Adsorption

This page contains an explanation about the principle adsorption in watertreatment.

Adsorption:
The separation of one phase from a mixture by attaching it to a surface.

Examples

• Activated carbon for removal of organics from liquids or gases.
• Hydrophobic action of polypropylene for removing oils from aqueous.

Key to function
Two key parameters:

• Amount of the surface area. The more the merrier.
• "Residence time" of fluid within adsorbing media.

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