부산대학교 도서관

Summary: Next, the batch process was used to fabricate a lab-scale continuous column process much like ion exchange or activated carbon columns in a waste water treatment plant. Using the continuous systems' kinetics and cycle life, a cost analysis was performed on a plant scale column to reduce copper (II) in wastewater for recovery at a later date, which would yield cost saving over the life of columns. To install three LEA columns prior to ion exchange in a waste water treatment plant, the total capital expense is $1.03 million for a one year time line. The bidirectional flow columns are meant as pretreatment prior to ion exchange columns. The LEA columns provide a waste water treatment plant a sustainable, greener and cheaper alternative to offset costs associated with purifying waste water.