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Method for dewatering alum sludge

US5000860A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 7, 1990
Grant dateMar 19, 1991
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Expiry dateAug 7, 2010

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S210/912
  • WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The dewaterability of alum sludge is improved by treating the alum sludge with low doses of hydrogen peroxide. The hydrogen peroxide enhances filterability and drainability of the alum sludge and also improves the resulting cake quality of the dewatered alum sludge.

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