Tecnologías para el tratamiento y depuración del agua, aplicando filtración biológica en medios porosos, granulares y fibras (trabajo de titulación)

Abstract

Abstract: Biofiltration is a type of treatment that is based on the formation of microorganisms responsible for retaining and removing organic matter present in the water; it is a great way to ensure access to quality water. This research raises the optimization of biofiltration technology through the design, construction and commissioning of one system with 10 pilot plant consisting of three filter columns; the first filter column working with support material based ceramic spheres made from three types of clay, with mixtures of rice husks, peanut shells and coffee husks; the second filter column employs support material silica sand and the third filter column based textile fibers with activated carbon. The test phase of the systems was performed based on the bacteriological characteristics of water, the total of coliforms and Escherichia coli bacterium are the main benchmarks; also the pH, temperature, dissolved oxygen and the amount of total dissolved solids are measured. Finally, with the different results obtained it is built and installed in a rural community the biofiltration plant that presents better results.