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What is the purpose of coagulation/flocculation in conventional DWTPs?
What is the purpose of coagulation/flocculation in conventional DWTPs?
To remove suspended solids by changing the electrostatic state of particles.
What is the effectiveness of coagulation/flocculation in removing CECs?
What is the effectiveness of coagulation/flocculation in removing CECs?
Ineffective, as only substances adsorbed to the suspended matter are removed.
What percentage of sulfamethoxazole was removed using polyaluminum chloride as a coagulant?
What percentage of sulfamethoxazole was removed using polyaluminum chloride as a coagulant?
Less than 60%.
What impact did coagulation using aluminum sulfate have on the concentration of diclofenac according to Rigobello et al.?
What impact did coagulation using aluminum sulfate have on the concentration of diclofenac according to Rigobello et al.?
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What substances were reported to be removed by adding ferric sulfate, although this was achieved at laboratory conditions difficult to apply in realistic DWTPs?
What substances were reported to be removed by adding ferric sulfate, although this was achieved at laboratory conditions difficult to apply in realistic DWTPs?
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What are some of the processes included in the conventional treatment of drinking water in DWTPs?
What are some of the processes included in the conventional treatment of drinking water in DWTPs?
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What is the primary function of coagulation/flocculation in the conventional treatment of drinking water?
What is the primary function of coagulation/flocculation in the conventional treatment of drinking water?
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What were the findings of Nam et al.'s investigation on the coagulation process for the removal of four frequent PhACs?
What were the findings of Nam et al.'s investigation on the coagulation process for the removal of four frequent PhACs?
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According to Rigobello et al., what impact did coagulation using aluminum sulfate have on the concentration of diclofenac?
According to Rigobello et al., what impact did coagulation using aluminum sulfate have on the concentration of diclofenac?
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What substances were reported to be removed by adding ferric sulfate, although this was achieved at laboratory conditions difficult to apply in realistic DWTPs?
What substances were reported to be removed by adding ferric sulfate, although this was achieved at laboratory conditions difficult to apply in realistic DWTPs?
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