Mathematical Modeling for the Clarifier Units and Turbidity Parameters in AL-KARAMA Treatment Plant

The high cost of chemical analysis of water has necessitated various researches into finding alternative method of determining portable water quality. This paper is aimed at modelling the turbidity value as a water quality parameter. Mathematical models for turbidity removal were developed based on...

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Main Author: Hayder Mohammed Abdul-Hameed
Format: article
Language:EN
Published: Al-Khwarizmi College of Engineering – University of Baghdad 2005
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pH
Online Access:https://doaj.org/article/5d27277737f94f5c8177b1635a8c8df9
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Summary:The high cost of chemical analysis of water has necessitated various researches into finding alternative method of determining portable water quality. This paper is aimed at modelling the turbidity value as a water quality parameter. Mathematical models for turbidity removal were developed based on the relationships between water turbidity and other water criteria. Results showed that the turbidity of water is the cumulative effect of the individual parameters/factors affecting the system. A model equation for the evaluation and prediction of a clarifiers performance was developed:<br />Model: T = T0(-1.36729 + 0.037101&#8729;10&#955;pH + 0.048928t + 0.00741387&#8729;alk)<br />The developed model will aid the predictive assessment of water treatment plant performance. <br />The limitations of the models are as a result of insufficient variable considered during the conceptualization.<br />