Application of Radiofrequency for Decolorization, Floc Formation, and Microorganism Inactivation

The use of radio frequency for water and wastewater treatment is a topic that has not been extensively explored. In this study, the effect HydroFlow S38 device (Hydropath Holdigs) inducing 150 KHz (RF) investigated, removing color, forming coagulant flocs their sedimentation, removal bacteria. Experiments were first conducted on synthetic samples, then landfill leachate from Aradkooh waste processing landfilling complex (Kahrizak) in Tehran, Iran. results experiments showed RF had little to no de-coloring absence or presence sodium hypochlorite. Also, coagulation flocculation ferric chloride remained unaffected. However, was shown reduce number bacteria significantly. inductance alone, without any other aid chemical/physical treatment, able bacterial count by 35%. These findings provide motivation future research regarding inactivation.