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Transformation of an existing physicochemical plant for iron and manganese removal by the application of biological processes

2014; UWA Publishing; Volume: 63; Issue: 6 Linguagem: Inglês

10.2166/aqua.2014.145

1365-2087

Virginia Pacini, Ana María Ingallinella, Romina Mariana Vidoni, Graciela Sanguinetti, Ruben García Fernández,

Microbial Fuel Cells and Bioremediation

Research Article| April 11 2014 Transformation of an existing physicochemical plant for iron and manganese removal by the application of biological processes Virginia Pacini; Virginia Pacini 1Centro de Ingeniería Sanitaria, Facultad de Ciencias Exactas, Ingeniería y Agrimensura, Universidad Nacional de Rosario, Riobamba 245 bis CP S2000EKE, Rosario, Argentina E-mail: vpacini@fceia.unr.edu.ar Search for other works by this author on: This Site PubMed Google Scholar Ana María Ingallinella; Ana María Ingallinella 1Centro de Ingeniería Sanitaria, Facultad de Ciencias Exactas, Ingeniería y Agrimensura, Universidad Nacional de Rosario, Riobamba 245 bis CP S2000EKE, Rosario, Argentina Search for other works by this author on: This Site PubMed Google Scholar Romina Vidoni; Romina Vidoni 1Centro de Ingeniería Sanitaria, Facultad de Ciencias Exactas, Ingeniería y Agrimensura, Universidad Nacional de Rosario, Riobamba 245 bis CP S2000EKE, Rosario, Argentina Search for other works by this author on: This Site PubMed Google Scholar Graciela Sanguinetti; Graciela Sanguinetti 1Centro de Ingeniería Sanitaria, Facultad de Ciencias Exactas, Ingeniería y Agrimensura, Universidad Nacional de Rosario, Riobamba 245 bis CP S2000EKE, Rosario, Argentina Search for other works by this author on: This Site PubMed Google Scholar Rubén Fernández Rubén Fernández 1Centro de Ingeniería Sanitaria, Facultad de Ciencias Exactas, Ingeniería y Agrimensura, Universidad Nacional de Rosario, Riobamba 245 bis CP S2000EKE, Rosario, Argentina Search for other works by this author on: This Site PubMed Google Scholar Journal of Water Supply: Research and Technology-Aqua (2014) 63 (6): 507–517. https://doi.org/10.2166/aqua.2014.145 Article history Received: August 05 2013 Accepted: December 10 2013 Views Icon Views Article contents Figures & tables Video Audio Supplementary Data Share Icon Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Tools Icon Tools Cite Icon Cite Permissions Search Site Search Dropdown Menu toolbar search search input Search input auto suggest filter your search All ContentAll JournalsThis Journal Search Advanced Search Citation Virginia Pacini, Ana María Ingallinella, Romina Vidoni, Graciela Sanguinetti, Rubén Fernández; Transformation of an existing physicochemical plant for iron and manganese removal by the application of biological processes. Journal of Water Supply: Research and Technology-Aqua 1 September 2014; 63 (6): 507–517. doi: https://doi.org/10.2166/aqua.2014.145 Download citation file: Ris (Zotero) Reference Manager EasyBib Bookends Mendeley Papers EndNote RefWorks BibTex A system for removing iron and manganese in groundwater, based on biofiltration technology, was developed at the Center of Sanitary Engineering of the National University of Rosario, Argentina. This process has been successfully applied in several new water treatment plants in Argentina. This paper describes the transformation of an existing plant for iron and manganese removal in groundwater from physicochemical to biofiltration processes. In the existing plant, iron and manganese removal was performed by a lime decarbonation process with the addition of four chemical products. A study was conducted to determine the feasibility of its transformation using biofiltration. The project included physicochemical and microbiological characterization of the water to be treated, a survey of existing facilities, pilot plant tests, and the design and construction of modifications. The operation of the transformed plant started in October 2011, and after the initial period of start-up, the concentrations of iron and manganese in treated water were below the values stated in the regulations. With the new scheme the use of chemicals was avoided, the operation was simplified and as a consequence the operating costs were reduced significantly. biofiltration, groundwater, iron, iron bacteria, manganese, physicochemical process This content is only available as a PDF. © IWA Publishing 2014 You do not currently have access to this content.