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Application of Newly PAC Selection Method Based on Economic Efficiency

경제성을 고려한 새로운 PAC 선정방법의 적용

  • Kim, Young-Il (Water & Wastewater Research Center, Korea Institute of Water and Environment, Korea Water Resources Corporation) ;
  • Bae, Byung-Uk (Department of Environmental and Life Engineering, Daejeon University)
  • 김영일 (한국수자원공사 수자원연구원 상하수도연구소) ;
  • 배병욱 (대전대학교 환경생명공학과)
  • Published : 2006.11.30
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Abstract

In order to applicate a newly method for powdered activated carbon(PAC) selection based on economic efficiency, PAC adsorption tests were performed for removal of MIB and dissolved organic carbon(DOC) in drinking water supplies. The removal rate of MIB increased when the PAC dose increased. The Coal-based PACs were superior for adsorption of MIB compared to wood-based PACs. PAC adsorption of DOC and $UV_{254}$ were a little different for different PACs and types of raw water, but both were lower than adsorption of MIB. Among the tested PACs, the one called P-1000 was most effective for removal of MIB, DOC and $UV_{254}$. Most of the organics in the tested samples were proven by excitation emission matrix(EEM) results to be fulvic-like materials. Especially, fulvic-like materials, humic-like materials, and soluble microbial byproduct(SMP)-like materials decreased after contact with PAC. P-1000 which had the lowest MIB cost index(MCI) was selected as the optimum PAC for the target water. PAC efficiency and treatability, particle size and distribution, and the cost associated with PAC dosing for MIB removal according to DOC concentration should all be considered before making the final selection of the best PAC for the target water.

경제성을 고려한 새로운 PAC 선정방법을 적용하고자 상수원수 내 MIB와 유기물 제거를 위한 PAC 흡착실험을 수행하였다. PAC 투입량이 증가함에 따라 MIB 제거율은 증가하는 경향을 보였으며, 석탄계 PAC가 목탄계 PAC에 비해 MIB 제거율이 우수한 것으로 나타났다. DOC 및 $UV_{254}$의 제거율은 PAC와 원수 종류에 따라 큰 차이를 보이지는 않았으나, MIB 제거율에 비해 떨어지는 결과를 보였다. MIB, DOC, 그리고 $UV_{254}$ 제거율은 실험에 사용한 PAC들 중에서 P-1000 PAC가 가장 좋았다. EEM 결과에 의하면 모든 시료에 존재하는 대부분의 유기물은 Fulvic산과 유사한 물질인 것으로 판명되었다. 특히, PAC 접촉 이후 대상 시료에 존재하는 유기물 중에서 Fulvic산과 유사한 유기물, Humic과 유사한 유기물, 그리고 SMP와 유사한 유기물 등이 줄어드는 경향을 보였다. 경제성을 고려한 PAC 선정방법에 의해 MCI 값이 가장 낮은 P-1000이 가장 적합한 PAC로 선정되었다. 최종적으로 선정하기에 앞서 PAC의 효율성 및 취급용이성, PAC의 입자크기 및 분포, 그리고 DOC 농도에 따른 PAC 투입비용 등도 고려해야 할 것으로 판단된다.

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