Research Article

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

Table 13

Coagulation behaviors of CMHa versus PAC for dyeing-wastewater treatment (original wastewater 52 NTU).

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

SPAC (200)1012020. 2Smaller alum floc
CMHa (100)1010020. 5Smaller alum floc
SPAC (400)1010010.3Smaller alum floc
CMHa (200)108010.8Larger alum floc
Solid PFS (400)10Without effect
Solid FeSO4 (400)10Without effect