Pollutants in wastewater are divided into dissolved organic matter (DOM) and insoluble solids (SS). Under certain conditions, DOM can be converted into insoluble substances. One method of wastewater treatment is to add coagulants and flocculants to convert most DOM into insoluble substances. This then removes all or most of the insoluble substances (SS) to purify the wastewater. The primary method for removing SS is flotation.
After the chemical addition reaction, the wastewater enters the flotation mixing zone, where it mixes with the released dissolved air and water, causing flocs to adhere to fine bubbles. These flocs then enter the flotation zone. The flocs rise to the surface under the action of buoyancy, forming scum. The clear water below flows through a water collector into a clear water tank, where a portion is returned for dissolved air, while the remaining clear water flows out through an overflow. When the scum accumulates to a certain thickness, it is scraped by a froth scraper into the flotation sludge tank for discharge.