The impact of carbonation intensity on sludge dewatering
Core mechanism of carbonization intensity in improving sludge dewatering Carbonization intensity is primarily manifested through parameters such as temperature, time, and heating rate. Its positive effect on dewatering stems from the following three points: Disrupting the colloidal structure of sludge: Moderate carbonization (typically at temperatures ranging from 150-300°C) causes microbial cells in the sludge to rupture and organic matter to decompose, releasing the bound water encapsulated within. This transforms the difficult-to-remove "bound water" into easily removable "free water".
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