Discovery Projects - Grant ID: DP0450515

Funding Activity

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http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/DP0450515

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

A novel filtration-bioadsorption hybrid system in water treatment: Cleaner and safer water for small communities. Dissolved organic matter inadequately removed by conventional water treatment processes leads to carcinogenic compounds and the formation of biofilm in the water pipe. In this research, a novel hybrid system will be developed, which consists of a bioadsorption (biologically activated carbon (BAC)) system and a floating medium prefilter. The BAC and prefilter design will be optimized through new techniques such as biomass analysis, specific organics characterization and particle size distribution analysis. The hybrid unit developed will be a cost effective and low maintenance system for safe organic removal, especially in small water supply schemes.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 02-01-2004

End Date: 30-06-2008

Funding Scheme: Discovery Projects

Funding Amount: $120,000.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Civil Engineering | Chemical Engineering Not Elsewhere Classified | Water And Sanitary Engineering

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Prevention and treatment of pollution | Waste management and recycling |

Other Keywords

Chemical Engineering Not Elsewhere Classified | Civil Engineering | Prevention and treatment of pollution | Waste management and recycling | Water And Sanitary Engineering

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