Combined Performance of Electrocoagulation and Magnetic Separation Processes for Treatment of Dye Wastewater

In this study, a combined system of electrocoagulation (EC) and magnetic separation (MS) has been applied to the treatment of dye wastewater, and its performance has been evaluated. The flocs formed in the electrocoagulation using Fe anode are magnetized and thus they could be removed by magnetic separation. The removal of suspended solids, color and COD was improved with an increase in electric current up to about 15 A and with a decrease in liquid velocities in EC. While the remaining suspended solids in the treated water were reduced to a few ppm and the color was removed almost perfectly (Max. 96%), that of COD was relatively low and only 81%. A further powerful operation can be expected from the present system if it is combined with an additional process, such as electrolysis or oxidation, to reduce COD more efficiently. KCI Citation Count: 16