Abstract:In order to meet the increasingly stringent drainage limits, A2O process combined with membrane module is an effective measure to improve the quality of effluent. In this study, the constant pressure membrane flux test, three-dimensional fluorescence spectrum, size exclusion chromatography and infrared spectroscopy were used to analyze the membrane fouling potential and compositions of the mixed liquid from each stage of A2O process, the optimal combination of A2O process and membrane module was determined from the membrane fouling point of view. The results showed that the membrane flux of the aerobic mixed liquids was much higher than that of the anaerobic or anoxic mixed liquids, and the dissolved organics in the aerobic mixed liquids was the lowest, which was mainly consisted of the macromolecular inert humic acid and microbial metabolites with low membrane fouling potential. However, the mixed liquids from anaerobic and anoxic stage contained a large amount of dissolved organics, which mainly was amino acid and protein-like substances and easily to cause membrane fouling. Therefore, in practical, the membrane module was preferably applied for the solid-liquid separation in the aerobic stage, which could improve the quality of effluent and effectively reduce membrane fouling. This provides a useful theoretical reference for the application of membrane module in the upgrading of A2O processes. Key words:A2O process/ dissolved organic matter/ membrane fouling/ three-dimensional fluorescence/ humus/ protein.
图1A2O工艺实验室装置示意图 Figure1.Flow chart of the A2O system
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1.School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai 200240, China 2.China-UK Low Carbon College, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai 200240, China 3.Shanghai Runyuan Water Technology Co. Ltd., Shanghai 201100, China Received Date: 2019-08-29 Accepted Date: 2019-12-11 Available Online: 2020-06-10 Keywords:A2O process/ dissolved organic matter/ membrane fouling/ three-dimensional fluorescence/ humus/ protein Abstract:In order to meet the increasingly stringent drainage limits, A2O process combined with membrane module is an effective measure to improve the quality of effluent. In this study, the constant pressure membrane flux test, three-dimensional fluorescence spectrum, size exclusion chromatography and infrared spectroscopy were used to analyze the membrane fouling potential and compositions of the mixed liquid from each stage of A2O process, the optimal combination of A2O process and membrane module was determined from the membrane fouling point of view. The results showed that the membrane flux of the aerobic mixed liquids was much higher than that of the anaerobic or anoxic mixed liquids, and the dissolved organics in the aerobic mixed liquids was the lowest, which was mainly consisted of the macromolecular inert humic acid and microbial metabolites with low membrane fouling potential. However, the mixed liquids from anaerobic and anoxic stage contained a large amount of dissolved organics, which mainly was amino acid and protein-like substances and easily to cause membrane fouling. Therefore, in practical, the membrane module was preferably applied for the solid-liquid separation in the aerobic stage, which could improve the quality of effluent and effectively reduce membrane fouling. This provides a useful theoretical reference for the application of membrane module in the upgrading of A2O processes.