Authors:
Munaf D. F. Al-Aseebee, Ahmed Samir Naje, Alkhafaji Ayad Jameel, Ahmed Ketata, Zied Driss
Addresses:
College of Water Resource Engineering, AL-Qasim Green University, Al-Qasim, Babylon, Iraq. Laboratory of Electromechanical Systems (LASEM), National School of Engineers of Sfax. (ENIS), University of Sfax (US), Sfax, Sfax Governorate, Tunisia. Faculty of Agriculture, University of Kufa, Kufa, Najaf, Iraq. Preparatory Institute for Engineering Studies of Gabès, University of Gabès, Gabès, Gabès Governorate, Tunisia. Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Tabuk, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.
Abstract:
This research examines the remediation of groundwater from the Al-Hashimia area in Babylon Governorate, employing electrocoagulation (EC) technology as an effective and sustainable purification technique. Researchers looked at the raw groundwater's physicochemical properties, including its total dissolved solids (TDS), electrical conductivity, total hardness (TH), and turbidity. A systematic examination of the key operational parameters affecting EC performance was conducted, including applied current density, electrode material, reaction time, pH, interelectrode distance, and mixing speed. Under the best conditions, the experiments showed that the removal rates were very high: 91% for TDS, 91% for electrical conductivity, 92% for total hardness, and 92% for turbidity. The best treatment setup used an applied current of 0.8 A, aluminum-aluminum electrodes, a pH of 7.12, a reaction time of 80 minutes, an interelectrode distance of 1 cm, and a mixing speed of 500 rpm. These results show that electrocoagulation is a useful, reliable, and environmentally friendly method for improving groundwater quality. The treated water met quality standards for a range of uses, including drinking, watering plants, and industrial use. Overall, the study highlights the potential of EC as a cost-effective, adaptable solution for groundwater remediation in regions facing water quality challenges and an increasing demand for safe, sustainable water resources.
Keywords: Removal Efficiency; Operating Parameters; Purification Technique; Electrode Material; Total Dissolved Solids (TDS); Water Resources; EC Performance; Physicochemical Properties.
Received on: 19/08/2024, Revised on: 12/10/2024, Accepted on: 04/01/2025, Published on: 12/09/2025
DOI: 10.64091/ATIAS.2025.000244
AVE Trends in Intelligent Applied Sciences, 2025 Vol. 1 No. 3 , Pages: 144–151