Actiflo® is a high rate, compact process developed by Veolia Water Technologies. The process operates with microsand which enhances floc formation and acts as a ballast to aid in rapid settlement of coagulated material.
What is micro sand?
An aggregate, essentially free of clay and shale, that is sufficiently fine to pass through a No. 100 (150 µm) sieve.
What is Actiflo in water treatment?
Actiflo® is a range of products offering a high rate and compact water clarification process. Actiflo® is ideal for drinking water and is particularly efficient in treating algal bloom, phosphorus removal, and reducing taste and odour associated with algae.
What is a ballasting agent?
The ballasting agent flocculates. simultaneously with the chemical precipitate and particulate solids. to form a ballasted floe. Because of their increased diameter and. higher density, ballasted floes settle at much higher rates than.