Modeling of Flocculation and Sedimentation Using Population Balance Equation

Figure 2

The process of flocculation and sedimentation between particles or flocs. Note that (a) and (b) represent the process of flocculation and sedimentation between particles at 5 s and 10 s, respectively. Images (c) and (d) represent the process of flocculation and sedimentation between microflocs at 15 s and 20 s, respectively. Finally, (e) and (f) represent the process of flocculation and sedimentation between macroflocs at 25 s and 30 s, respectively. (a) Time = 5 s (particles). (b) Time = 10 s (particles). (c) Time = 15 s (microflocs). (d) Time = 20 s (microflocs). (e) Time = 25 s (macroflocs). (f) Time = 30 s (macroflocs).

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