Author : L. E. Liem
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 52 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (319 download)
Book Synopsis A Review of Literature on the Removal of Inorganic Contaminants from Drinking Water by : L. E. Liem
Download or read book A Review of Literature on the Removal of Inorganic Contaminants from Drinking Water written by L. E. Liem and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides a literature review of the current state of knowledge in the area of inorganic chemical removal from drinking water. The review considers inorganic chemical parameters that include arsenic, barium, boron, cadmium, chloride, chromium, copper, cyanide, fluoride, iron, lead, manganese, mercury, nitrate, selenium, sodium, sulphide, total dissolved solids, uranium, and zinc. Sources of inorganic chemicals include industrial and municipal effluent, agricultural runoff, and natural sources. Both conventional and advance treatment processes are noted to give an idea of how each contaminant could be removed. These processes include coagulation, softening, filtration, oxidation, adsorption, ion exchange, distillation, membrane processes, aeration, and dilution.