Performance evaluation of moringa oleifera functionalized rice husk ash as a biofilter for drinking water treatment
Date of Publication
2016
Document Type
Bachelor's Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering
Subject Categories
Chemical Engineering
College
Gokongwei College of Engineering
Department/Unit
Chemical Engineering
Thesis Adviser
Aileen Huelgas Orbecido
Defense Panel Chair
Lawrence P. Belo
Defense Panel Member
Arnel B. Beltran
Michael B. Promentilla
Abstract/Summary
This study evaluated the performance of portable moringa oleifera cationic protein (MOCP) functionalized rice husk ash biofilters drinking water treatment in terms of E. coli, turbidity, and hardness removal. MOCP was extracted from moringa oleifera seeds, adsorbed on the surface of rice husk ash (RHA), and used as a biofilter. After a series of laboratory tests, and field tests, it was found that the biofilter was capable of achieving coliform removals up to 98% and lowering turbidity levels down to < 1 NTU. The experiments on the effect of the MOCP biofilter on water hardness did not show consistent results, so further experimentation is recommended. Also, future studies may be conducted to increase the breakthrough volume of the filter which stands at 8 L.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Accession Number
TU21538
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
ix, 88 leaves : illustrations (some color)
Keywords
Water filters; Water--Purification--Filtration; Water--Purification--Microbial removal; Rice hulls
Recommended Citation
Chua, J. G., Tiongco, R. C., & Turingan, C. A. (2016). Performance evaluation of moringa oleifera functionalized rice husk ash as a biofilter for drinking water treatment. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/18362