Influence de la température sur le rendement des filtres au charbon activé biologique

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To evaluate the performance of the biological activated carbon filters at the Sainte-Rose water treatment plant in Ville de Laval (Québec), water and carbon samples were taken over a period of 150 days. Sampling began 1 year after filter start-up. The filters were then in a pseudo-equilibrium state. During winter, the removal rate of organic material is reduced because of lower water temperatures which affect bacterial activity. Bacterial density in the upper layers of the filter is influenced by temperature variations. During the warm season, bacteria counts are higher in the upper layer of the carbon, in the filter effluent, and in the backwash water. For equal carbon masses, bituminous carbon and peat-based extruded carbon have similar removal rates. However, for equal volumes, bituminous carbon is more efficient. Key words: biological activated carbon, adsorption, filtration, drinking water, organic matter.

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