Novel Nanoscale Materials Reduce Electricity Needed for Sludge Dewatering - Fact Sheet

Publication Number:    CEC-500-2012-FS-008

Abstract:
This project researches the use of nanoscalematerials (a broadly defined set of substancesthat have at least one critical dimension lessthan 100 nanometers and possess uniqueoptical, magnetic, or electrical properties) toimprove the dewatering processes. Theresearch is based on the results of bench‐scalework that showed nanoscale materialsenhanced the performance of polymeradditives currently used in the dewateringprocess. The polymer additives improve aparameter called specific resistance to filtration(SRF). The SRF measures flow rate through afilter at an average pressure using a filter press.

Commission Division:    Technology Systems Division - R&D, PIER (500)

Office/Program:    PIER: Public Interest Energy Research

PIER Program Area:    IAW End-Use Energy Efficiency

Date Published:    February 2012

Date On Line:    03/02/2012

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