Abstract. The main goal of this paper is to analyse physical and chemical aspects affecting the structure and strength of flocs, which are created during coagulation and flocculation of water impurities, from the point of view of process computer simulation. Proposed mathematical dependencies were used for computer modelling of the process as well as visualisation of the obtained results. The results of algorithms operation and visualization were shown as graphical representation. Laboratory studies were carried out to check the realism of the proposed algorithm.
Commissioning of new dissolved air flotation (DAF) installations and optimization of already existing installations takes at least one year of laboratory and pilot plant experiments. Such studies are labor-intensive. Using mathematical modeling, it is possible to minimize time and costs. For such purposes, mathematical model of the DAF process was developed based on the law of momentum (impulse) behavior and Navier-Stokes equations. The model allows to describe the kinetic relations between the water stream, air bubbles and aggregates arising as a result of coagulation of surface water pollution. The model takes into account the exchange of impulses between different phases as a result of laminar and turbulent flow. The developed model was used to prepare a simulation computer program. In order to check the feasibility of the model, laboratory tests were carried out under static conditions. Comparison of the results of laboratory tests with the results of computer simulation showed its suitability for analyzing the effectiveness of removing solid phase from water by means of dissolved air flotation. Proposed model was also compared with models proposed by different authors.
The main aim of the article is to analyse physical and chemical factors affecting the structure and strength of aggregates generated during coagulation and flocculation of water admixtures in the aspect of computer process simulation. The proposed mathematical relationships were used for computer modelling of the process and visualization of the obtained results. The results of the operation and visualization of the algorithms are presented in graphical form. Laboratory tests were carried out in order to check the correctness of the proposed algorithm.
The launch of new pressure flotation installations (DAF) and the optimization of existing installations of this type requires a number of laboratory and pilot plant tests. Such studies are expensive and labor-intensive. Using the principles of computer modelling it would be possible to minimize both costs and time of conducting research. This paper presents a proposal to use the developed mathematical model of the DAF process based on the law of conservation of momentum (impulse) and the Navier-Stokes equation. The model allows to describe the kinetic relations between the water stream, air bubbles and aggregates arising as a result of coagulation of surface water pollution. The model takes into account the exchange of impulses between different phases as a result of laminar and turbulent flow. The developed model was used to prepare a simulation computer program. In order to check the applicability of the model, laboratory tests were carried out under static conditions, the results of which demonstrated the suitability of the model for analyzing the effectiveness of solid phase removal from water in the coagulation/dissolved air flotation process used in surface water treatment.
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