Industrial Water Treatment

Flashcards covering key terms and concepts related to Industrial Water Treatment based on lecture notes.

Universal Solvent

A substance that dissolves most chemicals, such as water.

Impurities in Water

Substances that negatively affect water quality, including dissolved, nonionic, and gaseous impurities.

Dissolved impurities

Substances such as calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium, and other ions that can be present in water.

Turbidity

Cloudiness or haziness in water caused by suspended particles.

Flotation

A process where suspended particles are removed by allowing them to float to the surface.

Coagulation

The process of destabilizing the charge on colloids and suspended solids to form larger aggregates.

Flocculation

The gentle agitation process that helps small flocks coalesce into larger particles.

Disinfection

The process of reducing the number of pathogens in water to acceptable levels using chemical or physical means.

Ion Exchange

A water treatment process that involves exchanging ions between water and resin to remove impurities.

Demineralization

The process of removing dissolved minerals, salts, or acids from water.

Boiler Feed Water Treatment

Processes designed to ensure the quality of water supplied to a boiler.

Reverse Osmosis (RO)

A filtration process that removes dissolved solids from water using a semipermeable membrane.

Corrosion Inhibitors

Chemicals used to prevent corrosion in water systems.

Foaming Agents

Substances that cause the formation of foam in water systems, often leading to operational issues.

Biocides

Chemical substances that deter or kill harmful microorganisms in water.

Scaling

The accumulation of mineral deposits on surfaces that can obstruct flow or heat transfer.