로 분석되어 교반속도에 따른 슬러지의 생응집 효율 향상을 확인할 수 있었다. 또한, 침강장치 baffle의 각도를 변화시켜 슬러지 침강특성 영향을 분석한 결과 baffle 각도 20°에서 슬러지 계면층의 압축이 매우 높게 나타났다. 본 연구결과는 원형침전지의 침전 효율향상을 위한 기초 인자로 활용이 기대된다.