Analysis of small bubble characteristics in alum solution

Warjito, Nurrohman

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Abstract

Understanding thermodynamics of bubblesis necessary in an effort to increase the efficiency of separation of flotation process. The purpose of this research was to study characteristics of small bubbles (bubbles with diameter of 0.2-1mm), which rise in a liquid column. Experimental set up was a column made of an acrylic pipe with inner diameter of 8.4 cm and length of 200 cm. Small bubbles were generated by copper cathode. The dynamics of bubbles were observed using a video camera. Video images were processed using image processing software. The results in dicatethat at height of 50 cm from cathode tip bubbles in average have reached its terminal velocity. It has been proven that effect of alum surfactant can reduce the bubbles terminal velocity.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAdvances in Thermofluids
Pages58-62
Number of pages5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2013
Event5th International Meeting on Advances of Thermofluids, IMAT 2012 - Bintan Island, Indonesia
Duration: 12 Nov 201213 Nov 2012

Publication series

NameApplied Mechanics and Materials
Volume388
ISSN (Print)1660-9336
ISSN (Electronic)1662-7482

Conference

Conference5th International Meeting on Advances of Thermofluids, IMAT 2012
Country/TerritoryIndonesia
CityBintan Island
Period12/11/1213/11/12

Keywords

  • Alum
  • Batik
  • Bubbles
  • Flotation
  • Velocity
  • Waste

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