- Identification: KJB200600501 - Grant Agency of the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic
- Duration: 2005 - 2007
- Principal investigator: RNDr. Martin Pivokonský PhD.
Subject of research
Research is focused on the study of quantitative and qualitative aspects in the process of removal of algae intracellular organic matter (IOM) during water treatment using destabilization and consequent aggregation of IOM. The proposed project will be solved through two steps. In the first one, there will be developed a methodology of „preparation“ of IOM and the methodology of determination of IOM. After standardization of the preparation and IOM classification, the second step focused on the study of removability of these products at water treatment will be carried out at the laboratory conditions using jar optimizing tests. The effect of IOM concentration on the dose of destabilization reagent will be investigated as well as the influences of application of destabilizing reagents and agitation conditions (intensity and duration of agitation) on removability of organic matter.
Research Goal
It was proved that IOM are relatively difficult to remove using conventional water purification processes. Removal efficiency of IOM depends on their composition (concentration of proteins and polysaccharides), type and dosage of coagulant and pH value.
