Efficiency Analysis of UV-Initiated AOP using Computational Modeling

Advanced Oxidation processes are exploited for treating micropollutants in drinking water.Conventional UV-H2O2 based AOPs generate hydroxyl radicals that can directly attack and degrades the most persistent pollutants even at very low concentration.However, these processes are energy intensive and kinetically inefficient as the amount of UV energy used to generate hydroxyl radicals is minimal. To make UV-based processes commercially successful, their energy consumption must be minimized and reactor performance optimized. In this study, we will compare the process efficiency of four different UV-initiated AOPs(three hypothetical ones, e.g. batch, CSTR and plug flow reactors, and a commercially-viable one made available by Trojan technologies) under different operating conditions. The processes modeling will be carried out by modeling of the radiation, hydrodynamic and chemical reactions. Moreover the patented I-jet reactor will be used for the experimental study. The results could be used to optimize the water treatment plant designs.

Faculty Supervisor:

Ajay Ray

Student:

Partner:

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Construction and infrastructure; Manufacturing

University:

Western University

Program:

Accelerate