Development of an integrated methodology to assess dewatering system performance in solid-liquid separation [ 2005-01-11 - 2006-12-31 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Dr Cordelia Selomulya (Chief Investigator) ,  Rose Amal (Chief Investigator) ,  Prof Richard Williams (Overseas Investigator)

Brief description Development of an integrated methodology to assess dewatering system performance in solid-liquid separation. 3D visualisations of microstructures are possible with techniques such as confocal laser microscopy and high resolution X-ray microtomography. Data obtained in-situ enable direct computation of solids assembly properties and their permeability to fluids. A specific application involving aggregate formation and sediment networks could be evaluated through micro-scale analysis combined with robust fluid flow simulations. The method can potentially be utilized to predict trends such as filtration behaviour of materials under different states of compression. This offers significant benefits in formulating the design of flocculated systems pertinent to a number of industrial sectors wishing to design optimum solid-liquid separation processes.

Funding Amount $15,000

Funding Scheme Linkage - International

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