Masters Theses
Abstract
"The effect of sunlight on chlorine residuals in water supplies was investigated to provide original and basic information of value to the water purification field.
Three different water systems were employed: (a) The Simplified Water System, (b) The Ground Water System, and (c) The Surface Water System. The RS Sunlamp provided an appropriate source of ultraviolet radiation. A 10 mg/1 chlorine concentration was used. The pH values of 7 and 10 and the illumination intensities of 145 and 200 foot candles were employed. Iodometric determination of chlorine residuals was the main parameter used.
It was found that the chlorine residuals were effectively destroyed by the ultraviolet portion of the sun spectrum within a short period of time. Larger reductions were observed at the higher pH value of 10. Presence of dissolved and suspended impurities decreased the chlorine removal, as did the increased depths. Better reductions were obtained with the higher illumination intensity"--Abstract.
Advisor(s)
Grigoropoulos, Sotirios G.
Committee Member(s)
Roberts, J. Kent, 1922-2014
Webb, William H.
Atchley, B. L. (Bill L.)
Department(s)
Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering
Degree Name
M.S. in Civil Engineering
Publisher
Missouri School of Mines and Metallurgy
Publication Date
1961
Pagination
v, 72 pages
Note about bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 70-71).
Rights
© 1961 Tumkur Mohmed Ameer Ahmed, All rights reserved.
Document Type
Thesis - Open Access
File Type
text
Language
English
Subject Headings
Water -- Purification
Ultraviolet radiation
Water -- Purification -- Chlorination
Thesis Number
T 1338
Print OCLC #
5933616
Electronic OCLC #
982486578
Link to Catalog Record
Recommended Citation
Ahmed, Tumkur Mohmed Ameer, "The effect of the ultraviolet portion of the sun spectrum on chlorine residuals in water supplies" (1961). Masters Theses. 2757.
https://scholarsmine.mst.edu/masters_theses/2757