Optimizing sludge dewatering efficiency with ultrasonic Treatment: Insights into Parameters, Effects, and microstructural changes
Sludge dewatering plays a critical role in the efficient and cost-effective management of wastewater treatment plants. Ultrasonic treatment has emerged as a promising technique for improving dewatering processes. This study aims to evaluate the impact of ultrasonic treatment on sludge dewatering cha...
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| description | Sludge dewatering plays a critical role in the efficient and cost-effective management of wastewater treatment plants. Ultrasonic treatment has emerged as a promising technique for improving dewatering processes. This study aims to evaluate the impact of ultrasonic treatment on sludge dewatering characteristics. A series of experiments were conducted to evaluate the dewatering characteristics of sludge under ultrasonic treatment. Experimental data was collected, and the effects of ultrasonic parameters on dewatering efficiency were analyzed. Ultrasound has the capacity to disintegrate sludge flocs, liberate tightly bound water, and enhance sludge dewatering capabilities. The application of ultrasound leads to the breakdown of sludge flocs, which facilitates a substantial amount of organic acids or carbonates. This, in turn, modifies the pH value of the sludge. Additionally, ultrasound induces instantaneous high temperature and pressure within the liquid phase, consequently elevating the temperature of the sludge slurry. Optimum ultrasound energy density and duration of ultrasound treatment exist. For the sludge samples analyzed in this investigation, it was determined that the optimal ultrasonic energy density is 9.8 W, while the optimal duration of ultrasound treatment is 30 s. Excessively escalating the sound energy density or prolonging the duration of ultrasound may yield unfavorable outcomes in terms of sludge dewatering effectiveness. To enhance sludge dewatering, it is crucial to select appropriate ultrasonic energy density and duration of ultrasonic treatment. This study demonstrates the positive impact of ultrasonic treatment on the dewatering characteristics of sludge. The findings provide valuable insights into the potential of ultrasonic technology for enhancing sludge dewatering. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-8dfa13a4f248487fa172ee134a2b09932024-01-24T05:18:33ZengElsevierUltrasonics Sonochemistry1350-41772024-01-01102106736Optimizing sludge dewatering efficiency with ultrasonic Treatment: Insights into Parameters, Effects, and microstructural changesYongzheng Qi0Jianhao Chen1Haoqing Xu2Silin Wu3Ziming Yang4Aizhao Zhou5Yunjie Hao6Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, School of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Zhenjiang 212003, PR China; The National Key Laboratory of Water Disaster Prevention, Nanjing 210029, PR China; Jiangsu Province Engineering Research Center of Geoenvironmental Disaster Prevention and Remediation, Jiangsu, Zhenjiang 212100, PR China; Corresponding author.Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, School of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Zhenjiang 212003, PR ChinaJiangsu University of Science and Technology, School of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Zhenjiang 212003, PR China; Jiangsu Province Engineering Research Center of Geoenvironmental Disaster Prevention and Remediation, Jiangsu, Zhenjiang 212100, PR ChinaJiangsu University of Science and Technology, School of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Zhenjiang 212003, PR China; Jiangsu Province Engineering Research Center of Geoenvironmental Disaster Prevention and Remediation, Jiangsu, Zhenjiang 212100, PR ChinaJiangsu University of Science and Technology, School of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Zhenjiang 212003, PR ChinaJiangsu University of Science and Technology, School of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Zhenjiang 212003, PR China; Jiangsu Province Engineering Research Center of Geoenvironmental Disaster Prevention and Remediation, Jiangsu, Zhenjiang 212100, PR ChinaJiangsu University of Science and Technology, School of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Zhenjiang 212003, PR ChinaSludge dewatering plays a critical role in the efficient and cost-effective management of wastewater treatment plants. Ultrasonic treatment has emerged as a promising technique for improving dewatering processes. This study aims to evaluate the impact of ultrasonic treatment on sludge dewatering characteristics. A series of experiments were conducted to evaluate the dewatering characteristics of sludge under ultrasonic treatment. Experimental data was collected, and the effects of ultrasonic parameters on dewatering efficiency were analyzed. Ultrasound has the capacity to disintegrate sludge flocs, liberate tightly bound water, and enhance sludge dewatering capabilities. The application of ultrasound leads to the breakdown of sludge flocs, which facilitates a substantial amount of organic acids or carbonates. This, in turn, modifies the pH value of the sludge. Additionally, ultrasound induces instantaneous high temperature and pressure within the liquid phase, consequently elevating the temperature of the sludge slurry. Optimum ultrasound energy density and duration of ultrasound treatment exist. For the sludge samples analyzed in this investigation, it was determined that the optimal ultrasonic energy density is 9.8 W, while the optimal duration of ultrasound treatment is 30 s. Excessively escalating the sound energy density or prolonging the duration of ultrasound may yield unfavorable outcomes in terms of sludge dewatering effectiveness. To enhance sludge dewatering, it is crucial to select appropriate ultrasonic energy density and duration of ultrasonic treatment. This study demonstrates the positive impact of ultrasonic treatment on the dewatering characteristics of sludge. The findings provide valuable insights into the potential of ultrasonic technology for enhancing sludge dewatering.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1350417723004480Ultrasonic effectUltrasonic energy densityUltrasonic durationSludge dewatering characteristicsSludge microstructure |
| spellingShingle | Yongzheng Qi Jianhao Chen Haoqing Xu Silin Wu Ziming Yang Aizhao Zhou Yunjie Hao Optimizing sludge dewatering efficiency with ultrasonic Treatment: Insights into Parameters, Effects, and microstructural changes Ultrasonics Sonochemistry Ultrasonic effect Ultrasonic energy density Ultrasonic duration Sludge dewatering characteristics Sludge microstructure |
| title | Optimizing sludge dewatering efficiency with ultrasonic Treatment: Insights into Parameters, Effects, and microstructural changes |
| title_full | Optimizing sludge dewatering efficiency with ultrasonic Treatment: Insights into Parameters, Effects, and microstructural changes |
| title_fullStr | Optimizing sludge dewatering efficiency with ultrasonic Treatment: Insights into Parameters, Effects, and microstructural changes |
| title_full_unstemmed | Optimizing sludge dewatering efficiency with ultrasonic Treatment: Insights into Parameters, Effects, and microstructural changes |
| title_short | Optimizing sludge dewatering efficiency with ultrasonic Treatment: Insights into Parameters, Effects, and microstructural changes |
| title_sort | optimizing sludge dewatering efficiency with ultrasonic treatment insights into parameters effects and microstructural changes |
| topic | Ultrasonic effect Ultrasonic energy density Ultrasonic duration Sludge dewatering characteristics Sludge microstructure |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1350417723004480 |
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