Efficient and low cost treatment of lead containing wastewater by three types of algae
Dissertant
Thesis advisor
Comitee Members
Abu Rumman, Ghayda
Abd al-Hadi, Nafith Abd al-Rahman M.
University
Isra University
Faculty
Faculty of Engineering
Department
Department of Civil Engineering
University Country
Jordan
Degree
Master
Degree Date
2016
English Abstract
The present study aimed at evaluating the management process of lead (Pb) removal from water and wastewater using three types of algae as a biosorbent material.
At first, the removal efficiency was calculated in a batch system.
Afterwards, management system using three biosorbents as filter media was established.
The effects of some parameters such as pH, temperature, biosorbent dose were investigated as well.
The results showed that the brown algae have the highest Pb adsorption capacity while the blue type algae have the lowest Pb adsorption capacity.
The maximum Pb removal efficiencies of the brown, green, and blue algae were 95.67, 92.24, and 88.92 mg/g, respectively.
For each algae type, the highest Pd removal occurred at room temperature and the pH value of 6.
Of all studied influential parameters, the pH of the medium has the largest effect on the efficiency of removal of Pb.
Isotherm investigations implemented at varied initial metal concentrations uncovered that the Freundlich model which described the process of Pb removal the best.
The Freundlich model constants were calculated by linear regression analysis using the Microsoft Office Excel program then.
Thereafter, the analysis results were used to determine the algae quantity needed in the filtration process for optimum Pd removal.
Though it did not demonstrate the highest adsorption capacity, green alga proved to be the most appropriate material and alga type to be used in the filtration process according to the calculations of the total cost in the management process.
Lastly, this study showed that the algae are quite a cost effective material for biosorption of Pb and for its removal from aqueous solution.
Main Subjects
No. of Pages
79
Table of Contents
Table of contents.
Abstract.
Chapter One : Introduction.
Chapter Two : Literature review.
Chapter Three : Experimental work.
Chapter Four : Results and discussion.
Chapter Five : The management of treatment.
Chapter Six : Conclusions and recommendations.
References.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Awad, Amal Sadi. (2016). Efficient and low cost treatment of lead containing wastewater by three types of algae. (Master's theses Theses and Dissertations Master). Isra University, Jordan
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-720649
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Awad, Amal Sadi. Efficient and low cost treatment of lead containing wastewater by three types of algae. (Master's theses Theses and Dissertations Master). Isra University. (2016).
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-720649
American Medical Association (AMA)
Awad, Amal Sadi. (2016). Efficient and low cost treatment of lead containing wastewater by three types of algae. (Master's theses Theses and Dissertations Master). Isra University, Jordan
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-720649
Language
English
Data Type
Arab Theses
Record ID
BIM-720649
