Mathematical modeling of physicochemical iron removal from groundwater at rapid filters

• Published in: Chemical engineering science Vol. 231; p. 116318
• Main Authors: Poliakov, Vadim, Martynov, Serhii
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 15.02.2021
• Subjects: Autocatalysis; Deep bed filtration; Deposition; Exact solution; Oxidation; Physicochemical iron removal; Physicochemical iron removal; Oxidation; Deep bed filtration; Autocatalysis; Deposition; Exact solution

•The mathematical model of iron removal with three compartments is developed.•Primarily the limited absorption capacity of the filtration material is evaluated.•The irregularity of a deposit distribution by height increases over time.•Autocatalytic effect accelerates the deposit accumulation. The ar...