Simulation Model for Multicomponent Removals from Recycled Cooling Water
Publication: Journal of Environmental Engineering
Volume 137, Issue 12
Abstract
A model was developed that simulates the operation and process costs of recycled cooling water treatment using an advanced softening process called ultrahigh lime with aluminum softening (UHLA). The model was coded in MATLAB and can describe multicomponent removal and predict the chemical doses and process costs for any influent and effluent water quality. PHREEQC was integrated with MATLAB to calculate effluent concentrations from treatment processes. Material balance equations for the constituents in the water were constructed to relate the concentrations and flow rates in the system. Using only the makeup water chemical composition, flow rate in the cooling system, and required cooling water quality, the model is able to predict the chemical doses, treatment system flows, and total process costs. Alternatively, the model can be used to calculate cooling water quality given flow through the treatment system and its chemical doses. The model has the ability to simulate other applications that use UHLA such as brine treatment and pretreatment before membranes.
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Acknowledgments
This project was funded in part with funds from the State of Texas as part of the program of the Texas Hazardous Waste Research Center. The contents do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the sponsor nor does mention of trade names or commercial products constitute endorsement or recommendations for use.
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Journal of Environmental Engineering
Volume 137 • Issue 12 • December 2011
Pages: 1199 - 1204
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© 2011 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Received: May 16, 2009
Accepted: Jun 22, 2011
Published online: Jun 24, 2011
Published in print: Dec 1, 2011
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