Masters Theses

Abstract

"The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of various metallic and inert electrode combinations on the electrochemical degradation of alkyl benzene sulfonates (ABS) in water and to determine the rate and degree of AB3 removal.

Selected combinations of copper, aluminum, iron, and carbon plate electrodes were studied in systems of tap, distilled and river waters containing an initial ABS concentration of 10 mg/1, using a current density of approximately 0.5 milliamperes per square centimeter and a total detention time of 6 hours. Samples were collected at appropriate time intervals and were analyzed for ABS, chemical oxygen demand (COD) and metallic ion content in order to determine the rate and amount of ABS removal and other effects associated with the electrochemical treatment. Jar tests were also performed in the river water system in order to study the clarification of the electrochemically treated water.

The removal of ABS varied significantly with the electrode combination employed, with removals ranging approximately from 30 to 99 per cent. A reduction in organic matter content was also noted and a floe with good settling characteristics was formed consisting of metal hydroxides and aided in the removal of ABS"--Abstract, p. i

Advisor(s)

Grigoropoulos, Sotirios G.

Committee Member(s)

Roberts, J. Kent, 1922-2014
Maxwell, James C.
Siehr, Donald J.

Department(s)

Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering

Degree Name

M.S. in Civil Engineering

Publisher

University of Missouri at Rolla

Publication Date

1964

Pagination

iv, 83 pages

Note about bibliography

Includes bibliographical references (pages 79-82)

Rights

© 1964 Thomas Patrick O'Farrell, All rights reserved.

Document Type

Thesis - Open Access

File Type

text

Language

English

Thesis Number

T 1576

Print OCLC #

5957934

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