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Air stripping industrial wastewater

Journal Article · · Pollution Engineering; (United States)
OSTI ID:7173391

Industrial wastewater can be quickly, efficiently and economically treated using air strippers. Air stripping removes a range of volatile and semi-volatile contaminants from water. And the performance of various types and sizes of tray-type air stripper for treating contaminated water now is highly predictable because of laboratory studies. Air stripping can be a fast, efficient and economical approach to treating industrial wastewater. However, since every industrial wastewater stream is unique, each must be evaluated to determine its constituents, its potentially adverse effects on treatability, and any pretreatment steps necessary to ensure desired results. The general principles of air stripping are simple. In an air stripper, the surfaces area of a film of contaminated water is maximized while air is directed across it. Contaminants at the air/water interface volatilize and are discharged to the atmosphere or to an off-gas treatment system.

OSTI ID:
7173391
Journal Information:
Pollution Engineering; (United States), Journal Name: Pollution Engineering; (United States) Vol. 26:9; ISSN PLENBW; ISSN 0032-3640
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English