Wastewater Treatment Chemicals: Technological Solutions for a Clean Future

Wastewater treatment systems play a critical role in the disposal of industrial and municipal wastewater without harming the environment. The chemicals used in these systems ensure that the water is cleaned and reusable. Wastewater treatment chemicals are substances that support physical, chemical and biological treatment processes. So, what are these chemicals and how do they work?

Types of Wastewater Treatment Chemicals

There are various chemicals used for different purposes in the wastewater treatment process. The main ones are as follows:

1. Coagulants (Coagulants)

Coagulants, in the water suspended solids coalesce into larger particles. They can then be settled or retained by filtration. Commonly used coagulants are:

• Aluminum sulphate (Al2(SO4)3)

• Iron sulphate (FeSO4)

• Iron chloride (FeCl3)
  
  

2. Flocculants (Flocculants)

After coagulation, larger and heavier flocs are formed using flocculants. These substances are usually polymer-based and can be positively or negatively charged. The most commonly used flocculants are:

• Polyaluminium chloride (PAC)

• Polyacrylamide (PAM)

• Cationic and anionic polymers
  
  

3. pH Stabilizers

Balancing the pH of water increases the effectiveness of other chemical processes. Chemicals used to balance the pH in acidic or basic environments are:

• Sulfuric acid (for acidic environments)

• Sodium hydroxide (NaOH) (for basic media)

• Calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)2)
  
  

4. Disinfectants and Oxidizers

Disinfectants and oxidizers are used to kill pathogenic microorganisms in wastewater and enable water reuse. The most common disinfectants are:

• Chlorine (Cl2)

• Sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl)

• Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2)

• Ozone (O3)
  
  

5. Odor Eliminators

Industrial wastewater can sometimes cause bad odors. Adsorbents and oxidizers are used to remove this:

• Activated carbon

• Potassium permanganate (KMnO4)

• Biological deodorizers
  
  

Selection of Wastewater Treatment Chemicals

It is of great importance to select the most appropriate chemicals according to wastewater content, treatment needs and environmental impacts. Laboratory analyses and pilot studies are recommended to determine chemical types.

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