Simultaneous removal of dissolved organic matter and hardness by combined ion exchange

Jennifer N. Apell, Treavor H. Boyer

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference contribution

Abstract

Coagulation and lime softening unit processes are typically used to remove dissolved organic matter (DOM) and hardness from raw waters. However, a combination of cation and anion exchange resins could potentially accomplish the same removals simultaneously in a single unit process. In this work, anionic magnetic ion exchange (MIEX) resin, which has been shown to effectively remove DOM in previous research, and a newly developed cationic MIEX resin are used to treat raw water classified as groundwater under the influence of surface water. DOM and hardness removal in raw water treated with only cation or anion MIEX resin was compared to removals achieved with combined ion exchange treatment. From these results, it is concluded that combined ion exchange is an effective treatment process for simultaneous removal of DOM and hardness. 2009

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationWater Quality Technology Conference and Exposition 2009
Pages1451-1458
Number of pages8
StatePublished - 2009
Externally publishedYes
EventWater Quality Technology Conference and Exposition 2009 - Seattle, WA, United States
Duration: Nov 15 2009Nov 19 2009

Publication series

NameWater Quality Technology Conference and Exposition 2009

Other

OtherWater Quality Technology Conference and Exposition 2009
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySeattle, WA
Period11/15/0911/19/09

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law
  • Water Science and Technology

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