Author(s):
1. Borislav Malinović, Faculty of Technology Banja Luka, Republic of Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina
2. Tijana Malinovic, Republic of Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina
3. Aleksandra Milovanović, Faculty of Technology Banja Luka, Republic of Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Abstract:
This work is based on the examination of the efect of current density and electrolysis duration related to the phosphate removal efficiency, energy and electrode materials consumptions, in electrocoagulation wastewater loaded with phosphates. Research is conducted in a batch electrochemical reactor on synthetic prepared wastewater with initial phosphate concentration 50 mg/L. Experimental data indicate a higher efficacy of aluminum electrode and the lower power consumption (Wsp=106,9 kWh/m3), compared to the iron electrode (Wsp=155,1 kWh/m3), in the same experimental conditions. The consumption of electrode material is calculated in accordance with Faraday's law, and is increased with increasing current density and duration of electrolysis.

Key words:
Electrochemical treatment, anode, phosphate

Thematic field:
SYMPOSIUM C - Water

Date of abstract submission:
29.06.2016.

Conference:
Contemporary Materials 2016 - Savremeni Materijali

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