Research Abstracts

A solution containing oxalate complexes of rare earths, yttrium and iron (III) is obtained during the processing of wet process phosphoric acid for uranium recovery by solvent extraction. A process is described to recover oxalic acid from such a solution. The process is based on the conversion of ir

Separation of palladium from high level liquid waste (HLLW) solution originated from the reprocessing of spent fuel by PUREX process is carried out by solvent extraction and precipitation methods using oximes. In solvent extraction, palladium is extracted from the waste using 1.1×10–2M α-benzoin oxi

In nuclear industry the role of conventional strong cation exchange resins is limited as they function less in high acid media. The phosphorous group that has got more affinity towards actinide elements is chosen as a chelating group and the phosphinic acid ion exchange resin was synthesized. The ex

This paper discusses the use of membranes for gas transfer in water and wastewater treatment. Typically, membrane bioreactors use microporous membranes to enhance treatment through improved solids separation. In a number of recent research studies, however, gas-permeable membranes have also been use

An anaerobic thermophilic submerged membrane bioreactor was operated for 300 days, with a mixture of volatile fatty acids as substrate. Cake formation was identified as the key factor governing critical flux. Low levels of irreversible fouling were observed. During the first 60 days of operation a r

In this study, the hydrodynamics of a pilot scale membrane bioreactor (MBR) with different configurations for air scouring were investigated experimentally and numerically. The results were analyzed with the aim to derive a correlation between the aeration flow rate and the circulation velocity in t

This paper presents MBR performances observed under steady and unsteady state conditions where influent and permeate flow rates were punctually and simultaneously increased. Experiments were performed in a submerged membrane bioreactor presenting a 50 L working volume. Two capillary membrane modules

A model laboratory scale membrane bioreactor (MBR) for the treatment of swine wastewater has been studied to illustrate the removal mechanisms of selected endocrine disrupting compounds (EDCs). A pilot scale MBR was also operated to confirm the results from the laboratory scale study. Liquid extract

Hollow fibres used in membrane filtration units submerged into the biological stage of a municipal wastewater treatment plant, so-called membrane bioreactors (MBR), are investigated in terms of pore structure, membrane morphology, and membrane material characteristics. In order to reduce production

In BF-MBR, as in all sMBR systems, sufficient aeration is necessary to maintain local cross-flow conditions for sustainable membrane operation. Aeration rate is normally based on previous experiences and manufactures’ recommendations. BF-MBR with an external submerged membrane unit, designed only fo