Go Back Research Article April, 2003

Hybrid cavitation methods for water disinfection

Author Aniruddha Bhalchandra Pandit

Abstract

This study brings out the potential efficacy of hybrid techniques for water disinfection. The techniques studied include, hydrodynamic cavitation (HC), acoustic cavitation and treatment with hydrogen peroxide. These methods were assessed individually as well as in combination with each other for the rate of disinfections energy efficiency and cost. The hybrid technique which combines HC, acoustic cavitation and hydrogen peroxide appears to be an attractive alternative to a single technique for the reduction in the heterotropic plate count bacteria as well as indicator microorganisms like the Total coliforms, Fecal coliforms and Fecal streptococci.

Keywords

Hybrid Cavitation Water Disinfection Hydrodynamic Cavitation (HC) Acoustic Cavitation Hydrogen Peroxide Treatment Disinfection Rate Energy Efficiency Cost Analysis Heterotrophic Plate Count Bacteria Total Coliforms Fecal Coliforms Fecal Streptococci Synergistic Effects Water Treatment Technologies Sustainable Disinfection Methods Microbial Reduction Process Optimization
Details
Volume 14
Issue 1
Pages 9-17
DOI 10.1016/S1369-703X(02)00102-X
ISSN 1873-295X
Impact Metrics