Kinetics of MIB and geosmin oxidation during ozonation

Paul Westerhoff, Brijesh Nalinakumari, Peng Pei

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Abstract

Ozonation is an effective means for oxidation of two common earthy/musty odorants (MIB and geosmin) in drinking waters. Second order constants were experimentally determined between the two odorants with ozone and hydroxyl radicals (HO.). Geosmin was oxidized faster than MIB. Under most surface water treatment conditions, hydroxyl radical mediated reactions dominate over ozone reactions during MIB or geosmin oxidation. MIB and geosmin oxidation increases with greater ozone dose, higher pH, higher temperature or addition of H2O2.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)277-286
Number of pages10
JournalOzone: Science and Engineering
Volume28
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 1 2006

Keywords

  • Algae
  • Geosmin
  • Hydroxyl Radical
  • MIB
  • Ozone
  • Taste and Odor

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Environmental Engineering
  • Environmental Chemistry

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