Citation

Lee, Kai Huang and Baig, Mirza Farrukh and Mhd Noor, Ervina Efzan (2024) Innovative Solutions for Melaka's River Water Treatment. Journal of Advanced Research in Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Sciences, 117 (2). pp. 28-36. ISSN 2289-7879

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Abstract

Melaka's rivers, essential for agriculture, drinking water, and transportation, face growing pollution challenges due to urbanization and industry, threatening their ecological balance. This study delved into the assessment of river water quality in Melakaand the design of a practical water treatment device tailored for river water purification. Extensive testing, involving Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) and pH analysis, shed light on the existing poor state of the Melaka Riverwater. The devised water treatment device, encompassing diverse filter materials and a submersible pump, yielded noteworthy outcomes. Notably, experiment4, employing activated carbon and cotton wool for both inlet and outlet, demonstrated the highest efficacy, reducing TDS levels by a remarkable 44.21%, surpassing other trials. The employed materials exhibited the potential to neutralize pH levels and clarify river water, with cotton wool effectively trapping residues and impurities.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	TDS, pH, Melaka river, activated carbon, Zeolite
Subjects:	T Technology > TC Hydraulic engineering. Ocean engineering > TC401-506 River, lake, and water-supply engineering (General)
Divisions:	Faculty of Engineering and Technology (FET)
Depositing User:	Ms Nurul Iqtiani Ahmad
Date Deposited:	03 Jul 2024 02:26
Last Modified:	03 Jul 2024 02:28
URII:	http://shdl.mmu.edu.my/id/eprint/12568

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