Research Article

Preparation and Mechanism of a New Enhanced Flocculant Based on Bentonite for Drinking Water

Table 5

The influence of additives on coagulation behaviors of BTA with 30% PAC (200NTU diatomite suspension).

Ferrous sulfate (%)Aluminium sulfate (%)BTA (mg/L)Rate of deturbidity (%)Settling time (s)

01010098.930
5510098.730
10010098.730
PAC (100)98.590
PAC (50)98.2120