Characterization of Flocs and Floc Size Distributions Using Image Analysis.

ABSTRACT: A nonintrusive digital imaging process was developed to study particle size distributions created through flocculation and sedimentation. Quantification of particle size distributions under different operating conditions can be of use in the understanding of aggregation mechanisms. This process was calibrated by measuring standardized polystyrene particles of known size and was utilized to count and measure individual kaolin clay particles as well as aggregates formed by coagulation with polyaluminum chloride and flocculation. Identification of out-of-focus flocs was automated with LabVIEW and used to remove them from the database that was analyzed. The particle diameter of the test suspension of kaolinite clay was measured to be 7.7 ± 3.8 μm and a linear relationship was obtained between

SUBMITTER: Sun S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4752185 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature