Using Ozone for Algae Removal in water treatment is one of the most effective way to control organic contamination of water. ORAIPL can design and supply any capacity of Ozone Generators to produce Ozone on-site, for water treatment plants.
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Algae, or more accurately plankton, create several problems including:
- Algal blooms
- Poor coagulation and flocculation
- Poor settling characteristics
- Various bad odors and tastes
- Some species of algae may by toxic
- Living or dead algae can be responsible for bacterial growth
Ozone is very effective at killing microorganisms, including algae, because of its strong oxidizing capabilities, targeting the cell membrane. Ozone is also capable of inactivating certain zooplankton, including certain mobile organisms like Notholca caudata. In order to remove such organisms by either flocculation or filtration, they must first be inactivated. The table below illustrates the advantage of inactivation as a preliminary step in the removal of certain types of plankton.
Inactivation of Notholca caudata by Oxidation
You can see in the results in the table, that Ozone is able to inactivate algae up to 76% in just 5 minutes. In comparison, other commonly used oxidants like Potassium Permanganate and Hydrogen Peroxide take up to 60 minutes or more to achieve the same results.
So if you are struggling to control algae and plankton in your Water Treatment plant, Ozone is the best aid for algae removal efficiently. ORAIPL can design and supply Ozone Generators, customized to your requirements, anywhere in the world. We are the leaders in Ozone Water Treatment technology, with an experience of over 25 years in the industry. We are trusted by government institutions and large commercial organizations around the world.