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Dual-Conditioning of Sludge using Chitosan and Metal Cations

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Lau, Shiew Wei
Tang, S.D.
Ang, Ming
Sen, Tushar
Chua, Han Bing
Date
2014
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Conference Paper

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Lau, S.W. and Tang, S.D. and Ang, M. and Sen, T. and Chua, H.B. 2014. Dual-Conditioning of Sludge using Chitosan and Metal Cations, in Singapore International Water Week - Water Convention (ed), Singapore International Water Week - Water Convention 2014, Jun 1-5 2014. Singapore: Singapore International Water Week - Water Convention.
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Water Convention 2014 Conference Proceedings
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Singapore International Water Week - Water Convention 2014
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Curtin Sarawak
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Sludge dewatering is important in sludge management and disposal. In practice, chemical conditioners are often introduced to aid sludge dewatering. This study investigated the simultaneous application of chitosan and metal cations as dual-conditioners to improve sludge dewaterability. The dewatering performance of sludge was evaluated using three common measurements i.e. the capillary suction time (CST) test, specific resistance to filtration (SRF) test, and moisture content of the filtered sludge cake. The effectiveness of metal cation in sludge conditioning and dewatering was found in an ascending order of Na+ < K+ ≈ Mg2+ < Ca2+ < Al3+ < Fe3+. Dual-conditioning using chitosan and metal cation further enhanced sludge dewaterability in a similar manner. Cations may have significant effects on sludge conditioning by neutralisation of the negative surface charges, bridging of the floc components and salting out effect, leading to improved dewaterability when used in conjunction with chitosan.