The optimization of device parameters for the separation of oily mixtures by sedimentation

Abstract

Theoretical studies of optimal sizes of sedimentation equipment for water treatment polluted with oil residues and industrial effluents were carried out, and design and operation experience were analyzed. Thus, it was determined that wastewater treatment issues in cities and towns characterized by high productivity were mainly investigated. Oily water formed during the liquidation of emergency oil and petroleum spills is treated at local treatment facilities with low cleaning capacity and specific design and operation features. The effective solution approach to treat oily mixture by sedimentation was proposed. Algorithm was developed to optimize parameters of sedimentation equipment for oily mixture treatment which determines optimal sizes of sedimentation equipment providing the most effective oily mixture treatment at minimum cost of material for equipment fabrication. The proposed algorithm for calculation of sedimentation equipment parameters is based on search and selection of optimal equipment capacity and can be used to calculate rectangular equipment size. Thus, due to the above theoretical studies, a method for calculation of sedimentation equipment optimal size was proposed to be used in optimal equipment design for oil mixture treatment.