System Overview
The EC-BT electrocoagulation kit enables researchers, engineers, and treatment specialists to simulate real-world conditions, assess treatment performance, and develop scalable process parameters prior to pilot or full-scale implementation. Designed for research, teaching, and feasibility studies, the EC-BT Series provides a reliable and flexible platform for laboratory-scale testing and process development.
During operation, key parameters such as current density, treatment time, electrode configuration, and flow conditions can be precisely controlled. This enables systematic evaluation of treatment performance across different water matrices and contaminants.
The EC-BT Series allows users to observe floc formation in real time within the transparent reactor, providing valuable insight into process behaviour and optimisation.
Electrocoagulation Process
The electrocoagulation (EC) process utilises an applied electrical current to dissolve sacrificial electrodes, typically aluminium or iron, generating coagulant species directly within the water. These species destabilise suspended particles and dissolved contaminants, allowing them to aggregate into larger flocs that can be separated by settling or flotation.
Key Features
- Adjustable DC Power Supply: Provides precise control of voltage and current, enabling optimisation of electrocoagulation conditions for different applications.
- Transparent Reaction Chamber: Allows real-time observation of floc formation and separation behaviour for improved process understanding and teaching.
- Configurable Electrode Materials: Supplied with aluminium (Al) and iron (Fe) as standard, with optional titanium (Ti), boron-doped diamond (BDD), and other materials available on request.
- Variable Reactor Volume: Typically 1–10 L, customisable based on testing requirements and application needs.
- Integrated Flow Control: Includes pump speed adjustment and flowmeter for controlled operation under batch or recirculation modes.
- Modular System Design: Flexible configuration allows adaptation for a wide range of research and testing scenarios.
- Research & Teaching Ready: Designed for laboratory use, supporting experimental studies, method development, and educational demonstration.
- Scalable Process Development: Enables generation of reliable data for feasibility studies and scale-up to pilot systems.