The cavitation air flotation system, also known as the CAF system, is a kind of dissolved air floatation machine (TDAF) for wastewater treatment applications. The cavitation air flotation is a method or process of generating air bubbles to remove the flocs. Cavitation air flotation machines produce a large number of fine air bubbles in wastewater that can adhere to the flocs and make the total specific gravity of impurities smaller than that of water. Then, the impurities will float on the surface of the water relying on buoyancy, thus achieving a solid-liquid separation.
The Working Principle of Cavitation Air Flotation System
The cavitation air flotation system utilizes a rotary cutting impeller to rotate at a really large rate under the running of a motor. The centrifugal force draws air from the impeller rapidly to produce atomized bubbles. The negative pressure develops in the impeller, and the air is drawn from the intake pipe. With the stirring of the impeller, the air is crushed into fine bubbles. After being thoroughly mixed with water, these bubbles are thrown on the blades and stabilized by the fairing plate. After continuing to flow, they stabilize and rise vertically in the flotation cell. Fine air bubbles adhere oil and suspended matter to the water, forming floating sludge with lower specific gravity than water, thereby separating them from the water surface. That’s how the cavitation air flotation system purifies wastewater.
The working principle of traditional pressurized dissolved air flotation methods is to rely on a pump to recirculate a part of the purified water into the dissolved air tank after the air floatation and at the same time to pressurize the air through the pressure of air compressors or ejectors. In a dissolved gas tank, air is dissolved in water under a certain pressure. Then, the pressure of the dissolved gas was returned to normal pressure by a release device, and a large number of fine air bubbles were released to adhere to the floc. Therefore, the floc in raw water can be removed due to the adhesion of air bubbles.
Sometimes, the cavitation air flotation system can cause unstable dissolved water and unstable removal effect. The chief reason is the formation of dissolved gas can not be achieved. Sometimes, in the dissolved tank, there is no dissolved gas formed even if the dissolved gas tank has a high pressure of 0.4 MPa. In these cases, the released dissolved water is a kind of small water droplets or large bubbles, even if it seems to be milky white dissolved water. It can not bring excellent release effect and effective removal. So the purpose of purification can not be achieved. However, you can trust Jinwantong’s CAF system. Our experts have been working on this problem for a long time and have improved our cavitation air flotation machines in this term.
Results Obtained with Cavitation Air Flotation System
The cavitation air flotation system is extremely effective in removing suspended solids and colloids, as well as in eliminating greases and oils.
- Generally speaking, with the appropriate dosage of reagents, the total efficiency in separating suspended solids (SS or MES), greases and oils (A and G) exceeds 90%; depending on the application, it can reach 99% at the most extent.
– The value of reduced biological oxygen demand (BOD5) depends on the organic content and biodegradability of the solids separated in each case, but in general, a CAF system can reduce the average 40-70%.
– Because it does not include biodegradability, the percentage reduction in chemical oxygen demand (COD) is usually slightly higher than the above percentage, which makes it possible to exceed 70% with the cavitation air flotation, especially at higher suspended solids concentrations.
– Typical percentages of reduction obtained with the cavitation air flotation system:
MES - separation of suspended solids 90-95%
A and G - greases and oils 95-99%
BOD - biochemical oxygen demand 40-45%
COD - chemical oxygen demand 45-55%
The Key Advantages of Cavitation Air Flotation System
The CAF system has many advantages. We have made a brief summary as follows:
No noise | There are no parts that need to repair. |
No circulation pump | All the parts are easy to reach. |
No air-dissolving container | It can save the floor space at about 40% - 60%. |
No high-pressure pump | It can save the running costs at about 40% - 90%. |
No cleaning nozzles | It can start up instantly and can get on and off frequently. |
No underground pipelines | The power of every aerator motor is only 2.2kW. |
No installation troubles | The system has good integrity and is easy to install. |
Jinwantong is a professional wastewater treatment equipment manufacturer. We are an expert in developing the cavitation air flotation system for wastewater treatment. Contact our experts to learn more about our cavitation air flotation machines and our solution that best suits your specific needs.