Removal performance of heavy metals in MBR systems and their influence in water reuse

The removal performance of heavy metals by two experimental full-scale membrane bioreactors (microfiltration and ultrafiltration) and the influence of activated sludge total suspended solid (TSS) concentration were studied under real operational conditions. Influent and effluent Be, Sc, V, Cr, Mn, C...

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Publié dans:Water science and technology : a journal of the International Association on Water Pollution Research. - 1986. - 67(2013), 4 vom: 03., Seite 894-900
Auteur principal: Arévalo, Juan (Auteur)
Autres auteurs: Ruiz, Luz Marina, Pérez, Jorge, Moreno, Begoña, Gómez, Miguel Ángel
Format: Article en ligne
Langue:English
Publié: 2013
Accès à la collection:Water science and technology : a journal of the International Association on Water Pollution Research
Sujets:Comparative Study Evaluation Study Journal Article Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't Membranes, Artificial Metals, Heavy Sewage Water Pollutants, Chemical
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Résumé:The removal performance of heavy metals by two experimental full-scale membrane bioreactors (microfiltration and ultrafiltration) and the influence of activated sludge total suspended solid (TSS) concentration were studied under real operational conditions. Influent and effluent Be, Sc, V, Cr, Mn, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, As, Mo, Cd, Ba, Sn, Sb, Pb and U concentrations were analysed by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry. An average contamination rate for most of the analysed heavy metals was observed in raw wastewater, resulting in effluents without limitation for reuse in agricultural destinations according to Spanish law. Removal efficiencies up to 80% were obtained regardless of whether microfiltration or ultrafiltration membranes were used, except for As, Mo and Sb. The removal yields of different heavy metals can be strengthened by increasing the activated sludge TSS concentration, mainly at concentrations above 10 g/L
Description:Date Completed 14.03.2013
Date Revised 10.12.2019
published: Print
Citation Status MEDLINE
ISSN:0273-1223
DOI:10.2166/wst.2012.620