Changes in Particle Size Distribution in Hydroponic Lagoons Working as A Third Stage of Wastewater Treatment
The aim of research was to evaluate changes in the particle size distribution in two hydroponic lagoons working as a third stage of wastewater treatment where purification processes are based on plants and algae activity. Wastewater samples were taken during the winter and summer half of the year. In the samples taken from analyzed hydroponic lagoons the range of particles size was very wide (0.01 – 1000.0 μm). In both of the research facilities, the fractal dimension (Df) of particles was close to 2.0 what decides about developed surface of the particles. The results may indicate the predominance of algae cells in the total amount of suspensions. This information may pay a key role in determination the impact of discharged particles on the receiving water bodies quality as well as can be the main factor that allows to improve the system of suspended solids removal.
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Posted 16 Dec, 2020
Changes in Particle Size Distribution in Hydroponic Lagoons Working as A Third Stage of Wastewater Treatment
Posted 16 Dec, 2020
The aim of research was to evaluate changes in the particle size distribution in two hydroponic lagoons working as a third stage of wastewater treatment where purification processes are based on plants and algae activity. Wastewater samples were taken during the winter and summer half of the year. In the samples taken from analyzed hydroponic lagoons the range of particles size was very wide (0.01 – 1000.0 μm). In both of the research facilities, the fractal dimension (Df) of particles was close to 2.0 what decides about developed surface of the particles. The results may indicate the predominance of algae cells in the total amount of suspensions. This information may pay a key role in determination the impact of discharged particles on the receiving water bodies quality as well as can be the main factor that allows to improve the system of suspended solids removal.
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