Flotation kinetic tracking of sand contaminated with hydrocarbons : image analysis of pulp color changes in time

• Autorzy: Acuña Claudio , Humire José , Leiva Claudio

Identyfikatory

DOI

10.37190/ppmp/176307

• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Hydrocarbon contamination in the environment poses a significant challenge, and various control methods have been explored. Soil remediation by flotation has been proposed as an effective approach. This method involves the separation of hydrophobic compounds, such as soil hydrocarbons, by introducing air into a stirred reactor containing the soil pulp designated for remediation. Experiments were conducted using a 5 L Batch flotation cell to evaluate operating conditions. These experiments focused on obtaining flotation kinetics with different organic mixtures, including fine sands measuring under 150 μm. The experimental design encompassed airflow, hydrocarbon concentration, and surfactant dosage. The research utilized a diluted pulp (3% solids) with a high organic concentration (8 and 17 g/L). Flotation kinetics were measured by developing an innovative technique based on pulp color and image processing software. This technique facilitated the tracking of concentration changes over time under Beer-Lambert's Law. Subsequently, the results were adjusted using kinetic models commonly employed in mineral flotation, including the first-order, Kelsall, and Klimpel models. This comprehensive analysis sought to elucidate the underlying phenomenology and assess the potential for industrial-scale implementation. The laboratory findings indicate the possibility of achieving recoveries of up to 87%, with a first-order kinetic constant of 0.7 (1/min). Both the gas flow rate and the addition of surfactant exert substantial influence on this constant, consistent with the observed phenomenology of this study. This study explores the integration of image analysis in flotation for hydrocarbon-contaminated soil remediation. The research aims to optimize remediation strategies by examining variables such as Beer-Lambert's law and prevalent kinetic models. The study focuses on scalable, eco-friendly decontamination methods, emphasizing enhanced process control and comprehension within soil flotation systems.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

flotation; organic; image analysis

• Wydawca: Oficyna Wydawnicza Politechniki Wrocławskiej
• Czasopismo: Physicochemical Problems of Mineral Processing
• Rocznik: 2023
• Tom: Vol. 59, iss. 5
• Strony: art. no. 176307
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 30 poz., rys., tab., wykr.

Twórcy

autor

Acuña Claudio

• Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María, 2390123, Valparaíso, Chile

• https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2167-703X

autor

Humire José

• Departamento de Ingeniería Química y de Medio Ambiente Universidad Católica del Norte, 1270709, Antofagasta, Chile

autor

Leiva Claudio

• Departamento de Ingeniería Química y de Medio Ambiente Universidad Católica del Norte, 1270709, Antofagasta, Chile
• Oulu Mining School, University of Oulu, 90570, Oulu, Finland

• https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1568-1462

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Uwagi

Opracowanie rekordu ze środków MNiSW, umowa nr SONP/SP/546092/2022 w ramach programu "Społeczna odpowiedzialność nauki" - moduł: Popularyzacja nauki i promocja sportu (2024).