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A primary objective of the research compiled in this article was to determine the feasibility of treating a central Illinois surface water with an ultrafiltration (UF) process combined with powdered activated carbon (PAC) pretreatment. Water quality and operational parameters were monitored during a four-month pilot study. A second objective was to optimize two of the operating parameters for the PAC-UF pilot system: backwashing interval and permeate flux. Statistical techniques were used to derive efficiency trends as a function of these parameters. The authors also tracked trends in cost efficiency and energy efficiency. The research methods and results are discussed within the article. Includes 12 references, tables, figures.

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Edition: Vol. 90 - No. 11 Published: 11/01/1998 Number of Pages: 13File Size: 1 file , 1.1 MB