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Development and commissioning of controlled struvite crystallization in pilot scale

Ali, Md. Imtiaj and Schneider, Philip A. (2006) Development and commissioning of controlled struvite crystallization in pilot scale. In: 1st International Conference on Natural Resources Engineering & Technology 2006, 24-25th July 2006, Putrajaya, Malaysia.

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Abstract

This paper focuses on the design of a nutrient recovery scheme, conducted in a fed-batch controlled crystallization technique, leading to the formation of struvite (Magnesium Ammonium Phosphate). The controlled crystallization technique included the control of solution pH and concentration during each experiment. Characterization of struvite crystal growth was conducted by CSD (crystal size distribution) analysis of growing struvite. Controlled crystallization showed significant growth of struvite crystals by surface diffusion, whereas faulty control initiated significant amount of fines.

Item Type:Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Uncontrolled Keywords:Struvite; growth; fed-batch crystallization; CSD analysis
Subjects:T Technology > TP Chemical technology
Divisions:Chemical and Natural Resources Engineering
ID Code:305
Deposited By: Khairulbahiyah Yaakub
Deposited On:15 Feb 2007 05:18
Last Modified:23 Aug 2017 07:10

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