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Application of Ultrasonic Waves for the Improvement of Water Treatment
Department of Civil Engineering, Osaka Sangyo University, Osaka, Japan
Engineering Study & Research Centre, Kathmandu, Nepal
- 1 Department of Civil Engineering, Osaka Sangyo University, Osaka, Japan
- 2 Engineering Study & Research Centre, Kathmandu, Nepal
Journal of Water Resource and Protection·Volume 05 (2013)·Pages 604–610·Published 14 June 2013·DOI10.4236/jwarp.2013.56061
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Abstract
Application of ultrasonic waves is one of the novel techniques for the improvement of water treatment process. In this study, ultrasonic waves were irradiated to drinking water for water softening process and other contaminants removal. The experimental results showed that this technique improved the water treatment process efficiently. The study also revealed that the various parameters such as amplitude, frequency and irradiation time could affect the efficiency of ultrasound techniques for the improvement of water quality.
KeywordsWater TreatmentUltrasonic WavesFrequencyIrradiation TimeWater Quality
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