Liquid purification or separation – Processes – Making an insoluble substance or accreting suspended...
Reexamination Certificate
2006-04-25
2006-04-25
Hruskoci, Peter A. (Department: 1724)
Liquid purification or separation
Processes
Making an insoluble substance or accreting suspended...
C210S667000, C210S688000, C210S721000, C210S725000, C210S727000, C210S730000, C210S912000, C588S256000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07033507
ABSTRACT:
A method for removing metal contaminants from acidic mine wastewater using lignin derivatives, such as lignosulfonates and kraft lignin, an alkali coagulant, such as a lime compound, and an alkaline composition for increasing the pH. The lignin derivatives are dispersed in the wastewater and the coagulant is added, increasing the pH to about 4.5–8.5 and causing the formation of a floc. The alkaline composition is then added to bring the pH to about 9 to 10, causing the further formation of a floc. Optionally, air oxidation is carried out, reducing the pH to about 8.1–8.6. Optionally, a ferric or ferrous salt may also be added. The flocs comprise metal-lignin colloids, metal hydroxides and metal salts. The flocs coagulate to form a sludge. Optionally, fly ash or diatomaceous earth may be added to increase the density and stability of the sludge. The sludge that is formed contains the metals and is separated from the treated water by filtration.
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Hruskoci Peter A.
Noram Engineering and Constructors Ltd.
Oyen Wiggs Green & Mutala LLP
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