Activated Carbon For Water And Wastewater Treatment

This monograph provides comprehensive coverage of technologies which integrate adsorption and biological processes in water and wastewater treatment. The authors provide both an introduction to the topic as well as a detailed discussion of theoretical and practical considerations. After a review of the basics involved in the chemistry, biology and technology of integrated adsorption and biological removal, they discuss the setup of pilot- and full-scale treatment facilities, covering powdered as well as granular activated carbon. They elucidate the factors that influence the successful operation of integrated systems. Their discussion on integrated systems expands from the effects of environmental to the removal of various pollutants, to regeneration of activated carbon, and to the analysis of such systems in mathematical terms. The authors conclude with a look at future needs for research and develoment. A truly valuable resource for environmental engineers, environmental and water chemists, as well as professionals working in water and wastewater treatment.

"Many books have been written about granular activated carbon. Some focus on the theory of performance and removal mechanisms while others focus on design features. This book focuses on solutions. It describes the challenges facing water providers to provide safe water that is acceptable to their customers, utility experiences using activated carbon, activated carbon applications, and design and procurement approaches. The appendices include detailed case studies and a life-cycle assessment demonstrating favorable sustainability considerations for activated carbon when compared to other treatment technologies. Never before has all of this information been together in one location. The what, why, and how of activated carbon are connected in this book and demonstrate why this treatment technology has maintained its status as an integral treatment technology in the quest for pure water over millennia"--

This volume is a guide to the state of the art of activated carbon adsorption technology as applied to wastewater treatment. This book surveys this body of knowledge and is a detailed description of current technology.

Waste water treatment is an important issue globally and the introduction of activated carbons as a tool for the same has significantly enhanced the efficiency of many waste water treatment methods. This text reviews the principal lignocellulosic indicators applied in the elaboration of activated carbons in various nations in continents like Asia, America, Europe and Africa. Various processes and trial conditions used to synthesize activated carbons, including analysis of the major stages of preparation such as carbonization and activation have been elaborated in this book. Additionally, latest specialized methods used in the process have also been discussed here. These include the procedures used to establish textural parameters, various spectroscopies to ascertain the chemical functionality (Raman, FT-IR, etc.) and other X-Ray procedures. Also, the uses of activated carbons synthesized from lignocellulosic precursors for wastewater treatment have been discussed. Particularly, the text is meant to shed light on the benefits and potential of activated carbons for the elimination of related toxic materials and impurities from water. Lastly, usage of pyrolysis process for the valorization of two typical Mexican farm wastes (orange peel and pecan nut shell) for energy creation and carbon generation has been reviewed in this text.