Simulation of flow and adsorption in an activated carbon filter.

A new previously developed adsorption procedure showed that adsorption can be successfully influenced in order to more effectively remove organic micropollutants from drinking water. A satisfying optimisation of the method can effectively be done with the help of a mathematical model, which is in the focus of this project. The model to be developed has to meet two main targets: - it must be able to simulate the adsorption processes under hydraulic conditions that change with time and space - the implementation of the so called carbon fouling effect must be improved. Additionally, an improved adsorption analysis method that integrates kinetic behaviour of natural organic carbon is expected to give important evidence about physical carbon fouling properties.