In this work, a full-scale 2.9 MGD open-platform (UF) system was implemented as pretreatment to an RO system for selenium removal from a mine-influenced surface water. Multiple concepts are analyzed including (1) the importance of pretreatment chemistry and understanding contaminant speciation, (2) the value and practical considerations of open-platform UF design, with a highlight of project-specific customization and performance, and (3) creative operational techniques including a unique backwashing strategy to achieve strict final blended permeate/backwash waste selenium concentration below the regulatory standard.
This presentation is available to AMTA Members only.
Speaker
- Jamie Felicetti
Company
- WesTech Engineering, Inc.
Event
- AMTA/SWMOA Technology Transfer Workshop, Keystone, CO
Session
- AMTA/SWMOA Technology Transfer Workshop
Date
- 12/11/18
Media
Keywords
- Selenium Removal, Open-Platform, Membrane Filtration in Mining
Reference
- 9694-DP2175