Research Article

Preparation and Coagulation Behavior of a Novel Multiple Flocculant Based on Cationic Polymer, Hydroxy Aluminum, and Clay Minerals

Table 12

Coagulation behaviors of CMHa versus PAC for domestic-sewage treatment (original wastewater 50 NTU).

Dosage of flocculants (mg/L)CPAM (mg/L)Settling time (s)Residual turbidity (NTU)Coagulation behaviors

SPAC (20)5802.7Smaller alum floc
CMHa (10)5702.3Larger alum floc
SPAC (30)5701.4Larger alum floc
CMHa (15)5701.1Larger alum floc

SPAC (20)3005.8Smaller alum floc
CMHa (10)2005.6Smaller alum floc
CMHa (20)1804.6Larger alum floc