Abstract-In this paper, a lab-scale aerated vessel equipped with a surface aeration impeller was developed to examine standard aeration efficiency (SAE) and mixing time. The SAE and mixing specifications were investigated via variations in the operating parameters, such as rotor speed, impeller immersion depth and water height. Surface aeration was performed using a Rushton disk turbine. Results showed that variation of impeller immersion depth has a greater effect on SAE compare to changes in water level. Moreover, SAE increases with rotor speed up to about 150 to 200 rpm and then decrease. In addition, mixing time is reduced with increase in rotor speed. According to the Response surface methodology (RSM) statistical optimization, optimum values of 169 rpm, 25 mm and 30 cm were found for rotor speed, impeller immersion depth and water height respectively in the range of this study to achieve the maximum value of SAE.
scite is a Brooklyn-based organization that helps researchers better discover and understand research articles through Smart Citations–citations that display the context of the citation and describe whether the article provides supporting or contrasting evidence. scite is used by students and researchers from around the world and is funded in part by the National Science Foundation and the National Institute on Drug Abuse of the National Institutes of Health.
customersupport@researchsolutions.com
10624 S. Eastern Ave., Ste. A-614
Henderson, NV 89052, USA
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Copyright © 2024 scite LLC. All rights reserved.
Made with 💙 for researchers
Part of the Research Solutions Family.